LP raises alarm over alleged plot to rig Ebonyi LG polls, vows fierce resistance
The Labour Party, LP, has raised serious concerns over what it described as a plan to manipulate the forthcoming local government elections in Ebonyi State. The party warned that any attempt to undermine the will of voters would be strongly resisted. In a statement issued by party officials, LP accused unnamed political actors of making […]
Rivers’ state of emergency expires September 18 – Wike
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has said that the state of emergency in Rivers State will officially end on September 18. He explained that once the emergency period ends, the Rivers State House of Assembly will return to its normal functions. Wike made this statement shortly after casting his vote in […]
Lagos Island boss clears air on arrest by ICPC
The Chairman of Lagos Island East Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Muibi Alade Folawiyo, has spoken out to clear up false reports that he was arrested by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). According to Folawiyo, the claims about his arrest are not true. He explained that the ICPC only […]
Lagos State Council Election Set For July 12 – LASIEC Announces
The Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) has announced that local council elections in Lagos will take place on July 12, 2025. The announcement was made by LASIEC’s Head of Public Affairs, Tope Ojo, in a statement released on Friday. The elections will be held across all 20 Local Governments and 37 Local Council Development […]
Rivers Assembly’s notice of misconduct not addressed to Fubara — Rivers Government
The Rivers State government has dismissed an impeachment notice issued by the state House of Assembly against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Professor Ngozi Odu. The government stated that it had not received any official communication regarding allegations of misconduct. The impeachment notice, dated March 14, was signed by 26 lawmakers loyal to former […]
Osun LG polls: DIG Ali commends police for peaceful efforts
Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) Ari Muhammed Ali has commended the Osun State Police Command for maintaining peace during the recent local government elections. In a statement by the Osun Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Yemisi Opalola, DIG Ali made these remarks during his visit to the state on Tuesday. His visit aimed to […]
DSS Detains Ladi Adebutu, Former PDP Governorship Candidate in Ogun
Ladi Adebutu, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the 2023 Ogun State governorship election, has been arrested by the Department of State Services (DSS). His arrest is related to incidents that took place during the recent local government elections in the state. Adebutu is accused of bringing 40 police officers from MOPOL 49 in […]
APC Wins All Chairmanship Seats in Cross River and Nasarawa States
In a significant win for the All Progressives Congress (APC), the party has won all chairmanship seats in recent local government elections in Cross River and Nasarawa States. The Cross River State Independent Electoral Commission (CROSIEC) confirmed APC’s sweep of all 18 local government chairmanship positions and 196 councillorship seats across the state. Dr. Ekong […]
Goodluck Jonathan Warns Security Agencies to Prevent Breakdown of Law and Order Amid Rivers Election Crisis
Former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan has called on security agencies in Rivers State to ensure peace and order as political tensions escalate during the local government elections. Jonathan’s warning comes as the state witnesses a serious political crisis, primarily driven by a power struggle between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and Nyesom Wike, the former governor and […]