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Adebayo Balogun, Chairman of the House Committee on INEC, emphasizes that electoral reforms in the National Assembly are aimed at expanding voter inclusion, strengthening internal party democracy, and enhancing public confidence ahead of Nigeria's 2027 general elections. He highlights the importance of assessing local government chairpersons in his
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Recent security breaches in parts of Kogi State, Nigeria, have led to a crackdown on local collaborators aiding kidnapping gangs. The operation, initiated by Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo, has resulted in significant arrests and exposure of those fueling criminal activity in the state. The case of late Samson Enietan, a
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Sheikh Murtadho Muhammad, the Chief Imam of Uromi and President of the Muslim Students Society of Nigeria (MSSN), Edo-Delta Chapter, has been kidnapped by unknown gunmen, sparking widespread concern among the Muslim community in Edo State. The incident occurred on Thursday at around 2 p.m. in the Angle 90
Local government
The All Progressives Congress (APC) achieved a resounding success in the Lagos State Local Government elections, held on July 12, 2025, winning both chairmanship and councillorship contests across the state's Local Government Areas (LGAs) and Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs). The elections, characterized by low voter turnout but
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The All Progressives Congress (APC) won all 20 chairmanship seats and 375 out of 376 councillorship positions in Saturday's local government elections in Lagos State, further solidifying its grip on the state's grassroots political structure. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) secured the lone councillorship seat in
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Tragedy struck again in Edo State as armed gunmen killed an officer of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and abducted three Catholic seminarians at the Immaculate Conception Minor Seminary, Ivianokpodi, Agenebode in Etsako East Local Government Area. The attack occurred around 9 p.m. on Thursday, July
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African Democratic Congress (ADC) opposition coalition is seen as a positive development by Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu, Femi Gbajabiamila, who emphasizes the importance of a functioning democracy that accommodates multiple voices. Gbajabiamila made these comments while observing the local government elections in Surulere, Lagos State, highlighting the
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The Lagos local government election, which took place in the 20 Local Government Areas (LGAs) and 37 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) of the state, was marked by logistical issues and high levels of electoral apathy. Despite early reports of hiccups in the movement of electoral officials and materials to
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The council election held across Lagos State saw a largely apathetic turnout from the electorate, leaving party agents with mixed feelings about the exercise. Monitoring by PMNEWS at various polling units revealed a stark contrast between units in terms of voter turnout, LASIEC officials' punctuality, and the overall conduct
Local government
The 2025 local government elections in Lagos State, Southwest Nigeria, were characterized by a peaceful, free, and fair process, despite a relatively low voter turnout. Voters praised the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) for its punctuality, professionalism, and transparent handling of the elections. The calm atmosphere and orderly conduct
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Nigeria is on the cusp of a significant political shift, with the coalition of opposition leaders into the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has been described as a welcome development by Chief of Staff to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Femi Gbajabiamila. This development has sparked a mix of reactions, with some
Local government
Although the collation of results is ongoing, early reports suggest that the All Progressives Congress (APC) is gaining the upper hand in the Lagos State local council elections. Despite a low voter turnout across the state, most voters reportedly favored the APC. Observations indicate that the APC was leading in
