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In a firm move to uphold electoral integrity and restore public confidence, the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) has announced that any incidents of ballot snatching during the forthcoming Local Government (LG) elections will lead to the cancellation of results

President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio has stripped embattled Kogi Central Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of the chairmanship of the committee on Diaspora and Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs). Akpabio during Senate plenary on Thursday revealed that the position has been given to Senator

Senate President Godswill Akpabio, during plenary on Thursday, July 10, announced that Senator Aniekan Bassey (Akwa Ibom North‑East) has replaced Senator Natasha Akpoti‑Uduaghan as Chair of the Senate Committee on Diaspora and Non‑Governmental Organisations. The removal comes amid Senator Akpoti‑Uduaghan’s ongoing suspension, though no official

Lagos, Nigeria – As the much-anticipated Local Government (LG) elections approach, the Lagos State Police Command has announced a revision to the previously declared movement restrictions, now adjusting the curfew hours to 6:00 AM to 3:00 PM on election day. The

The State House of Assembly has promised that the Cross River State Office of the Surveyor General’s Bill will be given early passage in order to enhance the productivity of the office. The Chairman of the House Committee on Finance

By Abiola Olawale The Supreme Court of Nigeria has upheld the election of Senator Monday Okpebholo as the duly elected Governor of Edo State, bringing an end to the contentious legal battle over the September 21, 2024, governorship election. The ruling,

From Maurice Okafor, Enugu A chieftain of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Enugu state, who has equally held vintage elective and appointive positions in the state and national level, Dr. Chinedu Onuh, has extolled the policies and achievements of

Senator Ireti Kingibe, who represents the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), said that the conduct of the FCT Minister, Barrister Nyesom Wike is fuelling resentment among residents. Speaking on Political Paradigm, a programme on Channels Television, Kingibe said that Wike is out of touch

By Mercy Neme A lawmaker representing Sapele Constituency in the Delta House of Assembly, Mr Perkins Umukoro, has empowered no fewer than 120 of his constituents with cash grants of N100,000 each. Umukoro addressing the beneficiaries and stakeholders at a

In accordance with Section 41(1) of the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission Law, 2008 (as amended), notice is hereby given that elections into the offices of Chairmen of the 20 Local Governments and 37 Local Council Development Areas, as well as