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Ojodu LCDA Advances Construction of Adeshina Bridge
Ojodu Local Council Development Area (LCDA) has recorded steady progress in the construction of the Adeshina Bridge, reinforcing its commitment to improved road connectivity and enhanced safety for residents.
Lagos APC Rebuts Olawepo-Hassim’s Claims on Nigeria’s Economic History
The Lagos State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has strongly rejected claims by Mr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hassim that Nigeria’s economy performed better under former Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo and Goodluck Jonathan than under the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, describing the assertions as misleading and historically inaccurate.
Olubadan demands Constitutional Role for Traditional Rulers during Lagos visit
The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, has renewed calls for a clearly defined constitutional role for traditional rulers in Nigeria, arguing that formal recognition would strengthen governance and deepen collaboration between monarchs and elected authorities.
Reps Constitute Conference Committee On Electoral Act Amendment Bill
The House of Representatives has constituted a bipartisan conference committee on the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill to harmonise differences between versions passed by both chambers of the National Assembly.
Lagos assembly begins audit of 57 LGs, LCDAs accounts
The Lagos State House of Assembly has begun an audit of 20 LGAs and 37 LCDAs as part of efforts to strengthen accountability at the grassroots.
ADC attacks Senate over rejection of e-transmission of election results
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has faulted Senate’s refusal to approve electronic transmission of election results and voter…
2027: Cubana Chief Priest declares House of Reps ambition, backs Tinubu
Pascal Okechukwu, a popular socialite and nightlife entrepreneur also known as Cubana Chief Priest, has publicly stated his intention to seek a seat in the House of Representatives in the 2027 general election.
Senate Passes Electoral Act Amendment Bill
The Senate has passed the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill, introducing revised provisions to regulate the conduct of federal, state and area council elections in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
Senate rejects mandatory electronic transmission of results, retains 2022 electoral act provisions
The Nigerian Senate rejected a proposed amendment that sought to make the electronic transmission of election results from polling units to the IReV portal compulsory on Wednesday during plenary consideration of the Bill for an Act to Repeal the Electoral Act No. 13, 2022 and Enact the Electoral Act, 2025.
Senate to hike FG’s share of federation revenue
The Senate, on Tuesday, began moves to amend the 1999 Constitution to increase the Federal Government’s share of revenue from the Federation Account, arguing that the existing formula no longer reflects the scale of responsibilities borne by the centre.