Category: Politics
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EFCC NABS 20 OVER VOTE BUYING, ELECTORAL FRAUD IN FCT POLLS
Nigeria’s anti-graft agency has arrested 20 suspects linked to vote buying and other electoral offences during the just-concluded FCT local government elections, with over ₦17 million traced to the illegal activities. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) said its operatives carried out the arrests across several parts of Abuja during Saturday’s council polls, targeting…
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APC CONGRESSES IN KATSINA SPARK PETITIONS, PARTY MOVES TO RESOLVE DISPUTES
While APC leaders describe the Katsina congresses as largely peaceful and credible, a handful of aggrieved members have filed petitions triggering internal review and reconciliation efforts. About six dissatisfied members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Katsina State have formally petitioned the party’s Appeal Committee over the conduct of the recent ward and local…
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FCT POLLS: INEC CHAIRMAN PRAISES ORDERLY, EFFICIENT, PEACEFUL VOTING
BVAS shines and voters turn out as FCT area council elections run smoothly, says INEC. Prof. Joash Amupitan, INEC Chairman, expressed satisfaction with Saturday’s FCT area council elections, describing the exercise as orderly, efficient, and peaceful. Speaking from Abuja, he praised the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) for reducing waiting times to under five seconds…
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KAN0 BY-ELECTION: SECURITY STRONG, TURNOUT LOW AMID RAMADAN
Kano’s State Assembly by-election ran smoothly and peacefully, but voter turnout remained low as Ramadan fasting and limited candidate participation kept some away. Kano State Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Amb. Abdu Zango, praised security agencies for ensuring a safe and orderly election during Saturday’s by-election in two state constituencies. Speaking after monitoring polling units, Zango…
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FCT ELECTIONS PEACEFUL, ORDERLY – NSCDC COMMANDANT
The 2026 FCT Area Council polls are running smoothly, with security agencies praising voters’ discipline and calm conduct. Abuja, Feb. 21, 2026 – The NSCDC FCT Commandant, Dr. Olusola Odumosu, has commended the peaceful conduct of voters during the ongoing Area Council elections. Speaking after monitoring polling units across the FCT, Odumosu said the electorate…
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FCT COUNCILS’ POLLS PROGRESS PEACEFULLY AMID MINOR HICCUPS
Voting in the FCT area council elections is calm and orderly, but late openings, vote buying, and accessibility gaps remain. Abuja – The Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room says voting in the 2026 FCT Area Council elections has been largely peaceful, with orderly conduct reported across polling units. According to Mma Odi, Co-Convener, Situation Room…
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BVAS GLITCHES LEAVE ABAJI VOTERS FRUSTRATED
Some voters in Abaji couldn’t cast their ballots after BVAS machines failed to recognize them in Saturday’s area council polls.In Abaji Area Council, several voters at Naharati Sabo Primary School were unable to vote after the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) rejected their permanent voter cards. Many, like 51-year-old Usman Nuhu, tried multiple times but…
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FCT COUNCILS POLL: POLICE RESTRICT MOVEMENT FEB. 21
Abuja residents will face a full-day movement restriction during the upcoming Area Councils elections—except those on essential or election duties. The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has announced a restriction of movement from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Feb. 21 for the FCT Area Councils elections. Only personnel on essential or election-related duties are…
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TINUBU SIGNS ELECTORAL ACT AMENDMENT BILL 2026 INTO LAW
Nigeria’s electoral landscape shifts as President Tinubu approves the 2026 amendment, paving the way for real-time election result transmission and modernized voting rules. Abuja, Feb. 18, 2026 – President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday signed the Electoral Act Amendment Bill 2026 into law at the State House, Abuja, in a ceremony attended by National Assembly principal…
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NIGERIA NOT READY FOR REAL-TIME ELECTION RESULT TRANSMISSION — SENATOR WARNS
Power shortages and weak tech infrastructure could undermine plans for instant electronic result transmission ahead of 2027, Senator Kenneth Eze cautions. Sen. Kenneth Eze (Ebonyi Central) says Nigeria currently lacks the infrastructure needed for seamless real-time electronic transmission of election results, urging caution as lawmakers review amendments to the Electoral Act ahead of the 2027…
