INEC Starts Live Upload of FCT Council Results on IReV
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has commenced the electronic upload of results from the FCT Area Council elections on its INEC Result Viewing Portal (IReV). As of 9:04 p.m. on Saturday, checks by Channels Television showed results from polling units across the six FCT area councils gradually appearing on the portal. The Kwali chairmanship […]
Trump Defies Supreme Court, Slaps 15% Tariff on Global Imports
US President Donald Trump on Saturday raised the United States’ global import tariff to 15%, escalating his trade agenda just one day after the Supreme Court of the United States ruled much of his tariff authority illegal. Announcing the move on Truth Social, Trump said the increase followed a review of what he called the […]
NNPP Accuses Kano Government of Political Witch-Hunt
The Kano State chapter of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has accused the state government of targeting its members in what it described as a political witch-hunt. In a statement issued by its Publicity Secretary, Engr. Ibrahim Karaye, the party alleged that recent actions by the government were undemocratic and unjustified. The NNPP claimed that the […]
Trump Signs New 10% Global Tariff Hours After Supreme Court Ruling
President Donald Trump announced Friday that he has signed a proclamation imposing a new 10% global tariff on imports, just hours after the Supreme Court struck down most of his previous tariffs as unlawful. In a social media post Friday evening, Trump confirmed he signed the order in the Oval Office. According to the proclamation, […]
Deputy Attorney General Fires Court-Appointed U.S. Attorney in Virginia
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche on Wednesday announced the dismissal of a newly appointed U.S. attorney in Virginia, escalating uncertainty surrounding the leadership of one of the nation’s most prominent federal prosecutor’s offices. The move came just hours after the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia unanimously appointed James Hundley, a veteran […]
U.S. Strike on Alleged Narco-Trafficking Vessel Kills Three
The U.S. military said Friday it conducted another lethal strike on a vessel suspected of drug trafficking in the Eastern Pacific Ocean, marking the latest in a series of operations targeting maritime smuggling routes. U.S. Southern Command said in a social media post that the boat was “transiting along known narco-trafficking routes” and was engaged […]
FCT Polls: Over 1.58 Million PVCs Picked Up as Voter Readiness Peaks
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that more than 1.58 million Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) have been collected across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) ahead of the Area Council elections scheduled for Saturday, February 21, 2026. The update was disclosed in a statement issued Thursday by INEC’s National Commissioner and Chairman of the […]
Kingibe Slams Wike Over FCT Leadership, Curfew Order
The senator representing the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Ireti Kingibe, has openly criticised the governing approach of the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, accusing him of running the capital in an autocratic manner and shutting out collaboration. Appearing on Politics Today on Channels Television, Kingibe said Wike is “not willing to work with anybody,” despite her […]
El-Rufai Set for Court February 25 Over Alleged NSA Phone Hacking
Former Nasir El-Rufai will face the Federal High Court, Abuja, on February 25 over allegations of unlawful interception of the Mallam Nuhu Ribadu’s phone communications. The Department of State Services filed a three-count charge against El-Rufai under the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Amendment Act, 2024, and the Nigerian Communications Act, 2003. The case, FHC/ABJ/CR/99/2026, is […]
Tinubu Urges Calm Ahead of FCT, Kano, Rivers Elections
President Bola Tinubu has called for peaceful and orderly conduct as Nigerians head to the polls on Saturday, February 21, 2026, in the FCT, Kano, and Rivers State. In a statement on Friday, spokesperson Bayo Onanuga said Tinubu urged voters to cast their ballots without fear and encouraged security agencies and INEC officials to perform […]
