Author: Press Room

As Lagosians head to the polls today, Saturday, July 12, 2025, for the local government elections, observations across various polling units in Ikeja indicate a mixed turnout, with some areas experiencing high enthusiasm while others await voters. Security agents and party officials were visible at most Polling Units (PUs), ensuring an orderly process. While some units have seen early voter enthusiasm, others are still anticipating a surge in participation as the day progresses. The overall picture is one of a calm and generally orderly election. The Guardian correspondent toured several polling units within Ikeja, providing a snapshot of the ongoing…

The entire Edogi Chapa village, in Patigi Local Government Area of Kwara State, was thrown into confusion following a late-night attack by suspected bandits. The bandits abducted two women in a coordinated attack, said to have lasted several hours, on the peaceful village.Information held that the attackers struck at about 11:00 p.m. According to a source (name withheld), the gunmen, on arrival, shot several bullets into the air before forcefully taking the victims from their homes. A highly placed community leader confirmed that the victims have been taken to an unknown destination, adding: “We are bowled over in disarray because…

Accreditation and voting have commenced at Polling Unit 022, Ward F, Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos State, where President Bola Tinubu is expected to cast his vote in the ongoing local government elections. Officials of the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) arrived at the polling unit early, with the process beginning at 8:40 a.m. Security personnel, including police officers, were present to maintain order, while party agents observed the proceedings. The election is being held across all 20 Local Government Areas and 37 Local Council Development Areas in the state. Similar voting activity was observed at other polling units in the…

It’s the calm before the knockout storm in Morocco, but Nigeria’s Super Falcons still have business to finish Already safely through to the quarterfinals of the 2024 Women Africa Cup of Nations after two group-stage wins, the Super Falcons now face a spirited Algerian side with ambitions of their own, Soccernet.ng reports. For Nigeria, Group B’s final fixture is more than just a formality. With two wins from two, 3-0 against Tunisia and a narrow 1-0 over Botswana, Justin Madugu’s side are sitting pretty on six points. Super Falcons However, topping Group B remains crucial. It offers a likely softer…

Thirteen out of the fifteen political parties contesting in the Lagos local government election on Saturday declined to sign the peace accord. Only the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Youth Party signed the peace accord facilitated by the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC). The 13 others cited unresolved grievances, including lack of consultation, procedural unfairness, and concerns over LASIEC’s handling of the electoral process, as reasons for refusing to sign. Why the peace accord matters In the context of elections, a peace accord refers to a formal agreement signed by political parties, candidates, and sometimes other stakeholders, committing…

A coalition of opposition parties in Gombe State is preparing for the 2027 general elections, with leaders expressing optimism about their chances of forming a government. The coalition, which includes parties such as the Labour Party (LP), Social Democratic Party (SDP), All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), African Action Congress (AAC), and a section of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), among others, has begun visiting local government areas of the state to mobilise more politicians to join the coalition. Additionally, the coalition leaders hosted a stakeholders’ meeting on Friday in Gombe to strategise about mobilising more people to join the coalition.…

Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) President Ibrahim Musa Gusau has denied knowledge of widespread unpaid allowances and bonuses reportedly owed to the Super Falcons, Soccernet.ng reports. In a conversation with journalist Osasu Obayiuwana in Casablanca on Friday, Gusau responded to questions regarding allegations that the NFF has been owing the Super Falcons various entitlements dating back as far as 2021. When asked directly about the situation, Gusau said: “I am not aware of that. As far as I am concerned, we just have a little outstanding. But not up to 2021. I told the girls that they do have a representative,…

A Businessman, Uchenna Nnaji of Borno Plaza, Balogun Market, Trade Fair, has been arraigned before the Criminal Division of the Lagos State High Court, presided by Justice Muyideen Abdul-Rahmen Tejumade over alleged stealing and conspiracy. He is accused of stealing Crusader soap valued at N120m. Meanwhile, the matter was adjourned to September 24, 2025 for trial. In a Suit No: LD/23999/24, Nnaji was arraigned on a two-count. The first count is conspiracy to commit felony contrary to Section 411 of the Criminal Law, Cap17, Vol 3, Laws of Lagos State, 2025. The particulars of the offence read: “ Uchenna Nnaji (male)…

The Labour Party (LP) has declared its 2027 presidential ticket open, stating that no politician will be favoured in the process of picking aspirants. Speaking at a press briefing in Abuja on Friday. Abayomi Arabambi, the National Publicity Secretary of the party, stated that there shall be primary elections for its members who wish to lead the party’s quest in the 2027 presidential elections. “There shall be primary elections in the Labour Party, and no aspirant will be favoured this time around,” Arabambi declared. He described the selection of Peter Obi in 2023 as a blunder with lasting consequences and…

Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) President, Ibrahim Musa Gusau, has revealed why the Super Falcons were spotted training in old match gear instead of their official training kits during the ongoing 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco, Soccernet.ng reports. Photos of the Super Falcons in outdated training kits surfaced online this week, sparking criticism from Nigerian football community, with many questioning the whereabouts of the official tournament gear supplied by Nike. In an exclusive interview with journalist Osasu Obayiuwana on Friday in Casablanca, before flying to New York for the FIFA Club World Cup final, Gusau confirmed that…