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2023 Elections

Umahi Denies Sexual Harassment, N200 Million Debt Claims

Minister of Works, David Umahi, on Saturday denied allegations of sexual harassment and financial misconduct, including claims that he owes a businesswoman, Tracynither Ohiri, 200 million naira for campaign materials supplied during his 2014 governorship bid. The accusations, which have gained traction

March 1, 2026

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Ex-Bayelsa Governor, Others Allegedly Channel N835m in Coup Plot Against President Tinubu

Security agencies investigating an alleged plot to overthrow President Bola Tinubu have identified two individuals suspected of funneling N835 million through private companies to bankroll the Coup. Former Bayelsa State Governor Timipre Sylva is alleged to have contributed the largest share —

February 24, 2026

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FCT Polls: APC Dominance Masks Deeper Questions for 2027

The latest area council elections in Nigeria’s capital have delivered a familiar headline—victory for the ruling All Progressives Congress—but beneath the surface, the results point to more complex political undercurrents that may shape the road to 2027. Across the six area councils

February 23, 2026

Cutting Cost Of Governance: Atiku Questions Tinubu’s Silence On Implementing Oronsaye Report

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Atiku Raises Alarm Over Low Turnout in FCT Polls, Accuses Tinubu of Shrinking Democratic Space

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has expressed concern over what he described as a “disgracefully low” voter turnout in Saturday’s Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council elections, warning that the trend signals deepening democratic decline under President Tinubu, Prime Business Africa reports.

February 22, 2026

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Tinubu Congratulates APC Winners in FCT, Kano, Rivers, Hails Wike’s Impact

President Tinubu has congratulated winners of Saturday’s elections in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Kano and Rivers states, describing the successful conduct of the polls as a boost to Nigeria’s democratic culture, Prime Business Africa reports. In a State House press release

February 22, 2026

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How Wike Undermined Smooth Local Council Poll: by HURIWA

The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has condemned FCT Minister Nyesom Wike’s actions, which allegedly undermined Saturday’s local council polls in Abuja. HURIWA expressed concern that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu seems unable to control his minister, allowing Wike to allegedly

February 22, 2026

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FCT Polls: INEC Allegedly Forgets Original Copy of Result Sheets

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has been accused of failing to deploy the original result sheet to a polling unit in the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), a development that reportedly halted voting in the affected area. The allegation was made

February 21, 2026

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Delayed Start, Low Turnout Mark Early Hours of Abuja Council Polls

Voting in parts of Nigeria’s capital, Abuja, got off to a slow start on Saturday, with delays and low turnout reported in several polling units. In Jikwoyi, elections scheduled to begin at 08:30 had yet to start, while in nearby Karu, voting

February 21, 2026

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Over 1.58 Million Voter Cards Collected Ahead of FCT Council Elections

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says more than 1.58 million Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) have been collected across the Federal Capital Territory ahead of council elections scheduled for Saturday, 21 February 2026. The commission’s update, issued on Thursday, was signed by

February 20, 2026

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The Many Woes of El-Rufai

The Abuja home of former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai was searched on Thursday by officials of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), as a string of investigations and arrests tightened around the outspoken politician. His media adviser

February 20, 2026

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Rivers Senator Mpigi Dies at 64

Senator Barinada Mpigi, who represented Rivers South-East in the 10th National Assembly, has died at the age of 64 after a brief illness. His death was confirmed on Thursday, 19 February 2026. Mpigi, who had spent more than a decade in Nigeria’s

February 19, 2026

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Politics - Page 2

Umahi Denies Sexual Harassment, N200 Million Debt Claims

Ex-Bayelsa Governor, Others Allegedly Channel N835m in Coup Plot Against President Tinubu

FCT Polls: APC Dominance Masks Deeper Questions for 2027

Atiku Raises Alarm Over Low Turnout in FCT Polls, Accuses Tinubu of Shrinking Democratic Space

Tinubu Congratulates APC Winners in FCT, Kano, Rivers, Hails Wike’s Impact

How Wike Undermined Smooth Local Council Poll: by HURIWA

FCT Polls: INEC Allegedly Forgets Original Copy of Result Sheets

Delayed Start, Low Turnout Mark Early Hours of Abuja Council Polls

Over 1.58 Million Voter Cards Collected Ahead of FCT Council Elections

The Many Woes of El-Rufai

Rivers Senator Mpigi Dies at 64

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