The Kabiru Turaki-led National Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has alleged intimidation and manipulation in last Saturday’s Area Council elections in the Federal Capital Territory.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has emerged victorious in five of the six Area Councils in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) during the weekend elections, while the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) secured a win in Gwagwalada, highlighting a strong endorsement of President Bola Tinubu’s ongoing reforms, according to the party’s National Chairman, Professor Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda.

Presidential aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr. Gbenga Hashim, has hailed the results of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council elections as a clear sign of the party’s resurgence ahead of the 2027 general elections, despite internal disputes and political pressures.

The Centre for Kaduna Economic Renewal (C4KER) has disclosed that Governor Uba Sani has attracted over $3.2 billion in foreign investment commitments and mobilised more than ₦1 trillion in domestic capital in under three years, describing it as an unprecedented economic turnaround for the state.

Amid fresh concerns over killings and collapsing voter turnout, the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) has urged the Federal Government to urgently halt the nation’s worsening insecurity and guarantee credible elections in 2027, warning that the twin crises threaten Nigeria’s democracy.

The Deputy Spokesperson of the House of Representatives, Hon. Philip Agbese, has endorsed the Armed Forces’ newly launched Operation Savannah Shield, urging Nigerians to unite with the military to decisively tackle terrorism and banditry in the North-Central region.

The All Progressives Congress, APC, national panel and Governor Peter Mbah have commended the Enugu State chapter of the party for a peaceful and democratic local government congress.

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) impounded 17,169 vehicles for various traffic violations in 2025, while rescuing 1,075 accident victims during coordinated emergency interventions, the agency has revealed.

Governor Umo Eno has threatened to withdraw state recognition and benefits from any Village Head whose domain experiences vandalism of public infrastructure.

At least ten persons were reportedly injured and hospitalized following an attack by suspected thugs in Ndiche Umuomara village, Ndiagu Amagu, Ikwo Local Government Area of Ebonyi State.