…to reflect the inclusion of the SDP candidate. The commission assured political parties, candidates and the general public of its commitment to conducting a free, fair and credible election in Osun State. Following his inclusion, Ajala said the party was poised for victory. Ajala disclosed this during a telephone inter…

…vacancy notice provided, recruitment opportunities are available for suitably qualified candidates across different categories, ranging from trainee positions to experienced management-level roles. The listed locations include Lagos, Port Harcourt, Onne, Warri and Calabar. Nigerian Ports Authority Recruitment Portal Ca…

…unacceptable by any democratic standard." Osun election: 'I didn't see bright ideas from candidates' - Rufai Osun election: Amotekun, others barred from participating in security operations Osun election: Thugs allegedly kill two APC members in fresh attack Tinubu signs tax remission presidential order for Nigeria's de…

OSUN DECIDES: Candidates talk tough, unveil plans for state

The three leading candidates in Saturday's Osun State governorship election on Tuesday made their final pitches to voters, with the incumbent governor and Accord candidate, Ademola Adeleke, defending his administration's record while his All Progressives Congress counterpart, Bola Oyebamiji, and the African Democratic…

…community. He spoke on Tuesday at a town hall meeting organised by Arise Television for candidates contesting Saturday’s Osun governorship election. Adeleke, who is seeking re-election on the platform of the Accord Party, was responding to questions on the controversial airport project, which has drawn criticism from o…

…ahead of the 2027 elections and argued that Muslims should not apologise for supporting candidates of their faith because of their population and popularity. In a viral video, Jingir described Christians as “infidels” and urged Muslims to unite and use their numerical strength to pursue their political interests. Speak…

…follows the release of the names and credentials of presidential and vice-presidential candidates for the 2027 election by the Independent National Electoral Commission.

…development of actionable strategies for the protection of voters, electoral personnel, candidates, electoral materials and the general public during the 2027 general elections. Reaffirming the leadership’s dedication to institutional reform and operational readiness, Iniedu noted that the police force remains committe…

…be up for re-election for a fourth and final term at the FIFA Congress in March, 2027. Candidates have to be declared by November 18. Infantino had looked certain to be unopposed for a fourth term after overseeing a successful World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada until his plans were revealed. The 56-year-…

…provide a vehicle for its activities. He said the administration had also supported APC candidates in the local government elections, including councillors and council chairmen, describing the measures as part of efforts to strengthen the party’s grassroots structure. The meeting was attended by members of the APC Stat…

…has criticised tribalism in Nigeria, arguing that voters should not support political candidates solely because they belong to the same ethnic group. Buchi made the remarks while reacting to a video of a man who said he would vote for a presidential candidate because they were both Yoruba, despite acknowledging concern…

…that the Okpebholo administration made history by stabilising the party to support APC candidates in the local government elections, including councillors and council chairmen, without requiring them to personally finance their campaigns. He further stated that the APC recorded a total of 2,158,600 votes across Edo Sta…

…Kashim Shettima, a Muslim from the North-East, as its presidential and vice-presidential candidates. The Muslim-Muslim ticket generated controversy before and during the election, with Christian groups and some political actors arguing that the arrangement did not adequately reflect Nigeria’s religious diversity. The d…

The Redeemed Christian Church of God has ordained 2,820 candidates as full pastors, alongside 11,830 deacons and deaconesses and 5,977 assistant pastors, as the church concluded its 74th Annual Convention. The figures were disclosed on Sunday by the church's Holy Ghost Service account on Instagram during the convention…

…character, utility and electoral strength of our Presidential and Vice Presidential candidates and their ability to deliver and not because they are Muslims. One day we may have a Christian/Christian ticket too because with God all things are possible. Let us leave religion out of politics and consider issues, policies…

…was influenced by pressure from Atiku and accused the former vice president of favouring candidates on ethnic and religious grounds. He said Suleiman was a “very competent and experienced gentleman” who, in his view, posed a strong challenge to what he described as an attempt to maintain political dominance in the stat…

…the monarch's declaration as unconstitutional, arguing that the rights of political candidates to campaign across the country could not be restricted by a traditional ruler. The lawyer, in a statement dated August 9, 2026, obtained by our correspondent, said the declaration effectively sought to prevent presidential ca…

…of the Accord Party and will face the APC candidate, Bola Oyebamiji, alongside other candidates. The election has largely been framed as a close contest between Adeleke and Oyebamiji, with both camps intensifying their campaigns ahead of the poll. The political atmosphere in Osun has also been tense, with the two major…

…international institutions, with the UN secretary-generalship traditionally attracting candidates with extensive diplomatic, political and international governance experience. Duke-Abiola described the nomination as a call to service, particularly in advancing the welfare of vulnerable communities, women and children.…

…elections. The party also alleged that an error occurred during the publication of candidates’ particulars by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), resulting in the display of the photograph and credentials of another aspirant alongside Osayuki’s name. In a statement issued in Abuja on Wednesday, the ND…

…letter emerged hours after WAEC confirmed it genuinely withheld results of over 167,000 candidates for examination malpracticePAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Legit.ng journalist, Ridwan Adeola Yusuf, has over 9 years of experience covering education in Nigeria and Africa.Yaba, Lagos…

…College, Ikole-Ekiti, protesters blocked the main entrance to the school, preventing candidates, staff, and other authorised persons from gaining […] The post Delayed certificates stall teachers’ promotion as NTI graduates protest in Ekiti appeared first on Tribune Online.

The West African Examinations Council says 61.54 per cent of candidates who sat the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination for school candidates secured five credits and above, including English Language and Mathematics, leaving 38.46 per cent unable to meet the benchmark. The examination body, however…

…the results of the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination for School Candidates. Out of 1,950,726 candidates that sat for the examination, 1,200,514 candidates (61.54 per cent) obtained credits and above in at least five subjects, including English Language and Mathematics. Read more: https://punchng.c…