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target=_blank>Shehu Sani: Abuja Residents Uninterested in Voting
Former Kaduna Central senator and public commentator, Shehu Sani, says residents of Abuja appear largely apathetic about the ongoing electoral process. Daily Trust had reported how the Saturday’s Area Council elections in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) was marred by low voter turnout. While touring some polling units, the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, lamented the
target=_blank>Kano by-election: PDP, NNPP, ADC absent on ballot papers
Major opposition parties including the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP), and African Democratic Congress (ADC) were missing on the ballot papers for the Kano State House of Assembly by-election, which held on Saturday. The elections, which were conducted across 1,014 polling units in 24 registration areas, followed the deaths of Aminu
target=_blank>Nigerian youngster breaks 60m hurdles world record in France
A Nigerian sprinter based in France broke the world Under-18 record in the men’s 60m hurdles at the French indoors championships for under-16s and under-18s on Saturday. Jaed Ejiasian crossed the finish line in 7.43s to claim the winner’s medal in the 60m hurdles event, breezing past the field with a surprise victory at the
target=_blank>ADC Alleges Voter Intimidation Over Wike’s Presence at FCT Polling Units
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has alleged voter intimidation over the presence of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, at some polling units during the Saturday’s elections in Abuja. The party described Wike’s movement around polling units under the guise of monitoring the exercise as inappropriate and capable of influencing voters.
target=_blank>EPL: Chelsea drop points to Burnley at Stamford Bridge
Chelsea conceded a late equalizer to share the points against Burnley in a 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge on Saturday. The English Premier League encounter seemed to be going the Blues’ way with an early goal, but Burnley fought back to steal a point as the home side dropped points again in the race for
target=_blank>Gov Yusuf commends INEC, security agencies over ‘peaceful’ bye-elections in Kano
Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and security agencies for the peaceful and orderly conduct of bye-elections held in parts of the state. In a statement issued on Saturday by his spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, the governor described the exercise as a milestone in the democratic
target=_blank>FCT Poll: Travellers groan as soldiers block Abuja entry points
Travellers coming from Kaduna, Niger, and some states from the South towards the nation’s capital have lamented blockade of entry points into the Federal Capital Territory by the military. While some drivers and passengers claimed that they were not aware of the Council elections, some claimed that they did not expect that highways leading to
target=_blank>APC, ADC Share votes equally at FCT Polling Unit
The chairmanship candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the African Democratic Congress (ADC) split votes accordingly at the Supreme Court Staff Quarters polling unit in Karu, Abuja, on Saturday. Voters at the polling unit cast 12 votes each for the respective candidates in the ongoing Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council elections. The
target=_blank>Elections: Like FCT and Kano, Rivers Records Low Voter Turnout
Low turnout and voter apathy marked the by-election to fill the vacant seats for Ahoada East and Khana constituencies in the Rivers State House of Assembly. Although the election was largely peaceful, most polling units recorded very few voters. Security operatives, including police and personnel of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), were
target=_blank>Tight security as Lagos APC Conducts Congress in 20 LGs
Hundreds of delegates of the All Progressives Congress (APC) across Lagos are participating in the party’s local government congresses held simultaneously in the state’s 20 constitutionally recognised local government areas, under tight security. The congress, which taking place at designated venues across the councils would produce 27 executives in each local government, bringing the total
target=_blank>Two get death, seven life jail for violent crimes in Bauchi
Two convicted armed robbers have been sentenced to death, while seven other offenders will spend the remainder of their lives behind bars for crimes including kidnapping, rape, armed robbery, conspiracy and culpable homicide in Bauchi State. The judgments were delivered by the High Courts of Bauchi State as part of criminal proceedings concluded in the
Two get death, seven life jail for violent crimes in Bauchi
target=_blank>FCT Council elections: Teargas disrupts vote counting at Kuchaku polling unit in Kuje
Tear gas was reportedly discharged at the Kuchaku polling unit in Kuje Area Council on Saturday just as ballot counting began, triggering panic among voters and disrupting the collation of results. According to a video circulating online, a voter alleged that armed men linked to the All Progressives Congress (APC) stormed the polling venue and
FCT Council elections: Teargas disrupts vote counting at Kuchaku polling unit in Kuje
target=_blank>ICPC begins tracking of N16.3bn constituency projects in Kogi
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has commenced the tracking of 72 constituency projects valued at N16.3 billion across the three senatorial districts of Kogi State. The Assistant Commissioner of the Commission, Wale David, disclosed this on Saturday in Lokoja, the Kogi State capital. David said the exercise is aimed at
ICPC begins tracking of N16.3bn constituency projects in Kogi
target=_blank>Fire guts parts of Alakoro Ejalonibu Market in Lagos
A fire outbreak gutted parts of Alakoro Ejalonibu Market in Oke-Arin Ebute Ero axis of Lagos Island Local Government Area on Saturday, before firefighters brought it under control. The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service confirmed that the incident happened on February 21, 2026, at a famous market on the Island. According to the Controller
Fire guts parts of Alakoro Ejalonibu Market in Lagos
target=_blank>EPL: We were punished – Rosenior on why Chelsea drew 1-1 with Burnley
Chelsea manager, Liam Rosenior, has claimed his team was “punished” for failing to kill off their Premier League game against Burnley. Zian Flemming scored a late header to cancel out Joao Pedro’s early opener at Stamford Bridge. Although the Blues took the lead in the 4th minute, they failed to make their domination count against
EPL: We were punished – Rosenior on why Chelsea drew 1-1 with Burnley
target=_blank>FCT election curfew: I thought senator should be able to read – Wike fires back at Kingibe
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has fired back at FCT Senator, Ireti Kingibe. Wike, while speaking on Saturday during the monitoring of the FCT Area Council election, stated that he thought as a Senator, Kingibe should be able to read. According to the minister, he did not impose curfew without
FCT election curfew: I thought senator should be able to read – Wike fires back at Kingibe
target=_blank>Area council elections: Wike lauds peaceful conduct, voter turnout in satellite towns
The Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Minister, Nyesom Wike, has commended the peaceful conduct of Saturday’s chairmanship and councillorship elections across the six Area Councils in the Federal Capital Territory. The minister, who personally monitored the election, also expressed satisfaction with residents’ participation, noting that although voter turnout was low in the city centre, the large
Area council elections: Wike lauds peaceful conduct, voter turnout in satellite towns
target=_blank>Gov Yusuf hails peaceful conduct of Kano by-elections
Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and security agencies for the peaceful conduct of the recent by-elections in parts of the state. In a statement issued on Saturday by his spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, the governor described the elections as a significant step forward for democracy
Gov Yusuf hails peaceful conduct of Kano by-elections
target=_blank>REC blames timing, limited party participation for low turnout in Kano by-elections
The Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Kano State, Ambassador Abdu Zango, has attributed the low voter turnout recorded in the Ungogo and Kano Municipal by-elections to the timing of the polls and the limited participation of political parties. Zango spoke with journalists on Saturday while monitoring the exercise
REC blames timing, limited party participation for low turnout in Kano by-elections
target=_blank>Channels TV cameraman Kani Ben buried in Adamawa
The late Channels Television cameraman, Kani Ben, who died from injuries sustained in a road accident while on official assignment, was laid to rest on Saturday in his hometown of Kangling, Girei Local Government Area of Adamawa State. Ben, 44, was born on May 28, 1982, and passed away on February 15, 2026, after battling
Channels TV cameraman Kani Ben buried in Adamawa
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