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Action Alliance (AA) Chairmanship candidate for Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Godson Nemieboka, has withdrawn from Saturday's poll. AMAC is significant as the only Area Council in the country that houses Nigeria's seat of power --Aso Villa --as well as the three arms of government and other national iconic structures. Nemieboka pulled out in favour of the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate and incumbent Council Chairman, Chris Zakka. A press statement made available today to People&Politics, and titled: 'Hon. Godson Nemieboka Withdraws from AMAC Chairmanship Race, Endorses APC Candidate', which contains these, reads in full:…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) wishes to address public concerns arising from the recently released Timetable and Schedule of Activities for the 2027 General Election, particularly regarding the dates fixed for the conduct of elections. The Commission recalls that the Timetable was developed in strict compliance with the Timelines contained in the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended), the Electoral Act, 2022, and the INEC Guidelines and Regulations for the Conduct of Elections, 2022. The clarification was contained in a statement issued Saturday, February 14 by Mohammed Kudu Haruna, the Commission’s National Commissioner and Chairman,…

The international passport of the immediate past governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, was today, February 12, 2026, seized by security operatives. Mallam El-Rufai, who is a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, had arrived Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport from Cairo, Egypt when he was reportedly accosted by security men. His face-off with security officials was disclosed on social media Thursday by the former governor's Media Adviser, Muyiwa Adekeye. Adekeye also disclosed that Security agents also attempted to arrest the former governor but he refused to follow them on the ground that he was not properly invited. Reports…

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission,  EFCC,  on Thursday, January 29, 2026 arraigned BFI Group Corporation, Reuben M. Jaja, Uzor Chidi Jerry, David Femi James, Imeobong Jumbo Udom, Adeola Edward and Emeka Emmanuel Okorie before Justice M.S. Idris of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT,  High Court, Jabi, Abuja for alleged fraud to the tune of €100 million (One Hundred Million Euros).   They were arraigned on a five-count amended charge bordering on fraud, conspiracy and false pretence.  At Thursday’s  proceedings, prosecution counsel, Ekele Iheanacho, SAN drew the attention of the court to an amended charge, dated January, 27, 2026 and…

By Felix Durumbah, Abuja Thoroughly dissatisfied with Tuesday's verdict of the National Industrial Court (NIC) ordering them to go back to work, striking workers of Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) have promptly headed to the Appeal Court. The about 40,000-strong workforce are asking the upper court to throw away the ruling of the NIC. The workers declared an indefinite strike penultimate Monday following the collapse of talks with FCTA authorities over their demands for better conditions of service. They had complained about alleged lack of promotions; non-payment of five months' arrears of President Bola Tinubu's 2023 Wage Award; lack of…

By Felix Durumbah,Abuja The case brought before the National Industrial Court (NIC) seeking, among others, to compel striking workers of FCT Administration (FCTA) to return to work, was this morning adjourned to tomorrow, Tuesday, 27 January. … Details coming soon.

By Save Nigeria Group USA. Washington, D.C. — In a decisive step toward global advocacy for the safety, dignity, and freedom of Nigerians, Stephen Osemwegie, President of Save Nigeria Group USA, has continued high-level engagement with top U.S. policymakers, reaffirming the organization’s unwavering mission: to help end insecurity, mass displacement, and religious freedom violations in Nigeria—for all Nigerians, regardless of faith or ethnicity. On January 13, 2026, Save Nigeria Group USA leadership attended a major hearing at the United States Capitol Hill, convened by the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) in partnership with congressional leaders and international stakeholders.…

The Office of the Tax Ombudsman of Nigeria will commence full operations on January 1, 2026, in accordance with the country's new tax dispensation. The Office will receive, review, and resolve complaints about taxes, levies, regulatory fees, customs duties, excise matters, and other related issues in accordance with extant laws and regulations. This was disclosed in a statement signed by Chukwudi Achife, Chief Press Secretary to the Tax Ombudsman/CEO, Dr. John Nwabueze. Nwabueze was recently appointed by President Bola Tinubu as the pioneer Tax Ombudsman and Chief Executive of the Office of the Tax Ombudsman. Announcing the appointment, the Special…

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