APC Candidate Wins Rivers Bye-Election in Landslide
INEC declares APC's Ukalikpe Napoleon winner of Ahoada East State Constituency II bye-election in Rivers State, securing 3,980 votes in a peaceful poll.
INEC declares APC's Ukalikpe Napoleon winner of Ahoada East State Constituency II bye-election in Rivers State, securing 3,980 votes in a peaceful poll.
Hon. Erhiatake Ibori-Suenu narrowly escaped injury as violence erupted at an APC congress in Ethiope West, Delta State, with reports of attacks by suspected thugs and political tensions linked to state figures.
Hon. Erhiatake Ibori-Suenu escaped unharmed after violence erupted at an APC congress in Delta State, with thugs attacking party members and causing injuries.
The Obidient movement has raised fresh concerns about a malfunction in INEC's IREV portal during FCT area council elections, claiming results are not displaying despite uploads. Dr Yunusa Tanko urges supporters to monitor collation closely.
Christopher Maikalangu, APC chairmanship candidate in Abuja, secured 229 votes at his polling unit, far ahead of rivals, as INEC declares results amid ongoing council elections.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has emerged as the dominant party in available polling units within the Presidential Villa during the FCT Area Council election, with results showing low voter turnout.
The Independent National Electoral Commission has started uploading results from the Abuja area council elections to its IREV portal, with initial results emerging on Saturday, February 21.
In the FCT Area Council elections, the APC and ADC split votes equally at a polling unit in Karu, with low voter turnout reported. Security agencies confirmed a peaceful process across Abuja.
Results from the Federal Capital Territory local government elections are being released as voting concluded. Voters elected chairpersons and councillors across six area councils.
The African Democratic Congress has claimed an early win in the FCT Area Council elections, defeating the APC at a polling unit in Wuse Zone 4, Abuja, with low voter turnout noted.
Edwin Chukwujekwu, an Anambra state indigene, has been elected Assistant Secretary of the APC Bolari East Ward in Gombe through consensus during the party's ward congress.
Prominent Northern lawmaker Senator Binos Yaroe has officially resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party, citing worsening internal crises at the national level as his reason for departure.
Kano's political landscape heats up as NNPP leader Rabiu Kwankwaso and Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf face off in state assembly by-elections, marking the first test under the new Electoral Act 2026.
Political analyst Donald Okwuosa criticizes the City Boy Movement's grassroots impact, citing Tinubu's perceived neglect of the Southeast and neutrality on Nnamdi Kanu as key hurdles for 2027.
The Peoples Democratic Party condemns the withdrawal of two chairmanship candidates for the FCT council elections, alleging FCT Minister Nyesom Wike orchestrated the move without party approval.
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike faces warnings from an ADC candidate over alleged election rigging plans ahead of Saturday's area council elections in Abuja.
Governor Siminalayi Fubara calls on Rivers State voters to support APC candidates in upcoming bye-elections, emphasizing peace and family unity. Police enforce movement restrictions in Ahoada East and Khana constituencies.
President Tinubu urges INEC to ensure credible polls, Senator Kingibe condemns FCT minister's curfew, and a civil society group raises security concerns as 1.5 million voters prepare for Abuja area council elections.
The Independent National Electoral Commission announces a 94.4% PVC collection rate in the Federal Capital Territory ahead of the Area Council elections scheduled for February 21, 2026.
The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has declared a 12-hour restriction of movement across Abuja on February 21, 2026, to ensure peaceful Area Council elections.
The Independent National Electoral Commission will conduct Area Council elections in the FCT and bye-elections in Rivers and Kano states on February 20, 2026, as a strategic test of the new electoral framework ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Unknown persons attempted to set fire to an INEC building under renovation in Abuja, just days before the FCT Council elections. Police responded swiftly, extinguishing the blaze and ensuring security.
ADC chieftain Kelly Agaba denounces the City Boys Movement as out of touch, advocating for the Village Boys' focus on empowerment and voter protection ahead of the 2027 elections.
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has declared Friday, February 20, 2026, a work-free day in Abuja to enable residents to travel and vote in the Area Council elections, with movement restrictions from Friday evening to Saturday evening.
Southeast political stakeholder Dumebi Ifeanyichukwu declares Imo State's support for President Tinubu's electoral reforms, emphasizing the need for stronger democratic systems and constructive dialogue.
Godson Nemieboka, AA chairmanship candidate in AMAC, withdraws from the FCT election and backs APC's Christopher Zakka, citing strategic consolidation to prevent political fragmentation.
Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte has declared her candidacy for the 2028 presidential elections, marking a dramatic political shift amid her ongoing feud with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
The All Progressives Congress has indefinitely postponed ward, local government, and state congresses in Abia State, citing ongoing consultations and administrative preparations for the 2027 elections.
Violence erupted during an APC ward congress in Ondo State, resulting in two fatalities and three injuries. Political thugs attacked party members, including the state chairman's brother, prompting a police response to restore order.
President Bola Tinubu has officially signed the Electoral Act 2026 (Amendment) into law, introducing provisions for electronic transmission of election results with manual backup options in cases of network failure.