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Area council elections: Wike lauds peaceful conduct, voter turnout in satellite towns

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The Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Minister, Nyesom Wike, has commended the peaceful conduct of Saturday’s chairmanship and councillorship elections across the six Area Councils in the Federal Capital Territory. The minister, who personally monitored the election, also expressed satisfaction with residents’ participation, noting that although voter turnout was low in the city centre, the large number of residents in the satellite towns who came out to vote for candidates of their choice was impressive. He said, “We thank God that everywhere is peaceful. The problem we have is low voter turnout, particularly in the cities, and that has always been the case. But going round some of the satellite towns, you can see that it is quite impressive. Coming to this polling unit (Ketti Primary School), you can see the massive turnout here, as with other polling units in satellite towns we visited. It is unfortunate that in the city there is very low turnout. It is always the case. “W...
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EFCC only efficient towards opposition – ADC

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The African Democratic Congress, ADC, says the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, appears only efficient towards the opposition. National spokesman of the party, Bolaji Abdullahi, made this allegation on Thursday when he featured in an interview on Arise Television. He was speaking on the arrest and detention of former Attorney-General of the Federation, AGF, Abubakar Malami and that of the former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai. “We have the EFCC and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC, two national institutions funded by public money to probe and investigate corruption charges and prosecute people for corruption practices. “But they appear to be only efficient and effective when opposition figures are involved. And we are concerned that national institutions are being turned into partisan agents. "Because all you need to do is to look at the side of the government and see the kind of individuals in the rank...
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ADC Floors APC at Key Polling Unit in FCT’s Area Council Elections

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The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has secured its first polling unit victory in the ongoing Area Council Elections in the Federal Capital Territory, defeating the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The opposition coalition clinched the win at polling unit 076, Sani Abacha Estate, Wuse Zone 4, where Dr. Moses Paul, the party’s candidate for Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), cast his vote. Out of just 10 ballots recorded at the unit amid low voter turnout, ADC secured seven votes, APC trailed with two, while one vote was declared invalid. The election witnessed a generally poor turnout across parts of the FCT. Dr. Paul attributed this to movement restrictions earlier announced by the FCT Minister, describing the situation as confusing and discouraging for voters. He alleged that the directive contributed significantly to the low participation. Paul also raised concerns over alleged intimidation of ADC agents in areas including Takum Shara and parts of Kabusa ward ...
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Voters lament name omission, incoordination at polling unit in Abuja

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Some voters at the Durumi II Polling Unit in the Abuja Municipal Area Council have raised concerns over the omission of names from the voter register during the Federal Capital Territory Area Council election on Saturday. A large turnout of voters was observed at the polling unit. However, several prospective voters complained that their names were missing from the register pasted on the wall for verification. According to findings at the polling unit, names beginning with the letters C, E, H, and I were not visible on the displayed register. A check by our correspondent also confirmed that names under those alphabetical categories could not be found on the list. One of the affected voters, Chidi Uchechi, said, “I didn’t see my name there. Names beginning with C aren’t on the register pasted here.” Another affected voter expressed frustration over the development, alleging possible foul play. “These INEC officials know what they are doing. Why will some names be omitted? Ma...
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Exclusive: FIFA Dismisses NFF Petition Against DR Congo, Super Eagles Miss Out On Intercontinental Play-Off

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TopTori News can exclusively report that the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has lost its petition against the Fédération Congolaise de Football Association’s alleged player ineligibility, ending the Super Eagles’ hopes of returning to the race for a place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup through the intercontinental play-off. A reliable source confirmed that the world football governing body FIFA reached its final decision on Monday, 17 February, and has formally communicated the verdict to all federations involved in the dispute. However, the source disclosed that FIFA has directed the parties not to make any public announcement, as the responsibility for officially releasing the decision lies solely with the global body. According to the source, FIFA ruled that the NFF’s argument was not strong enough to prevent DR Congo from progressing to the intercontinental play-offs scheduled for March. As a result, the petition filed by Nigeria was dismissed. The decision ...
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ADC Strengthens Foothold in Oyo as Serving PDP Lawmaker Joins Party

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TopTori reports that Oyo State lawmaker representing Ibadan NorthWest State Constituency at the Oyo State House of Assembly, Hon. Akanni Olalere, popularly known as D-Al-Ameen, has officially resigned his membership from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). Hon. Olalere announced his resignation in a letter dated February 13, 2026, and addressed to the Chairman of Ward 7, PDP, Ibadan North West Local Government, Ibadan. “I hereby write to inform you of my decision to formally resign my membership from the People’s Democratic Party effective immediately. “This is necessitated by the long lingering and unresolvable division that is bedeviling the Party. “In view of the above, it is in my best interest, personal values and the interest of my supporters to resign my membership from the Party. “I most humbly appreciate the opportunity afforded me by the People’s Democratic Party to contribute to the development of Oyo State. Thank you for the experience,” his letter read.
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At 55, Sowore Reflects on 'Battles Survived' and 'Purpose Renewed' in Heartfelt Birthday Message

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Omoyele Sowore, activist, publisher, and former presidential candidate, marked his 55th birthday today with a reflective message that focused on resilience and purpose over the mere passage of time. In a post on his official X (formerly Twitter) handle on Monday, Sowore shared a "Note to Self" that resonated with his followers and underscored the philosophy that has defined his public life. "Today, I turn 55. At 55, I don’t just count years. I count lessons, battles survived, victories earned, and purpose renewed," he wrote. The message, which has since garnered thousands of views and interactions, offers a glimpse into the mindset of a man who has been at the forefront of Nigeria's pro-democracy and anti-corruption struggles for decades . From his days as a student activist at the University of Lagos to founding the fearless news platform Sahara Reporters and making two consecutive bids for the presidency, Sowore's journey has been marked by con...
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