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Inflation rates exceed 20% in six Nigerian states and the Federal Capital Territory as local price pressures persist.

A faction of the New Nigeria People’s Party is urging INEC to comply quickly with a court order recognizing its leadership.

The APC candidate, Yahaya Usman, has filed a petition contesting the election results of the Gwagwalada chairmanship poll in Abuja, alleging electoral misconduct and seeking nullification of the outcome.

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, urged Abuja residents to support President Bola Tinubu, highlighting recent infrastructure improvements in satellite towns.

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has called on residents to support President Bola Tinubu, emphasizing the ongoing infrastructure improvements in the area.

Former Senator Philip Aduda meets with APC leadership shortly after resigning from the PDP amid internal crises.

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has deployed 4,000 personnel in Abuja to ensure safety during the Eid-el-Fitr celebrations.

Philip Aduda, the former senator of the Federal Capital Territory, has resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party, citing ongoing crises within the party as the reason for his departure.

The Federal Capital Territory's Universal Basic Education Board reports that a Model Smart School in Abuja is enhancing educational outcomes through technology-driven teaching methods.

Residents of the Federal Capital Territory are distressed over a significant increase in transport fares due to a hike in petrol prices across Nigeria.

Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, has pledged cooperation with newly elected Area Council chairmen regardless of political affiliations.

Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, has committed to working collaboratively with newly elected Area Council chairmen to foster development in Abuja, regardless of political differences.

President Bola Tinubu has presented the 2026 budget for the Federal Capital Territory and requested the Senate to confirm Mr. Taiwo Oyedele as Minister of State for Finance.

Nigeria's Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike announced that the FCT University of Science and Technology will begin operations under President Bola Tinubu's administration, emphasizing its importance for local development and job creation.

President Tinubu has submitted the 2026 budget proposal for the Federal Capital Territory to the Nigerian Senate for approval.

The Health Services and Environment Secretariat in Nigeria has provided free surgical support and palliative care to indigent women as part of its International Women’s Day celebrations.

The Independent National Electoral Commission presented return certificates to the re-elected chairman and deputy of the Abuja Municipal Area Council, along with other council leaders following the February 21 elections.

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has warned residents to be cautious of opportunistic politicians and reiterated his commitment to granting Certificates of Occupancy to indigenous people of the FCT.

The Independent National Electoral Commission presented certificates of return to the re-elected chairman of the Abuja Municipal Area Council and other elected officials after the February 21 elections.

The Nigerian Federal Capital Territory Administration plans to construct additional modern bus terminals to enhance public transportation and reduce crime in Abuja.

Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, expresses gratitude to Bwari residents for their electoral support and promises the completion of projects.

The Federal Capital Territory Internal Revenue Service has called on residents to file their personal income tax returns before the March 31, 2026 deadline.

The FCT-IRS has urged all taxable residents to file their personal income tax returns by March 31, 2026, underlining the importance of compliance with tax obligations.

A philanthropic initiative in Nigeria aims to empower 970 vulnerable individuals with vocational skills to promote economic independence.

Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, a presidential aspirant from the PDP, claims that the recent APC electoral victories in the FCT are misleading and that the PDP continues to hold significant influence in the region.

The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has dismantled a child trafficking ring disguised as an orphanage, rescuing 21 children in the process.

Presidential aspirant Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim denounces the recent FCT Area Council election results, calling them a 'political illusion.'

Election observers in Nigeria have called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to enhance electoral integrity after assessing the recent Federal Capital Territory Area Council elections.

The EFCC arrested 20 individuals during the FCT area council elections for various electoral offences, including vote buying.

A truck assistant died in a crash involving a runaway truck in Nigeria's Federal Capital Territory, which also led to another accident nearby.

Civil society organizations in Nigeria express alarm over voter apathy and election challenges in FCT, Rivers, and Kano.

The APC endorses Nyesom Wike's right to support candidates from any political party in the forthcoming FCT elections, emphasizing his constitutional freedoms.

Nigeria's oil sector faces new challenges as President Bola Tinubu's directive raises financial concerns, the PDP contests local election results, and electoral officials face potential jail time.

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, praised President Bola Tinubu for the successful conduct of the Area Council elections in Abuja, which showcased the political landscape of Nigeria.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arrested 20 individuals for electoral fraud during the Federal Capital Territory local government elections and recovered over 17 million Naira intended for vote buying.

INEC has started the process of manually and electronically collating results at the Kubwa Registration Area Centre for the FCT Area Council Elections.

Festus Keyamo, Nigeria's Minister of Aviation, commended residents of the Federal Capital Territory for their participation in area council elections while criticizing those who claim to represent national opinions without a mandate.

The Lagos APC claims that recent by-election victories in Rivers, Kano, and the Federal Capital Territory signal public support for President Tinubu's administration.

The All Progressives Congress won five out of six chairmanship seats in the Federal Capital Territory Area Council elections, with the Peoples Democratic Party winning one.

Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim claims that the recent Federal Capital Territory elections indicate a revival of the Peoples Democratic Party ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The PDP is urging the INEC to promptly announce the pending results for the Kuje Area Council chairmanship election due to concerns over delays that could lead to manipulation.

The APC chairman Nentawe Yilwatda celebrated the party's victories in recent elections across various regions in Nigeria, underscoring the strength and unity of the party.

An APC agent has raised concerns about alleged overvoting and manual accreditation during the ongoing collation of election results in Kuje, Nigeria.

The announcement of the Kuje Area Council chairmanship result has been delayed due to collation challenges in two wards, according to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

President Bola Tinubu congratulated the winners of recent elections in the Federal Capital Territory, Kano, and Rivers, highlighting the leadership of Governor Nyesom Wike.

The Peoples Democratic Party has formed a legal team to address election disputes from the recent FCT Area Council elections, following mixed results against their expectations.

Umar Abdullahi Abubakar of the APC has been declared the winner of the chairmanship election for the Abaji Area Council in Nigeria's Federal Capital Territory.

Joshua Ishaku of the APC has won the Bwari Area Council chairmanship election in Nigeria's Federal Capital Territory.

Christopher Maikalangu of the All Progressives Congress has been declared the winner of the Abuja Municipal Area Council chairmanship election, securing over 40,000 votes.

Mohammed Kasim of the Peoples Democratic Party has won the Gwagwalada chairmanship election in Nigeria's Federal Capital Territory, securing over 22,000 votes.