Olawepo-Hashim slams FCT poll results as political illusion
Presidential aspirant Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim denounces the recent FCT Area Council election results, calling them a 'political illusion.'
FCT poll: Strengthen electoral integrity, observers urge INEC
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.
Nigeria: EFCC Arrests 20 Suspects for Vote Buying, Other Electoral Offences
The EFCC arrested 20 individuals during the FCT area council elections for various electoral offences, including vote buying.
Nigeria: Concerns Over Voter Apathy in FCT, Rivers, Kano Elections
Civil society organizations in Nigeria express alarm over voter apathy and election challenges in FCT, Rivers, and Kano.
FCT poll: Wike has right to support any candidate he wants, says APC
The APC endorses Nyesom Wike's right to support candidates from any political party in the forthcoming FCT elections, emphasizing his constitutional freedoms.
Morning Recap: Tinubu oil order rattles NNPC, PDP heads to court over FCT poll, INEC officials risk jail and other top stories
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.
FCT poll: Nigerians now know ruling, real opposition parties – Wike
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.
EFCC arrests 20 over electoral fraud in FCT council polls, recovers over N17m
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.
FCT poll: INEC begins manual, electronic result collation at Kubwa centre
INEC has started the process of manually and electronically collating results at the Kubwa Registration Area Centre for the FCT Area Council Elections.
FCT poll: Real Nigerians have spoken, Keyamo dismisses critics
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.
FCT, Kano, Rivers victories a referendum on Tinubu presidency – Lagos APC
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.
FULL LIST: APC wins five FCT councils, PDP one
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.
FCT poll shows PDP’s resurgence ahead of 2027 – Olawepo-Hashim
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.
FCT poll: PDP pressures INEC over pending Kuje results
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.
Democracy has prevailed, APC hails victories in FCT, others
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.
FCT poll: Kuje chairmanship result delayed by two wards — INEC
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).
Tinubu congratulates winners of FCT, Kano, Rivers elections, hails Wike’s leadership
President Bola Tinubu congratulated the winners of recent elections in the Federal Capital Territory, Kano, and Rivers, highlighting the leadership of Governor Nyesom Wike.
PDP unveils legal team to challenge FCT council polls
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.
FCT poll: APC candidate wins Abaji Area Council chairmanship election
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.
BREAKING: APC candidate wins AMAC chairmanship election in FCT
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.
BREAKING: PDP candidate wins Gwagwalada chairmanship election in FCT
Mohammed Kasim of the Peoples Democratic Party has won the Gwagwalada chairmanship election in Nigeria's Federal Capital Territory, securing over 22,000 votes.
Morning Recap: APC leads in FCT, Rivers, as Kano polls marred by disputes, Arukwe-Bam Bam dating rumours
The All Progressives Congress has made significant gains in recent Nigerian elections, although concerns about voter participation and alleged electoral irregularities persist.
Votes sold for up to ₦10,000 in FCT poll — CSO
An election monitoring group in Nigeria claimed that votes were sold for as much as ₦10,000 during the Federal Capital Territory Area Council elections.
FCT poll: INEC uploads chairmanship results on IReV
The Independent National Electoral Commission has started posting results for the Federal Capital Territory Area Council chairmanship elections on its Result Viewing portal.
CSO faults FCT council poll, laments low turnout, other irregularities
A civil society organization criticized the recent Federal Capital Territory elections for low voter turnout and irregularities, despite the election being largely peaceful.
Obidient movement flags IREV glitch in FCT polls
The Obidient Movement has raised concerns about the malfunction of the election results portal during the Federal Capital Territory elections in Nigeria.
FCT poll: APC, ADC tie in Karu polling units
In a closely contested election in the Federal Capital Territory, the APC and ADC candidates tied in voter turnout at a polling unit in Karu, Abuja.
NSCDC praises orderly voting in FCT area council election
The Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps commended the orderly conduct of voters and security personnel during the Area Council elections in Nigeria's Federal Capital Territory.
PDP, ADC agents protest vote buying at FCT polling unit
Agents from the PDP and ADC protested alleged vote buying by APC agents during the FCT Area Council elections in Nyanya.
PHOTOS: Party agents hail INEC for smooth FCT council poll
Party agents have praised the Independent National Electoral Commission for the smooth conduct of the Area Council elections in the Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria, noting a moderate voter turnout and peaceful atmosphere at polling stations.
Low voter turnout, delayed BVAS mar voting in Kubwa
The recent FCT Area Council elections in Kubwa were plagued by low voter turnout and issues with the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS), significantly affecting the electoral process.
PHOTOS: Movement restriction enforcement by military stalls traffic in FCT
Traffic congestion ensued in Abuja as military enforced movement restrictions during the ongoing elections.
FCT Poll: Low voter turnout recorded in Karu
Voting in the Karu area of Abuja commenced with significant delays due to low voter turnout during the Federal Capital Territory Area Council elections.
FCT poll holiday stalls Malami’s trial
A public holiday declared ahead of local elections has caused the postponement of the trial of former Attorney-General Abubakar Malami and his son.
FCT, Kano, Rivers polls: Tinubu warns against violence, malpractices
President Bola Tinubu has urged voters and election bodies to ensure peaceful and credible elections in the Federal Capital Territory, Kano, and Rivers states, cautioning against violence and electoral malpractice.
FCT poll: AEDC postpones planned maintenance
The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company has postponed maintenance operations originally scheduled for election weekend following backlash from residents concerned about potential disruptions.
FCT poll: Ireti Kingibe faults Wike over curfew
Senator Ireti Kingibe has criticized Minister Nyesom Wike's curfew imposed before local elections in the Federal Capital Territory of Nigeria.
FCT polls: Upload results in real-time, CSOs challenge INEC
A coalition of over 70 Civil Society Organisations is urging the Independent National Electoral Commission to upload election results in real-time for the upcoming FCT Area Council elections, while also highlighting concerns about voter safety and electoral integrity.
Tinubu calls for orderly conduct as FCT, Rivers, Kano vote Saturday
President Bola Tinubu has urged for peaceful and orderly elections in the Federal Capital Territory, Rivers, and Kano states, emphasizing the importance of calm and respect.
Nigeria: What Makes Abuja's Area Councils Different From LGAs in 36 States
Abuja's area councils elections, organized by INEC, play a crucial role in local governance, impacting residents' daily lives more than federal elections.
PDP faction slams candidate withdrawals in FCT elections as ‘anti‑democratic’
A faction of Nigeria's People's Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned the withdrawal of candidates from the upcoming Abuja Local Council elections, calling it an anti-democratic act.
FCT poll: 3,345 BVAS deployed, movement restricted
The Independent National Electoral Commission has deployed 3,345 Bimodal Voter Accreditation Systems for the Federal Capital Territory area councils election to ensure a transparent electoral process.
FCT Poll: SDP vows not to punish residents with multiple taxes
The Social Democratic Party promises residents of the Bwari Area Council that it will not impose multiple taxes if elected during the upcoming elections.
No 'real-time' transmission: INEC clarifies results protocol for FCT council poll
INEC has clarified that the results for the upcoming FCT Area Council elections will not be transmitted in real-time, countering previous claims by some media outlets.
INEC warns against vote buying ahead of FCT Poll
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of Nigeria has issued a warning against vote buying ahead of the Federal Capital Territory elections scheduled for February 21, 2026.
FCT poll: PDP candidate steps down for APC after Wike’s intervention
Julius Adamu, the PDP candidate for Bwari Area Council, has withdrawn his candidacy in favor of APC's Joshua Musa after intervention from FCT Minister Nyesom Wike.
FCT poll: Police deploy personnel, restrict movement
The Federal Capital Territory police have deployed personnel and imposed movement restrictions ahead of the February 21, 2026, local government elections in Abuja, Nigeria.
PHOTOS: INEC chairman visits FCT area councils ahead of Saturday poll
The Chairman of INEC, Prof. Joash Amupitan, visited various Area Councils in the Federal Capital Territory to ensure electoral readiness for the upcoming elections.
FCT not created for elite alone, says ex-presidential candidate
Former presidential candidate Adewole Adebayo emphasizes that the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) should be accessible to all residents, not just the elite, as he rallies support for equitable governance ahead of upcoming elections.
FCT poll: INEC tasks transport unions on early deployment, reliable logistics
The INEC urges transport unions to ensure effective logistics and timely vehicle deployment for the Federal Capital Territory Council Election in 2026.