2 h. ago Lagos LG Poll: Don’t Expect Help If You Didn’t Vote – Desmond Elliot Warns Eligible Voters

Desmond Elliot, the lawmaker representing Surulere 1 Constituency in the Lagos State House of Assembly, has urged Nigerians to participate actively in elections, stressing that people should not expect government assistance if they fail to vote. Elliot gave this charge on Saturday, July 12, after casting his vote at Onitolo Nursery/Primary School, Unit 009, Surulere, […] The post Lagos LG Poll: Don’t Expect Help If You Didn’t Vote – Desmond Elliot Warns Eligible Voters appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Lagos LG polls: APC takes early lead across 57 councils amid low voter turnout

By Lukman Olabiyi The All Progressives Congress (APC) has taken an early lead in the local government elections held across Lagos State, as initial results continue to trickle in from various polling units within the state’s 57 local government areas and local council development areas. Voting officially ended at approximately 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, July […] The post Lagos LG polls: APC takes early lead across 57 councils amid low voter turnout appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago PDP’s weak grassroots structure to blame for consistent Lagos election losses – Jandor

Former Peoples Democratic Party governorship candidate in Lagos, Abdul-Azeez Adediran, also known as Jandor, has blamed the party’s consistent losses in the state on its weak grassroots structure. Jandor recently defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and spoke after casting his vote in the Lagos council election on Saturday. He voted at Polling […] The post PDP’s weak grassroots structure to blame for consistent Lagos election losses – Jandor appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago LG polls: Igbos invest heavily in Lagos, deserve to hold some positions — Ohanaeze

Tribune Online LG polls: Igbos invest heavily in Lagos, deserve to hold some positions — Ohanaeze “Igbos are the ones investing heavily in Lagos. They are supposed to be given the opportunity to hold some positions in the state... LG polls: Igbos invest heavily in Lagos, deserve to hold some positions — Ohanaeze Tribune Online

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6 h. ago Lagos LG poll: Ikorodu community leaders hail peaceful, orderly process

Tribune Online Lagos LG poll: Ikorodu community leaders hail peaceful, orderly process “The election is ongoing smoothly. Everybody is participating freely. There’s no fighting; everything is orderly.... Lagos LG poll: Ikorodu community leaders hail peaceful, orderly process Tribune Online

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6 h. ago Lagos LG poll: Jandor votes, urges citizens’ involvement in governance

Tribune Online Lagos LG poll: Jandor votes, urges citizens’ involvement in governance "This is a call to Lagosians, who are voting whether for the first time or as seasoned voters, that your PVC is your tool of influence Lagos LG poll: Jandor votes, urges citizens’ involvement in governance Tribune Online

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7 h. ago Lagos commissioner Dayo Bush casts vote in Kosofe, urges citizens to embrace local governance

By Lukman Olabiyi The Commissioner for Waterfront Infrastructure Development in Lagos State, Hon. Dayo Bush Alebiosu, cast his vote on Saturday morning during the local government elections, calling on citizens to take grassroots governance more seriously. Alebiosu voted at exactly 11:25 a.m. at the Okunola Aina/Ibironke Junction polling unit in Kosofe Local Government Area. Speaking […] The post Lagos commissioner Dayo Bush casts vote in Kosofe, urges citizens to embrace local governance appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Voter apathy, late arrival of materials mar Lagos council poll

… Ajomale, Johnson seeks improvement Voting is ongoing across Lagos State in the council election. The election is taking place read more Voter apathy, late arrival of materials mar Lagos council poll

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9 h. ago Lagos LG polls: ‘Victory is sure,’ says APC Chairmanship candidate

Tribune Online Lagos LG polls: ‘Victory is sure,’ says APC Chairmanship candidate The APC chairmanship candidate, while speaking shortly after voting at a polling unit at Falomo roundabout, urged his supporters to remain calm while awaiting results from all the polling units under Ikoyi-Obalende  LCDA. Lagos LG polls: ‘Victory is sure,’ says APC Chairmanship candidate Tribune Online

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9 h. ago Low voter turnout mar Lagos LG polls as residents shun exercise

Tribune Online Low voter turnout mar Lagos LG polls as residents shun exercise “Although the turnout was low because many people decided to stay indoors, the process was fast and peaceful... Low voter turnout mar Lagos LG polls as residents shun exercise Tribune Online

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9 h. ago Lagos LG poll, voter turnout, danger of apathy and a nation in need of electoral revival

The Lagos local government election is taking place today in the 20 Local Government Areas (LGAs) and 37 Local Council read more Lagos LG poll, voter turnout, danger of apathy and a nation in need of electoral revival

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10 h. ago Late commencement, low turnout mar LGA poll in Lagos community

Late arrival of electoral officials as well as low turnout of voters marred the ongoing local government elections in Igando, read more Late commencement, low turnout mar LGA poll in Lagos community

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10 h. ago Lagos LG polls: Igbos are disenfranchised from voting, voted for — Ohanaeze

Tribune Online Lagos LG polls: Igbos are disenfranchised from voting, voted for — Ohanaeze Aguene also expressed displeasure over the denial of Igbo politicians the right to vote and be voted for during every election, alleging that there is no democracy in Lagos State. Lagos LG polls: Igbos are disenfranchised from voting, voted for — Ohanaeze Tribune Online

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13 h. ago Lagos roads deserted as LG polls hold across 20 LGAs, 37 LCDAs

By Lukman Olabiyi   Lagos State witnessed a significant drop in movement on Saturday as residents observed restrictions imposed for the local government elections taking place across the 20 Local Government Areas (LGAs) and 37 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs). Initially scheduled to begin at 3:00 a.m., the restriction on vehicular and waterway movement was […] The post Lagos roads deserted as LG polls hold across 20 LGAs, 37 LCDAs appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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14 h. ago Lagos CJ inaugurates election tribunal panels ahead of council polls

By Lukman Olabiyi In preparation for today’s local government elections in Lagos State, the Chief Judge, Hon. Justice Kazeem Olanrewaju Alogba, on Friday, inaugurated two panels of the Local Government Election Appeal Tribunal. The panels, which were formally commissioned during a ceremony held at the Ikeja High Court Conference Room, will sit in two separate […] The post Lagos CJ inaugurates election tribunal panels ahead of council polls appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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25 h. ago LGA elections: Lagos monarch calls for peaceful polls, dismisses attack rumours 

By Emma Njoku The Oniba of Iba Kingdom in Lagos State, Oba Sulaimon Raji (Jafo), has urged political actors in the state, especially in the Iba Kingdom, to engage responsibly, follow due process, and shun violence or provocation in tomorrow’s local government elections. The monarch added that only an atmosphere of peace and cooperation can […] The post LGA elections: Lagos monarch calls for peaceful polls, dismisses attack rumours  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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27 h. ago Lagos CJ inaugurates election appeal panels ahead of council polls

Tribune Online Lagos CJ inaugurates election appeal panels ahead of council polls The Chief Judge of Lagos State, Justice Kazeem Alogba, on Friday inaugurated two panels of the Local Government Election Appeal Tribunal in preparation for the forthcoming council elections in the state. Lagos CJ inaugurates election appeal panels ahead of council polls Tribune Online

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28 h. ago Come out en masse to participate in Saturday’s LG poll, Sanwo

Tribune Online Come out en masse to participate in Saturday’s LG poll, Sanwo-Olu urges Lagosians Sanwo-Olu posited that this election is not just a constitutional process, but a powerful expression of their voice and civic responsibility, Come out en masse to participate in Saturday’s LG poll, Sanwo-Olu urges Lagosians Tribune Online

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36 h. ago Edo South Senator, APC Chair Laud Okpebholo Over Supreme Court Victory

The Senator representing Edo South Senatorial District at National Assembly, Senator Neda Imasuen, on Friday described the Supreme Court Judgment which affirmed Governor Monday Okpebholo’s election Victory as a landmark judgement and well deserved. Senator Imasuen in a statement, said the victory was for the entire Edo people, adding that it re-enforced the collective belief […]

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37 h. ago Coalition: Bode George knocks Atiku, Mark, Tambuwal other PDP members joining ADC

…Says party won’t zone presidential ticket to North ….Berates PDP officials for act of sabotage in Lagos LG poll Bode read more Coalition: Bode George knocks Atiku, Mark, Tambuwal other PDP members joining ADC

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