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Anambra Votes Today as 2.8 Million Elect New Governor

No fewer than 2.8 million voters will today decide who governs Anambra State for the next four years.The governorship election is the first to be held under the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Joash Amupitan, who assumed office

November 8, 2025

Elections·News·News Update·Politics

INEC Cautions Political Parties Against Premature 2027 Campaigns

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has strongly cautioned political parties and politicians against early public campaigning ahead of the 2027 general elections, labelling such actions as both inappropriate and a violation of the Electoral Act. This warning follows rising concerns over

by News Editor

August 5, 2025

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Rivers LG Polls: Wike Loyalists, APC Factions Produce Chairmanship Candidates Amid Controversy

Political parties in Rivers state have conducted their primaries across various centres in the state following the release of election guidelines by the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC). Candidates who emerged include members of both the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and

by News Editor

August 4, 2025

News Update·Elections·Grassroots

Ibadan North bye-election: APC never conducted primary – INEC

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has unequivocally stated that the All Progressives Congress (APC) never conducted its compulsory primary election for the forthnight Ibadan North Federal Constituency bye-election. From a letter dated July 21, 2025, and received by the Director of

by News Editor

July 24, 2025

News Update·Elections·Grassroots·Politics

APC Sweeps Lagos LG Polls

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has won the 20 chairmanship seats in the Lagos State local government elections. The Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) on Sunday said the APC also won 375 out of 376 councillorship seats in the state. The

by News Editor

July 14, 2025

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Voting Ends In Lagos LG Polls As Sorting, Counting Begin

Voting officially ended on Saturday’s chairmanship, vice-chairmanship, and councillorship elections in Lagos State. Voting lasted six hours from 9 am to 3 pm, as directed by the electoral umpire, the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC). Voting took place in the 20

by News Editor

July 12, 2025

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Lagos LGA Election Updates

With the local government area (LGA) elections in Lagos State ongoing today, news from various polling units continues to show a largely peaceful and decent exercise despite some instances of poor turnout of voters and delayed arrival of electoral materials in some

by News Editor

July 12, 2025

Elections·News·News Update·Politics

No Party Restrained From Lagos LG Election — LASIEC Chair

The chairperson of the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC), Justice Mobolanle Okikiolu-Ighile, says no political party is restricted from participating in the local government election coming up in the state on Saturday, July 12, 2025. Justice Okikiolu-Ighile refuted the claim that

by News Editor

July 9, 2025

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LG Polls: Police Announce Restriction Of Movement In Lagos

The Lagos State Police Command have announced restrictions on movement in the South-West state on Saturday, July 12, for the local government elections. The Lagos Police Command said on Wednesday that the movement restriction will begin in the early hours of the day.

by News Editor

July 9, 2025

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Coalitions Without Convictions—Will ADC End the Cycle or Recreate It?

Nigeria is once more at the point of political reinvention, or should we say, repetition. As the 2027 general elections begin casting their long shadow, a new political alignment with fanfare and old faces has emerged. Maybe not so new in many

by News Editor

July 5, 2025

Elections

Lagos LG Polls: PDP unveils flagbearers three weeks to election

On Wednesday, June 18, 2025, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos State officially introduced its candidates for the upcoming Local Government elections, including 57 candidates for chairmanship and 376 for councillorship. The event took place at the Ikoyi office of prominent

by News Room

June 21, 2025

Elections

Lagos State Local Government Election Gains Momentum

As the Lagos state local government election gains momentum, the Beacon NG newspaper will continue to publish a series on the topic of “Grassroots Governance: Your Voice, Your Choice” every Friday. Be sure to look out for Part 2 this Friday 20th

by News Room

June 18, 2025

Elections

26 Chairmanship Candidates Emerge from Abure-led Labour Party Faction for Lagos Local Government Elections

Lagos State – In a significant development ahead of the upcoming Local Government elections scheduled for July 12, the Julius Abure-led faction of the Labour Party has unveiled 26 chairmanship candidates. This announcement was made by Pastor Dayo Ekong, the chairperson of

by News Room

June 17, 2025

Elections

Upcoming Local Government Elections in Lagos State: A Call to Civic Engagement

As residents of Lagos State, it is vital to remain informed and engaged in the democratic processes that shape our communities. The Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) has announced that elections for the offices of Chairmen and Councillors across twenty (20)

by News Room

June 17, 2025

Politics·Elections

PART 1: Empowering Our Grassroots: The Importance of Local Government Elections

As the local government elections in Lagos State approach on July 12, 2025, it’s crucial to understand their significance. While the spotlight often shines on gubernatorial and presidential elections, local elections directly affect residents’ daily lives. This write-up explores why these elections

by News Room

June 13, 2025

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Anambra Votes Today as 2.8 Million Elect New Governor

INEC Cautions Political Parties Against Premature 2027 Campaigns

Rivers LG Polls: Wike Loyalists, APC Factions Produce Chairmanship Candidates Amid Controversy

Ibadan North bye-election: APC never conducted primary – INEC

APC Sweeps Lagos LG Polls

Voting Ends In Lagos LG Polls As Sorting, Counting Begin

Lagos LGA Election Updates

No Party Restrained From Lagos LG Election — LASIEC Chair

LG Polls: Police Announce Restriction Of Movement In Lagos

Coalitions Without Convictions—Will ADC End the Cycle or Recreate It?

Lagos LG Polls: PDP unveils flagbearers three weeks to election

Lagos State Local Government Election Gains Momentum

26 Chairmanship Candidates Emerge from Abure-led Labour Party Faction for Lagos Local Government Elections

Upcoming Local Government Elections in Lagos State: A Call to Civic Engagement

PART 1: Empowering Our Grassroots: The Importance of Local Government Elections

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