…also defended his repeated presidential bids, citing his anti-military stance and past disqualifications as the reason for his persistence. He stressed his constitutional right to contest and his readiness to serve Nigeria, highlighting his experience, competence and patriotism as qualifications for the Presidency. The…

…candidate, Atiku Abubakar, at the Federal High Court in Abuja, seeking Tinubu’s disqualification from the 2027 presidential election over allegations concerning his NYSC certificate. Ahmed noted that the matter remained before the court and that the allegations had yet to be established judicially. “The case remains pe…

…as any overdue payment under one of these headings would constitute an automatic disqualification.Denmark speaks about eligibility for permanent residence Meanwhile, Legit.ng recently reported that Denmark’s government website has identified a category of foreigners who can never qualify for a permanent residence permi…

…spending limits and tougher sanctions, including possible deregistration of parties and disqualification of candidates who violate the rules. “It will give a level playing field if the limit of how far you can go in your campaign spending is imposed on all the candidates and their political parties, with a threat that…

…credentialsAtiku filed a suit at the Federal High Court in Abuja seeking Tinubu's disqualification over an alleged forged NYSC certificatePAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has offered an explanation for why President Bola Tinubu's p…

…are the same person let the evidence establish it." -Atiku files suit seeking Tinubu's disqualification from 2027 election over alleged certificate discrepancies The presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, on Friday, August 14, personally deposed to an affidavit at the Federal H…

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has dragged President Bola Tinubu before the Federal High Court, Abuja, seeking to disqualify him from contesting the 2027 presidential election over an alleged forged National Youth Service Corps certificate. Atiku personally appeared at the court registry on Friday to depose to an…

…held that while the 1999 Constitution, as amended, prescribes the qualifications and disqualifications for elective offices, the Electoral Act merely provides the procedure and timeline for ventilating disputes arising from party primaries. Justice Umar held that the electoral law made provision for any aggrieved party…

…silver medal at the 2026 Commonwealth Games after Canada's successful appeal against its disqualification, resulting in the Nigerian quartet being downgraded to bronze. The Nigerian quartet of Favour Ashe, Kayinsola Ajayi, Nicholas Fakorede and Udodi Onwuzurike had been awarded the silver medal despite finishing third…

…singer, Portable, lost his celebrity boxing rematch to Nollywood actor Charles Okocha by disqualification after walking out of the ring. The recap in full: Obasanjo bombs Atiku: You’re my biggest mistake Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Friday described his decision to pick former Vice President Atiku Abubakar as…

…Zi, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria representing Plateau North interests, challenged his disqualification from the primary rather than the result itself. His case has been adjourned to around September 2026 for further proceedings.Samuel Bamidele Aro filed suit in Kogi West, contesting the nomination of Sunday Karimi as t…

…are outside Australia at the time their application is decided may also face automatic disqualificationFind it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Australia's Department of Home Affairs has published five clear grounds on which a foreigner's application for citizenship will not be approved.The government offe…

…who served under Oyetola, have left the APC for the Accord Party in protest against the disqualification of the former APC National Secretary from the party’s governorship primary. Similarly, a former Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Moshood Adeoti, known for his grassroots mobilisation across the state, has j…

..rejects disqualification claims By Peter Duru, Makurdi The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Benue state has dismissed claims that its governorship candidate for the 2027 election, Chief Michael Aondoakaa (SAN), is constitutionally disqualified from contesting the poll, describing the allegations as false, misleading…

…and vocational institutes. Ensure your NIN is correct; an erroneous NIN will result in disqualification. Must be physically and mentally fit for the expected task requirements. Willing to learn and work in the power industry. No prior experience is required; training is offered! How to Apply for the Presidential Meteri…

…result of any penalty. Aburime noted that the World Bank report contains no reference to disqualification or failed benchmarks, adding that it merely indicated that interested states engaged with the Bank on the programme. He explained that the state government was currently concluding due diligence and holding ongoing…