Politics
Lagos Local Governments Election Hold Saturday July 12
The Chairman of the Commission Hon. Justice Bola Okikiolu-Ighile (rtd) assures of the level play ground for all the political Parties and promises the electorate of the determination of the Commission to conduct free, fair, inclusive and credible election in line with the best international standard.

Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission( LASIEC) has announced that Local Government election has been scheduled for Saturday 12th July across all the 20 Local Government and 37 Local Council Development Areas, while run-off/re-run election (if any) will take place on Saturday 19th of July, 2025.
Accordingly, pursuant to Section 21(I) of the Law 2008 (as amended), the Commission has released Notice of Election into the Office (s) of Chairmen and Councilors of Twenty (20) Local government areas, Thirty-Seven (37) Local Council Development Areas and Three Hundred and Seventy-Six (376) Wards of Lagos State.
In a press release signed by the Head, Public Affairs Unit of the Commission, Mr Tope Ojo, stated that as the tenure of the present Local Government Administration is running to an end, the Commission has intensified efforts toward the conduct of an election that will usher in a new administration with the release of the Notice of Election that officially commences the electoral process .
Ojo further stated that all registered Political Parties are therefore required to visit the Headquarters of the Commission to obtain Nomination and other relevant Forms on behalf of their Candidates.
Other highlights of the Notice of Election include the meeting of the Commission with all the registered Political Parties on Tuesday 15th April 2025, while the Publication of Election Guidelines will come up on the 17th of April. 2025.
The release further stated that campaigns and rallies by Political Parties will commence on Friday 18th of April and end on Wednesday 9th of July, 2025, while. closing date for submission of Nomination Forms of “substituted” and “only candidate” by the political parties is between Wednesday 18th June – Wednesday 25th June, 2025.
The Chairman of the Commission Hon. Justice Bola Okikiolu-Ighile (rtd) assures of the level play ground for all the political Parties and promises the electorate of the determination of the Commission to conduct free, fair, inclusive and credible election in line with the best international standard.
She further enjoins political parties and aspirants to adhere strictly with the time table.
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PDP Internal Wranglings: Wike Pulls Out Of Peace Agreement

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory , Nyesom Wike, has confirmed his decision to pull out of all agreements previously reached to resolve the crisis in the People’s Democratic Party (PDP).
In a statement on Sunday, singned personally by the Minister, he vowed to continue to fight on until justice is served.
Wike pointed out that the party’s problems stem from dishonesty and lack of trust among its key stakeholders, citing non-adherence to agreements reached as the bane of the party.
He specifically mentioned Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, accusing him of being the chief culprit of recent developments in the party that seem to undermine the recoliation efforts
The Minister cited several instances where agreements were breached, including the summoning of a meeting of South-East leaders to recommend the adoption of Ude Okoye as Secretary, and the attempt to have the Deputy National Secretary act as National Secretary.
Wike also mentioned the recent zonal elective congress in Jos, which was aborted due to a dispute over the signatory to the invitation notice.
He expressed disappointment that despite efforts to resolve the crisis, Makinde and others continued to violate agreements.
The Minister noted that he has worked tirelessly for the survival of the party and has contributed substantially to the election victory of some of the governors, but has not had reasons to make any personal demands from them.
He added that he had hoped that there would be trust among major political actors in the party but observed that since they have refused to stop playing games, he has decided to opt out of the peace agreement.
The PDP crisis has taken a new turn with the Minister’s decision to pull out of all agreements, leaving the party’s future uncertain.
Politics
Tinubu Declares Nigeria is a one-party State, “I’m expecting more defections to APC “
“Before I speak, I just need to tell those saying that the one-party system is not good; it’s one party ruling and driving the aspirations of Nigerians. “

PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu, confidently declared that he is expecting more members of opposition political parties to join the All Progressives Congress, APC, before the 2027 general elections.
The Progressive Governors Forum, PGF, and the National Working Committee, NWC, of the party adopted him as the sole candidate.
Speaking at the National Summit of the APC, with the theme: “Renewed Hope Agenda: The Journey so far’ held at the Banquet Hall of the State House, Abuja, President Tinubu said it’s one party that is ruling and driving the aspirations of Nigerians.
“Before I speak, I just need to tell those saying one party system is not good, it’s one party ruling and driving the aspirations of Nigerians.
Where do they stand?“You don’t blame a people bailing out of a sinking ship when there is no life jacket. I am glad about what we have and I am expecting more to come. That is the game.
” We are in a constitutional democracy. Don’t forget that freedom of movement and association are not criminally punishable. Welcome to the progressives. Sweep them clean.”
Speaking on his endorsement, he said: “We will lead you on to that promised land. The resuscitation of the Nigerian economy is on course, the hope is standing before you, take it on.
Politics
President Tinubu Cracks Joke with Peter Obi, Fayemi at the Vatican
On getting to the President, Fayemi broke the ice between Obi and Tinubu.

President Bola Tinubu, Mr Peter Obi, the Labour Party Presidential candidate, and former Ekiti governor Kayode Fayemi met at Pope Leo XIV’s installation mass on Sunday in Rome.
Fayemi sighted President Tinubu, where he sat with other leaders and asked Obi to follow him to pay homage to the Nigerian leader. Obi agreed.
On getting to the President, Fayemi broke the ice between Obi and Tinubu.
He said: “Mr. President, welcome to our church, and thank you for honouring the Pope with your presence.”
President Tinubu, ever quick-witted, responded: “I should be the one welcoming you and Peter. I’m the Head of the Nigerian Delegation”.
The President’s response cracked up Obi, who agreed with the President.
Obi said: “Yes, indeed. We are members of your delegation”.
Peter Obi and Fayemi are staunch Catholics and Papal knights.
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