…several regional leaders and members of its youth wing. A number of figures from the opposition Alliance for The Republic also joined Faye's movement.From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram.The relationship between Faye and Sonko deteriorated over disagreements on core policy questions, includ…

…is the latest chapter in the political war of words between the Presidency and the opposition over Tinubu’s 1993 US civil forfeiture case, which has resurfaced ahead of the 2027 general election. The civil forfeiture, concluded more than three decades ago, involved funds linked to bank accounts associated with Tinubu.…

…bill seeking to criminalise preaching in commercial buses has triggered widespread opposition from Christian leaders across Nigeria. SEYI SOKOYA examines their reactions, the arguments for and against the legislation, and the broader constitutional debate over balancing road safety with the rights to freedom of religio…

…views on the way forward for the party.” The meeting comes at a critical time for the opposition party as it continues efforts to steady its leadership and respond to legal and political developments ahead of future electoral activities. The post PDP: Turaki camp meets Jonathan appeared first on Vanguard News.

…issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Ahmed Idris, the government said opposition figures were creating a false impression of the state’s security situation by suggesting that affected communities had been left to fend for themselves. “The attention of the Kebbi State Government has been drawn to a misle…

…is not about avoiding criticism. When you challenge a system, there will always be opposition. What matters is remaining focused, truthful, and committed to the people. I am not driven by personal ambition but by the desire to see Nigeria work.” I pointed out that many Nigerians have become disillusioned with politics…

…rescue of the victims. In a reaction to the peaceful protest by the residents, the main opposition party in the state, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, saluted the courage and uncommon patriotism displayed by the people of Kaiama, Woro and surrounding communities who marched peacefully in their thousands to demand th…

…the long-standing political rift between himself and Obasanjo, linking it to his opposition to the controversial third-term agenda during the latter's administration."My offence was that I stood firmly against the unconstitutional third-term agenda. As a democrat, I chose the path of constitutionalism and the rule of l…

…sport and for posting the photos on social media. Inan Akgun Alp, a member of the main opposition Republican People's Party, accused Cicekli of allegedly prioritising social media over official duties, adding the tight attire was inappropriate for a governor. "He goes around in tights, spends all day cycling, with body…

…man of conviction, courage, and dignity who never wavered in his beliefs, regardless of opposition.

…him, while denying him the 2027 ticket. He said the decision to dump the APC was not in opposition to Tinubu but was informed by his conviction that democratic principles, mutual trust and respect for agreements must always prevail.

…facing Nigerians. “It is true that things are bad and that we are suffering, but the opposition parties will never tell you how we got here. “Nigeria had the opportunity to fix its problems but missed such opportunities, and this government has taken the decision to address them. “It is only a matter of time before the…

…Democracy must be defended through transparency, not coercion," the statement said. The opposition camp also stated that it was closely monitoring developments and would make public any credible evidence of electoral misconduct at the appropriate time. In a swift response, the Taraba State Universal Basic Education Boa…

…the SDP was positioning itself as a credible alternative to the ruling party and other opposition platforms. “We also want to assure Nigerians that they will get the credible alternative they are yearning for in 2027, especially in the area of the presidential and governorship elections that will take place in Nigeria,…

…ahead of the 2027 general electionsYilwatda's visit to Gaya was his latest meeting with opposition leaders, and he said their discussions centred on the unity of Kano State and the responsibility of leaders to promote dialogueFind it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! All Progressives Congress (APC) National…

…booked, Fernandez rightly to be sent off and Parades needs a 10 match ban for punching opposition player. The Argentine member of staff who punched a Spanish player needs a lifetime ban."@Mhlengi_7 added:"FIFA undermines values and integrity of the game."Messi speaks after loss vs Spain Legit.ng earlier reported that L…

Nicaragua president says country will not hold any more elections to prevent the opposition from coming to power Nicaragua's long-serving president, Daniel Ortega, has announced that the country will no longer hold elections to prevent the opposition from coming to power. The 80-year-old authoritarian leader, who has b…

…election against the Peoples Democratic Party’s zoning arrangement weakened both the opposition and Nigeria’s democracy. Okechukwu made the appeal while speaking on Prime Time on Arise Television on Monday. According to him, Atiku’s emergence as the PDP presidential candidate in 2022, despite calls for the party to zon…

…huge parliamentary majority, has raised questions about how he will achieve his aims. Opposition politicians have questioned his mandate and called for a snap election. French President Emmanuel Macron, one of several European leaders whom Burnham also spoke to on the phone, sent congratulations, urging him to “give ne…

…reinforce public confidence in the nation’s security institutions. “As a member of the opposition, I believe in giving credit where it is due. Honouring our security chiefs with GCON will boost morale and signal that excellence in protecting Nigerians transcends partisan lines,” he added. Agbese further urged the Feder…

…Congress (APC) Governorship candidate in Ogun, Sen. Solomon Adeola, has accused opposition politicians of pursuing personal interests to access the state’s treasury rather than serving the people. This is contained in a statement issued in Abeokuta on Sunday by his Media Adviser, Kayode Odunaro. Adeola was quoted as ma…

…matter. George did not respond to calls or messages.BCDA: Constitutional questions and opposition reactionMeanwhile, constitutional lawyer Suraj Bamidele warned that the standoff creates legal uncertainty, noting that decisions taken by an official whose status is in dispute could face validity challenges.Public affair…

…applause nationwide. By the time he embarked on criminal self-enrichment, there was no opposition left to stop him. Or, so he thought. Wait for how Fujimori ended his life. Obasanjo wasted no time in 1999 to, first, capture the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and then other things. Like Fujimori, when interviewed by Chr…

…in Oyo State,” Alao said. The latest development highlights growing divisions within the opposition party ahead of the 2027 governorship election and raises fresh questions over internal consensus and compliance with electoral guidelines. A total of 11 aspirants participated in the APC governorship contest. They includ…

…from within the CDU, with several party members calling for Spahn to step down. Opposition politicians also accused him of hypocrisy, arguing that he had circumvented laws his party supports by pursuing surrogacy abroad.Luigi Pantisano of the Left Party (Die Linke) said the episode exposed a double standard, arguing th…