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Civil Society Groups Raise Issues With FCT Polls Transparency 0
- GOVERNANCE
- February 21, 2026
Yiaga Africa and other civil society organisations (CSOs) have raised concerns over irregularities and logistical issues observed during the Area Council elections in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) held on Saturday February 21 2026, saying certain lapses could undermine the credibility of the polls.In a preliminary observation report released on the day of voting, Yiaga
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One Dead As Petrol Tanker Plunges Into Roadside Shop In Lagos 0
- NEWS
- February 21, 2026
A female bystander has died after being struck by a petrol tanker that lost control and crashed into a roadside shop in the Abule Egba area of Lagos State, emergency officials say. The tragic incident occurred on Friday evening, prompting a multi-agency response from Lagos State emergency services. The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA)
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Fresh Zamfara Attack Leaves 30 Dead Many Missing 0
- NEWS
- February 21, 2026
At least 30 people have been killed and several others abducted following a violent bandit attack on Dutsin Dan Ajiya village in the Anka Local Government Area of Zamfara State, residents and local sources report. The assault has intensified fears over insecurity in the north-west region, where armed groups frequently target rural communities. The attack
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NNPCL CEO Visits Dangote Refinery To Discuss Infrastructure Plans 0
- BUSINESS
- February 21, 2026
Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest industrialist and founder of the Dangote Group, hosted Bayo Ojulari, the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), at the Dangote Petroleum Refinery on Saturday for a facility tour and strategic discussions on expanding the refinery’s marine and port infrastructure, industry sources say. The meeting, held
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Anti-Graft Agency Monitors FCT Polls To Curb Vote Buying 0
- NEWS
- February 21, 2026
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has deployed operatives across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) ahead of and during the Area Council elections on February 21, 2026, to monitor and prevent financial malpractices linked to the polls, the agency said on Saturday. Officials say their presence is part of a broader effort to ensure
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Rivers State Bye-Election Enters Collation Stage After Voting Ends 0
- POLITICS
- February 21, 2026
Voting has concluded in Khana Constituency 2 as part of the Rivers State House of Assembly bye-elections held on Saturday February 21 2026, and final collation of results is now underway, election officials say. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) supervised the exercise with officials reporting that the polls in Khana Constituency 2 concluded peacefully
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