The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, on Saturday paid a courtesy visit to the Emir of Kano, Khalifa Muhammadu Sanusi II, at the historic Rumfa Palace in Kano. Details of their discussions were not immediately made public. The meeting took place on August 22, 2026, amid heighte…

…growth of any political organisation, but warned against criticism driven by anger, personal grievances or the desire to settle political scores. “The 2027 general election is already very close. We cannot afford to spend the next period fighting ourselves. The real work of rebuilding must begin now,” he said. He also…

…Project (SERAP) has urged Professor Joash Amupitan, Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), “to urgently disclose whether the Commission has exercised its statutory power to prescribe limits on political contributions under section 91 of the Electoral Act, 2026, and, if so, to publish the appl…

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…He knows that his ministers cannot be trusted. He knows that there will be an internal implosion within the APC,” he said. Melaye also criticised the size and structure of the campaign council, describing it as “very, very, very bogus.” He also questioned Adedeji’s appointment as Deputy Director of Fundraising in Tinub…

…to young people across different sectors. He said the limited availability of conventional jobs made it necessary for youths to acquire marketable skills and explore opportunities that could enable them to become self-reliant and, ultimately, create jobs for others. “Rather than focusing only on white-collar jobs, our…

…custody for further action, while troops continue to monitor the area for additional fighters willing to surrender. The development comes amid intensified military operations and growing internal clashes between JAS and ISWAP factions in the North-East, which have continued to weaken terrorist networks and put pressure…

…has emerged over allegations surrounding questionable government agencies as the National Coordinator and Executive Director of the National Brands Development and Made in Nigeria Special Project Office, George Nwabueze, denied operating a “fake agency” and insisted that his office had existed for 16 years under the su…

…character is strong enough and inclined with who I am or if I have to create a new personality for that character,” he said. Arayi added that the quality and depth of the story also influence his decision, saying he prefers projects that challenge him rather than predictable stories. “Is it heavy enough? Does it have d…

…filmmaker and adult entertainment consultant, Seyi Hunter has openee up about her personality and the misconceptions surrounding her career, insisting that she is not bothered by what people think about her. Speaking in an interview with Potpourri, Hunter said her public personality is largely a reflection of who she r…

The National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda on Saturday met with the City Boys Movement in preparation for the 2027 general elections. The Deputy Director (Media Monitoring and Rapid Response) of the movement, Bashir Ahmad, disclosed this in a post on his verified X ha…

…improvePAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Legit.ng journalist Ridwan Adeola Yusuf has over four years of experience covering security issues and counterinsurgency in Nigeria and across Africa.Ikeja, Lagos state - An Islamic human rights group has given Nigeria's Minister of Defence, re…

…to overshadow the issues that matter most to Nigerians. The presidential and National Assembly campaigns officially commenced on Tuesday, August 19, 2026, and would run until January 15, 2027, exactly 24 hours before the presidential and National Assembly elections scheduled for January 16, 2027. Also, the governorship…

…must necessarily present a single candidate to defeat the APC. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Osa Director, said the group deserved commendation for seeking to unite the opposition, but argued that the country’s electoral history demonstrated that an incumbent could be defeated without all opposition parties…

…Eminent foreigners and Nigerians are dragged in; powerful presentations are made; occasionally, a post-Summit Committee is established to drive the development programme. There the matter ends – until another governor realizes that money can be made and given to accolades by organizing another Economic Summit going now…

The Nigeria International Gospel Music Awards (NIGMA) once again brought the gospel music community together for a night of worship, excellence, and global recognition. Organised by the Academy of Gospel Music Nigeria (AGMN), the awards continue to stand as Africa’s premier platform for celebrating ministers, creatives…

…allocation followed N2.551tn shared in June and N1.894tn in February. However, policy analysts, civil society groups and other critics say the increase in revenue has not translated into a corresponding improvement in the living conditions of Nigerians facing rising living costs, unemployment, poverty and inadequate pu…

The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, has described the Commission’s conduct of the Osun State governorship election as a benchmark in electoral administration. He also announced that a nationwide mock accreditation exercise would be conducted in November 2026 t…

A verified analyst on X listed five reasons President Tinubu currently holds an advantage ahead of the 2027 general electionsThe post pointed to a fragmented opposition, APC's control of 31 states, and early signs of economic recovery as key factorsThe claims drew sharp pushback from Nigerians who challenged the econom…

…comments. Read here. In a new video, Chukwu clarified that his outburst was a personal reaction and did not reflect the official stance of the Edo State Government. He had previously accused Davido of insulting the governor and his children, declaring the singer persona non grata. Facing severe criticism, Chukwu issued…

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…make people make impulsive choices they might not make when they are in a better emotional state. She concluded that the woman's account suggested she may have entered the relationship from a place of desperation and should now take responsibility for the choices she made. Watch video below: View this post on Instagram…

…Congress, APC, has appointed Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos the South-West Zonal Campaign Coordinator for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election campaign. Read Also: Full list of APC Presidential Campaign Council members The appointment is contained in a statement issued by the Presidency on Saturday announcing memb…

…have ushered in a new era with the election of Bosun Olabiyi-Agoro as its elected National President.He took over from Festus Osifo, who is the President of the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria, TUC.Olabiyi-Agoro emerged unopposed at the association’s first Quadrennial Delegates Conference held in Abuja on Saturday. A d…

…of the suspension notice were addressed to the APC Local Government Party Chairman, Zonal Party Chairman, State Party Chairman and Local Government Chairman. The development comes amid heightened political activities in Nasarawa State, with political parties and their supporters increasingly engaging in campaigns and m…