4 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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5 h. ago After Supreme Court Victory, Okpebholo Vows To Probe Obaseki

Barely forty-eight hours after the Supreme Court affirmed his election, Edo State governor, Senator Monday Okpeholo, on Friday announced that a commission of inquiry will be set up to probe the immediate-past administration of Mr Godwin Obaseki. Okpeholo disclosed this while addressing party leaders, youths, market women, civil servants, professional bodies and other groups at […]

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5 h. ago Dafinone Hails Okpebholo’s Supreme Court Victory, Urges Inclusive Leadership

Delta Central Senator, Ede Dafinone, has extended heartfelt congratulations to Senator Monday Okpebholo following Thursday’s Supreme Court judgement which affirmed him as the duly elected governor of Edo State, describing the ruling as a victory for democracy and a resounding affirmation of the people’s will. In a statement released on Friday, Senator Dafinone praised the […]

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5 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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7 h. ago ADC to Shettima: Your recant, attempt at political correctness

Tribune Online ADC to Shettima: Your recant, attempt at political correctness The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has dismissed the Presidency’s clarification on Vice President Kashim Shettima’s remarks that the President does not have the power to remove an elected governor, describing it as “a mere attempt at political correctness.” ADC to Shettima: Your recant, attempt at political correctness Tribune Online

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10 h. ago “We’ll Democratically Vote Tinubu Out in 2027″ – Adamu Waziri

Former Minister of Police Affairs, Adamu Waziri, has vowed that the opposition will democratically remove President Bola Tinubu’s government in the next general election. Waziri, who made the statement during an appearance on Channels TV on Friday, insisted that while there is currently no constitutional route to unseat the administration, the opposition is focused on […] The post “We’ll Democratically Vote Tinubu Out in 2027″ – Adamu Waziri appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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14 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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17 h. ago Police promise maximum security ahead of LG elections in Lagos

•Restrict movement By Christopher Oji Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, Olohundare Jimoh, has promised residents of Lagos a peaceful and secure environment for the upcoming local government elections scheduled for Saturday, July 12, 2025. He gave the assurance during a press briefing following a coordinated multi-agency “Show of Force” across the state. CP Jimoh […] The post Police promise maximum security ahead of LG elections in Lagos appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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18 h. ago LASIEC releases list of candidates for July 12 local government elections

Lagos State will hold local government elections on July 12. And the state’s election body, LASIEC, has now released the read more LASIEC releases list of candidates for July 12 local government elections

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21 h. ago Supreme Court Verdict Is Call To Service, Wike Tells Okpebholo

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has hailed the Supreme Court judgment affirming the victory of Edo State governor, Monday Okpebholo, in the September 2023 governorship election. Wike urged the governor to remain focused, describing the victory as a renewed call to selfless service to the people of Edo State. In a […]

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28 h. ago “Anointing Doesn’t Win Elections” — Israel DMW Taunts Ighodalo After Supreme Court Defeat In Edo Guber Suit

Israel DMW, logistics manager to singer Davido, has mocked the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Asue Ighodalo, following his defeat at the Supreme Court. Ighodalo, who was Israel’s preferred choice during the Edo State governorship election, had approached the Apex court to challenge the declaration of Monday Okpebholo as the winner of the September 2023 […] The post “Anointing Doesn’t Win Elections” — Israel DMW Taunts Ighodalo After Supreme Court Defeat In Edo Guber Suit appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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29 h. ago “Stay Focused, Committed To Edo People” – Wike Advises Gov Okpebholo Aftee Supreme Court Victory

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has hailed Supreme Court judgment, affirming victory of Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, in the September 2024 governorship election in the state. Wike urged Governor Okpebholo, who contested under the umbrella of All Progressive Congress to remain focused and be more committed to Edo people. The former […] The post “Stay Focused, Committed To Edo People” – Wike Advises Gov Okpebholo Aftee Supreme Court Victory appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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29 h. ago 2027: ADC Members Must Put Aside Personal Interests — Aregbesola

The Interim National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, has urged members of the party to put aside personal interest and work together ahead of the 2027 general elections. Aregbesola, an erstwhile confidant of President Bola Tinubu and former Governor of Osun State, also warned party members to expect serious propaganda […]

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30 h. ago Lagos Police Adjust Movement Restriction Ahead Of July 12 LG Poll

The Lagos State Police Command has announced a revised timeframe for movement restrictions ahead of the Local Government elections scheduled for Saturday, July 12, 2025. In a statement released on Thursday, the Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, said vehicular and waterways movement will now be restricted from 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., as […] The post Lagos Police Adjust Movement Restriction Ahead Of July 12 LG Poll appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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31 h. ago Southern Governors’ Forum congratulates Okpebholo on Supreme Court victory

From Laide Raheem, Abeokuta The Southern Governors’ Forum has congratulated Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, on the validation of his election by the Supreme Court of Nigeria, describing it as a well-deserved electoral victory. The Chairman of the Forum and Governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun, stated this in a statement issued on behalf of […] The post Southern Governors’ Forum congratulates Okpebholo on Supreme Court victory appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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32 h. ago APC Chieftain Hails Supreme Court Verdict On Okpebholo’s Election Victory

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State, Dr. Dennis Osahon Aikoriogie, has congratulated Governor Monday Okpebholo on the affirmation of his election victory by the Supreme Court of Nigeria. The apex court, in a unanimous judgement delivered on Thursday, upheld the validity of Okpebholo’s election, effectively laying to rest months of […]

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33 h. ago Edo APC Chairman hails Supreme Court ruling on guber election

Tribune Online Edo APC Chairman hails Supreme Court ruling on guber election The Edo State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Emperor Jarrett Tenebe, on Thursday hailed the Supreme Court judgment affirming the election of Governor Monday Okepebholo as the duly elected governor of the state. Edo APC Chairman hails Supreme Court ruling on guber election Tribune Online

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33 h. ago Tinubu to Okpebholo: Accelerate service delivery with your Supreme Court victory

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Monday Okpebholo on the Supreme Court’s affirmation of his election as Edo State governor and urged him to see the victory as a call to heightened service delivery. The ruling, delivered on Thursday, July 10, 2025, affirms Okpebholo’s win in the September 2024 governorship poll, which […] The post Tinubu to Okpebholo: Accelerate service delivery with your Supreme Court victory appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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34 h. ago Wike Hails Edo Gov Okpebholo’s Supreme Court Victory, Urges Him To Remain Focused

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has hailed the Supreme Court judgement, which affirmied the victory of the Edo State governor, Monday Okpebholo, in the last governorship election in the State. Wike, who urged the governor to remain focused, said he should see the victory as a further call to selfless service to […]

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35 h. ago “Supreme Court Validated Robbery” – PDP’s Ighodalo Condemns Judgement Affirming Okpebholo’s Edo Guber Victory

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the September 2024 Edo governorship election, Asue Ighodalo, has reacted to the Supreme Court judgment upholding the victory of Governor Monday Okpebholo, describing it as a deep betrayal. In a statement he personally signed on Thursday in Abuja, Ighodalo said while he accepts the finality of the judgment, […] The post “Supreme Court Validated Robbery” – PDP’s Ighodalo Condemns Judgement Affirming Okpebholo’s Edo Guber Victory appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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