…announced his withdrawal from the governorship race, saying his decision not to seek re-election in next year’s general elections was in the interest of peace and development in Rivers State. Fubara said his administration would not ignore critical needs because of time constraints, stressing that the essence of govern…

Davido addressed his public clash with the Edo State governor during the Osun State election campaignThe singer insisted he did nothing wrong and accused the governor of crossing state lines to interfere in the electionDavido also made a pointed claim about the state of infrastructure in Edo State while aiming for the…

…signed the First National Peace Accord on issue-based campaigns for the 2027 general elections. The parties and the candidates pledged to shun violence, hate speech, personal attacks, misinformation and other forms of conduct capable of undermining the electoral process. The signing ceremony, organised by the National…

By Omeiza Ajayi, ABUJA Ahead of the 2027 presidential election, a political support group of President Bola Tinubu, the Hope Alive Initiative HAI, has unveiled a multi-platform grassroots campaign to canvas support for the re-election of the president. Read Also: 2027: Tinubu signs peace accord, warns against AI-driven…

…Abuja Efforts to forge a united opposition front ahead of the 2027 general elections received fresh impetus on Tuesday as the G100 political movement and the Minority Caucus of the House of Representatives agreed to deepen collaboration aimed at challenging the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The development fo…

…Dangote tried persuading him to delete his tweets during the Osun State governorship election. Davido made the disclosure during an exclusive interview with News Central TV on Tuesday, while recounting the pressure he faced as he […] The post Osun election: How Dangote, Akpabio tried to persuade me to delete my tweets…

…comes hours before the official commencement of campaigns on August 19 ahead of the 2027 elections, as announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission. Details later…

…parties on Tuesday signed the first National Peace Accord ahead of the 2027 general elections in Abuja. The accord was signed on behalf of President Bola Tinubu by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, alongside the All Progressives Congress National Chairman, Nentawe Yilwatda. The presidenti…

Jonathan kicks against governors mass presence in off-cycle election states Former President Goodluck Jonathan has kicked against the emerging trend of serving governors, senior public officials and political gladiators descending on states during off-cycle elections. Jonathan made the call in a statement personally si…

…Governor Monday Okpebholo after their recent social media clash. The feud began during election campaigns when Okpebholo mocked Osun Governor Ademola Adeleke-Davido's uncle-claiming he dances too much to govern effectively. In retaliation, Davido posted an alleged copy of Okpebholo's WASSCE results showing multiple 'D7…

…event took place on Monday, August 10, just days before the official start of the 2027 election campaign period, which is scheduled to begin on August 19.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!Voter inducement claims and currency concernsOrganisers described the initiative as a…

…Muhammadu Buhari visited him at his Abuja residence to seek his support for the general election, having already won the primary."I gave him one condition because I learnt that Tinubu wanted Buhari to pick him as his running mate. I assured him I will support on the condition that he will not do Muslim-Muslim ticket. A…

…in a leadership dispute, with some members opposing Ameh’s leadership. With the 2027 elections drawing closer, the movement will need to address its leadership issues if it hopes to remain active in the election.

…and its links with organised labour to deliver its candidates in the 2027 general elections. The National Publicity Secretary of the party, Mr Ken Asogwa, stated this in an interview in Abuja on Tuesday, saying the party was fully prepared for […] The post LP banks on grassroots, workers to execute 2027 campaigns appea…

…and uploading of Asadu’s name as the NDC candidate for the Enugu North senatorial election scheduled for the 2027 general election. The plaintiff claimed that he participated in the NDC primary held on May 29, 2026, and emerged with the highest number of votes, making him the rightful winner of the exercise. According…

…Democratic Congress (NDC) from campaigning in some states ahead of the 2027 general elections. Senta made the allegation in a video shared on social media, claiming that Lagos, Rivers and Anambra were specifically mentioned in an alleged directive. Senta alleges campaign restrictions According to Senta, the alleged ins…

…National Peace Accord to be signed by presidential candidates ahead of the 2027 general election as a mere ritual. He cited the deaths of 50 people in Osun State’s August 15 governorship election as proof that similar pacts have failed to prevent political violence in the past. Sowore made the claim while fielding ques…

…From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!The first round of selections for both China and India was scheduled for August 10, 2026, while Vietnam's selection dates are yet to be announced.The Australian Government said further random selections will take place throughout the programme year, with…

…(APC) in 2015 after leaving the PDP, before returning to the PDP ahead of the 2019 elections. Taking to Instagram, he gave 16 reasons why he will never support Tinubu. Melaye wrote: "WHY I WILL NEVER SUPPORT TINUBU. "1. IN 3 YEARS FUEL PRICE INCREASED BY 500% "2. NIGERIANS PAYING MORE FOR THE DARKNESS THEY HAVE ALWAYS…

…has called on political actors to ensure that no Nigerian loses their life because of an election, urging candidates to conduct issue-based campaigns ahead of the 2027 general elections. Obi spoke on Tuesday on arrival at the signing of the National Peace Accord organised by […] The post Peace accord: Nobody should die…

…(retd.), has warned security agencies against relying on last-minute deployments for election security. According to him, securing elections cannot be achieved through last-minute security deployments, insisting that lasting election security requires months of intelligence-led planning and coordination. Musa stated th…

…political leaders from outside a state attempt to influence the outcome of off-cycle elections. Jonathan made the remark in a statement on Tuesday while reacting to the outcome of the just-concluded governorship election in Osun State. There were reports that about 16 governors, who are members of the ruling All Progre…

…has said Governor Ademola Adeleke of Accord Party won the recent Osun State governorship election because President Bola Tinubu allowed the poll to be free and fair. Wike made the declaration while speaking during an inspection tour of flood-affected areas in the Federal Capital Territory on Tuesday. Reacting to the Au…

…to attract competing candidates and political interests as parties prepare for the election. Ogala’s declaration, however, signals her determination to pursue the position despite the challenges she says she has observed in the state. Watch the video below… “I will be the next Governor of Abia state and nothing can sto…

…has re-emerged as political activities and discussions ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections continue to gather momentum. In the footage, Oyebanji expressed frustration with some of his appointees for allegedly failing to defend his administration on social media platforms despite receiving salaries from the govern…