…because his wife is a Christian. But “First Lady” is not a constitutional position; “Vice President” is. Thus, having a Muslim president and a Muslim vice president humiliates Christianity politically. Tinubu planted the seed; Islamic zealots are watering it. But denying Christianity parity of status in Nigeria’s polit…

…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, accusing him of political posturing. It also said Atiku was “suffering from a lack of…

…education. Atiku-Tinubu faceoff widens over subsidy and $16bn power projects Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has challenged the Federal Government to investigate and prosecute him if it has evidence linking him to the alleged $16bn power expenditure during the Olusegun Obasanjo administration. Atiku, the president…

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has challenged the Federal Government to investigate and prosecute him if it has evidence linking him to the alleged $16bn power expenditure while in office. Atiku, the presidential candidate of the African DemocraticCongress, accused the President Bola Tinubu-led government of recy…

…to governments from the removal of subsidy. Arise made this remark after the former Vice President and Presidential Candidate of African Democratic Congress, ADC, Atiku Abubakar promised to return to the subsidy regime if elected president in 2027. The former lawmaker argued that the removal of fuel subsidy, despite th…

…Now they have stolen the economy. They have stolen everything,” he tweeted. The former Vice President equally reiterated his commitment to return fuel subsidy if elected president. According to him, subsidy removal had pushed more Nigerians into poverty, emphasising that the responsibility of the government is to prote…

Tanzania Vice President resigns citing president's desire for change Vice President of Tanzania, Emmanuel Nchimbi, has resigned less than one year after assuming the position. Nchimbi resigned from office and also announced his retirement from politics on Tuesday, August 25, saying he had become convinced that Presiden…

…This is an insult to the process. The SGF is not involved in the election. You have your Vice President, who could have come. I don’t see any reason President Tinubu, who works and lives in Abuja and who has the influence to determine when the event would be held and who gave an indication that he would come, failed to…

…of using opposition-only debates as a strategy to avoid public scrutinyThe former vice president has challenged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to a direct national presidential debate ahead of 2027PAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over 8 years of exp…

…He noted that INEC’s constitutional duties include conducting elections for President, Vice President, National Assembly, Governors, State Houses of Assembly and FCT Area Councils, as well as continuous voter registration and registration of political parties. The INEC boss said the cost of conducting a single governor…

…exchange between Sowore and former Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi who is also the vice presidential candidate of African Democratic Congress, ADC. Rotimi Amaechi explained that Nigeria economy is very bad, and that one of the ways to stabilize the economy is to create employment and encourage local content ,so t…

…Campaign Council for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid, naming Tinubu as chairman, Vice President Kashim Shettima as Vice Chairman I and APC National Chairman, Nentawe Yilwatda, as Vice Chairman II. Former Zamfara State Governor Abdulaziz Yari was named Director-General of the council, while Imo State Governor Ho…

By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA — The Presidency has accused former Vice President Atiku Abubakar of politicising Nigeria’s economy after he renewed calls to restore the petrol subsidy, saying the stance sharply contradicts the economic position he took during the 2023 presidential campaign. The Presidency described Atiku…

…governor, he had also held consultations with his brother and close political confidant, Vice President Kashim Shettima, before making the decision. He further recalled his recent meeting with President Bola Tinubu, describing the encounter as cordial and memorable, adding that the President expressed happiness over hi…

…of the Renewed Hope for Greater Nigeria (RHGN), Mazi Clement Ngoforo, has urged former Vice President Atiku Abubakar to focus on convincing Nigerians about his plans for the country rather than seeking foreign intervention in Nigeria’s political affairs. Ngoforo made the call shortly after the flag-off of RHGN’s campai…

…Atiku said Tinubu is robbing the poor to subsidise the rich and powerful. The former vice president, who spoke through his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, made the remark while reacting to a columnist @Waziriadio. @Waziriadio, in his latest column on ThisDay, discussed what makes the re…

…members of its 2027 Presidential Campaign Council on Saturday, with Tinubu as chairman, Vice President Kashim Shettima as Vice Chairman I and APC National Chairman Nentawe Yilwatda as Vice Chairman II. Former Zamfara State Governor Abdulaziz Yari was named Director-General, while Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma was na…

The camps of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and ex-Anambra State 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 recogni…

…an ordinary Nigerian family can survive until the end of the month,” he said. The former Vice President also reiterated his pledge to reverse the fuel subsidy removal if elected, describing his proposed approach as one that would be accountable and protected against abuse. On the FBI records, Atiku said he was not dema…

…is between President Bola Tinubu of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), former Vice President Atiku Abubakar of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC)'s Peter Obi.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!2027 election: Alliances over p…

…on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. According to the statement, the President and Vice President Kashim Shettima will serve as Chairman and Vice-Chairman I of the council, respectively. The APC National Chairman, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, will serve as Vice-Chairman II. The APC National Secretary, Senator Ajib…

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has fired back at President Bola Tinubu over the latter’s comments on his proposal to introduce a targeted intervention in the petroleum sector if elected president in 2027. Tinubu, while hosting Osun Governor Ademola Adeleke on Thursday, had described Atiku’s promise to restore fue…

…August 15 governorship election. Tinubu revived the nickname while criticising former Vice President Atiku Abubakar's proposal to restore fuel subsidy if elected president in 2027. "I saw one of my opponents (Atiku Abubakar) now say he will go back to subsidy. I read it," Tinubu said. "That is a demonstration of a seri…

…of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Alhaji Faizu Alfindiki, has challenged former Vice President Atiku Abubakar to explain how he would fund his promise to restore petrol subsidy if elected president in 2027. Alfindiki, in a statement made available to journalists in Kano on Friday, said Nigerians deserve clear ans…

…Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, has challenged former Vice President Atiku Abubakar over his promise to bring back fuel subsidies if he wins the 2027 presidential election, saying the proposal is fiscally irresponsible and legally problematic.In a statement released on Thursday, August 20, 20…