FCT election curfew: I thought senator should be able to read – Wike fires back at Kingibe

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2 months ago

February 22, 2026

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has fired back at FCT Senator, Ireti Kingibe.

Wike, while speaking on Saturday during the monitoring of the FCT Area Council election, stated that he thought as a Senator, Kingibe should be able to read.

According to the minister, he did not impose curfew without the approval of President Bola Tinubu.

Recall that Senator Kingibe had blown hot on Friday on the curfew stating that the action of the minister was unacceptable in a democratic society.

“It is unfortunate, I thought as a Senator she should be able to read. I never imposed a curfew on my own. I said with the approval of Mr. President,” Wike responded.

On Thursday, Wike, in a special broadcast declared Friday a work-free day in the nation’s capital in preparation for the council polls.

He, thereafter, announced a restriction on human and vehicular movement across the FCT from 8pm on Friday to 6pm on Saturday.

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“Jail David Mark” as ADC’s Internal Crisis Deepens: Hon Success Opara Threatens Action Against David Mark

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7 minutes ago

April 11, 2026

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Abuja, Nigeria – Tensions within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) reached a boiling point as Hon Success Opara, a high-ranking party official, warned that she would not hesitate to send former Senate President David Mark to jail if she were the judge handling the party’s internal litigation cases.

Opara’s statement comes in response to allegations that Mark and the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) failed to adhere to the ADC’s constitution.

“I’ll jail David Mark if I’m the Judge handling the ADC party internal litigation cases, citing how David Mark and the NEC were not able to adhere to what they wrote in the constitution of the ADC,” Opara said.

The internal strife has led to a flurry of court cases, with various factions vying for control of the party. Opara’s remarks underscore the deepening divisions within the ADC and raise questions about the party’s future.

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INEC postpones nationwide voter revalidation until after 2027 elections

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22 hours ago

April 10, 2026

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The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has announced the postponement of the proposed nationwide voter revalidation exercise until after the 2027 General Election.

This follows a meeting with the Resident Electoral Commissioners, RECs, on Friday, April 10.

A statement signed by INEC’s National Commissioner, Chairman, Informationa and Voter Education Committee, Mohammed Kudu Haruna, said

“the voter revalidation exercise is a critical component of the Commission’s mandate to maintain a credible and up-to-date National Register of Voters.

It is designed to verify and review existing voter records, ensure the accuracy of personal data, eliminate duplicate and ineligible entries, and strengthen the overall integrity of the voter register.

The exercise also aims to provide an opportunity for registered voters to confirm their details and make necessary corrections where required.

INEC remains committed to the conduct of free, fair, credible, and inclusive elections.”

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ADC Congress Ideato South: New Leadership Team Emerges

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1 day ago

April 10, 2026

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Following the just conducted ADC Congress, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Ideato South Local Government Area, Imo State, has announced its new leadership team. The team, led by Chairman Hon. Eze Chijioke, includes:

– Chairman: Hon. Eze Chijioke
– Secretary: Chief Duru Maurice
– Youth Leader: Mr. Obinwanne Okwara
– Woman Leader: Mrs. Anueyiagu Ogechi
– Organizing Secretary: Hon. Godian Egemba

The team is expected to lead the party to victory in future elections.