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Abuja

February 24, 2026

Nigeria tasks ECOWAS parliamentarians on robust legislation for AfCTA implementation

Deputy foreign affairs minister Bianca Ojukwu made the appeal at the opening of the 2026 First Extraordinary Session of the ECOWAS Parliament and Seminar on Monday in Abuja.

2026 First Extraordinary Session of the ECOWAS Parliament and Seminar
February 24, 2026

Abuja: AMAC election results accepted, won’t challenge APC win, says APGA candidate

APGA candidate said he would not contest the outcome “for any reason whatsoever”, noting that elections are about service, not personal ambition.

Ballot box
February 24, 2026

Tinubu’s 2027 presidential nomination form already paid for by Kogi youths: Yilwatda

“With this payment, I want to announce that nobody should bother to bring money to buy forms for President Tinubu again,” said Mr Yilwatda.

Gov Ododo and Nentawe Yilwatda
February 24, 2026

Tinubu govt paid N10 billion to Boko Haram to free abducted schoolchildren, teachers: Agence France-Presse

Citing two sources, AFP stated that “the total ransom at N40 million per head — around $7 million in total”, while “another put the figure lower at N2 billion overall”.

President Bola Tinubu , Boko Haram and National Security Adviser Ribadu
February 23, 2026

Sit-at-home: Transporters demand improved security before plying South-East routes on Mondays

In separate interviews in Abuja, the transporters urged the federal and state governments (from the South-East) to improve road security in the region.

IPOB/ESN members
February 23, 2026

FCTA suspends enforcement of drivers, riders’ permit levy

FCTA’s transportation secretariat has suspended the enforcement of its drivers’ and riders’ permit levy until further engagement with relevant stakeholders.

FCT minister Nyesom Wike
February 23, 2026

UniAbuja expels 28 students for forging results, using hard drugs

The university, during its 191st regular senate meeting, approved the expulsion of the students following a report from the school’s disciplinary committee.

UniAbuja students,
February 22, 2026

FCT Polls: EFCC arrests 20 over alleged electoral offences 

Mr Oyewale said suspects would be charged to court upon conclusion of investigations.

EFCC logo
February 22, 2026

INEC speaks on FCT area council polls, hails voter turnout 

The commission appreciated residents of the FCT for their peaceful conduct during and after the election.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)
February 22, 2026
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