…Information Technology and Peoples Democratic Party governorship candidate for the 2027 election in Gombe State, broke the news in a post on X on Monday, October 19, 2026.Prof. Isa Pantami mourns Shaykh Saidu Imam, the Chief Imam of Shagon Goro Jumu'ah Masjid, Gombe Photo >Pantami, writing on behalf of himself and othe…

…Nigerians abroad and supports his aspiration ahead of the 2027 Imo State governorship election.Ambassador Dalhatu gave the assurance on Friday when Chief Orie, accompanied by a delegation, visited him in London. Discussions focused on strengthening engagement with Nigerians in the diaspora, developing a clearer underst…

…to maintain high global oil prices and influence the upcoming United States midterm elections, according to senior Iranian officials. Tehran has sought to exert control over the vital trade corridor since US and Israeli strikes against Iranian infrastructure commenced on February 28. The waterway, which carried roughly…

…to a question about calls for the return of petrol subsidy in Nigeria ahead of elections, during the IMF and World Bank Group annual meetings in Bangkok, Thailand. Valdés acknowledged the political pressure governments face when fuel prices rise but said blanket subsidies were costly and that available resources would…

…eligible voters locate Permanent Voter Card collection centres ahead of the 2027 general elections.The commission said voters could access and scan the codes through its official website and social media platforms to identify designated collection locations.Speaking at a press conference at INEC's Lagos headquarters, R…

…consecutive electoral victories since 1999.Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele said the election result reflected public confidence in Oyebanji's leadership, governance style and commitment to development. The APC leadership praised Ekiti residents for a peaceful election and expressed confidence that the governor's second…

…concerns an alleged dispute over the All Progressives Congress, APC, senatorial primary election results for Imo West. The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, reportedly questioned a document circulating under Okorocha’s name, which claimed that he had won the APC primary, while the commission recognises G…

…Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, through one Ms. Aisha Achimugu, for his 2023 presidential election.Paul Ibe, a media adviser to Atiku, then challenged the EFCC to make its findings open since it has been said to be part of the probe in an investigative report.

…scheduled to be sworn in for a second term on Friday, October 16, 2026, following his re-election on June 20, 2026PAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over eight years of experience covering metro, government policy, and international issues Ekiti St…

…journalist Ridwan Adeola Yusuf has over nine years of experience covering politics, elections, public affairs, and governance in Nigeria and Africa.Ibadan, Oyo State - Segun Ogunwuyi has stepped down as Chief of Staff to Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, making him one of several senior aides to leave the government wit…

…to the political undercurrents within the Oyo State Government as the 2027 general elections approach. His resignation has fuelled speculation about a possible political realignment towards the All Progressives Congress (APC), amid internal wranglings within the governor’s political camp, sources familiar with the deve…

…not to use the weapons. The same thing applies to what our politicians are doing. An election is coming, and they are empowering many thugs with arms. “What happens to the arms when the elections are over? Of course, the politicians will stop paying them, and they will have to find their own ways of making a living usi…

…grassroots mobilisation campaign to Bauchi State ahead of the 2027 presidential election. The movement's Grand Patron and prominent Niger Delta leader, High Chief Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, was represented by the Managing Director of Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited, High Chief…

…journalist Ridwan Adeola Yusuf has over nine years of experience covering politics, elections, public affairs, and governance in Nigeria and Africa.Abakaliki, Ebonyi State - President Bola Tinubu on Sunday, October 11, 2026, mourned the death of Eze Francis Eze Igwe, the Agom Ugabala II of Ndufu Alike Autonomous Commun…

…its monthly television subscription worthwhile.However, the South African channel selection and rand-denominated prices should not be treated as Nigerian offers. DStv’s local Compact page separately promotes Premier League football, UFC, movies and other entertainment.Discount subscribers report unexpected billsThe con…

…the final list of candidates cleared to contest the 2027 Oyo State governorship electionThe list features 16 candidates drawn from major and minor political parties, including APC, PDP, and LPAlli Sharafadeen Abiodun will fly the APC flag, Abimbola Adekanmbi has the APM ticket, while Gbolarumi Hazeem Ola will represent…

…Dies at 64 After Reported Liposuction Complications, Details Emergesuspends Awujale selection process Legit.ng earlier reported that the Ogun State government suspended the process for selecting a new Awujale of Ijebuland, halting ongoing moves by kingmakers to nominate a candidate for the revered traditional stool.The…

…Electoral Commission’s release of the final candidates’ list for the 2027 general elections has generated mixed reactions. Among the prominent opposition figures reportedly missing from the list are former minister Isa Pantami and Ogun State PDP governorship candidate Ladi Adebutu. The omissions have triggered concerns…

…journalist Ridwan Adeola Yusuf has over nine years of experience covering politics, elections, public affairs, and governance in Nigeria and Africa.Awka, Anambra state - David Chukwudifu, Anambra chairman of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has said his party cannot deliver a single ward for its 2027 presidential…

…the names of Messrs Pantami and Adebutu, the PDP's candidates for the 2027 governorship elections in Gombe and Ogun states, respectively, were missing. The reason for the omission was not stated. Many, however, believe it is in compliance with the September 24 Supreme Court judgment declaring that only candidates whose…

…submission deadline serving as a hard boundary for participation in internal party elections.

…Commission has released the final list of candidates for the 2027 National Assembly elections in Kwara State, listing Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq and Senator Saliu Mustapha for the Kwara Central senatorial seat and Kolo Baba Jiya for Kwara North amid controversies over the emergence of the two Peoples Democratic Pa…

…policy, linking the administration’s approach to the outcome of the 2023 presidential election. He noted that subsidy removal had significantly increased transportation costs and other essential expenses across the country. Amaechi questioned the government’s response to the rising cost of living, stressing the need fo…

…power struggle in Rivers StateThe inclusion raises questions about the APC's candidate selection process ahead of the 2027 general electionsPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has listed Okiemute…

…is missing from the final list of governorship candidates for the February 6, 2027, election in Gombe State, released by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). INEC published the final list of 16 cleared candidates for the election, with Pantami, whose name appeared on the provisional list released on Au…