The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared full readiness for Saturday’s bye-election in Munya Local Government Area of Niger State. Speaking in Minna on Thursday during the presentation of sensitive materials to stakeholders at the Central Bank of Nigeria…
A pro-democracy coalition, Alliance of Civil Society Organisations for Expansion of Electoral and Democratic Space (ACCESS), has called for immediate suspension of the local government elections in Rivers, slated for Aug. 30. The pro-democracy group, in a statement issued by…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…