CSO urges credible LG elections, decry corruption

By Perpetua Onuegbu Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) Nigeria has called for credible electoral processes at the local government level to enable the election of competent representatives capable of addressing grassroots needs. The Resident Representative of KAS Nigeria, Ms Marija Peran, made the call at a one-day dialogue in Abuja. The dialogue, organisedContinue Reading

INEC fixes Feb. 21, 2026 for FCT Area Council election

Election By Emmanuel Oloniruha The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed Feb. 21, 2026 for the conduct of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council elections. The INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu disclosed this during the commission’s first consultative meeting with leaders of political parties on Wednesday in Abuja.Continue Reading

Wike approves N280.3 million for scholarships to 13,946 indigent students – Secretary

By Philip Yatai  Mr Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has approved N280.3 million for the payment of scholarships to 13,946 indigent students at all levels of education in the FCT. Dr Danlami Hayyo, Mandate Secretary, Education Secretariat, FCT Administration disclosed this on Thursday in Gwagwalada, duringContinue Reading