…journalist Adekunle Dada has over 8 years of experience covering metro, government policy, and international issues FCT, Abuja - The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, publicly dismissed the 2027 campaign promises of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, describing the opposition candidate's…

…should be grounded in facts, institutional understanding, and a credible alternative policy agenda. “What Nigerians should reasonably expect from a presidential aspirant is not a slogan about “opening borders,” but a detailed explanation of how his administration would improve border surveillance, strengthen intelligen…

…journalist Adekunle Dada has over 8 years of experience covering metro, government policy, and international issues Adamawa State - Nigerian military troops killed more than 21 Boko Haram and ISWAP fighters during a joint offensive in the Kopre Mountain area of Hong Local Government Area, Adamawa State.The Headquarters…

…when Nigerians first began to pay the heavy price for their wrong-headed subsidy removal policy?” The ADC said the timing was particularly revealing, coming shortly after its presidential candidate, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, placed targeted subsidies and the cost of living at the centre of the national political debate. “…

…also criticised the removal of petrol subsidy by the Tinubu administration, saying the policy had contributed significantly to the economic hardship faced by Nigerians. He said although subsidy reform might be necessary, it should be implemented gradually and only after measures had been put in place to cushion its imp…

…healthcare, infrastructure, security and economic development, particularly its policy of free and compulsory primary and secondary education. He said the evidence was in the provision of more than N1.8 billion in 2026 to cover NECO, BECE and NABTEB examination registration for public-school students. The minister also…

…payment for the registration. Adebiyi-Abiola said the agency operated a zero-tolerance policy towards agents who collected money from residents, adding that registration was a free service provided by the Lagos State Government. “We have a zero-tolerance policy for any agent who is collecting money because LASRRA is ab…

…was marked by notable social programmes, including a controversial free education policy. His presence on the advisory council adds a South-East dimension to the campaign's elder statesmen group.Senator Abdullahi AdamuSenator Abdullahi Adamu served as Governor of Nasarawa State from 1999 to 2007 and later became the na…

…poverty in the first place,” the statement said. He insisted that a serious anti-poverty policy should reduce the number of people needing palliatives, not celebrate how many millions have become vulnerable, and called on the government to produce a full payment trail if it truly disbursed N600 billion — including uniq…

…journalist Adekunle Dada has over 8 years of experience covering metro, government policy, and international issues Jos, Plateau State - A significant political signal ahead of the 2027 general elections emerged in Jos on Thursday, as the Deputy President of the Senate, Jibril Barau, joined more than 500 Islamic schola…

…job creation as his primary economic test for measuring the success of any government policyPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Adewole Adebayo, the Social Democratic Party's (SDP) 2027 presidential candidate, has identified agriculture, construction, manufacturing, technology, and ener…

…of the most audacious introductions in the health sector in the state. It started as a policy but it is now an agency established by law. “Through this law, the state government has now criminalised and outlawed the use of ambulances to carry corpses. In the last one year and six months under the reforms of His Excelle…

…commended the Abiodun-led administration for approving the state’s first-ever Youth Policy Document and for supporting the inauguration of 2,360 ward executives of the NYCN, which he described as the first of its kind in Nigeria. Ahead of the 2027 general elections, Shoremi charged Ogun youths not to allow themselves b…

…journalist Adekunle Dada has over 8 years of experience covering metro, government policy, and international issues Kogi State Governor Usman Ododo has handed out ₦20,000 each to every one of the 1,490 National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members deployed to the state, bringing the total outlay to ₦29.8 million.The…

…and extensive experience in organised labour, civil-society advocacy and national policy negotiations. by Linda Ikeji at 27/08/2026 1:22 PM | Share this Story

…European nations backing Kyiv, stating that Moscow is facing a "very aggressive policy" from them.Russia has maintained its position demanding a full Ukrainian withdrawal from the eastern Donbas region as a condition before any potential face-to-face peace negotiations between President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian Pre…

…nine months to actually build their capacity in understanding the connection between policy, what the government is doing, and how the government is pursuing them, so they can have a better appreciation of what the government is doing, so they can be in a better, enlightening position, you know, to have a genuine, cons…

…The minister explained that the African Union’s adoption of the Africa Water Vision and Policy 2025–2063 had provided the impetus for Nigeria to develop its own national compact, while adapting the continental framework to the country’s specific needs and development priorities. Utsev disclosed that the National Techni…

…He couldn’t tell us what he wanted to do. That was why you could see those lots of policy somersaults, including the removal of subsidy that they’re talking about now,” Fadeyi said.

…nation is bleeding.” Responding, Daniel Bwala, special adviser to President Tinubu on policy communication, said Cardinal Onaiyekan “sounded more political than spiritual.” Another presidential aide, Temitope Ajayi, the president’s senior media assistant, accused Cardinal Onaiyekan of “abuse of clerical privilege.” But…

•Accuses ex-VP of lacking basic understanding of his newfound policy prescription By Johnbosco Agbakwuru, Abuja ABUJA—The Presidency has again taken a swipe at former Vice President and presidential candidate of African Democratic Congress, ADC, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, over his alleged flip-flops on petrol subsidy, accu…

…subsidy, accusing him of making contradictory proposals on whether he would restore the policy if elected in 2027. Read here: https://punchng.com/2027-politics-atiku-tinubu-faceoff-widens-over-subsidy-16bn-power-projects/ Dangote threatens to export petrol as imports rise The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has threatened t…

…public finances and redirect resources towards infrastructure and social programmes. The policy, however, triggered a sharp increase in petrol prices and contributed to higher transportation and living costs, making subsidy removal one of the most politically contentious issues of the Tinubu presidency. The government…

…the federal and state levels, stressing that Lagos had already provided the necessary policy and legal framework. Asked what the state government is doing to ensure close the metering gap in Lagos, he replied, “I will do what I can. The law provides that all customers must be metered. The Lagos law insists that all cus…

…argued Nigeria spent between N3 trillion and N4 trillion on subsidies, calling the policy economically unsustainable for an oil-producing nationThe former senator also weighed in on the 2027 presidential race, declaring his support for a southern presidential candidatePAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search fea…