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Lagos

July 13, 2025

Accord decries Lagos LG polls, calls for scrapping of SIECs

“State electoral commissions are not in any way independent. LASIEC is an example,” said Accord Party.

Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission
July 12, 2025

Lagos police commissioner hails residents, officers’ conduct during council polls

He stated that the level of compliance with the restriction on vehicular movements was very high.

Election
July 12, 2025

NSCDC hails peaceful conduct of Lagos LG polls

The commandant also praised voters for cooperating with security personnel across various polling units.

Corps members as Polling Officers
July 12, 2025
Babatunde Fashola (credit: BBC)
July 12, 2025

Lagos LG polls dress rehearsal for 2027 elections: APC

“There is no doubt around the APC victory, but it is how massive the voting is. This is because this local government election is a preparation for the 2027 election,” said APC.

Tinubu with APC leaders in party attire
July 12, 2025

APC better party; PDP has no strong grassroots structure in Lagos: Jandor

Mr Adediran, who recently defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress, said this after casting his vote during the state’s council election on Saturday.

Olajide ‘Jandor’ Adediran
July 12, 2025

Octogenarian, physically challenged voter defy odds to vote 

An octogenarian, Sule Adekoya, has vowed to continue exercising his civic duty by voting, despite political shenanigans and operational delays.

Physically challenged person voting
July 12, 2025

Downpour, late arrival of materials delay Lagos local government elections

Voting materials and electoral officers arrived late at many polling units in Lagos during Saturday’s local government elections.

Voters waiting on queue at Obafemi Owode, Ogun State
July 12, 2025

Ijanikin: Chimamanda chronicles college life in new book

Recalling her daily life in college, Ms Umeh said she learnt to “flow with the tide,” adding that she also had low moments, during which she felt like giving up.

Chimamanda Umeh
July 12, 2025

NIS leaves border open as Lagos residents choose LG chairs, councillors

Mr Adamu in Seme stated on Saturday that the border was an international one, falling under the exclusive list.

Seme border NIS officials