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Nigeria's Federal Capital Territory area council elections on February 21 faced allegations of vote-buying and low voter turnout despite INEC expressing satisfaction with the electoral process.
Nigeria's Federal Capital Territory area council elections on February 21, 2026, were plagued by late arrival of electoral materials, missing voter names on registers, and exceptionally low turnout across multiple polling units, raising questions about electoral preparedness.
Multiple electoral exercises across Nigeria, including bye-elections in Kano and Rivers states, recorded alarmingly low voter participation, raising fresh concerns about democratic engagement ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Federal Capital Territory elections on 21 February 2026 were marked by late starts, technical failures, and low voter turnout despite security deployments aimed at ensuring a peaceful process.
Kenyan law enforcement introduces specialized curriculum to address digital harassment, marking a significant shift in how authorities respond to gender-based violence in online spaces.
The Federal Capital Territory's area council elections on February 21, 2026, proceeded amid mixed reports of peaceful voting, material delivery failures, voter apathy, and allegations of vote-buying in several locations.
Former Information Minister Lai Mohammed has disowned claims attributing statements about a 'Hausa insurgency' to him, calling the report fabricated, while other political figures weighed in on electoral turnout and governance issues.
Nigeria's FCT Minister Nyesom Wike personally monitored area council elections in Abuja, raising questions about the appropriate boundaries between executive authority and independent electoral administration.
Chief Justice Martha Koome confronts renewed scrutiny over 2017 election cases while newly elected Law Society of Kenya President Charles Kanjama inherits the challenge of defending constitutional principles amid mounting government pressure.
Kenya's main opposition party faces deepening internal crisis as factions aligned with Secretary-General Edwin Sifuna and party elder Oburu Oginga prepare simultaneous rallies in Siaya and Kakamega counties, with Governor James Orengo alleging state interference.
French President Emmanuel Macron has appealed for restraint ahead of a far-right rally, while South African authorities continue searching for a firearm used in a shooting at former Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe's Johannesburg residence.
Electoral processes in Kano, Rivers State, and the Federal Capital Territory recorded poor voter participation on Saturday, despite massive security deployments, as citizens cited apathy and alleged intimidation.
Finance Minister Wale Edun has called for Nigeria to rely on domestic resources rather than external financing for sustainable economic development, as the government's macroeconomic reforms begin showing positive results.
Federal authorities have initiated a probe into high collection costs and revenue-at-source deductions as the government intensifies efforts to address systemic revenue leaks undermining fiscal stability.
Political analysts warn of escalating misinformation and hypocrisy in Nigerian political communication, raising concerns about truth and accountability as the 2027 electoral cycle begins.
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