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The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) council polls saw the All Progressives Congress (APC) secure victory in five of six councils, leading to reactions from FCT Minister Nyesom Wike and Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo. The EFCC also arrested 20 suspects for electoral fraud, including vote buying, recovering over N17 million in cash during the polls.
INEC officials begin hybrid collation of FCT poll results, using both manual forms and electronic BVAS data to ensure accuracy at the Kubwa centre. Read More: https://punchng.com/fct-poll-inec-begins
Presidential aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr. Gbenga Hashim, has hailed the results of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council elections as a clear sign of the party’s resu
The Lagos chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) asserts that recent by-election wins in FCT, Kano, and Rivers are a referendum on President Tinubu's administration, reflecting public confidence.
Mr Olurode, a retired professor of sociology at the University of Lagos, said any attempt by serving officials to move around polling areas under the guise of monitoring amounts to an improper use of
The FCT polls in Bwari Council observed low voter turnout and a general sense of apathy among the electorate.
FCT Polls: Yiaga Africa director votes for first time in 15 years The Guardian Nigeria News
Joshua Ishaku of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has been declared the winner of the Bwari Area Council chairmanship election in the Federal Capital Territory.
Results from four other area councils (AMAC, Bwari, Kwali and Gwagwalada) have already been announced. The post #FCTDecides2026: Result collation continues in Kuje appeared first on Premium Times Nige
APC’s Umar Abdullahi Abubakar declared winner of the Abaji Area Council chairmanship election in the FCT poll after securing 15,535 votes. Read More: https://punchng.com/fct-poll-apc-candidate-wins-a
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has attributed the delay in the Kuje chairmanship result to logistical challenges in two specific wards.
FCT Polls: Wike hails peaceful conduct amid low turnout The Guardian Nigeria News
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, of interfering in the FCT elections.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has won the chairmanship election in Bwari, one of the area councils in Nigeria's Federal Capital Territory, with results announced across 10 wards.
The results for Nyanyan were announced by the Ward Collation Officer, Chioma Agu. The post #FCTDecides2026: INEC announces results for Nyanyan, Karishi wards in AMAC appeared first on Premium Times Ni
Mr Wike also observed the problem of voter apathy, particularly at the city centre, but noted that voter turnout in satellite towns was quite impressive. The post Wike speaks on FCT election appeared
The FCT Commandant of the NSCDC expressed confidence as the FCTDecides2026 elections progressed smoothly, with monitoring of polling units.
Elections in Nigeria's Federal Capital Territory (FCT) were characterized by late starts, low voter turnout, and issues with the BVAS accreditation system.
The AMAC chairman expressed satisfaction with voter turnout and the overall process of the #FCTDecides2026 elections, while also advocating for improved logistical arrangements.
The PDP has spoken out against the withdrawal of its candidates in the FCT election, alleging that former party leaders are manipulating individuals to withdraw from the race.
Two chairpersons in the FCT Council elections are seeking re-election, with their performance over the last four years expected to be a deciding factor.
Police in Abuja have imposed movement restrictions, exempting only those on essential and election duties, for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Councils Election.
Police in Nigeria's Federal Capital Territory have arrested 13 individuals suspected of armed robbery.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) arrested 20 individuals for alleged vote buying and electoral offenses during the recently concluded Federal Capital Territory (FCT) local government elections.
The Kabiru Turaki-led National Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has alleged intimidation and manipulation in last Saturday’s Area Council elections in the Federal Capital Territ
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has emerged victorious in five of the six Area Councils in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) during the weekend elections, while the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP
The All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Danjuma Shekwolo, has been declared the winner of the Kuje Area Council chairmanship election with 17,269 votes.
Mr Samuel of the APC secured 17,269 to defeat his closest opponent, Zakwoyi Danlami of the PDP, who polled 15,824.Mr Samuel of the APC secured 17,269 to defeat his closest opponent, Zakwoyi Danlami of
FCT Polls: Low turnout, busy markets recorded along Jikwoyi-Kurudu-Karshi corridor The Guardian Nigeria News
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused Minister Nyesom Wike of interfering in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) elections.
A morning news recap from Nigeria highlights the APC's lead in FCT and Rivers elections, ongoing disputes in Kano polls, and circulating dating rumors involving Uzor Arukwe.
Festus Keyamo criticizes opposition parties’ reactions to the FCT council elections, arguing they only deem the process fair when they are declared winners Read More: https://punchng.com/opposition-o
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has established a legal team to contest the results of the FCT council polls, citing alleged irregularities and voter intimidation during the elections.
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated winners of Saturday’s elections in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Kano and Rivers states,... The post Tinubu congratulates FCT, Kano, Rivers election winn
FCT Polls: Yiaga Africa director votes for first time in 15 years The Guardian Nigeria News
Mr. Abdullahi of the APC has won the Abaji chairmanship election in Nigeria's Federal Capital Territory, securing a total of 15,535 votes.
He added that the number of registered voters in AMAC was 837,338, while the total number of accredited voters was 65,676. The post #FCTDecides2026: APC’s Maikalangu wins AMAC chairmanship election ap
A PDP candidate has won the chairmanship of the Gwagwalada Area Council in Nigeria's FCT elections, campaigning on a platform of community welfare, healthcare, and education.
The INEC chairman commended the turnout of voters, attributing it to the increased awareness among citizens regarding the importance of participating in the electoral process. The post FCT election or
The INEC Chairman reported that the FCTDecides2026 election was orderly and the BVAS system was working efficiently after visiting several polling units.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) reported a hitch-free accreditation process and early voting in three area councils of the FCT, attributing the success to functional BVA machines.
Police redeploy DPOs for the FCT Council Elections, with various political parties vying for over 600 elective positions in the Nigerian capital.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) announced that 1.5 million voters in the FCT have collected their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) and are eligible to vote in the upcoming Saturday's election.
The FCT Minister has declared Friday a work-free day and ordered movement restrictions to ensure the smooth conduct of elections, a measure approved by President Bola Tinubu.
Nigeria's electoral commission (INEC) has warned transport unions against logistical delays for the upcoming FCT election, emphasizing the need for timely deployment of materials and personnel.
Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, SAN, has declared that the recent Federal Capital Territory (FCT) polls reflect the authentic voice of Nigerians. He made the remark on h
Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo reacts to the FCT poll, cautioning critics and stating that real Nigerians have spoken through the area council elections. Read More: https://punchng.com/fct-poll-real
The All Progressives Congress (APC) secured victories in five Federal Capital Territory (FCT) area councils, while the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) won in Gwagwalada.
Residents of Nigeria's Federal Capital Territory (FCT) are calling for an increase in the number of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses, stating that the current fleet is insufficient to meet commuters' needs despite the government's promise.
A former aspirant claims FCT poll results signal a major PDP resurgence. Learn why this grassroots performance is seen as a sign of strength for 2027. Read More: https://punchng.com/fct-poll-shows-pd
FCT Polls: Wike hails peaceful conduct amid low turnout The Guardian Nigeria News
Mohammed Kasim of the PDP has won the Gwagwalada chairmanship election, defeating APC’s Yahaya Shehu in the FCT local government polls. See full results. Read More: https://punchng.com/breaking-pdp-c
Garuba said its Election Analysis Centre (CDD-EAC) deployed roving observers across all 62 wards of the FCT to monitor the conduct of the elections. The post Council polls: Group raises concerns over
According to the party, the victories recorded by the PDP came “against the background of unprecedented intimidation, high-powered money politics. The post FCT polls: PDP hails Gwagwalada victory, hea
The All Progressives Congress (APC) is celebrating significant election victories in the FCT, Kano, and Rivers, attributing the success to the party's unity and strength.
FCT Polls: Low voter turnout, apathy observed in Bwari Council The Guardian Nigeria News
FCT Polls: Low turnout, busy markets recorded along Jikwoyi-Kurudu-Karshi corridor The Guardian Nigeria News
Result collation for the #FCTDecides2026 elections is ongoing in Kuje, Nigeria, following the announcement of results from four other area councils.
Final results for the chair positions of the six Area Councils in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) elections are being released.
In a preliminary statement released Saturday, Yiaga Africa said it deployed trained and accredited roving observers across the 62 wards of the FCT to monitor the conduct of the polls under its Watchin
Mr Maikalangu, who voted earlier at Polling Unit 004, Garki Village 2, secured 229 votes to defeat his opponents. The post BREAKING: #FCTDecides2026 — APC’s Maikalangu wins polling unit by wide margin
Live updates are being provided for polling unit results during the local government elections in Nigeria's Federal Capital Territory.
There was, however, an early arrival of materials in the area councils. The post #FCTDecides2026: Low voter turnout characterises exercise in Bwari, Kuje appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
President Tinubu has urged residents of FCT, Kano, and Rivers State to maintain orderliness during Saturday's elections, expressing confidence in the electoral process.
Profiles of the main candidates for the FCT Council Elections are presented, with INEC set to conduct elections across 2,822 polling units in 62 wards.
The endorsement of an APC opponent by a PDP chairmanship candidate in the FCT elections has sparked mixed reactions, following a Supreme Court affirmation of the APC candidate.
Just five days before local elections, Nigeria's Supreme Court has replaced the APC chairmanship candidate for Bwari in the FCT Council Election.