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Abuja Poll Low Voter Turnout, Threat to Nigeria’s Democracy

22.02.2026

Former Vice President Alhaji Atiku Abubakar said the low voter turnout in last Saturday’s Area Council elections in Abuja, Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory (FCT), was a damning verdict on the health of Nigeria’s democracy under the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led Federal Government. Atiku, in a statement by his media office on Sunday, noted that such...

Rep Felicitates With Saudi Ambassador

22.02.2026

The Deputy Chairman of the House Committee on Finance, Saidu Abdullahi, has congratulated the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Nigeria, Ambassador Yousef Mohammed Albalawi, on the occasion of Saudi Founding Day. In a statement on Sunday, the lawmaker, who represents Bida/Gbako/Katcha Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, described Saudi Founding Day...

Arsenal Thumps Spurs 4-1 To Extend Title Lead

22.02.2026

Eberechi Eze and Viktor Gyokeres both scored twice for Arsenal as they thumped Tottenham in a 4-1 win in the North London derby on Sunday night, February 22. The win moves the Gunners five points clear of Manchester City, who have a game in hand, in a performance full of intent and aggression following their...

Akpabio Predicts APC Victory In Essien Udim LGA For Tinubu, Eno

22.02.2026

The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has predicted a landslide victory for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) for President Bola Tinubu and Governor Umo Eno in Essien Udim Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State. According to a statement on Sunday by Jackson Udom, Special Assistant to the Senate President on Media, Akpabio urged...

Southern Governors’ Forum Hails Tinubu, APC

22.02.2026

Ogun State Governor and Chairman of the Southern Governors’ Forum, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has applauded the performance of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Area Council elections in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, saying that the party’s strong showing represents wide acceptance of the party by Nigerians. In a statement issued in Abeokuta,...

Fulham Defeat Sunderland 3-1 At Home

22.02.2026

Fulham snapped a three-game losing streak in the Premier League (EPL), with Raul Jimenez scoring twice in a 3-1 win at the Stadium of Light. Jimenez scored twice on Sunday night, February 22, as Fulham ended their Premier League losing run with a 3-1 victory over Sunderland. A drab first half at the Stadium of...

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