The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has sharply criticised Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), for what it describes as “direct interference” in the Area Council elections held across the six area councils of the capital on Saturday, 21 February 2026. In a statement issued on Saturday evening, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, National Publicity Secretary of the ADC, accused the Minister of visiting multiple polling units across Abuja while voting was in progress. The...

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has described Saturday’s Area Council elections across the territory as peaceful, though he acknowledged low voter turnout in parts of the capital, particularly within the city centre. The elections were conducted across the six area councils of the FCT — Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), Gwagwalada, Kuje, Bwari, Abaji and Kwali — under the supervision of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Speaking to journalists...

The Rivers State House of Assembly has suspended impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu. The decision was taken during Thursday’s plenary after lawmakers acknowledged that the process had become entangled in court actions and political negotiations. The Assembly resolved to pause further steps pending the outcome of ongoing litigation and consultations among key stakeholders. In January, 26 lawmakers initiated impeachment proceedings against the governor and his deputy over allegations of...

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has confirmed that former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El‑Rufai, is in its custody in connection with an ongoing investigation. In a statement issued on Wednesday evening, the Commission’s spokesperson, John Odey, said El-Rufai was in ICPC custody as at the close of work on 18 February 2026. The agency, however, did not disclose details of the specific allegations under investigation, stating only that the former...

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday signed into law the Electoral Act 2026 (Amendment) Bill. The legislation was passed by the National Assembly on Tuesday after months of debate, committee review and amendments by both chambers. Lawmakers said the new law is intended to clarify grey areas in the existing electoral framework and improve the conduct of future elections. The signing ceremony took place at the State House at about 5:00 p.m., with Senate and...

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called for unity, peace and deeper spiritual reflection among Nigerians as Christians and Muslims commence the solemn seasons of Lent and Ramadan on the same day. In a message released on Wednesday by the State House, the President described the rare convergence of the two sacred periods as a reminder of shared values among people of faith and a call to national harmony. “With profound reverence to God Almighty, I...