Photo: FCT ABUJA

The FCT Police Command has announced a 12-hour restriction on movement across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) for the Area Council Elections scheduled for Saturday, February 21, 2026.

Commissioner of Police Miller Dantawaye stated that the restriction will be in effect from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on election day to ensure a peaceful and orderly process.

” The directive applies to all residents, except essential service providers and duly accredited election officials,” he said.

The Command urged residents to remain peaceful, law-abiding, and to cooperate with security agencies to guarantee a safe, free, and credible electoral process.

Members of the public were also encouraged to report suspicious persons or activities through the Command’s emergency lines: 08032003913 and 08061581938.

The police said the measure is part of broader security arrangements aimed at maintaining law and order during the elections across the FCT’s area councils.

Photo: River State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara and his Deputy, Professor Ngozi Odu. PHOTO: https://theverdict.ng/

The Rivers State House of Assembly suspended today the impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu.

The lawmakers reached the decision following the intervention of President Bola Tinubu recently.

The impeachment push came days after the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, accused the governor of failing to honour a peace agreement brokered by President Tinubu in 2025.

The resolution to halt the process was adopted on Thursday during the Assembly’s resumed plenary in Port Harcourt, presided over by the Speaker, Majority Leader, Major Jack.

The House had, at its first sitting of 2026, begun impeachment proceedings against the governor and his deputy over allegations of gross misconduct, including the demolition of the State Assembly complex and alleged spending without legislative approval, among other claims.

The claims included the demolition of the Assembly complex, extra-budgetary spending, withholding funds meant for the Assembly Service Commission, and an alleged refusal to comply with a Supreme Court ruling on the financial autonomy of the legislature, among other issues.

Lawmakers said the notice of allegations was issued under Section 188 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended).In a letter dated January 16, 2026, the Assembly asked the state Chief Judge, Justice Simeon Amadi, to constitute a seven-member panel to investigate the allegations.

However, the Chief Judge declined, citing a subsisting High Court order restraining further action on the matter.

.

• Tunde Lemo

Dr. Tunde Lemo, a former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria , has declared his intention to contest the 2027 governorship election in Ogun State, under the All Progressives Congress (APC) .

Lemo made the declaration on Wednesday while participating in the ward congress of the party (APC) at Ward 12, Ita-Agemo, Isale-Igbein, in Abeokuta South Local Government Area.

He said that his decision to join the governorship race was driven by a commitment to fast-track grassroots development, noting that Ogun State is endowed with significant agricultural potential that requires the right leadership to harness for the benefit of its people.

The former CBN deputy governor, who was received by enthusiastic party members, assured them of inclusive governance and loyalty to the party.

He attributed the peaceful conduct of the ward congress in the state to the transformative policies of President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, adding that the exercise further strengthened unity and harmony within the party.

Lemo also commended Governor Dapo Abiodun for his developmental strides, particularly the construction of the Agro-Cargo Airport, which has received approval to commence commercial flights.

“I don’t want to canvass personal position here, but my presence today underscores the fact that APC is an organic party. You can see the crowd — we are members of one family.

There is no fighting; we are strong and vibrant, and people are happy because of the transformative agenda of President Bola Tinubu.

“Yes, of course, I have my eyes on 2027 just like everyone else, but everything is in the hands of God,” Lemo said.