Local government
Lagos State has concluded its local government election, with the All Progressives Congress (APC) winning all 57 chairmanship seats and 375 out of 376 councillorship seats. However, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the Action Peoples Party (APP) have rejected the results, citing allegations of manipulation and disenfranchisement of candidates.
Chairpersons
Residents across Lagos State's 20 local government areas and 37 local council development areas are set to elect new chairmen and councillors in a democratic exercise today. According to the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC), 376 candidates are vying for chairmanship and vice-chairmanship positions across the state.
Local government
As over seven million registered voters in Lagos State gear up to cast their ballots in the upcoming local elections on July 12, the future of governance and the kind of communities they envision for themselves and their generations hang in the balance. Local elections, often eclipsed by national contests,
Chairpersons
The Election Dispute Adjudication Committee (EDAC) of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has requested a postponement of the swearing-in ceremony for newly elected Ashanti Regional GJA executives. The request comes after a petition was lodged challenging the result of the Ashanti Regional Chairperson in the recently held GJA elections. The
Chairpersons
Dr. Kizza Besigye, a four-time presidential candidate, has stepped aside from contesting any elective position in the 2026 general elections. As the chair of the Council of Eminent Persons of the People's Front for Freedom (PFF), Besigye is barred from running for office. Meanwhile, PFF has officially launched
Chairpersons
As the most prominent proponent of Margaret Thatcher's agenda of free market reforms and anti-union policies, Norman Tebbit forged a lasting reputation as a hardline politician, sparking both admiration and infamy. Dubbed the "Nasty Norm" by his detractors, Tebbit's uncompromising stance on the trade
Local government
A coalition of political leaders is set to test its strength and capacity by adopting a consensus candidate for the local government election in Lagos State next weekend. The development is seen as a major battle between the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and the African Democratic Congress (ADC), which
Political parties
The spending bill signed by President Trump contains provisions of his domestic policy, including cuts to Medicaid, which affects 70 million low-income, disabled, and elderly Americans. Despite protests across the US, the bill was met with a mix of reactions from lawmakers, with some feeling apprehensive about its impact. As
Political parties
Terry Rooney, a member of the Liberal Democrats, has won the Benfieldside by-election in County Durham, increasing the party's representation on Durham County Council to 15. The by-election was held after the resignation of Andrew Kilburn, a Reform councillor, who stepped down just days after the May local
Elections
President Samia Suluhu Hassan has called on Tanzanians to safeguard the country's long-standing peace and unity as the nation prepares for the October 2025 General Election. Speaking during the inauguration of a new worship dome at Arise and Shine Tanzania Church, President Hassan emphasized the importance of preserving
Political parties
The Telangana high court's order to complete the local body elections within 90 days has set the stage for a high-stakes battle between the ruling Congress, opposition Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS), and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in September. The elections will be the first major test for these
Elections
With the assembly election looming at the end of the year, speculation is swirling over whether the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) will stick together or fragment due to internal tensions. The tension came to light after Union minister and Hindustani Awam Morcha chief Jitan Ram Manjhi warned that Lok Janshakti
