Breaking News in Nigeria Today Monday 23rd February 2026
Here are some of the Breaking News in Nigeria Today Monday 23rd February 2026 on some of the nation newspapers .
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target=_blank>Abuja Poll Low Voter Turnout, Threat to Nigeria’s Democracy – Atiku
Former Vice President Alhaji Atiku Abubakar said the low voter turnout in last Saturday’s Area Council elections in Abuja, Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory (FCT), was a damning verdict on the health of Nigeria’s democracy under the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led Federal Government. Atiku, in a statement by his media office on Sunday, noted that such…
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target=_blank>Voter Apathy In FCT Polls: We Recorded Improvement In 2026 – INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) said that despite reported voter apathy in last Saturday’s Area Council elections in Abuja, Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory (FCT), there was significant improvement compared to previous elections. INEC, in a statement by Acting Director, Voter Education and Publicity (VEP) Wilfred Ifogah, said a total of 148,685 voters (about 9.4%…
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target=_blank>Dangote–NNPC Alliance To Redefine Nigeria’s Energy Security, Deepen Industrialisation – Ojulari
Strategic collaboration between the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited and Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals has the potential to redefine Nigeria’s energy security, deepen industrialisation and create enduring national value across the upstream, gas and power, and downstream value chains. The Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Limited, Engr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari, disclosed this during…
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target=_blank>Saudi Founding Day: Rep Felicitates With Saudi Ambassador
The Deputy Chairman of the House Committee on Finance, Saidu Abdullahi, has congratulated the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Nigeria, Ambassador Yousef Mohammed Albalawi, on the occasion of Saudi Founding Day. In a statement on Sunday, the lawmaker, who represents Bida/Gbako/Katcha Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, described Saudi Founding Day…
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target=_blank>LG Congresses: Akpabio Predicts APC Victory In Essien Udim LGA For Tinubu, Eno
The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has predicted a landslide victory for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) for President Bola Tinubu and Governor Umo Eno in Essien Udim Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State. According to a statement on Sunday by Jackson Udom, Special Assistant to the Senate President on Media, Akpabio urged…
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target=_blank>FCT Polls: Southern Governors’ Forum Hails Tinubu, APC
Ogun State Governor and Chairman of the Southern Governors’ Forum, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has applauded the performance of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Area Council elections in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, saying that the party’s strong showing represents wide acceptance of the party by Nigerians. In a statement issued in Abeokuta,…
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target=_blank>A’Ibom: Notorious Suspected Armed Robber Arrested
Operatives of the Akwa Ibom State Police Command, in a sustained crackdown on violent crime, have arrested a suspected notorious armed robber who had been terrorizing residents along Abak Road and its environs in Uyo Local Government Area. The arrest followed credible intelligence that led to the apprehension of one Abraham Etuk “M” at about…
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target=_blank>2027: Benue PDP Suspends Spokesman Over Alleged Romance With APC
The Benue State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) over the weekend suspended its spokesman, Mr. Tim Nyor, following allegations of gross anti-party activities and an alleged alignment with the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The State Working Committee (SWC) of the PDP, in a statement issued by the party’s State Secretary, Comrade Dan…
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target=_blank>Don’t Lose Confidence In Nigeria Despite Corruption, Insecurity – SGF Tells Catholic Bishops
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, has urged Catholic bishops not to lose confidence in Nigeria despite persistent concerns over corruption and insecurity, declaring that “there is progress” and that the government is taking concrete steps to address the nation’s challenges. Responding to issues raised by the church leaders, including…
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target=_blank>Ramadan: I’ll Govern Osun With Fear Of God – Oyebamiji
The gubernatorial candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji, popularly called AMBO, has declared his readiness to govern Osun State with fear of God for the benefit of all residents if elected. Oyebamiji reaffirmed his faith in God, noting that he is a genuine and devoted Muslim prepared to serve the people of…
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