I have run for governor four times because at that time, the people in charge of our transition to democracy were the military, and I was anti-military. Anytime I won, they would disqualify me. And the last time, there was even an attempt on my life, so I went into The post VIDEO: Why I won’t stop seeking Presidency de…

…is in “panic mode”. Reacting to the emergency meeting between the President and state governors on measures to reduce transportation costs on Friday through its National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the ADC described the move as a mere “political gimmick” that is coming three years too late. The party…

…people out of poverty. We need to promote that more here in Nigeria. We need to get governors to try to get there,” he said. He called for greater capacity at the local government level to enable communities to participate more effectively in economic development. Despite his criticisms, Kpakol maintained his support f…

Kaduna Governor Uba Sani approved N810 million for graduates of the state's new vocational institute at its maiden graduation ceremonyEach of the 4,050 graduates will receive N200,000 to help with tools, seed capital, professional registration or transport costsThe Kaduna State Institute of Vocational Training runs thr…

The embattled Adamawa State governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress, Alhaji Suleiman Omar, has asked former Vice President Atiku Abubakar to stay off the party’s activities in the state. Speaking at a press conference on Friday in Yola, Omar said his purported replacement announced by Atiku was uncons…

…under former President Olusegun Obasanjo from 1999 to 2007. He was initially elected governor of Adamawa State in 1999 under the PDP but was subsequently selected as Obasanjo’s running mate. He was also among prominent political figures associated with the formation of the PDP ahead of Nigeria’s return to democratic ru…

…the state’s 35th anniversary celebration could be its last in office. The ADC Deputy Governorship candidate, Malam Aminu Ibrahim Ringim, gave the warning in a goodwill message marking the 35th anniversary of the creation of Jigawa State. Ringim said the people of the state were closely monitoring the government’s perfo…

…Bimbola Salu-Hundeyin; Apex Leader of the APC in Lagos West and member of the Governor’s Advisory Council, Prince Rabiu Oluwa; Abayomi Finnih and other prominent party leaders. Representatives of local governments and Local Council Development Areas across Lagos West also attended the meeting, which focused on strength…

…with other security agencies to secure the release of the abducted victims. Niger State Governor Umaru Bago had earlier directed security agencies to work towards the safe recovery of the victims and restore normalcy to the affected communities. The state government said a joint security operation had been mobilised to…

…Commission, INEC, has told the Federal High Court in Abuja that former Benue State governor, Gabriel Suswam, emerged as the winner of the All Progressives Congress, APC, primary election for the Benue North East Senatorial District. INEC stated its position during proceedings in a suit instituted by Suswam over the APC…

…to lower transportation costs nationwide. >The announcement came after Tinubu met with governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Thursday.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!The meeting followed the National…

…groups in Nangere and Fune local government areas. The report also quoted the PDP governorship candidate, Abdullahi Usman Maigida, as saying the influx of new members had strengthened the party’s grassroots structure ahead of the 2027 elections. It further identified Dr Ibrahim Aliyu as one of the prominent political f…

…since creation in 1991, but also to define a clear pathway for its future. He commended Governor Agbu Kefas of Taraba for adopting a long-term development framework, saying the success of the Master Plan would ultimately depend on sustained implementation and its impact on the lives of citizens. “The success of this Ma…

…Electoral Commission (INEC) will tomorrow, Saturday publish personal particulars of governorship and State Houses of Assembly candidates ahead of the 2027 general election. The post INEC publishes particulars of gov’ship, state Houses of Assembly candidates tomorrow appeared first on Tribune Online.

…statesmen for the APC 2027 Presidential Campaign CouncilThe appointees include former governors, ex-senators, and long-serving APC figures from across Nigeria's geopolitical zonesThe appointments signal early preparations by the ruling party ahead of the 2027 general electionsPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred…

Rivers State governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has said that the rehabilitation of the runway at the Nigerian Air Force Base, Port Harcourt, reflects the strength of collaboration between the Rivers State Government and the Nigerian Air Force in tackling national security challenges. This is as the governor praised Presiden…

Details of the meeting between President Bola Tinubu and governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have emerged, with the governors agreeing to take immediate measures to reduce transportation costs in their respective states through the use of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and electric ve…

Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has attributed the state’s development over the past 35 years largely to the peace maintained by its people. Oborevwori stated this on Thursday during a thanksgiving service at the Government House Chapel in Asaba to mark the 35th anniversary of the creation of Delta State. The…

…Commission (INEC) told a Federal High Court on Wednesday that former Benue State governor Gabriel Suswam won the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election for the Benue North East senatorial district, lending significant weight to Suswam's legal challenge against the sitting senator.INEC's counsel, Anthony Malik…

Former Ogun State governorship aspirant Modele Sarafa-Yusuf announced her APC resignation on Thursday, August 27, via her verified Facebook pageSarafa-Yusuf said her departure followed a period of travel, family time, and personal reflection on her political pathThe former aspirant stressed she was not leaving public s…

…who served in Ogun State local governments between 2021 and 2024 have appealed to Governor Dapo Abiodun to approve and release their outstanding severance entitlements. The ex-councillors lamented that the failure of the government to pay up their severance allowance has impacted negatively on their welfare and well-be…

…in handling the exercise, recalling that previous rankings had attracted protests from governors and ministers. “When the last results were released, governors were calling me, some were protesting, some were attacking me, ministers were calling, they were protesting, they were attacking. So please let’s try to be care…

…at a national JIBWIS symposium held in Jos, Plateau StateThe gathering brought together governors from Kano, Sokoto, Yobe and Jigawa States alongside other senior federal officialsJIBWIS also pledged support for any position taken by its Ulama'u Council chairman on the 2027 elections, including a Muslim-Muslim ticketPA…

President Bola Tinubu held a closed-door meeting with 31 APC governors at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on ThursdayThe governors had earlier attended a National Economic Council session chaired by Vice President Kashim Shettima before heading to TinubuThe meeting took place 8 days after the official start of campaign…

…commended the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, and Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, for their support to the command.He also appealed to the judiciary to allow the police to continue parading suspects, particularly those arrested in the act or from whom incriminating exhibits had been reco…