44 h. ago FCT council poll: APC grants waiver to newly defected members

From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja The All Progressives Congress (APC) has granted waivers to all new entrants into the ruling party from the opposition to contest the party’s June 25 primary election for the forthcoming February 2026 Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council elections. The decision was reached at an emergency meeting of the party’s National […] The post FCT council poll: APC grants waiver to newly defected members appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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53 h. ago FCT Area Council Election: APC grants waivers to new defected aspirants, fixes June 25 for party primaries

From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja The All Progressives Congress (APC) has granted waivers to all new entrants from opposition parties to contest the party’s June 25, 2025, primary election for the February 2026 Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council elections. The decision was reached at an emergency meeting of the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) on […] The post FCT Area Council Election: APC grants waivers to new defected aspirants, fixes June 25 for party primaries appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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67 h. ago Why I want to be Ondo State APC chairman —Former Assembly Speaker, Olabimtan

Tribune Online Why I want to be Ondo State APC chairman —Former Assembly Speaker, Olabimtan Rt. Hon. Victor Olabimtan, a former Speaker of Ondo House of Assembly and presently the chairman, Ondo State University Basic Education Board (SUBEB), is a frontline aspirant for the Chairmanship of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state. He speaks in this interview on why he is vying for the position and recent developments […] Why I want to be Ondo State APC chairman —Former Assembly Speaker, Olabimtan Tribune Online

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8 d. ago Anambra guber poll: APC, Labour Party slam N50m campaign permit fee

Tribune Online Anambra guber poll: APC, Labour Party slam N50m campaign permit fee "That is what they trying to do so that other parties cannot campaign and it would be only APGA that would be going on campaigns." Anambra guber poll: APC, Labour Party slam N50m campaign permit fee Tribune Online

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9 d. ago Abuja NUJ Chairman Celebrates Senate President Akpabio’s Wife On 54th Birthday

The Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council, Comrade Grace Ike, has extended warm birthday felicitations to the wife of the Senate President, Dr Mrs Unoma Akpabio, hailing her as a “visionary leader, compassionate employer, and a beacon of hope for the less privileged” In a congratulatory message on […]

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2 w. ago Ekiti 2026: APC, PDP confident of victory as INEC releases timelines for primaries

Tribune Online Ekiti 2026: APC, PDP confident of victory as INEC releases timelines for primaries Following the release of the timetable and guidelines for the 2026 governorship election in Ekiti State by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and the major opposition People's Democratic Party (PDP) in the state have expressed optimism about achieving victory in the poll. Ekiti 2026: APC, PDP confident of victory as INEC releases timelines for primaries Tribune Online

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2 w. ago NRM Reaffirms Commitment To Grassroots Ahead Of FCT Polls In 2026

The National Rescue Movement (NRM) has reiterated its commitment to delivering principled leadership at the grassroots, advocating for governance driven by values and democratic ideals rather than personality politics. The party gave the pledge at a recent event in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), where aspirants for chairmanship and councillorship positions declared their intentions to […]

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3 w. ago Wike to NASS committees: Stick to your oversight functions, berates silence on teachers’ strike

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Nyesom Wike has sharply criticised the National Assembly’s Area Council Committees for neglecting their oversight responsibilities amid the ongoing strike by primary school teachers in the territory. Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, May 28, during a routine inspection of infrastructure projects in Abuja, Wike […] The post Wike to NASS committees: Stick to your oversight functions, berates silence on teachers’ strike appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago FCT’s education crisis mars Children’s Day celebration in Abuja

The 2025 Children’s Day was marred by the ongoing impasse between teachers and local council chairmen which led to the read more FCT’s education crisis mars Children’s Day celebration in Abuja

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3 w. ago AMAC chairmanship election: Female sole aspirant vows to defeat 22 male contenders

From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja The only female chairmanship aspirant for next year’s FCT Area Council election on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Jennifer Ozioma Nnamudi, has expressed confidence in defeating the 22 male counterparts challenging her for the Abuja Municipal Area Council, (AMAC) ticket. She spoke on the sidelines after purchasing the […] The post AMAC chairmanship election: Female sole aspirant vows to defeat 22 male contenders appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Lagos LG poll: APC chairmanship candidate reiterates commitment to grassroots devt

Tribune Online Lagos LG poll: APC chairmanship candidate reiterates commitment to grassroots devt The chairmanship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Amuwo Odofin Local Government, Lanre Sanusi, has reiterated his commitment to good governance and grassroots development. Lagos LG poll: APC chairmanship candidate reiterates commitment to grassroots devt Tribune Online

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4 w. ago AMAC poll: We’ll not tolerate fake credentials, LP warns aspirants

From Okwe Obi, Abuja The Labour Party (LP) chairman in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Diugwu Peter Chukwuemeka, has warned aspirants for the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) chairmanship and councillor positions against submitting fake academic credentials. He issued the warning on Wednesday, May 21, when aspirant Ifeanyi Ajaegbu collected his nomination and expression of […] The post AMAC poll: We’ll not tolerate fake credentials, LP warns aspirants appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 w. ago LG poll: APC candidates in Lagos dismiss claims of imposition, defend party primaries

By Lukman Olabiyi Both chairmanship and councillorship candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Agege and Orile-Agege for the upcoming July 12, Local Government (LG) elections have publicly addressed the growing controversy surrounding their emergence, dismissed claims of imposition and also defended the integrity of the party’s primaries. Speaking at a press briefing attended […] The post LG poll: APC candidates in Lagos dismiss claims of imposition, defend party primaries appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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last month FCT council poll: APC Chairmanship aspirants to pay N20m for forms

Tribune Online FCT council poll: APC Chairmanship aspirants to pay N20m for forms In similar vein, any party faithful willing to contest for the position of councillor is to pay a total of N2 million comprising N1.5 million FCT council poll: APC Chairmanship aspirants to pay N20m for forms Tribune Online

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last month APC Fixes FCT Chairmanship, Councillorship Nomination Forms At N20m, N2.5m

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has pegged its expression of interest and nomination forms for chairmanship and councillorship positions in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council elections at N20m million and N2.5 million, respectively. LEADERSHIP reports that the FCT Area Council election is slated for February 21, 2026. In a schedule of activities and […]

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last month FCT area council polls: APC fixes N20m for chairmanship nomination forms

Councilorship aspirants to pay N2.5m From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja The National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has fixed ₦20 million for any chairmanship aspirant wishing to purchase its expression of interest and nomination forms for the forthcoming Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council election. The statement released by the national leadership […] The post FCT area council polls: APC fixes N20m for chairmanship nomination forms appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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last month APC primaries: Aspirant berates outgoing Agege LG chairman over comment

Tribune Online APC primaries: Aspirant berates outgoing Agege LG chairman over comment One of the All Progressives Congress chairmanship aspirants in Agege Local Government, Hon Sola Osolana, has berated the outgoing local government chairman, Ganiyu Egunjobi, over his recent comments. APC primaries: Aspirant berates outgoing Agege LG chairman over comment Tribune Online

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