…He added that Nigerians should know the eligibility of presidential candidates before voting. “The 2027 election must begin with clarity about the qualification of those seeking the presidency. Nigerians should not be asked to vote first and investigate later,” he further said Counsel to the plaintiffs, Edwin Inegedu,…

…election inconclusive after violence, shootings and ballot snatching disrupted voting in multiple polling units across four local government areas. Ballot-box snatching and intimidation of election observers were also reported. Gboyega Oyetola was declared the winner only after a violence-plagued rerun in Garage Olode…

…and economic impact (10%), alignment with ECOWAS priorities (10%), and pitch/online voting/data integrity (5%).

…list covers rights and privileges that are exclusively available to citizens, including voting in federal elections and carrying a US passportSeveral financial and employment benefits also made the list, ranging from access to federal grants to eligibility for government jobsPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new sea…

"Tribalism is one of Nigeria's problems. Voting for someone solely because of their tribe doesn't exempt you from the consequences of that b@d choice" - Solomon Buchi Nigerian writer and social commentator Solomon Buchi has criticised tribalism in Nigeria, arguing that voters should not support political candidates sol…

…Police Constitutional Alteration Bill on July 23, 2026. They alleged that the announced voting figures did not reflect the actual number of lawmakers physically present during the proceedings. “The Constitution cannot be altered by presumption, improvisation or undisclosed voting arrangements. Democracy is endangered w…

…Tuesday but the meeting was postponed to Thursday, Israeli media reported, amid primary voting in his Likud Party ahead of October 27 elections, in which he faces a tight race. The request from Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and Settlement Minister Orit Strook to hold a new vote should be viewed merely “as a campaig…

…must take on after becoming a citizenThe list covers four key obligations, ranging from voting in elections to defending the country if the need arisesAustralia's citizenship responsibilities apply to all naturalised citizens, regardless of where they were bornPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our…

…cent. Ricky finished with 7.30 per cent of the votes, while Abi polled 6.07 per cent. Voting poll. Photo credit: BBNaija With their selection, Aikou and Flora are now guaranteed to remain in the competition until the end of the season. However, they will no longer be eligible to win the show's record-breaking ₦160 mill…

…by law from engaging in partisan politics, their spouses are civilians with full voting rights. She claimed military wives across the country would use their votes to express dissatisfaction with the current administration. Military wife speaks on soldiers’ welfare The woman said, “We are coming out in full force 2027.…

British-Nigerian citizen, Ada Ngozi Otuka pleads guilty to illegally voting in U.S. elections A 63-year-old British citizen of Nigerian descent, Ada Ngozi Otuka, faces up to six years' imprisonment in the United States after pleading guilty to illegal voting by aliens and false claim to citizenship. The United States D…

…requires election campaigns to begin 150 days before polling day and end 24 hours before voting. The commission urged political parties, candidates and other stakeholders to adhere strictly to the timetable and relevant provisions of the Electoral Act to ensure a credible and orderly electoral process. by Linda Ikeji a…

…voted 51-47 to confirm Clayton’s appointment, with all Democrats in the upper chamber voting against it. “Jay is outstanding in every way, and will do a spectacular job as Director!” Trump said in a post on Truth Social shortly after the vote. The former securities regulator and federal prosecutor succeeds Tulsi Gabbar…

…PRP’s membership register was submitted to INEC. He also prayed the court to declare overvoting in states like Bauchi, Gombe and Kwara. He, therefore, sought a declaration that the ex-governor, not being a registered member of the PRP, cannot participate in the party’s primary election held on May 25, where he was decl…

…polls.Civic engagement remains strong as citizens step forward to secure their voting credentials ahead of future electoral cycles. Regional registration centres continue to handle ongoing verification procedures across all state divisions.From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram.The top ten st…

…comes home during elections, and the people don’t want him. You are going to see massive voting in Ijesaland in support of Adeleke. The governor has performed very well, with premium attention given to projects in our zone. After Adeleke, the next most popular person in Ijesaland is Aregbesola. So, the APC and its cand…

…of the primary suggest that Aro and a number of other aspirants had stepped down before voting began, and that the primary itself followed Karimi's adoption as the APC consensus candidate with the backing of Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo and party stakeholders.APC NWC backs KarimiFollowing complaints of irregularities, th…

…a second election which reportedly ended in a tie. “Rather than conduct another round of voting to break the deadlock, the family alleged that one of its elders, Lateef Busari popularly called Engineer, canvassed support for Amzat and allegedly vowed to use his personal relationship with the Olubadan to secure his emer…

…Africa’s voice in global digital governance. Following his election after four rounds of voting, Secretary-General-elect Kezias Kazuba Mwale pledged to serve the Union with humility. “I accept this mandate with a deep sense of responsibility, mindful that leadership is not a privilege to be enjoyed, but a trust to be h…

…win”. Baribote assured that something can still be done to correct the imbalance in the voting pattern before the September election. He argued that the real actors who make football possible were being relegated in the running of their own affairs by those he termed as ‘outsiders’. “If you look at a football match,” h…

…appealed to the National Assembly to expedite consideration and passage of the diaspora voting bill to enable Nigerians abroad to participate in elections. She disclosed that over the past four years, the commission had honoured 91 Nigerians abroad with Diaspora Excellence and National Diaspora Merit Awards for outstan…

…Democrats emphasized on Thursday that they are making a politically popular choice in voting repeatedly to rein in President Donald Trump's authorities in Iran as the war drags on ahead of the midterm elections. "I think that Americans of all backgrounds are sick of seeing the United States enter wars without justifica…

…canvassed for public votes across the Three Crowns social media platforms. Following the voting process, six finalists progressed to the grand finale, where they were evaluated by an esteemed panel of judges comprising Chizzy Alichi Mbah, Ifedayo Durosinmi-Etti, Jamila Lawal, and Ekerette Ekemini (Kemen Fitness). Conte…

…to embrace Ifa consultation to produce an acceptable candidate. The government ruled out voting by kingmakers to produce the candidate among the three aspirants shortlisted out of the eight contestants, describing voting […] The post Alara stool: Embrace Ifa divination instead of voting, Ekiti govt orders kingmakers ap…

…of the votes. The award has been decided in phases throughout the tournament, with fans voting after the group stage, Round of 32, Round of 16, and the combined quarter-finals and semi-finals. The winners from each phase, along with the shortlisted goals, now make up the final contenders. The overall winner of the 2026…