…Colloquium in LagosThe event, themed 'Shaping the Future Together,' brought together political leaders, traditional rulers and creativesVideos of the cleric's arrival at the high-profile gathering sparked sharp reactions from Nigerians onlinePAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Pastor Bo…

…presidentsThe actor also opened up about the nature of his relationship with Nigeria's political leadership, explaining that his age gives him a unique standing when addressing those in power.With his 80th birthday approaching in a few months, Pete Edochie said he is older than virtually every sitting governor and pres…

…governors could be valuable to his administration and that he intended to bring former political leaders into his team. “Because from Ogun East, he has the experience, he has the expertise as a former governor, and there’s things to always gain from him, and support as a father,” Babajide said. He added that his object…

…Rivers State Council of Traditional Rulers.At the close of the session, traditional and political leaders, including Eze Temple Ejekwu and Elder Peter Chinwo, President of Evo Assembly, pledged support for President Bola Tinubu and other candidates backed by the Rainbow Coalition.Rivers ADC dares Wike ahead of 2027 ele…

…66th Independence Anniversary in Akure, the state capital. Aiyedatiwa, who urged political leaders and youths to eschew violence, embrace issue-based engagement and respect the rights of every citizen, also used the occasion to commend President Bola Tinubu for his continued support and partnership with the state. Whil…

…misrule to now surrender hope for their country,” he said. Asogwa urged citizens to hold political leaders accountable, saying meaningful change could not be achieved through resignation or despair. LP canvasses support for candidates The party also urged Nigerians to consider its candidates in the 2027 general electio…

…and pledged to continue supporting displaced Nigerians. He also criticised the country’s political leadership, saying elected officials should spend their holidays within Nigeria to see firsthand the difficulties faced by vulnerable citizens. According to Obi, the government must prioritise critical areas of developmen…

…document. While acknowledging the importance of political support, he said governors and political leaders should support it from the standpoint of leadership rather than party interest. Demands restructuring of Nigeria The former CBN deputy governor also advocated restructuring, devolution of powers, greater economic…

…documents arising from a civil forfeiture proceeding to characterise Nigeria's current political leadership, particularly as the records are being discussed ahead of the 2027 elections.Agbese said Nigerians should consider what he described as the wider consequences of political campaigns that portray the country negat…

…of the subsidy was necessary to save the Nigerian economy, stressing the need for political leaders to prioritise the country’s long-term interests over electoral considerations. The Chairman of the occasion, former Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, said the 2027 election should be viewed beyond a cont…

…their absence. Who is in charge now? Speaking at the first national summit of opposition political leaders in Abuja yesterday, Baba-Ahmed alleged that President Tinubu had to embark on an emergency overseas trip in a bid to forestall the possible release of documents concerning him by the FBI. He noted that it was the…

…overlap. "Cooperation does not require any party to surrender these. Nor does it require political leaders to abandon their aspirations," it said.G-100 also cautioned participating leaders against making the summit a contest for dominance within the opposition, saying the goal was to begin building practical mechanisms…

…to Europe for a three-week vacation, arguing that the timing exposes a troubling gap in political leadership. Reacting to the trip in a post on X on Sunday, Atiku said Nigeria […] The post Tinubu traveled to Europe for leave when his ‘roof is burning’ at home — Atiku appeared first on Tribune Online.

…'The risk is a leadership vacuum'The security expert said the absence of both principal political leaders could create uncertainty over who would immediately exercise executive authority if an emergency required urgent presidential decisions.He noted that even where constitutional succession arrangements exist, delays…

…Cooperation does not require any party to surrender these. Nor does it require political leaders to abandon their aspirations. It simply requires the wisdom to recognise that there are moments when what unites us must become more important than what separates us,” he said. The G100 warned that a fragmented opposition o…

…nation and the impact of the economic situation on Nigerians. According to the cleric, political leadership in the country has failed to adequately address the challenges confronting citizens, particularly those at the grassroots. “The country is not well. It is not rosy for people. It is only those on top of the ladde…

…to all well-meaning patriots”, Nwosu said.“We have resolved to work with all political leaders across that appreciate the need for coming together for a new Nigeria.‘We discriminate against none; our commitment is a new Nigeria that will lead our dear continent out of its present abyss.“We have therefore set up committ…

…the governor also held meetings with traditional rulers, religious leaders, political leaders, government officials and other stakeholders. The Deputy Governor, Dr Sam Ode, highlighted the administration’s interventions across Benue South, including road construction and rehabilitation, agricultural and agro-processing…

…undertaken by the party and that is currently before the court,” he said.Suleiman said political leadership required restraint, fairness and respect for due process.He maintained that the mandate belonged to the party members who voted and could not simply be appropriated by an individual.Appeals for calm ahead of 2027…

…choice must be respected. Adamawa ADC members have made their choice; it is left for our political leaders to respect it or disregard it.” Answering questions on his next step if he lost the ADC’s ticket, he said, “I wait until the court takes its final decision, then I can decide my next move.” Omar was last month rep…

…Congress; The Ogun State Chairman of our great party, Chief Yemi Sanusi “Our political leaders and stakeholders across the state and particularly Senator Olamilekan Adeola (Yayi), our party’s governorship candidate and a respected political leader in Ogun State, are kindly requested to use their good offices to appeal…

…participants attended, including prominent Islamic clerics, academics, professionals, political leaders and youth representatives drawn from across the country.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!Key figures at Jos gatheringThe symposium was hosted by JIBWIS National Preside…

…also called on religious leaders to focus more on addressing social problems and holding political leaders accountable rather than supporting political campaigns. “Instead of our religious leaders focusing on solving the social problems and telling our leadership to solve these social problems now, they are getting pit…

…Government to give its ongoing economic reforms a "human face."The APC chieftain said political leaders at the executive and legislative levels needed to reduce the cost of governance and make personal sacrifices before asking ordinary Nigerians to absorb the burden of reform.On the 2027 general elections, Sani urged p…

…be allowed to degenerate into threats or violence. He also advised Shekwolo to emulate political leaders he described as advocates of peaceful engagement, including Senator Philip Aduda. “Being a local government chairman does not mean one should lack administrative civility. Kuje is known for peace and tolerance, and…