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INEC dismisses claim of vote manipulation in FCT polling unit
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has refuted allegations circulating online that results were manipulated at Kuroko Health Centre Polling Unit in Yangoji Ward, Kwali Area Council, during Saturday’s Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council election. In a statement issued on Tuesday by the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) for the FCT, Aminu K. Idris, the commission described as “untrue and…
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Akwa Ibom to enforce Treasury Single Account across MDAs for transparency, accountability
Akwa Ibom Governor, Pastor Umo Eno has said the implementation of the Treasury Single Account (TSA) in the State will boost revenue growth, enhance transparency and strengthen accountability across Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs). Speaking at an engagement with revenue officers and key stakeholders at the Banquet Hall, Government House, Uyo, the governor said the TSA would increase internally generated…
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INEC denies last-minute voter migration in FCT area council elections
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has dismissed allegations that it carried out last-minute voter migration ahead of the recent Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council elections. In a statement issued on Tuesday and signed by Adedayo Oketola, Chief Press Secretary to the INEC Chairman, the commission clarified that no voters were moved to new polling units in 2026. INEC…
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ACSI set to launch campuses in new states — national director reveals
The National Director of the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI), Nigeria, Mr Olusegun Oludipe, has revealed that the association has begun plans to establish its presence in Kogi and Kaduna states. He made this disclosure in his opening remarks at the ongoing ACSI Nigeria retreat organised for school owners and administrators, tagged “Scale Up”. The two-day programme aims to…
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BREAKING: Bayelsa Assembly clears Pastor Akpe as new deputy governor
The Bayelsa State House of Assembly has confirmed the appointment of Peter Akpe as Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State. Akpe, who until his confirmation served as Chief of Staff at Government House, Yenagoa, was nominated by Governor Douye Diri following the vacancy created by the death of the former deputy governor, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo. A seasoned public administrator and politician, Akpe…
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NOA mourns Wase mine disaster victims, calls for stricter safety enforcement
The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has expressed sorrow over the death of more than 35 miners at Kanpani Zurak in Wase Local Government Area of Plateau State, urging authorities to enforce stricter safety regulations across mining sites nationwide. In a statement issued following the incident, the Director-General of the agency, Lanre Issa-Onilu, described the tragedy as unacceptable and called for…
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INEC denies voter migration in FCT polls, says split units created to ease congestion
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has dismissed claims that voters were migrated to new polling units during the February 21, 2026 Area Council elections in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), clarifying that it only created split polling units to reduce congestion. In a statement issued on Sunday, the Commission stated “categorically that voters were not migrated,” explaining that large…
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Wike says Tinubu approved lifting of movement restrictions ahead of FCT elections
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has said that President Bola Tinubu approved the lifting of movement restrictions ahead of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) area council elections to enable residents return to their communities and participate in the polls. Speaking on Sunday night after a meeting with the President at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, Wike…
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Wike hails Tinubu for peaceful FCT elections, says poll showcases Renewed Hope Agenda
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has praised Bola Tinubu for what he described as his leadership role in ensuring the peaceful conduct of the FCT Area Council elections held on Saturday. In a statement issued on Sunday through his spokesman, Lere Olayinka, Wike said the calm and orderly manner of the polls reflected the President’s Renewed…
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EFCC arrests 20 over alleged vote buying in FCT council elections
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested 20 individuals over alleged electoral offences during the just-concluded local government elections in the Federal Capital Territory. The arrests were made on Saturday, February 21, 2026, across several area councils in the FCT. According to the commission, the suspects were apprehended for offences including vote buying, vote selling, and…
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