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By-elections in Ahoada East and Khana constituencies proceeded without major incidents, according to INEC officials, as the state's political landscape continues to navigate intense partisan rivalries.
Nigeria has announced plans to become a full member of an international palm oil producing bloc, with its observer status set to expire in November 2026, marking a strategic shift for Africa's most populous nation in the global edible oils market.
Two traditional rulers in Nigeria's Southeast and South-South regions are redefining civic engagement, with one addressing presidential power directly while another mobilizes youth participation, signaling a shift in how traditional institutions mediate political advocacy.
The All Progressives Congress conducts ward-level elections across multiple states while the African Democratic Congress reports surge in membership applications in Nasarawa, signaling early mobilization for the 2027 general elections.
Major opposition parties were excluded from ballot papers in Kano State's legislative by-election on Saturday, while Rivers State completed voting in a separate constituency race amid reports of peaceful proceedings.
Saturday's area council elections in Nigeria's Federal Capital Territory exposed a troubling disconnect between democratic process and citizen participation, with early results revealing voter turnout so thin that some polling units recorded fewer than three dozen ballots cast.
Citizens in Ondo State blocked major highways in protest against escalating abductions for ransom, marking a dramatic escalation in community frustration over deteriorating security conditions that have rendered neighbourhoods unsafe.
By-elections in Kano and Rivers states and Area Council polls in the Federal Capital Territory recorded minimal voter participation on Saturday, with electoral officials citing Ramadan and public perception as key factors.
A lawsuit targeting journalists and activists who exposed alleged corruption involving the Inspector-General of Police's family threatens press freedom in Nigeria, as authorities deploy legal mechanisms to silence investigative reporting.
The Federal Capital Territory's February 21, 2026 council elections proceeded peacefully but faced significant challenges including BVAS malfunctions, ward delineation issues that disenfranchised voters, and historically low participation rates.
Nigeria's FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has defended his imposition of curfews by citing presidential approval, sparking a constitutional debate about democratic norms and the limits of executive power in federal territories.
The All Progressives Congress held local government executive elections in Edo, Ondo, and Delta states, with party officials emphasizing consensus-building despite internal challenges and membership concerns in some regions.
Security forces in Kebbi State successfully repelled an attack by armed bandits along the Maje border road in Bagudo Local Government Area, highlighting ongoing security challenges in northwestern Nigeria.
Development finance institution Bank of Industry transfers 30-room hostel to Nnamdi Azikiwe University while Abia and Enugu states pursue agricultural and commercial infrastructure projects through strategic partnerships.
Nigeria's Federal Capital Territory held area council elections on February 21, 2026, with electoral officials and observers praising the orderly conduct while expressing concern over voter apathy, particularly in Abuja's urban core.