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FCT Council Polls: LP Urges INEC to Upload Candidates’ List

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By Patrick Idowu

The Labour Party (LP), in the Federal Capital Territory has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), to comply with a court order by uploading its candidates for the February 26, 2026, area council elections.

The party made the demand on Monday during a protest at the INEC headquarters in Abuja over the exclusion of its candidates from the commission’s recently released list.

LP North Central Zonal Chairman, Princess Licia Igbe, said the protest was prompted by INEC’s refusal to obey a standing court order directing the inclusion of LP candidates.

She called on the commission to immediately upload the party’s candidates on its portal.

“We are here demanding that LP candidates be uploaded because a court order covers the upcoming FCT elections,” she said, warning INEC against disenfranchising the party.

The FCT LP Publicity Secretary, Eyisi Nwoke, described the exclusion as a deliberate attempt to block the party from participating in the polls, alleging that vested interests were uncomfortable with its growing popularity.

Responding, INEC National Commissioner, Abdullahi Zuru, assured protesters that their petition and the court order would be reviewed, adding that the commission has a record of respecting judicial decisions.

“When court orders conflict, we follow the prevailing order,” Zuru said.

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Tinubu Grassroots Network to Distributes Learning Materials to Rural Schools

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By Oso Abidemi

The Tinubu Grassroots Network (TGN), has concluded its grassroots civic education drive to distribute branded learning materials to students in rural schools across Nigeria.

The initiative, captured in a recently released images on its official Facebook handle showing stacks of exercise books marked “Not for Sale,” underscores the group’s commitment to promoting education, civic awareness, and responsible citizenship at the grassroots level.

The brain behind the network, Mr. Foluso Ojo Sylvanus is known for engaging students on key themes such as leadership, unity, governance, and civic responsibility, while encouraging them to take their studies seriously and prepare for active participation in Nigeria’s democratic process.

TGN said the programme is part of its broader vision to build informed minds and responsible citizens, particularly in underserved rural communities, using education as a foundation for national development.

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Bolaji Ogunmola Slams Airline Over Flight Disruptions, Threatens Legal Action

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By Adenike Lawal

Nollywood actress Bolaji Ogunmola has accused United Nigeria Airlines of repeated flight cancellations and delays that allegedly left her stranded in Ekiti State and disrupted her work schedule.
Ogunmola said she travelled to Ekiti for a job and was scheduled to return to Lagos on Wednesday, but her flight was cancelled after hours of waiting at the airport, with no clear alternative offered.
She added that a rescheduled flight the following day was repeatedly delayed without prior notice, forcing her to incur extra costs on accommodation and logistics. The actress said flight times were shifted several times, leaving her unable to meet her filming obligations in Lagos.
In a video shared on her Instagram page on Thursday, Ogunmola criticised the airline for poor communication and lack of empathy, noting that her production crew was already on set awaiting her arrival.
She confirmed that her lawyer would take up the matter, insisting the delays affected her livelihood. The incident comes barely a month after commercial flight operations began in Ekiti State.

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Sanwo-Olu, Abiodun Dismiss Rift Rumours

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By Anifowoshe Oladipupo

The Lagos State Government has dismissed reports of a political rift between Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and his Ogun State counterpart, Governor Dapo Abiodun, describing them as false and misleading.
In a statement on Thursday, the Governor’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Gboyega Akosile, said claims of discord between the two governors were entirely baseless.
Akosile stressed that Sanwo-Olu and Abiodun maintain a cordial and brotherly relationship, adding that both leaders are in constant communication and regularly consult on issues affecting their neighbouring states.
He noted that their cooperation is strengthened by shared boundaries and deep socio-cultural ties, which require close collaboration on regional development.
The Lagos State Government also warned against the spread of fake news, reaffirming that both governors remain committed to a common vision for progress and development in their states.

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