…the state to remain resolute and come out en masse to vote in the August 15 governorship election, assuring them that the outcome of the poll would be determined by the people’s votes. Speaking at a political rally in Ipetumodu after commissioning the 10.4-kilometre Edunabon–Tonkere Road, Adeleke urged the electorate n…

…recognising the parties or accepting candidates nominated by them for the 2027 general elections. However, the Court of Appeal held that the judgment was a nullity because it was founded on an incompetent suit filed by the National Forum of Former Legislators (NFFL), a body that lacked the legal capacity to institute t…

…the alleged substitution of his name as the party’s candidate for the 2027 general election, describing the purported action as unlawful and unconstitutional. In a press statement personally signed on Saturday, Erondu said he is not dead and remains the duly nominated APC candidate for Abia South. Erondu, who is curren…

…reports that his name has been replaced as the party’s candidate for the 2027 general election. As reported by Daily Post, Erondu, in a statement personally signed on Saturday, described the alleged substitution as unlawful and unconstitutional, insisting that he remains the duly nominated APC candidate for the senator…

…setback.Reactions as Desmond Elliot returns to movie set after losing APC primary election. Photo credit@desmondelliot>PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!Elliot lost the All Progressives Congress ticket to contest for a seat in the Lagos State House of Assembly earlier this…

By Shina Abubakar As the Osun State August 15 governorship election takes place within two weeks, candidates of major political parties have been evading public debates. Recall that a debate organised by the BBC Yoruba Organisation held online on Friday evening was not attended by both Governor Ademola Adeleke of the A…

North and Central American football’s governing body CONCACAF on Saturday called for a “comprehensive reckoning with” Gianni Infantino’s leadership of FIFA after his aborted plan to allow private investment in the World Cup. “This recent unilateral and egregious act of poor governance and leadership follows a pattern o…

…Commission (INEC) has insisted it is fully ready for the August 15 Osun governorship election. The Commission also declared the BVAS “robust and bulletproof,” even as it deployed 703 extra machines to forestall technical failure. Addressing journalists […] The post BVAS malfunction: INEC deploys 703 extra machines for…

…the collective will of the people would prevail if citizens participated actively in the election. “I am not seeking office for its privileges,” Atiku said. “I seek it because I still believe in the Nigeria that is capable of becoming a nation where leadership is accountable, institutions are strong, opportunities are…

…President Olusegun Obasanjo's claim that picking him as his running mate in the 1999 election was the biggest mistake of his presidency. Reacting to Obasanjo's comment, Atiku, in a statement issued on Saturday, August 1, by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, described Obasanjo's remark…

…the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate for the 2027 general elections, alongside those of his running mate, former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi.The publication is part of INEC's routine process of making candidate information available to the public ahead of a general election cycle.INEC p…

…Progressives Congress and joined the Peoples Redemption Party ahead of the 2027 general elections. Danmaliki, who represented Bauchi Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives and has been active in politics since 2003, announced his defection during a press briefing on Saturday. He said his decision followed…

…that military wives would not support President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general election over concerns about soldiers’ welfare and pay. In a video circulating on social media, the woman argued that although serving military personnel are restricted by law from engaging in partisan politics, their spouses are civilians…

…that all recruits underwent screening, background checks and security vetting before selection to confirm their identities, community records and suitability for security duties. According to the statement, the personnel received training in arms handling, navigation, field craft, patrol operations, intelligence gather…

…were part of a deliberate plan to weaken opposition parties ahead of the 2027 general elections. "We were the pioneer target for opposition dismantling and capture… but it has now spread to almost all the opposition parties," he said, calling on Nigerians to defend multi-party democracy.PDP meets Jonathan Previously, L…

…pick former Vice President Atiku Abubakar as his running mate in the 1999 presidential election as the biggest mistake of his presidency. FILE: Olusegun Obasanjo Speaking in Lagos during a fireside conversation with Charly Boy, Obasanjo said that if he had known Atiku as he later came to know him, he would not have cho…

…as the creeping danger of a one-party dominant state, saying democracy required credible elections and a level playing field. Responding to Tinubu’s defence of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Onaiyekan argued that doubts over the commission’s neutrality would remain as long as its leadership was appointe…

…an easy victory for President Bola Tinubu and the ruling party in the 2027 general elections. Lukman, before now, consistently advocated the need for former vice president Atiku Abubakar, Mr Peter Obi and other opposition leaders to close ranks and present a formidable candidate against Tinubu, rather than the current…

…employment opportunities and inclusive governance ahead of the August 15 governorship election in Osun State. The campaign train, led by the APC National Secretary, Senator Ajibola Basiru, […] The post Osun guber: APC woos Orolu, Osogbo voters, promises jobs appeared first on Tribune Online.

…and security forces to address transnational criminal activity. Fujimori won Peru’s election on a promise to address soaring security concerns, and had already signalled a desire to join the alliance before taking office on Tuesday. “We will continue the progress achieved with… our incorporation into the Shield of the…

…El-Rufai, who ran a Muslim/Muslim ticket in Kaduna StateThe analyst said Adams' selection is a direct response to the political threat posed by ADC candidate Isa Ashiru, who also chose a Christian running mate from Southern KadunaPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in…

…Representatives. Beneficiaries were shortlisted using the Federal Government’s approved selection criteria. The government has also confirmed that the grant is a one-time payment, with each successful beneficiary receiving ₦50,000. The programme forms part of broader efforts to support micro and nano enterprises, impro…

…has assured residents of Osun State that the winner of the August 15 governorship election will emerge through the ballot, not violence. Amupitan gave the assurance on Friday during a courtesy visit to the Ataoja of Osogbo, Oba Jimoh Oyetunji, describing the forthcoming election as a critical test ahead of the 2027 gen…

…that the commission will do everything possible to ensure a violence-free governorship election in Osun State on August 15, 2026, declaring that “the blood of any Osun citizen is not worth shedding” for political office. Prof. Amupitan stated this on Friday during a courtesy visit to the Ataoja of Osogbo, HRM Oba Jimoh…

…donation, saying it would strengthen the youth wing’s outreach ahead of the 2027 general elections. “We are committed to the Renewed Hope Agender, what you have done today is to enhance our capacity to be able to reach out not just for electoral mobilisation but to be able to improve the lives of Nigerians,” Israel sai…