APC swept five of six chairmanship seats in the FCT council polls in AMAC, Abaji, Bwari, Kwali and Kuje, while the PDP won Gwagwalada.
The ADC failed to secure any seat, sparking a heated online debate, with critics blaming party leaders, including Peter Obi, Atiku Abubakar and Rotimi Amaechi.
Responding to claims of irregularities, Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo dismissed the opposition’s complaints, saying corrections in a few polling units cannot invalidate results from more than 2,800 units across the FCT.
Meanwhile, the EFCC arrested 20 suspects in the FCTover alleged vote buying and electoral obstruction, recovering ₦17.2 million.
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar called on opposition parties to unite against the APC, while FCT Minister Nyesom Wike described the results as an endorsement of President Tinubu’s leadership.
Activist Martins Otse, known as VeryDarkMan, shared footage of a dilapidated Abuja school being used as a polling unit, raising fresh concerns about the state of infrastructure in the FCT.
In business, Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, announced that Nigerians will be able to purchase shares in the Dangote Petroleum Refinery within four to five months, with dividends payable in naira or dollars. The announcement came during a visit by NNPC leadership to the refinery.
In entertainment, British Nigerian actress Wunmi Mosaku made history as the first Black British winner of the Supporting Actress category at the 2026 BAFTA Film Awards for her role in “Sinners”.
Under milestones, Nigeria celebrates tech entrepreneur Leo Stan Ekeh’s 70th birthday. The founder of Zinox Group pioneered indigenous computer manufacturing, acquired Konga and recently launched a ₦10 billion scholarship fund for 1,000 computer science students.
Finally, Arise News Anchor, Ojy Okpe shared a heartfelt tribute to her father, Chief Matthew Egwuenu, who passed away in New York on February 6th 2026.
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