…election. Jingir noted that his support for a Muslim-Muslim ticket was not limited to President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima, adding that he expected criticism over his comment. Read the full story here: https://punchng.com/i-have-no-regrets-islamic-cleric-defends-muslim-muslim-ticket-stance/ 5. Meet…

…Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has alleged that President Bola Tinubu's "all is fair" comment has set the stage for extreme action ahead of the Osun State governorship election. Olarenwaju blamed Osun East senator, Francis Fadahunsi's alleged inflammatory comment on Tinubu's statement…

Chairman of the Northern Christian Association, NCA, Rev. Joseph Hayab, has said President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima were not elected by Muslims alone in the 2023 general elections. Hayab made the remark while reacting to comments by Islamic cleric, Sheikh Sani Yahaya Jingir, who had defended Tinub…

President Bola Tinubu has called on Nigerians to preserve the unity of the country despite their differences, saying dialogue remains essential to sustaining Nigeria as a united nation. Tinubu, represented by the Deputy President of the Senate, Barau Jibrin, stated this on Tuesday at the International Conference on Sec…

…NFF elections as having become “a four-yearly ritual of crisis,” and has appealed to President Bola Tinubu and other well-meaning Nigerians to halt the process. Chief Executive Officer of Monimichelle Sports Facility, Ebi Egbe, has echoed that position, arguing that the current electoral structure, in which 37 of the 4…

…Congress Adamawa Central senatorial candidate, Alhaji Mustapha Salihu, has commended President Bola Tinubu for what he described as the best reforms in Nigeria’s health sector since the return to democratic rule in 1999. Salihu spoke on Monday at the Modibbo Adama University Teaching Hospital, Yola, while handing over…

…Muslim-Muslim presidential tickets ahead of the 2027 general elections, while commending President Bola Tinubu for adopting the arrangement in the 2023 presidential election. “Special thanks to my (political) hero, Bola Tinubu, who raised the flag of this political ideology, describing it as a purely Muslim-Muslim coal…

…dismissed concerns over the alleged lavish lifestyles of public officials. Adedeji said President Bola Tinubu does not live extravagantly despite his position. He stated this during an interview with Channels Television, on Sunday, where he was questioned by journalist Seun Okinbaloye about the lifestyles of political…

…resilient economy following the implementation of a series of difficult reforms by the President Bola Tinubu administration. “Tax collections more than doubled from N12.3tn in 2023 to N27.1tn as of July 2026 with the “digitisation of tax systems, four new tax reform laws, the transformation of the revenue service and a…

…innovation and indigenous content development. He said the partnership aligned with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda and the national ambition to build a $1tn economy driven by productivity, innovation and private-sector growth. The NCC chief also commended Enugu State Governor, Dr Peter Mbah, for what he de…

President Bola Tinubu has urged religious and spiritual leaders to consistently speak out against terrorism, kidnapping, banditry and the misuse of religion to justify violence. Tinubu made the call on Sunday in Kano in a goodwill message delivered on his behalf by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Geo…

Ahead of the 2027 general elections, a former Political Adviser to President Bola Tinubu, Hakeem Baba-Ahmed has said the All Progressives Congress, APC, is having sleepless nights over fear of being rejected in a free and fair election. Baba-Ahmed noted that the APC has all the money and most of the politicians needed…

…candidate should campaign in Osun State ahead of the 2027 general election except President Bola Tinubu. Adenola described the monarch's declaration as unconstitutional, arguing that the rights of political candidates to campaign across the country could not be restricted by a traditional ruler. The lawyer, in a statem…

…to prepare for defeat in Saturday’s governorship election, saying his endorsement of President Bola Tinubu would not save his administration. Oyetola spoke on Saturday while addressing All Progressives Congress stakeholders and supporters in Osun State. The former governor, who lost his re-election bid to Adeleke in th…

…communities. Moro noted that the creation of additional Nigerian Army divisions by President Bola Tinubu, including one headquartered in Makurdi, would help reduce operational response time to security breaches in Benue. He, however, stressed that government action alone would not be sufficient to secure lasting peace…

…feature at Legit.ng! Abuja, FCT - Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has accused President Bola Tinubu of running an economy that is shutting ordinary Nigerians out of home ownership, car ownership and basic consumer goods, citing the Central Bank of Nigeria's own Household Expectations Survey as evidence.The stateme…

…executive directors complete the board.Speaking on behalf of the board, Fayose thanked President Bola Tinubu for the appointment and pledged to support efforts to expand electricity access across the country. He said many of Nigeria's electricity challenges are concentrated at the grassroots and promised that the board…

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated former Kaduna State Governor and ex-National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Senator Ahmed Makarfi, on his 70th birthday, describing him as a statesman whose public service was defined by integrity and exemplary leadership. Tinubu, in a statement issued by his Special A…

…state government account by the EFCC a few days to the state's governorship election. President Bola Tinubu had swiftly ordered the anti-graft agency to immediately vacate the court order that froze the Osun government account. Airing his opinion, Tietie said, “It is a case of hindrance of law enforcement and nearly bo…

President Bola Tinubu’s extraordinary intervention in the freezing of an Osun State Government account by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has brought into sharp relief a question that has increasingly shadowed his presidency: who exactly acts in the President’s name, and how much of what is done around him…

…to higher institutions to support their education. He said the funds were approved by President Bola Tinubu within the last two years, adding that so far, no fewer than 850,000 citizens have benefited from the Federal Government's student loan scheme, following the Fund's receipt of over one million loan applications.…

…coincided with the Army’s ongoing force expansion and capability enhancement following President Bola Tinubu’s approval for the establishment of additional divisions, formations and units. According to him, many of the graduating troops will serve as the foundation of the newly created formations. Shaibu urged the sold…

President Bola Tinubu has explained that he supported the Dangote Refinery to encourage the private sector to invest more in the nation’s economy. Tinubu said this on Thursday at a meeting with the board and management of the Nigerian Exchange Group at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Recounting his conversation with the…

…investment in the future prosperity of Nigeria.” Raji said the programme aligns with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda and the administration’s efforts to reposition innovation, science, technology and entrepreneurship as key drivers of sustainable economic development. He noted, “The Renewed Hope Agenda is n…

…singer, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has issued a stern warning to president Bola Tinubu that he would involve United States President Donald Trump if anything goes wrong in the forthcoming Osun state governorship election. Davido issued the warning during a live session with comedian Carter Efe. He emphas…