…an enduring imprint on his people."Tinubu highlights role of traditional institutionsPresident Tinubu said the late monarch held a position of honour within his community and embodied values central to Nigeria's indigenous institutions. He added that traditional rulers continue to serve a vital role in preserving cultu…

…on which the APC was built,” he said in his resignation letter. “I have not dumped President Tinubu. Like the Honourable Minister of FCT said, this Rainbow Coalition has extended to Kwara too,” Mustapha said during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today.Make PUNCH part of your everyday experience.Add us t…

…Muhammadu Buhari whom he contested with as ‘Muhammadu’. “You need to apologise to President Tinubu. I watched your press conference today and noticed that you repeatedly referred to the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces as ‘Bola’ rather than President Bola Tinubu. “Even when you fell out with your bo…

…reported that Daniel Bwala admitted that more Nigerians have fallen into poverty since President Tinubu took office, but argued that the hardship is a direct result of the administration's economic reform programme. Bwala, who is the special adviser on policy communication, made the acknowledgement on Wednesday night,…

President Tinubu's spokesman reacted to news reports on Thursday, October 8, over claims that the federal government had restored the fuel subsidyFinance Minister confirmed NNPC Limited is offering a margin discount on petrol for 30 days, with public transporters given priority nationwidePresidential aide Bayo Onanuga…

…the madman who used to advise Peter Obi would not believe that the economic policy of President Tinubu killed Amaechi’s mother.” 2027: Bwala dismisses Amaechi’s claim Tinubu’s policies killed his mother

…inadequate during its 2026 World Day for Decent Work event in LagosThe union's acting president said the wage cannot buy a bag of rice, cover monthly rent, or feed an average Nigerian family for two weeksASSBIFI called on the Federal Government to urgently address the cost of food, transport, housing, healthcare, and e…

President Tinubu released a condolence statement after the death of Chief Ralph Obioha, a prominent figure in Nigeria's pro-democracy movementObioha was a member of NADECO, the coalition that fought for the recognition of the June 12, 1993 presidential election mandateThe former lawmaker and businessman died on Sunday…

…states or neighbouring states within the same geopolitical zone.The group also commended President Tinubu for approving additional Army formations in Zamfara, Kebbi, Oyo and Osun states, but cautioned that military expansion alone would not end kidnapping and banditry. It called for stronger enforcement of the 2022 Ter…

…be flown at half-mast throughout the country as a mark of respect for the officers. President Tinubu had earlier expressed profound sadness over the crash of the Nigerian Air Force ATR-42 jet. The accident occurred near a naval base in the Igbokoda area of Ondo State. The aircraft, carrying 25 passengers and seven crew…

…draw attention to the killings in Nigeria.Watch the X video of Rev. Dachomo praying for President Tinubu here:Reactions trail Rev. Dachomo's videoLegit.ng compiled the comments of social media users below;@odunayelabowo stated:"The man should be ready to welcome attack from his associate when he comes back."@oluamoko w…

President Tinubu confirmed the Nigerian Army operationalised new formations in four states, moving troops closer to vulnerable communitiesTinubu said construction of new barracks and depots is being fast-tracked across five states, with Osun already completedThe president also acknowledged the impact of a recent milita…

…of those accompanying the emir allegedly destroyed posters and billboards belonging to President Tinubu, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf and other politicians. He said the incident further heightened tensions amid the lingering Kano Emirate dispute.

…publicly guarantee that no person would be arrested solely for expressing opposition to President Tinubu. “We call on Gov Zulum to withdraw any directive targeting peaceful protesters and to guarantee that no one will be arrested solely for expressing opposition to President Tinubu,” the statement said. The controversy…

…“The central issue before the party is therefore not whether Austin Agada supports President Tinubu, but whether his activities amount to conduct that undermines the APC, its candidates, its structures or its electoral interests in Benue State or it violates the relevant section of the APC Constitution”, the said. The…

Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo of the APM called on President Tinubu to resign over what he described as worsening insecurity nationwideAjadi's remarks followed the abduction of 19 prospective NYSC members travelling to orientation camps in Abia and Akwa Ibom statesKidnappers reportedly demanded N50 million each…

…don’t have mouth to talk too much, but please come to our rescue. Governor Seyi Makinde, President Tinubu, please come to our rescue. Since Thursday, I have not eaten, I can’t even sleep.” Another affected mother, Mrs Rebecca Adewale, whose 26-year-old son, Paul Iyanuoluwa Adewale, was among the abducted graduates, sai…

…from visual inspection alone. “This appears to be a genuine official recording of President Tinubu delivering his 2026 Independence Day address from Aso Villa. It matches the full speech text published by multiple Nigerian media outlets, carries official branding, shows natural movements over nearly 20 minutes, and was…

…into the country and relative stability in the exchange rate. He spoke after visiting President Tinubu in Lagos, saying he went to welcome the President back from a “well-deserved vacation” and to wish him a happy Independence Day. “Nigeria is 66, you know, yesterday. And this is particularly special for me because 196…

…were still waiting for the improvements promised by the President. “For Christ’s sake, President Tinubu does not have the right to speak; he doesn’t. He promised power and said if he doesn’t give power, they should not vote for him. Nigerians are waiting to vote him out,” he said. Amaechi stated that Atiku has pledged…

Rotimi Amaechi, ADC vice presidential candidate, jokingly linked his mother's death to President Tinubu's economic policies during a television interviewMary Amaechi died in July 2026 aged 89 and was buried on September 5 in Ubima, Rivers State, South-South NigeriaChannels Television host pressed the former minister on…

…boards and seven lead tour operator companiesNAHCON Chairman Amb Ismail Yusuf credited President Tinubu's administration for supporting the Hajj sector and Nigerian pilgrimsPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) announced on Thursday that Sa…

…14 states continued to pay the same or higher transport fares on October 1, the date President Tinubu set for fare reductions to beginTransport unions in several states said they had not received any CNG buses, while drivers cited fuel costs, bad roads and a shortage of refuelling stationsThe chairman of the Presidenti…

The Atiku Bagudu Grassroots Network for Tinubu 2027 formally endorsed President Tinubu for a second term at a meeting in AbujaThe group set a target of 19 million votes from the 19 northern states and announced plans to engage traditional, religious and youth leadersSenator Atiku Bagudu, Minister of Budget and Economic…

…groups said the Nigerian insurance sector is undergoing a positive revolution since President Tinubu signed NIIRA 2025 into lawThe network acknowledged disputes over the recapitalisation process involving NICON Insurance and Nigeria Reinsurance Corporation but took a firm stance on due processPAY ATTENTION: Find it fas…