…Federal Government as necessary to reduce fiscal pressure and redirect public resources, opposition figures have continued to criticise its implementation and the use of the resulting savings. The post 2027: Obi disagrees with Atiku on subsidy, faults mismanagement of proceeds appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Daniel Abia P/Harcourt More than five presidential candidates of various opposition political parties on Monday clashed as they took on one another on issues bordering on Nigeria’s security architecture and the future of policing,. This is as the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, defended the admin…

…clarified that his comments should not be interpreted as support for sexual offences or opposition to justice. “What part of my tweet is defending sex crimes. I have known poco Lee for years and he’s been a brother and a friend with so much potentials and positivities. Voicing out my disappointment about this news does…

…Bill 2023 and the State Judiciary Financial Autonomy 2023 Amendment Bill, amid growing opposition from workers under the aegis of the Judicial Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN). The development came on the same day JUSUN members in […] The post (UPDATED) Edo Assembly, judiciary autonomy: Okpebholo signs controversial bill…

…proposal as a deeply troubling policy u-turn that raised serious questions about the opposition’s preparedness to govern Nigeria. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the statement was issued by Yilwatda’s Special Adviser on Media and Information Strategy, Mr Abimbola Tooki. He said Nigerians deserved more tha…

…with the APC’s decision. The students also alleged that Hunye was being used by opposition elements and other disgruntled politicians to destabilise the state. They said Ogun State had enjoyed peace and development under the administration of Governor Dapo Abiodun, warning that attempts to undermine the state’s politic…

…gripping Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq and his juvenile cabinet,” the PDP said. The opposition party said the incident expressed residents’ dissatisfaction with the government, not an act of political thuggery. “The people who confronted the government team in Agaka were not thugs. They were concerned residents who h…

…Party, PDP, in Osun, but it has stirred a more consequential question over the troubled opposition party: who controls the machinery of the PDP? Read Also: Full list of APC Presidential Campaign Council members The ruling did not recognise Kabiru Tanimu Turaki or his associates as the national leadership of the PDP. Bu…

…Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, the ADC said it was not all about throwing insults at the opposition but about doing the right thing for Nigerians. Atiku had pledged to reinstate the fuel subsidy regime if elected president of Nigeria in 2027. Reacting, Dare accused Atiku of political opportunism, stating that his proposa…

…Usman made the call on Sunday in a statement while reacting to recent comments by some opposition politicians on the security situation in Sokoto State, stressing that insecurity should not be politicised. He said bandits did not belong to any political party and did not discriminate between members of the All Progress…

…confronting the state. Usman made the appeal while reacting to recent comments by some opposition politicians on the security […] The post Bandits have no political party, Sokoto gov’s aide tells politicians appeared first on Tribune Online.

…campaigns, yes. Will they have significant or unusual impact, most unlikely. “The opposition, bereft of alternative ideas, will amplify personal attacks in order to suppress the scorecard of the incumbent. This may vary slightly at the state level.” They remain effective political instruments — Osuntokun Chief Akin Osu…

…governor, Peter Obi, have rejected the push by a political pressure group, G-100, for opposition parties to field a single presidential candidate against President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 election. Sunday PUNCH gathered that while both camps recognise the need for greater cooperation among opposition parties, neither a…

…holds an advantage ahead of the 2027 general electionsThe post pointed to a fragmented opposition, APC's control of 31 states, and early signs of economic recovery as key factorsThe claims drew sharp pushback from Nigerians who challenged the economic arguments and questioned the analyst's objectivityPAY ATTENTION: Fin…

…final list of candidates for the 2027 elections, particularly amid overtures by the opposition Peoples Democratic Party to offer him its senatorial ticket. INEC’s final list, released earlier in August, did not include Goje among the candidates for the Gombe Central senatorial seat. Goje had contested the APC senatoria…

Opposition leaders across Nigeria are in talks to rally behind a single presidential candidate ahead of 2027The G-100 group has been pressing opposition figures to form a united front, while Wike signals a broad coalition for TinubuPolitical analysts say the 2027 race may come down to who builds the strongest alliance,…

…Mustapha stressed that his own membership of the PDP should not be read as opposition to the President at the national level.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!According to The Punch, He added that Saraki was not contesting any elective position in 2027, which he said was r…

…hours after the presidential election. Security forces stormed the property linked to opposition candidate Brian Mundubile, shot Kafwaya and arrested NRPUP members, Bishop Trevor Mwamba, George Chisanga and Patrick Mwansa. AI’s Regional Director for East and Southern Africa, Tigere Chagutah, said Kafwaya’s death follow…

…of Justice, DOJ, and President Tinubu until August 28, 2026, and no later, to file their opposition to the release of the records.The firm described the 'and no later' language as a sign that the court has reached its limit.The firm added that the FBI would now have to convince the court why the documents should not be…

…just days before the August 15 poll.The former governor also questioned whether the opposition still had any real chance ahead of the 2027 general elections.

…was now on the side of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, and suggested that the opposition would be unable to stop Tinubu’s re-election. According to Wike, the 2027 election is already a “walkover,” insisting that there is little the opposition parties can do. “In the next few weeks, watch what is going to hap…

…argued that Atiku’s withdrawal from the race and support for Obi would strengthen the opposition’s chances of defeating President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 election. The NDC spokesperson said stepping aside would not diminish Atiku’s political legacy, but could instead contribute to the emergence of a stronger opposition…

…aligned himself with the African Democratic Congress and has been an active voice in opposition politics ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general election.

…the Allied Peoples Movement in Monday’s local government election as a warning signal to opposition parties ahead of the 2027 general elections. Mohammed stated this on Tuesday while swearing in the newly elected 20 local government chairmen at the Government House, Bauchi. The governor, while congratulating the chairm…

…that it considered detrimental to the interests of the people, stressing that such opposition would be based on constructive criticism rather than political hostility. “DLA is set to put the ruling party on their toes. We will constructively criticise whatever programme we feel will not serve the best interest of Osun…