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Lagos States to Shut Down Roads on Saturday for Local Government Elections
Lagos State will be on a full lockdown this Saturday, July 12, 2025, as the state prepares for its local government elections. According to the Lagos State Police Command, no vehicle movement will be allowed across the state from 3am to 3pm on that day. Moreover, this 12-hour restriction covers all roads and waterways within the state and is aimed at ensuring safety and order during the election.
All private and commercial vehicles are expected to stay off the roads. Also, security convoys, state security outfits, and any group using escorts, sirens, or hidden number plates won’t be allowed to move around. The police says that only specific security teams approved for the election will be on duty that day.
Those involved in essential services like medical emergencies, fire response, and rescue operations will be allowed to move around, along with:
- Officials of LASIEC (Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission)
- Accredited journalists covering the election
- Certified election observers
However, everyone in this category must be properly identified. If you’re not wearing a valid LASIEC-issued tag, you won’t be allowed through, no matter your role.
In addition, the police have issued a strong warning to anyone planning to disrupt the process. Miscreants, political thugs, and anyone planning to cause confusion near polling units or collation centers will be dealt with. Additionally, officers have been deployed to monitor hotspots and respond swiftly to any trouble.
Finally, residents are advised to stay alert and report anything suspicious. Ilf you notice any unusual behavior or individuals acting strangely, you can contact the police using these numbers:
- 08063299264
- 08065154338
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has reportedly declared a strike at Taraba State University over outstanding salary-related demands and delays in payments.
The strike is scheduled to begin today, October 12, 2026. According to the union’s chairman, the union had been engaging the Taraba State Government over its outstanding demands since February 2026.
“The union had exercised considerable patience and demonstrated its commitment to dialogue since February 2026, when it began engaging the Taraba State Government over the outstanding issues,” Mbave said.
“The union had earlier suspended its planned industrial action following an appeal by the government for additional time through the Office of the Head of Civil Service, in the interest of maintaining industrial harmony,” the chairman added.
The Chairman of Gboko Local Government Area of Benue State, Torseer Yina, has imposed a dusk-to-dawn curfew in the ancient town.
The curfew takes effect from Thursday, October 8, 2026, following unrest and violent protests in the area.
According to reports, the action was taken to contain the unrest and violent protests by members of BEMOA following the death of one of its members by unknown gunmen.
The protest, which was reportedly hijacked by hoodlums, turned violent after an angry mob burnt two vehicles belonging to the Benue State Civil Protection Guards.
The Gboko council chairman said the curfew takes effect immediately and warned that anyone caught flouting the order or breaching public peace would be decisively dealt with.
Nine people have died in a fatal road crash along the Ijebu-Ode-Benin Expressway in Ogun State.
The crash occurred on Monday at about 4:55pm around the Bethel area along the Ijebu-Ode/Ore axis of the expressway. It involved a white Toyota Hiace commercial bus belonging to Delta Line and a white Sino truck operated by Bill Gas Solution Ltd.
According to the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), all nine people involved in the crash, comprising three males and six females, died in the incident.
The FRSC said the crash occurred while it was raining and the road was wet, with preliminary investigations identifying speed violation as the probable cause.
The FRSC rescue team arrived at the scene shortly after receiving the report, while the bodies of the victims were taken to the General Hospital Morgue in Ijebu-Ode.
The Ogun State Sector Commander, Oludare Ogunjobi, urged motorists, especially commercial drivers, to obey speed limits and exercise extra caution when driving in the rain.
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