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House of Reps approves Faleke-sponsored bill to increase Lagos Local Governments to 57
A bill seeking to upgrade Lagos State’s 37 Development Area Councils to full-fledged local government areas has been approved by the House of Representatives. Once enacted, the total number of LGAs in the state will increase from 20 to 57.
Bill to create National Local Government Electoral Commission for LG elections passes second reading
The House of Representatives has passed for second reading, a Bill for an Act to alter the Constitution to establish the National Local Government Electoral Commission, as an independent body responsible for organising, conducting, and supervising elections into the offices of chairmen, vice chairmen and councilors of all the Local Government Councils across the Federation.
Lagos APC cautions aspirants breaching LASIEC Electoral Guidelines
The Lagos State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress has warned aspirants for the forthcoming local government elections to desist from breaching Electoral Laws by erecting banners, flex, etc. in Wards and LGAs, given that the Electoral Body has yet to issue guidelines or lift the ban on campaigning for the upcoming LG Elections.
Ojodu LCDA Introduces Afternoon Classes to Expand Free JAMB Tutorial Programme
To accommodate more candidates preparing for the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) examination, Ojodu LCDA has introduced afternoon classes as an extension of its Free JAMB Tutorial Programme.
Reps advance Bill to establish National Local Government Electoral Commission
A Bill to establish the National Local Government Electoral Commission (NLGEC) as an independent body responsible for organising, conducting, and supervising local government elections nationwide passed its second reading in the House of Representatives on Tuesday.
Omisore distributes free Food Palliatives to Ikeja Community for Ramadan and Lenten observances
In a bid to mitigate the impact of food scarcity during the fasting and lenten season, Mr Abisola Omisore, a chairmanship aspirant in the upcoming Local Government election in Ikeja, has donated essential food items such as Rice, Spaghetti, Gari, salt, Sugar etc, to the Alausa Community and vulnerable residents in the six wards of Ikeja Local Government.
First Lady unveils orphanage, reaffirms commitment to child welfare
The First Lady, Mrs Oluremi Tinubu, has reaffirmed President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to the well-being and development of all children, regardless of their background.
Sanwo-Olu mourns Lagos Council Boss, Bola Shobowale
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has expressed his sadness over the passing of Hon. Bola Shobowale, Chairman of Ayobo-Ipaja Local Council Development Area (LCDA).
Lagos council boss dies after prolong illness
The Chairman of Ayobo-Ipaja Local Council Development Area of Lagos State, Mrs. Bolatito Shobowale, is dead.
Sole administrator confirms release of withheld Rivers LG allocations
The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice-Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.), has announced the release of withheld local government allocations.