…leaders. The presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, and former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, said Tinubu’s Independence Day speech was empty and filled with “Yahoo Yahoo” promises. Specifically, a group on X known as iOccupyNigeria alleged that Tinubu’s broadcast was AI-generated. “For the fi…

…struggling under the weight of surging transport, food and energy costs. The former vice president pledged a direct policy shift if elected, declaring, “I will make life affordable again.” 7. The Sokoto State Police Command has foiled an attempted bandit attack on the Tsabre community in Isa Local Government Area, reco…

Rotimi Amaechi, ADC vice presidential candidate, jokingly linked his mother's death to President Tinubu's economic policies during a television interviewMary Amaechi died in July 2026 aged 89 and was buried on September 5 in Ubima, Rivers State, South-South NigeriaChannels Television host pressed the former minister on…

…after the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, in his Independence Day remarks, backed the “Tinubu Must Go” campaign, citing the economic hardship Nigerians are facing. Reacting, Uba said Nigeria’s economic indicators, including real Gross Domestic P…

…we are looking to site along the coastline of the state,” Segun said. NNPC Executive Vice President, Gas, Power and New Energy, Lekan Ogunleye, provided an indication of the land and marine requirements involved in the proposed development. He said the company would require approximately 1,728 hectares for the LNG plan…

…sat with the professional par excellence in person of Dr. Cherry Eromosele the Executive Vice President & Group Chief and Communications Officer of Interswitch to discuss business so far. 1. Tell us about what inspired the creation of Interswitch and how has this Vision evolved over time.When people ask about Interswit…

…action against XEJETIn a joint statement signed by AGHAN President Olaniyi Adigun and Vice President Bashir Ahmed, the association said other indebted domestic airlines had responded to its concerns by submitting repayment plans and making payments.XEJET, however, allegedly failed to comply with the terms of its arrang…

…handling support. In a joint statement signed by AGHAN President, Olaniyi Adigun, and Vice President, Bashir Ahmed, the association said a number of indigenous airlines had responded to similar debt concerns by adhering to agreed repayment schedules. According to the association, XEJET had, however, failed to follow th…

…Limited, Leno Adesanya, has rejected attempts to link him politically with former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki, saying such associations were being exploited by political detractors to create a misleading impression about his role in the Mambilla Hydroelectric Power P…

…challenged governments that still claim to believe in collective action. Two days later, Vice President Kashim Shettima spoke for Nigeria. He addressed Sudan and the Sahel and pressed for Security Council reform. Nigeria was represented, and its case was heard. Yet President Bola Tinubu’s absence deserves scrutiny. He…

…Amina Mohammed as Nigeria rallies behind UN reform By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA —THE Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima has said Africa’s continued exclusion from permanent membership of the United Nations (UN) Security Council undermines the fairness and legitimacy of the global governance system. He reaffirmed N…

…elections, public affairs, and governance in Nigeria and Africa.FCT, Abuja - Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has described Nigeria's N70,000 monthly minimum wage as grossly insufficient, arguing that workers can no longer sustain their households on that figure given the sharp rise in the cost of living since the…

…multiple pathways aimed at transforming Nigeria into a global gas hub. The Executive Vice President, NNPC, Gas, Power & New Energy, Olalekan Ogunleye disclosed this on Monday, while speaking at the 2026 Gas Technology & Exhibition Conference (GASTECH), taking place in Bangkok, Thailand. Ogunleye, who spoke on a panel t…

…every year for limited admission spaces. So where is the money?”, he asked. The former Vice President also questioned the administration’s claims that subsidy savings had translated into larger allocations to state governments, asking why public education had not improved as a result. “Across the federation, public edu…

FORMER Vice President and presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has raised concern over reports of young Nigerians allegedly selling their organs to survive amid the country's cost-of-living crisis. The post Cost-of-living crisis pushing Nigerian youths to sell organs —…

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has said that the renewed reference to past allegations against him is a distraction from the economic challenges Nigerians are currently facing. In a statement issued by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, Atiku said the return to issues from the Ob…

…400 Nepali nationals and 270 foreign citizens following the disaster. Uttam Bhlon Lama, Vice President of the Independent Power Producers of Nepal, said the rescue of the two workers would encourage teams to continue searching for others. However, officials have warned that further rainfall could cause additional flood…

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has said the American University of Nigeria, Yola, was established to serve the community rather than as a profit-making venture for him or his family. Atiku stated this on Friday while responding to an X user who questioned what he had done to address the plight of Almajiri childre…

…a missile hit a wedding in coastal Iran, killing at least 4 people including a childUS Vice President JD Vance said Washington was investigating the wedding attack but expressed deep scepticism over Iranian state media reportsPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Oil prices climbed again…

…and supply chains while supporting efforts to reduce construction costs. Senior Vice President, dmg events, Josine Heijmans, said the exhibition would connect Nigerian construction companies and authorities with international suppliers and industry leaders. Heijmans said, “Nigeria’s construction sector is witnessing an…

The Vice President of the World Trade Centre Abuja, Karim Ahmed, has said that Nigeria exported 281 non-oil products to 120 countries in 2025 Ahmed said the exports generated $6.1bn, describing the figure as the country’s highest formally documented non-oil export performance. He disclosed this at the Premier Export La…

…for Legislative and Democratic Studies, Prof. Abubakar Sulaiman, on Thursday said Vice President Kashim Shettima inherited Borno State as governor at a time when the Boko Haram insurgency was ravaging communities and disrupting social and economic life. He disclosed this in a tribute issued in Abuja to celebrate the 60…

…Von BattenVon Batten, who was born in Nigeria, is known for his ties to former Nigerian Vice President Atiku Abubakar, having previously worked as a lobbyist on his behalf in the United States.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!In its announcement, Von Batten-Montague-York…

…says he would become a major political target of opposition figures, including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi, if President Bola Tinubu loses the 2027 presidential election. Wike, who has remained a member of the Peoples Democratic Party while openly supporting Tinubu, said his political posture had…

…is today’s summary from Nigerian newspapers: 1. Proceedings in a suit filed by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar before a Federal High Court in Abuja ended abruptly on Tuesday after his lawyer refused to serve the suit’s originating documents on President Bola Tinubu’s lawyer. Atiku’s suit, marked FHC/ABJ/CS/1888/20…