#FCTDecides2026: Chairmanship Results Across FCT Area Councils (LIVE) VOTERS across the six area councils of the Federal Capital Territory cast their ballots on Saturday in what observers described as a closely watched grassroots contest. Elections were conducted in Abaji, Bwari, Gwagwalada, Kwali, Kuje and the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC). In total, 637 candidates from […]
Early Hours: Calm Streets, Sparse Voters THE Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council elections began on Saturday under tight security, but early reports indicated low voter turnout in several polling units across Abuja. By 11:16 a.m., voting was ongoing at Polling Unit 030, EFAB Estate, Lokogoma. Despite having 750 registered voters, turnout remained below 60 […]
A Capital Votes RESIDENTS of Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory (FCT) headed to the polls to elect chairpersons and councillors across six area councils — Abaji, Bwari, Gwagwalada, Kwali, Kuje and the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC). A total of 637 candidates from 17 political parties are contesting 68 positions — six chairmanship seats and 62 […]
By SANI BATURE RESIDENTS of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) turned out to vote on Saturday for chairmanship and councillorship candidates across the six area councils, but large sections of the city centre recorded noticeable voter apathy as the exercise commenced. The election, conducted across Abaji, Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), Bwari, Gwagwalada, Kuje and […]
Five-Year Hiatus Ends in Asaba AFTER a five-year interregnum, the Administrative Officers’ Forum of the Delta State Civil Service has formally inducted 151 officers into the Administrative Officers Cadre, signaling a renewed drive toward institutional strengthening and professional development in the state’s public service. The induction ceremony, held in Asaba, followed a two-day orientation programme […]
By FIDELUS ZWANSON The Investment Meant to Transform Aviation Training IN 2020, the Federal Government unveiled what was meant to be a game-changer for Nigeria’s aviation sector: a Boeing 737-NG full-flight simulator installed at the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology in Zaria. The simulator, procured for roughly $21 million, was not simply equipment. It was […]
Interim Injunction Granted in Lagos JUSTICE Ambrose Lewis-Allagoa of the Federal High Court, Lagos Division, has issued an interim Mareva injunction freezing copyright levy funds payable to the Musical Copyright Society of Nigeria (MCSN). The order restrains the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and no fewer than 20 commercial banks from disbursing or releasing the […]
Love Season Sparks Mobility Spike VALENTINE’S Day 2026 has set a new benchmark for Nigeria’s ride-hailing sector, with Bolt reporting its highest traffic levels of the year on February 14. Company figures show a pronounced nationwide spike in ride requests and completed trips, led by major cities including Lagos and Abuja. Demand began building in […]
Temporary Closure for Infrastructure Upgrade THE Delta State Government has announced the temporary closure of the DSC Roundabout to vehicular traffic from Monday 24 February to Monday 31 March 2026. The move, authorities said, is to enable ongoing construction work and complete critical road connections beneath the flyover structure at the busy junction in Effurun. […]
Governor Highlights Power of Prayer in Governance DELTA State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has urged Nigerians to embrace prayer, unity and collective responsibility as essential pillars for national stability and sustainable development. The governor made the call on Friday while receiving the Founder of Manner Prayer Mountain Ministry Worldwide and author of Our Daily Manna, Chris […]