By Adeyemi David A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) backed by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has announced May 25, 2027, as the date for its presidential primary ahead of the next general elections. The decision was contained in a communiqué issued after the faction’s 106th National Executive Committee…
By Adeyemi David Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike has said the African Democratic Congress (ADC) will not succeed in next year’s elections, while declaring that he will support only candidates who align with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid. Speaking during his first live media chat of the year at his official residence…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has formally signed the Electoral Act Amendment Bill 2026 into law, setting the legal framework for the 2027 general elections and igniting fresh debates over electoral reform in the country. The brief ceremony took place at the State House in Abuja on Wednesday, 18 February 2026, with principal officers of the National Assembly…
The Rural Electrification Agency (REA), in partnership with the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Nigeria, has commissioned a combined 1-megawatt clean energy infrastructure serving Rubochi and Ikwa communities in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), marking a significant step toward expanding sustainable electricity access in Nigeria. The project, delivered under the Korean Energy Project…
Officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Thursday held a consultative meeting with political party leaders in Abuja as preparations intensify for the February 21 Federal Capital Territory (FCT) area council elections. The meeting, chaired by INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, was attended by representatives of several political parties, including a faction of…
