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FCT Poll: None Of PDP Candidate Has Withdrawn

21.02.2026

The Conference of Professionals in the People’s Democratic Party (CP-PDP) has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of peddling rumours of withdrawal of PDP candidates from the Area Council elections. The CP-PDP, in a statement issued by the Protem National Coordinator, Obinna Nwachukwu, said the party is fielding candidates for both Chairmanship and Councillorship positions...

First Lady Flags Off Sanitary Pad Distribution In Bauchi

21.02.2026

Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, on Tuesday flagged off the distribution of 10,000 sanitary pad packages to schoolgirls in Bauchi State, reaffirming the Federal Government’s commitment to girl-child welfare. The event, held at the Dr Rilwanu Suleiman Adamu Square, Government House in Bauchi, forms part of activities under the Renewed Hope Initiative aimed at enhancing...

Remains Of The SUN Correspondent In Kwara Laid To Rest

20.02.2026

On Friday journalists, church and family members, as well as associates gathered to bid farewell to the late The SUN correspondent in Kwara State, Elder Olarewaju Olayiwola Emmanuel (JP). Prior to his death, Elder Emmanuel was the former Chairman of the Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Kwara Council. The Christian Wake and...

Our Govt Creating Enabling Spaces For Digital Growth

20.02.2026

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has declared that his administration is creating enabling environments for digital growth, positioning the state as an emerging hub for technology-driven governance and innovation. Speaking at the Osun Tech Festival, in Osogbo, the Governor said his government met an almost entirely analogue system when it assumed office in November 2022....

Premature Restrictions On Movement Plot By APC To Rig FCT Elections

20.02.2026

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of plot to rig the Area Council elections. The ADC National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, in a post on X, said the decision to impose restrictions on movement a day before the election is a move to suppress voter turnout. “While...

Tinubu Sues For Peace As FCT, Kano, Rivers Votes Saturday

20.02.2026

As the preparation for Saturday’s Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council election, as well as Kano and Rivers States bye-election are on a high note, President Bola Tinubu has called for a peaceful and orderly conduct. New Telegraph reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is set to conduct elections across the six area councils...

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