…institutions, promoting merit and leaving public office better than he met it. Duke said if elected president in 2027, […] The post 2027: My record reflects commitment to building strong institutions — Donald Duke appeared first on Tribune Online.
…Calls for stronger engagement on electoral law By Daniel Abia, Port Harcourt The Chairman of Emohua Local Government Area of Rivers State, Dr Chidi Julius Lloyd, has criticised the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) over the invitation of social media personality Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM),…
…for its members following the killing of several vigilantes during operations against kidnappers, bandits and other criminal elements across the country. The group also unveiled its proposed security strategy for the 2027 general elections, saying its grassroots presence would be used to provide early-warning informati…
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has said the delivery of legacy projects by his administration will give the All Progressives Congress an advantage in the forthcoming general elections. Fubara said APC candidates would be able to campaign on the projects delivered by his administration, particularly at the gr…
The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement condemning a terrorist attack in Niger State, Nigeria, that caused deaths and kidnappingsThe UAE expressed condolences to Nigeria and called for the safe return of all those taken during the attackThe ministry said the UAE firmly rejects all forms of violence, extr…
…while he served as governorThe strike, which ran from February 2011 to February 2012, raised serious questions about healthcare access in the stateObi made a striking observation about the strike's impact that has drawn fresh attention to his record as governorPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our…
…2025 to June 2026 and focused on groups like Black Axe, which has roots in NigeriaINTERPOL flagged a disturbing new trend during the operation, with West African crime groups targeting children as young as 14PAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!INTER…
…a proposal as economically retrogressive, warning that it could undermine the financial gains accruing 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 regim…
…presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, says the party is competing in the election against those he described as ‘thieves.’ In a video shared on his X handle on Wednesday, Atiku accused those in power of stealing the election and the country’s economy. “We are competing with thieves. They stole the election. Now they…
…Reacting to the video, the Nigerian doctor wrote" Any mum that does this needs to be jailed and the baby taken from her'' See the various reactions and watch the video below by Linda Ikeji at 26/08/2026 3:48 PM | Share this Story
…he had become convinced that President Samia Suluhu Hassan wanted a different deputy He said he had written to Hassan to inform her that he would leave the vice presidency and retire from public service and active politics. He said he had promised the president in August 2025 that he would step aside if she ever wanted…
FCT police command dismisses viral reports claiming it is aware of a kidney-harvesting syndicate in Abuja The FCT Police Command says it is aware of publications circulating on social media alleging that the Command has confirmed reports that young people residing around Nyanya area of the FCT have sold their kidneys f…
Meta agrees to historic $16.7B settlement over claims social media platforms harm children Mark Zuckerberg's Meta has agreed to pay $16.68 billion as part of a historic settlement with 29 US state attorneys general who alleged the company purposely built Instagram and Facebook to addict kids. The agreement includes a c…
GistReel Nigerian businessman Isaac Fayose has criticised the APC Presidential Campaign Committee, questioning the credibility of some of its members ahead of the 2027 presidential election. Taking to his Instagram page, Fayose alleged that several individuals on the committee have previously been accused of financial…
…appear higher in your Google feed!The Australian government has released guidance explaining the steps foreigners must take if they wish to remain in the country beyond their current visa's expiry date.According to the official advice, anyone who wants to stay longer in Australia must apply for a new visa. Australia re…
…repeatedly borrowing funds without bringing the loans before the Senate for approval, raising fresh questions about financial oversight in Abuja.Kingibe said Wike only appears before the Senate during budget season, and that every other matter concerning the FCT is effectively buried without proper legislative scrutiny…
…In the statement, her legal representatives categorically denied allegations of an affair or inappropriate relationship with any third party, insisting that Alicia had not engaged in any conduct inconsistent with the dignity and respect she maintains in her personal life. The lawyers also addressed the circulation of a…
…I have tried my best to resolve the matter with her, but all efforts have failed," he said. He said that family members and their children had intervened in the matter, but she refused to change. "I am tired of the constant abuse and threat to life; I want a divorce," he added. Ms Janet, who was present in court, den…
…missing while causing widespread damage to villages and infrastructure. Officials said 384 tourists, including 291 from countries such as India, the United States, the United Kingdom and Malaysia, were reported missing. The Bhotekoshi River flooded around 9 a.m. local time Wednesday, August 26, 2026 destroying several…
…Yusuf Ahmad in Dorayi Quarters, Gwale Local Government Area of Kano State. According to Daily Trust, the incident occurred on Tuesday, August 25, 2026 following a clash that reportedly started after a young man from a neighbouring community sustained injury. The incident allegedly angered his friends, who were said to…
…President Godswill Akpabio has declared that ‘the chaff will be separated from the grain’ in the 2027 election. Akpabio insisted that President Bola Tinubu will be reelected in 2027 because he thinks outside the box. The Senate President spoke at his hometown in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. The leader of the Senate said the A…
The Presidency has said that afrobeat star, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido cannot do what he did during the Osun State governorship election in Rwanda or Ethiopia. Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Publicity, Temitope Ajayi, said this during an interview on Symfoni TV. He was reacting to D…
The Presidency has once again lambasted the plan of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, to restore petrol subsidy if elected president in the forthcoming 2027 general elections. In a post via X on Wednesday, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Public Communica…
…in Gambari Ward 1, Ilorin East Local Government Area of Kwara State, and the 51 ward chairmen of the All Progressives Congress in Kwara Central Senatorial District have dismissed the defection of Senator Saliu Mustapha from the ruling party. They declared their continued support for Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq and…
…disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday by its spokesperson, Nafiu Habib. He said the arrest was part of the command’s efforts to combat drug abuse and safeguard public health. He said operatives of the Vehicle Crime Response Unit arrested the suspect during an intelligence-led operation at Bayan Gari in the…