5 d. ago FCT Polls: Wike Ties Road Projects To Votes, Endorses APC’s Maikalangu For AMAC

Ahead of the forthcoming FCT Area Council elections, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has endorsed the re-election bid of the All Progressives Congress (APC) chairmanship candidate for the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), Christopher Maikalangu. The endorsement came on Monday during the flag-off of a 7-kilometre road project in Tunga […]

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5 d. ago Housing ministry unveils digital platform to boost efficiency, cut paperwork

The Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development has unveiled its new Electronic Content Management (ECM) System, a digital platform read more Housing ministry unveils digital platform to boost efficiency, cut paperwork

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6 d. ago Ex Federal Lawmaker Advocates Removal Of Executive Power To Appoint Electoral Officials

A former federal lawmaker and lawyer, Ikechukwu Obiorah, who represented Anambra South Senatorial District between 2007 and 2011, has called for the removal of the executive arm of government’s power to appoint electoral officials in Nigeria. Obiorah, also an author, made the call in his treatise titled “The Philosophy of Elections and Nigeria’s Fake Democracy”, […] The post Ex Federal Lawmaker Advocates Removal Of Executive Power To Appoint Electoral Officials appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Handball Federation Polls: Scramble For Board Positions Intensifies As Zonal Elections Hold Today

The future composition of the Handball Federation of Nigeria (HFN) Board is set to become clearer following this weekend’s polls, which will determine the six zonal representatives today, September 27. During the tenure of outgoing President Mr. Samuel Ocheho, the HFN has been among the few sporting federations to make a significant impact, despite facing […]

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8 d. ago Stakeholder Petitions FIFA Over Alleged Interference In NFF Electoral Process

A critical stakeholder in Nigerian football, Prince Harrison Jalla, has petitioned FIFA, accusing the global football governing body of undue interference in the electoral process of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). In a strongly worded letter dated 23rd September 2025 and addressed to FIFA President Gianni Infantino through the General Secretary, Jalla alleged that FIFA’s […]

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8 d. ago Electricity Workers Suspend Strike After Federal Government’s Intervention

A nationwide blackout was averted yesterday as electricity workers suspended their strike after approximately 10 hours, following the intervention of the federal government in the labour dispute affecting the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN). The resolution was reached during an emergency meeting convened by the minister of Power, represented by senior officials from the ministry, […]

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1 week ago FCT Polls: INEC Gives Political Parties Nod To Start Campaigns

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said that political parties participating in the February 21, 2026, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council elections were now at liberty to start their electioneering campaigns in public. INEC National Commissioner and chairman of Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun, who disclosed in a statement issued in […]

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1 week ago FCT council polls: Political parties can commence campaigns — INEC

Tribune Online FCT council polls: Political parties can commence campaigns — INEC Ahead of next February election into the Federal Capital Territory Area Council election, INEC has declared that FCT council polls: Political parties can commence campaigns — INEC Tribune Online

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1 week ago Taraba NYCN holds management meeting ahead of State Elective Congress

From Sylvanus Viashima, Jalingo The Taraba State Chapter of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), has constituted a Electoral and Congress Planning committees ahead of the planned State Elective Congress. Prince Gara Nongha, Chairman NYCN, Taraba State Chapter disclose this on Monday Evening after the Executive Meeting of the Council. In a statement made […] The post Taraba NYCN holds management meeting ahead of State Elective Congress appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago NSC Reaffirms Inclusion Of 14 Constituencies In All Sports Federation Boards

The National Sports Commission (NSC) has reiterated its unwavering commitment to ensuring that the 14 recognised constituencies were fully represented on the boards of All Sports Federations in Nigeria. This assurance followed consultations with key stakeholders ahead of the forthcoming National Sports Federations elections. The NSC emphasised that the democratic structure of sports administration in […]

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1 week ago INEC Releases Final List Of 17 Candidates For 2026 FCT Area Council Elections

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released the final list of 17 candidates for the 2026 Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council elections, scheduled for Saturday. Mr. Sam Olumekun, INEC National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee (IVEC), disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday, in Abuja. He said […] The post INEC Releases Final List Of 17 Candidates For 2026 FCT Area Council Elections appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago INEC Publishes Final List Of Candidates For 2026 FCT Area Council Polls

  The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has published the final list of candidates who will contest in the February 21, 2026 Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council elections. INEC National Commissioner and Chairman of Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun, disclosed in Abuja on Monday. Olumekun, in a statement, said a total of […]

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1 week ago Federation Elections: GFN Presidential Candidate Olarere Lauds NSC For Ensuring Transparency, Fairness

As the elections for the board of the Gymnastics Federation of Nigeria (GFN) remain clouded in uncertainty, the National Sports Commission (NSC) has received notable praise for its commitment to transparency, due process, and fair hearing amongst all stakeholders. This commendation comes from Omowunmi Kafilat Olalere, a prominent figure in the gymnastics community and a […]

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2 w. ago Ofem, Akintokun Secure Positions On Nigeria Cricket Federation Board

The duo of Endurance Ofem and Olumide Akintokun has been elected to serve on the board of the Nigeria Cricket Federation (NCF). Ofem will continue in his role as Athletes’ Representative, while Akintokun joins as Technical Representative. The elections took place in a calm and transparent atmosphere at the media centre of the Moshood Abiola […]

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2 w. ago Tinubu Congratulates FAAN MD Kuku On Election As VP ACI Africa

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Mrs Olubunmi Kuku, the managing director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), on her election as the Vice-President of the Airports Council International (ACI) Africa. ACI is the global trade representative of the world’s airports with the mandate to develop standards, policies, and best practices for airports. The […]

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2 w. ago NCF Board Elections: Onyeama Threatens Legal Action Against NSC Over Disqualification

The chairman of the FCT Cricket Association, Engineer Emeka Onyeama, has threatened to take the National Sports Commission (NSC) to court over his alleged disqualification from the Nigeria Cricket Federation (NCF) board elections, as determined by the electoral committee. The electoral committee, chaired by J.J. Usman (SAN), revealed the names of 16 eligible candidates for […]

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2 w. ago Stakeholders petition NSC over Rowing, Canoeing, and Sailing Federation elections

By Joe Apu Concerned stakeholders and enthusiasts of watersports in Nigeria have raised alarm over alleged irregularities in the upcoming elections into the leadership of the Rowing, Canoeing, and Sailing Federation. In a strongly worded petition, the group has called for immediate intervention from the National Sports Commission (NSC) to ensure transparency and fairness in […] The post Stakeholders petition NSC over Rowing, Canoeing, and Sailing Federation elections appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Federal Government pledges partnership with Akwa Ibom to provide access, affordable electricity

The Federal Government has pledged to partner with Akwa Ibom State towards the realisation of affordable and universal access to read more Federal Government pledges partnership with Akwa Ibom to provide access, affordable electricity

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2 w. ago FAAN MD elected as vice president of ACI Africa, permanent member of the World Governing Board

Olubunmi Kuku, the Managing Director of the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), has been elected as the Vice President read more FAAN MD elected as vice president of ACI Africa, permanent member of the World Governing Board

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2 w. ago Electricity Tariff Governance in the Nigerian Power Sector: Navigating federal oversight and state autonomy

Introduction The liberalization of Nigeria’s electricity market under the Electricity Act 2023 (“the Act”) introduced a paradigm shift by devolving read more Electricity Tariff Governance in the Nigerian Power Sector: Navigating federal oversight and state autonomy

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