Despite the conduct of local government elections across Lagos State on Saturday, voter turnout remained strikingly low, with many residents choosing to stay away from polling units in apparent protest over what they described as a lack of credibility in the electoral system.

In numerous neighbourhoods, streets were quiet throughout the morning, as residents either stayed indoors or lingered outside their homes, expressing little or no interest in participating in the polls.

Some Lagosians attributed the widespread apathy to deep-rooted disillusionment with the electoral process. Mr Godfrey Johnson, a 54-year-old resident, summed up the prevailing sentiment: “What’s the point in voting when our votes don’t count? We’ve lost faith in the system. Until credible elections become a reality, people will continue to opt out.”

Many others echoed his views, describing the persistent lack of transparency in past elections as a major reason for public disengagement, despite repeated promises from government and electoral bodies to uphold democratic integrity.

Mr Taofeek Sumonu, 41, said he was not surprised by the low voter turnout. “This has become routine. People tend to ignore local government elections. It’s the governorship and presidential contests that attract real attention and participation,” he noted.

While electoral officials were stationed at various polling centres across the state, the overall atmosphere was subdued.

In many locations, only a small number of voters turned up to cast their ballots, reflecting the growing disconnect between citizens and grassroots political processes.

Plateau United have resumed preparation for the 2025-26 Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, season.

The Peace Boys held their first training session after resumption at the New Jos Stadium on Friday.

The training session was supervised by the newly appointed head coach of the club, Shola Adegun.

Adegun teamed up with the former NPFL champions from Nigeria National League, NNL, Sporting Lagos last month.

Plateau United are in a rebuilding process following the appointment of a new management team by the state government.

The team finished in seventh position in the 2024-25 NPFL season.

Gunmen suspected to be members of the Lakurawa group launched a deadly attack on Zogirma village in Bunza Local Government Area of Kebbi State on Friday, evening, killing three mobile police officers and injuring civilians.
According to a post by security analyst Bakatsine on X, the attack occurred around 5:00pm, the same time a planned cash distribution was scheduled to take place in the community.

The funds were reportedly meant for residents but the team in charge of the disbursement were still in Bunza town when they were alerted of a possible security threat and called off the trip.
The attackers, riding in pairs on two motorcycles, stormed the village heavily armed. Though the operation failed to intercept the money, the gunmen opened fire on civilians, leaving several injured. One victim was reportedly shot in the stomach, with severe injuries exposing internal organs.

The three mobile police officers assigned to secure the distribution point were shot dead at the village entrance, marking a bloody end to the foiled ambush.