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admin - July 13, 2025

NIGERIA: APC Sweeps Lagos LG Polls as LASIEC Declares Elections Peaceful, Credible

  By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria    The All Progressives Congress (APC) has secured a sweeping victory in the Lagos State local government elections, winning 375 out of 376 councillorship seats, according to the official results released by the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC).   The elections, held on Saturday, July 12, 2025, covered […]
admin - July 13, 2025

NIGERIA: Atiku Blasts Tinubu Over Unpaid Wage Awards, Fuel Subsidy Removal

  By Onoja Baba, Nigeria    Former Vice‑President Atiku Abubakar has accused President Bola Tinubu of plunging Nigerians into deeper hardship through what he called a hasty and thoughtless removal of fuel subsidy on inauguration day.   In a statement posted on his Facebook handle on Sunday, Atiku said the decision “triggered an economic avalanche” […]
admin - July 13, 2025

NIGERIA: “That Is The Spirit Of Lagos!” — Governor Hails Voters’ Conduct In LG Polls

  The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwolu has lauded residents for their peaceful and responsible conduct during the just-concluded local government elections, describing the turnout and behaviour at polling units as a reflection of Lagos’ democratic maturity and civic strength.   In a statement released shortly after voting ended, the governor expressed gratitude to […]
admin - July 12, 2025

NIGERIA: Labour Party Declares 2027 Presidential Ticket Open

  By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria    The Labour Party (LP) has announced that its presidential ticket for the 2027 general elections is open to all aspirants, ruling out the possibility of giving automatic candidacy to any individual, including its 2023 presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi.   The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Abayomi Arabambi, made […]
admin - July 11, 2025

2027: Ortom Declares Support For Southern Presidency

  By Onoja Baba, Nigeria   Former Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, has declared his support for a southern candidate to emerge president in 2027.   Speaking during a media interaction in Makurdi on Thursday, Ortom said the principle of power rotation between the North and South must be respected.   He insisted that […]
admin - July 11, 2025

NIGERIA: Lagos Police Adjust Timing of Movement Restrictions for July 12 LG Elections

  By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria   The Lagos State Police Command has announced a revision to the timing of vehicular and waterways movement restrictions initially scheduled for the upcoming Local Government Elections on Saturday, July 12, 2025.   In a statement released on Thursday, the Command revealed that the restriction will now take effect […]
admin - July 10, 2025

NIGERIA: Tinubu Congratulates Okpebholo On Supreme Court Victory

  By Onoja Baba, Nigeria    President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State following the Supreme Court’s affirmation of his election.   The President’s message came shortly after the apex court upheld the outcome of the September 2024 governorship election in Edo, which saw Okpebholo emerge as winner.   In a […]
admin - July 10, 2025

NIGERIA: IPOB Criticises Soludo Over Kidnapping Remarks

  By Onoja Baba, Nigeria      The Indigenous People of Biafra has criticised Anambra State Governor, Charles Soludo, for allegedly linking the rising cases of kidnapping in the South East to Igbo youths.   The group described the governor’s comments as inflammatory and dangerous, warning that such statements could endanger innocent lives.   Soludo […]
admin - July 10, 2025

NIGERIA: Supreme Court Affirms Okpebholo’s Victory As Edo Governor

  By Onoja Baba, Nigeria    The Supreme Court has uphold the election of Senator Monday Okpebholo as the duly elected Governor of Edo State.   The judgment, delivered on Thursday, ends months of legal battles following the September 21, 2024, governorship election in the state.   A five-member panel of the apex court, led […]
admin - July 9, 2025

Kenya Court Halts Police Use Of Roadblocks, Citing Civil Liberties

  By Lisbeth Micheni, Kenya    In a pivotal ruling, a court in Nairobi, Kenya, has prohibited the police from deploying roadblocks, citing significant concerns regarding civil liberties and public safety.   The decision came in response to a case brought forth by community members who argued that such practices led to unnecessary detentions and […]
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