35 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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45 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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7 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 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 FCT unpaid ground rent : Tinubu intervenes, grants defaulters 14

Tribune Online FCT unpaid ground rent : Tinubu intervenes, grants defaulters 14-day waiver With the President’s intervention, owners of the revoked properties have now been granted a two-week grace period to clear their outstanding ground rent and penalties. FCT unpaid ground rent : Tinubu intervenes, grants defaulters 14-day waiver Tribune Online

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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 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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4 w. ago 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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4 w. ago 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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4 w. ago 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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