…then we are not building democracy; we are replacing it with the very impunity that Nigerians have repeatedly rejected.” He called on all members of the ADC, supporters in Adamawa State and the Nigerian public to remain calm, vigilant and resolute. “We shall continue to defend our mandate through lawful and democratic…

…security personnel, equip them adequately and create employment opportunities for young Nigerians. “What I will do is increase the number of security personnel and provide equipment, while giving young people jobs. “We believe that within one year, God willing, we will address these problems,” he said. Nigeria continue…

…into emergencies. He further expressed concern over the economic hardship facing Nigerians, saying the removal of subsidies had increased pressure on households, businesses and workers through rising transportation, food and other living costs. He therefore called for policies capable of reducing the economic burden on…

…committee established to ensure savings from CNG lead to lower transportation costs for NigeriansNigeria plans 500 additional CNG stations to support cheaper and cleaner fuel accessPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Pascal Oparada is a journalist w…

…stressing that the priority was to consolidate the gains of reform, protect vulnerable Nigerians and ensure that additional public resources translated into tangible improvements in citizens’ lives. He emphasised that development must ultimately be people-centred, creating opportunities for young people, expanding wome…

…ensure that the country’s vast gas reserves translate into more affordable energy for Nigerians.The President said Nigeria’s natural resources would have little economic value if they remained untapped or failed to improve citizens’ lives. He urged NLNG to balance its efforts to grow international revenue with the need…

…that the benefits of cheaper alternative fuels translate into lower transport fares for Nigerians. A joint Federal and State committee, Tinubu said, will be established to begin implementing the measures, with the goal of reducing transportation costs from October 1. “I am pleased with my discussion with the Governors’…

…However, on August 26, 2026, the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Bernard Doro, told Nigerians that only “slightly over 10 million households” had been reached. Reacting, the former Vice President questioned the contradictions in the figures issued by the President and the minister. He demanded that the Tinubu adminis…

…in the suit are the APC, Senator Udenbe and INEC.Shehu Sani lists campaign promises Nigerians should rejectLegit.ng earlier reported that former Kaduna Senator Shehu Sani published a list of 16 campaign promises he believes Nigerians should treat with deep scepticism, warning citizens not to be swayed by politicians wh…

…Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, on Thursday in Abuja said Nigerians were told qualifying households would receive N25,000 monthly for three months, amounting to N75,000 per household. He noted that if 10 million households received the full payment, that would total about N750 billion, while 1…

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, on Thursday urged Nigerians to vote for political parties and their candidates in the 2027 general elections based on their actions and past records rather than rhetoric and campaign promises. Hon. Tajudeen gave the charge while delivering a goodwill mes…

…aimed at strengthening institutional accountability and improving service delivery to Nigerians. “Today, for many reasons, in Nigeria, a government website is the first point of contact with public institutions. It is where citizens seek information, access services and engage with government,” he said. He said the 202…

…APC presidential campaign council for 2027.Yari called on APC members, supporters and Nigerians across political divides to back Tinubu's re-election bid.The APC unveiled a 108-member presidential campaign council on Saturday, with Tinubu named as chairman of the council.

…Adewole Adebayo named five industries he believes can generate mass employment for NigeriansAdebayo said every major government programme should be judged by its ability to create work and expand opportunityThe SDP candidate framed job creation as his primary economic test for measuring the success of any government po…

…certificates reflected what he described as the opposition’s failure to present Nigerians with compelling alternatives on governance. His reaction followed a fresh legal challenge reportedly instituted by former Vice-President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, at the Federal…

…through his representative, Ododo said the government had full confidence in young Nigerians to drive development. "This administration has unwavering confidence in the capacity of young people to excel and contribute positively to the implementation of youth-focused development programmes," he said.The governor called…

…stated this while speaking on a radio programme in Akure, the state capital. He said Nigerians needed to be patient with the reforms, noting that economic recovery required proper sequencing and the stabilisation of economic fundamentals. The senator cited the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road, rail and airport infrastructure…

…political direction for Nigeria, adding that he had accepted the responsibility after Nigerians urged him to move beyond his empowerment activities and take a more direct role in politics. “The presidential candidate of the DLA is the youngest presidential candidate or the incoming president of the Federal Republic of…

…for Young Peacebuilders. He said the programme was designed to equip more than 80 young Nigerians with conflict management, leadership and fact-checking skills to enable them to contribute to peace and national development. According to him, young Nigerians must move beyond being beneficiaries of peacebuilding initiati…

…and ensure that its implementation produced measurable improvements in the lives of Nigerians. Also speaking, the acting Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation, Ali Dalla, said the consultation provided an opportunity to build a national consensus on the future of Nigeria’s water sector…

…while fielding questions on Arise Television’s Morning Show on Thursday. He said Nigerians were currently being subjected to oppression by leaders who, according to him, were unconcerned about the welfare of ordinary citizens. Adebisi said concerns that he could not effectively address Nigeria’s problems while living i…

…empirically that most Muslims supported Tinubu’s Muslim-Muslim ticket. Of the 24 million Nigerians who voted in the election, only 8.8 million, or 36.6 per cent, voted for Tinubu: an overwhelming 14.6 million, or 63.39 per cent of voters, rejected him. A controversial victory secured under a plurality electoral system,…

…Recall that Atiku had said he would return fuel subsidy to assuage the suffering of Nigerians, if elected. But his aide, Paul Ibe, stated on Tuesday that the former vice president would return fuel subsidy but remove it later. However, in a statement by Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo…

…over the resources generated since the subsidy was removed. Atiku argued that Nigerians had endured higher petrol, transportation and food costs since the subsidy removal and questioned the government’s fiscal priorities. The Presidency, however, criticised his position on subsidy, accusing him of making contradictory…

…used as a substitute for effective governance and addressing the challenges confronting Nigerians. “It is just to scoop votes for him. After that, what happened in the last four years? What happened to Muslims in the north?” he asked. Usman said poverty, insecurity, drug abuse, hunger and the number of out-of-school ch…