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Lagos LG poll: PDP chairs allege massive fraud, vow to challenge results

Ayorinde Oluokun

8 months ago

PDP said it has compiled video recordings, testimonies, and evidence of irregularities to legally challenge the outcome of the Lagos…

Osun Politics Heats Up: Aregbesola defends legacy, slams Adeleke

Femi Fabunmi

8 months ago

Fasure posted on Facebook, “A new low: Attacking Aregbesola to be accepted by APC. I’m not sure they still want…

ADC Lagos coalition meeting: Unity and Mobilisation at the forefront

Michael Adesina

8 months ago

The Africa Democratic Congress (ADC) Lagos State Coalition's meeting was attended by delegates from various Local Government Areas across the…

Legal analyst faults Senator Natasha’s recall claim

Michael Adesina

8 months ago

A legal analyst, Mr. Dayo Fadugba, has faulted suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s claim that the Federal High Court ordered her…

65% Voters backed me, but the System failed – Ighodalo

Kazeem Ugbodaga

8 months ago

Speaking at a PDP stakeholders’ meeting in Benin on Monday, July 14, 2025, Ighodalo stated he was not disheartened, drawing…

Bode George seizes on Buhari’s death to send message to Atiku on 2027 presidency

Ayorinde Oluokun

8 months ago

George, a former Military Governor of old Ondo State, described Buhari’s death as a ‘leveller’, urging all politicians to be…

Lagos LG Elections: PDP, APP reject results, allege manipulation

Paul Dada

8 months ago

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the Action Peoples Party (APP) in Lagos State have rejected the outcomes of Saturday's…

Lagos Council Elections: APC wins everything

Paul Dada

8 months ago

The Chairman of the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC),Retired Justice Bola Okikiolu-Ighile, said this on Sunday while declaring the…

Shock meeting in Abuja: Labour Party’s Abure in secret talks with Wike

Kazeem Ugbodaga

8 months ago

Earlier this month, Abure’s faction issued a 48-hour ultimatum demanding that Obi leave the party after he joined a new…

Why Senate can’t reinstate Natasha now – Spokesperson

Isa Isawade

8 months ago

As part of the suspension, the senator’s salary and security details were withdrawn, while she was barred from accessing the…

Osun PDP caucus backs Adeleke amid defection speculation

Paul Dada

8 months ago

In a communiqué issued at the end of the meeting, the PDP caucus resolved to follow Adeleke wherever he would…

“We’ll follow you,” Osun PDP leaders assure Adeleke amidst defection rumours

Ayorinde Oluokun

8 months ago

The Osun PDP leaders said this in a communique issued at the end of their caucus meeting held on Saturday…

What party agents say about Saturday’s Lagos council polls

Isa Isawade

8 months ago

“People left when they didn’t see LASIEC on time but a few of them came back to vote. There were…

Why physically challenged persons struggled to vote in Lagos council polls

Paul Dada

8 months ago

Bamidele, who cast his vote at Ward C, Unit 016, spoke on the sidelines of the just-concluded Local Governments (LGs)…

Lagos LG elections: APC gains upper hand

Paul Dada

8 months ago

While it is true that there was a low voter turnout across the state, most voters appeared to have voted…

Lagos LG Election: NSCDC praises voters for orderly conduct

Paul Dada

8 months ago

Speaking after a monitoring exercise, he disclosed that the NSCDC deployed 2,450 personnel and strategic monitoring teams to ensure adequate…

Lagos council election peaceful, no negative reports – Police

Paul Dada

8 months ago

Adding, he said “We know that after results are announced, there will be jubilation and, possibly, agitation. But we will…

No party can displace APC in Lagos – Jandor

Paul Dada

8 months ago

“As it stands, PDP does not have the grassroots stature to contend with APC in Lagos State. I salute President,…

Labour Party explodes: Peter Obi’s ‘Soul and Spirit’ now in ADC

Kazeem Ugbodaga

8 months ago

He alleged that Obi’s economic pronouncements were often “misleading and lacked depth,” pointing to a recent interview where the former…

Okpebholo orders probe, redeployment after supporters, journalists locked out

Kazeem Ugbodaga

8 months ago

The governor further clarified, “This decision did not originate from me, nor does it reflect my values. I will never…

Lagos Commissioner votes, urges stronger local governance culture

Kazeem Ugbodaga

8 months ago

The commissioner emphasized the critical role of local government officials in grassroots development, urging candidates and eventual winners to prioritize…

Obasa lauds peaceful conduct of Lagos LG Elections

Kazeem Ugbodaga

8 months ago

Obasa urged eligible voters who had not yet participated to come out and vote, stressing the civic duty of all…

Hamzat votes in Epe, praises peaceful LG election process

Kazeem Ugbodaga

8 months ago

Commenting on the voter turnout, the deputy governor noted, “So far, so good. It’s early to assess turnout, but it’s…

Sanwo-Olu votes, says LG elections going on smoothly, despite logistic challenges

Kazeem Ugbodaga

8 months ago

The governor also praised the peaceful weather and the enthusiasm of voters, urging citizens to exercise their civic rights responsibly.

Lagos LG poll: Octogenarian votes, says winners must fulfil campaign promises

Ayorinde Oluokun

8 months ago

‘The councils are the nearest to the people and so, must ensure the people get dividends of democracy for renewed…

Atiku, Obi, Amaechi agree to back whoever wins ADC presidential ticket

Michael Adesina

8 months ago

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, former Governor of Anambra State Peter Obi, and former Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi are…

Why we did not field candidates for Lagos LG poll – NNPP

Ayorinde Oluokun

8 months ago

In the build-up to the election, we were still immersed in internal wrangling, following the move by the Sen. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso…

‘I’m ready to probe, fight Obaseki,’ Okpebholo declares after Supreme court victory

Ayorinde Oluokun

8 months ago

Okpebholo revealed that his administration, while opening the books of EdoGIS, discovered that a consultant was hired and paid ₦6…

Sanwo-Olu urges massive turnout for Lagos LG elections

Kazeem Ugbodaga

8 months ago

To ensure a secure and credible electoral process, Sanwo-Olu announced that security agencies have been strategically deployed across polling units…

Jubilation to humiliation: Okpebholo’s fans shut out of Government House

Kazeem Ugbodaga

8 months ago

Upon arrival, security operatives informed the crowd that only Very Important Personalities (VIPs) would be granted entry for refreshments, leaving…

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