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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.

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

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 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 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.

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

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.

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.

A civil society organization criticized the recent Federal Capital Territory elections for low voter turnout and irregularities, despite the election being largely peaceful.

The Obidient Movement has raised concerns about the malfunction of the election results portal during the Federal Capital Territory elections in Nigeria.

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.

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.

The Independent National Electoral Commission officials arrived late at the Durumi I Polling Unit during the Abuja Municipal Area Council election, delaying the start of voting.

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.

The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company has postponed maintenance operations originally scheduled for election weekend following backlash from residents concerned about potential disruptions.

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.

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.

The Supreme Court of Nigeria has confirmed Joshua Ishaku as the All Progressives Congress candidate for the upcoming Bwari Area Council chairmanship election following a dissenting judgment.

The INEC urges transport unions to ensure effective logistics and timely vehicle deployment for the Federal Capital Territory Council Election in 2026.

Kwara Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq faces backlash for prioritizing APC election promises amid ongoing insecurity, while terror activity continues in the region involving captured victims.

Minister Nyesom Wike has declared his intention to support candidates aligned with President Bola Tinubu in the upcoming FCT area councils’ election.

The chairman of Nigeria's Independent National Electoral Commission has urged election officials to maintain public confidence in the electoral process during upcoming elections.