Auwal Musa Rafsanjani, Executive Director of Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC), in this interview with PHILIP IBITOYE, speaks on CISLAC’s takeaways from the August 15 governorship election in Osun State and the lessons Nigerians can learn from it against the 2027 general election. WITHh the Osun electi…

…call to a vow Musa made on resuming office, warning that resignation is the only alternative if security does not improvePAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Legit.ng journalist Ridwan Adeola Yusuf has over four years of experience covering security issues and counterinsurgency in Nigeri…

…and character, not a war between ethnic or religious groups. “We must reject narratives portraying any ethnic group or region as an enemy simply because of its political preference.” She, however, said Nigerians should be allowed to choose their leaders without intimidation or discrimination. Odumakin said: “Nigeria be…

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…noted that the ultimate decision would be left to Nigerians based on the policy alternatives presented by the presidential candidates. “We have moved beyond this conversation. Atiku has brought to the table the policy alternatives, including what he would do with petroleum subsidy if elected. His policies are about the…

…at the time, led by the USA, regarded this as the economic equivalent of war, the objective of which was to ensure that the USA reduced its dependence on imported crude oil. Before long, throughout the developed world, a multiple prong attack was launched on the oil producing countries; It took only a few years for the…

…the awards continue to stand as Africa’s premier platform for celebrating ministers, creatives, and institutions using music to inspire faith and transformation. […] The post NIGMA 2026: Moses Bliss, Limoblaze, Gaise Baba lead Night of Gospel Excellence appeared first on Tribune Online.

…Between April and June 2023, FAAC distributed N655.93bn, N786.16bn and N907.05bn respectively to the three tiers of government, bringing the three-month total to about N2.35tn. In 2024, the first six months produced N12.45tn in distributable revenue, with monthly allocations reaching N2.33tn in March. The increase cont…

…of the Canadian High Commission to Nigeria, and Mr Moritz Sprenker, Country Representative of the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung, KAS, to the Commission’s headquarters. The INEC Chairman said the Osun election, conducted on Saturday, August 15, 2026, demonstrated the impact of administrative planning and technological reliab…

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…also Chairman of the South-West Governors’ Forum, will coordinate the party’s campaign activities across Lagos, Ogun, Oyo, Osun, Ondo and Ekiti states. The governor is expected to work with APC leaders at the national, zonal and state levels to mobilise support for Tinubu’s re-election and strengthen the party’s presen…

…one of its members, Abdullahi Usman Bomboi of Koso, over alleged involvement in activities considered contrary to the party’s interests. The suspension was communicated in a letter dated August 13, 2026, addressed to Bomboi and titled “Letter of Suspension.” According to the letter, the suspension is scheduled to take…

…that surrounds the protection of jobs,” Olabiyi said. He also promised to defend collective bargaining agreements, warning employers against signing agreements without implementing them. According to him, “Agreements signed must be agreements kept. We will work with management not as enemies, but as partners with diffe…

…May 2023.The 2027 presidential election is still roughly two years away, but political activity has already begun intensifying across the country. Tinubu's camp appears to be working to secure broad regional and religious backing well ahead of the campaign season.Yari speaks on how Tinubu will winPreviously, Legit.ng r…

…urged them to remain loyal to the party’s leaders and prepare for his eventual directive. “Do not listen to betrayers, go home, prepare, be loyal to our party leaders and wait for my final order,” Goje said. He added, “I am not defecting to any party now, however I am consulting stakeholders, but I promise I will be wi…

…to submit ex parte and in camera declarations explaining why it withheld some investigative records concerning allegations of drug trafficking involving Tinubu. In an application dated August 20, the agency told the US District Court for the District of Columbia that it could not publicly disclose all the reasons for w…

…that will prevent a foreigner from qualifying for permanent residence:1. Nonpayment of Active Social Policy Act benefits 2. Child support paid 3. Day-care payment 4. Overpaid housing benefits 5. Housing-subsidy loan 6. Taxes and levies, unlessAll six fall under the umbrella of public debt, and the government describes…

…“Rainbow Coalition” involving politicians backing the President in their respective states while remaining members of their political parties. “Mind you, when we formed the Rainbow Coalition, so many parties were coming together, working together in some states to make sure that the President wins,” he said. Wike also…

…to regard himself as the leader of all residents of the local government, irrespective of political affiliation. “After today, the chairman becomes the chairman of everybody in the local government, not just one political party,” he said. The commissioner also expressed confidence in the mobilisation of voters, saying…

…out of the public eye. Rodríguez has been with Ronaldo since 2016, and she has been active in his children's lives, as he's said she treats his children as if they were her own, which formed a close bond amongst the family. Before the couple got together, Ronaldo's oldest son, Cristiano Ronaldo Jr. was born in 2010. Hi…

…about who did this or why," McKenzie said. Police have begun an investigation and the motive remains unclear. Tete, known as "Last Born", is best remembered for his 11-second knockout of fellow South African Siboniso Gonya in Belfast in November 2017, which remains the fastest stoppage in a world title fight, and was d…

…party secretariats, but around coalition tables.On one side, opposition leaders are in active discussions about fielding a single presidential candidate, a move that would require setting aside individual party interests in favour of a unified challenger. On another, the G-100, a group of influential figures pressing f…

…in Makurdi on Saturday. Ogwuche said the approval was given at the State Executive and Security Council meeting held on Friday at the Government House, Makurdi. The commissioner said the funding further demonstrated the government’s commitment to strengthening preventive healthcare and protecting children from malaria.…

…marketers of Ero-Arike. The appeal came amid backlash against Oyetunji following her active participation in the August 15, 2026 Osun governorship election. Oyetunji, a prominent All Progressives Congress grassroots mobiliser in Osun, campaigned for the APC candidate, Bola Oyebamiji, who lost the election to the incumb…

…The event, held at the International Convention Centre, drew delegates and representatives from all five South East states—Anambra, Imo, Ebonyi, Abia, and Enugu—to review ongoing federal initiatives and discuss regional development priorities. Leading the National Executive Council (EXCO) delegation, National Secretary…