…of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has cautioned an Oyo State governorship aspirant of the party, Alagbe Gbemileke, popularly known as Eleniyan, and other aggrieved members against actions that could cause confusion within the party. The party also reaffirmed that Olooye Taofeek Adegboyega Adegoke is its recognis…

…comes as political parties intensify their preparations for the elections, with aspirants and candidates already mobilising supporters and building campaign structures ahead of the polls. Read here: https://punchng.com/2027-polls-inec-unveils-gov-assembly-candidates-saturday/ EFCC offers 5% reward for leads on stolen a…

…government levels. Speaking on behalf of the defectors, a former House of Assembly aspirant on the platform of the ADC, Hon. E.E. Justice, said their decision to join the LP was influenced by what they described as the party’s commitment to inclusive leadership, development and grassroots participation. Justice also id…

…Abdullahi Abubakar, SAN, on Wednesday met with the party’s House of Representatives aspirants as part of efforts to strengthen unity and cohesion ahead of the general elections. The meeting, led by the Chairperson of the group, Usman Gital, brought together aspirants who contested the APC primaries for various House of…

…of Oyo State.” The Director-General of the APM Campaign Council, Dr Nureni Aderemi Adeniran, said the council was committed to delivering victory for all the party’s candidates, rather than concentrating solely on the governorship election. Adeniran also said the council had the responsibility of mobilising support for…

…State House of Assembly, Eti-Osa Constituency I, following a complaint by one of the aspirants, John Akano. The organisation made the call in a statement issued by its President, following a petition concerning the circumstances surrounding the party’s nomination exercise in the constituency. According to the group, Ak…

We are shifting from strikes to sanctions on Iran - US govt says US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has told several of his foreign counterparts in recent days that "for the time being" the U.S. is not expected to initiate new strikes against Iran, according to a U.S. official and a second source with knowledge of the m…

…Committee to the Chairman of the APC 2026 Screening Committee for Governorship Aspirants. The petition read: “I write to bring to your urgent attention a grave threat to public peace and electoral integrity involving one Mr Abayomi Hunye (hereinafter referred to as ‘the Subject’). “The Subject has notoriously and unlaw…

…USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier, which was deployed in the Middle East during the Iran war, was taken into federal immigration custody and remains detained.Broader CrackdownTrump's administration has pursued one of the most aggressive immigration enforcement campaigns in recent American history, which includes rev…

…actively in campaigns against military rule. They urged Hunye and other aggrieved aspirants to accept the APC’s decision and work for the progress of the state rather than pursue actions capable of deepening political tension. The student leaders concluded by calling on APC members and residents of Ogun State to disreg…

…in the constituency is seen, heard and feels valued,” she said. Benue ADC NASS aspirant, Lilian Adoyi-Ofiebor dumps party for PDP

Binance halts transactions with 17 crypto platforms in Nigeria, UAE and Iran Binance says it has stopped processing transactions involving 17 cryptocurrency-asset service providers and platforms following recent regulatory developments.In a notice to users on Saturday, the cryptocurrency exchange listed the affected en…

…seeking external influence in domestic political matters could portray a presidential aspirant as unwilling to face democratic competition. According to him, any candidate seeking to govern Nigeria should focus on convincing Nigerian voters by presenting credible alternatives to the government’s approach to the country…

Iranian hackers 'shut down British power plant for four days' A small UK power generator was forced to shut down for four days after it was targeted in a cyberattack reportedly linked to Iranian hackers. The incident, which is reported to have taken place last month, is believed to be the first time Iranian-affiliated…

All Progressives Congress (APC ) chieftain and Zamfara senatorial aspirant, Sani Abdullahi Shinkafi, has lauded the appointment of Senator Abdulaziz Yari as Director General APC Presidential Campaign, saying Senator Yari will deliver a historic victory. In a statement issued on saturday in Gusau, Dr sani Abdullahi Shin…

…Goje had contested the APC senatorial primary but lost the party’s ticket to another aspirant. Reports from the primary indicated that Mohammed Ahmed emerged as the APC candidate for Gombe Central. His supporters had earlier rejected the party’s consensus arrangement that replaced him as the proposed APC candidate for…

…Lincoln. The story provoked fresh criticism of President Donald Trump’s war against Iran. The aircraft carrier had been deployed since before the Middle East war began in February. Last weekend, the military announced a new carrier strike group arrived in the region, and Trump said the Lincoln would be swapped out. Sla…

…challenging the processing freezeCountries under full travel bans include Afghanistan, Iran, Haiti, Somalia, Venezuela and Syria, with the policies tied to a 2025 shootingPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! A United States federal judge has ruled that the Trump administration unlawfully…

Publisher and former presidential aspirant, Dele Momodu, has said he would go to great lengths to support President Bola Tinubu if his administration practised the democratic principles they fought for during the military era. Momodu said he would even “swim to the depth of the Atlantic Ocean” for Tinubu if the Preside…

The All Progressives Congress, APC, in Kebbi State on Thursday held a meeting with aspirants for the Senate, House of Representatives and State House of Assembly ahead of the 2027 general elections. The meeting, held at the party’s state secretariat in Birnin Kebbi, was attended by commissioners, local government chair…

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…crude has recently traded above $93 a barrel, driven by geopolitical tensions linked to Iran and disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz. Movements in international crude prices typically feed into the cost of refined products and can set a benchmark for domestic suppliers.Marketers buying diesel from Dangote Refinery…

…"very powerful nuclear weapons," revealing exact intelligence estimates. He added that Iran should not be allowed to acquire nuclear capabilities. In her statement, Kim Yo-jong reiterated that her brother holds "personally good memories and feelings" toward the US president while expressing skepticism over claims of se…

Iran executes foreign national over de@dly January protests Iran on Thursday executed an Afghan national convicted of the k!lling of police officers during anti-government demonstrations, the 30th in a wave of hangings since the start of the Middle East war, a rights group said. Ghaem Hosseini was executed after being…

…held in the absence of some of the party’s prominent aggrieved governorship aspirants, including former governor and Senator Teslim Folarin, Minister of Power, Bayo Adelabu, Akeem Agbaje, Hakeem Alao and former deputy governor, Rauf Olaniyan. The reconciliation meeting, which also had the party’s Oyo State governorship…