…goes out,” he said. He urged Deltans to support what he described as a break from tribal politics and poor governance. “Let us use this Independence Day to declare our own independence. “Independence from bad governance. “Independence from tribal politics. “Independence from poverty of the mind,” he said. Iyovwaye adde…

…figures to cover up the inflation rate. In an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Okonkwo cautioned Nigerians against believing everything that comes from the APC government. He said: “Nigerians, what I am telling you is that whatever comes out of APC, don’t believe it. The more you look, the less you se…

…He later moved to the All Progressives Congress and remained involved in Kogi State politics after his senatorial term ended.Social media reacts to the weddingThe wedding video has since attracted comments from social media users who reacted to news of the former senator's marriage.

…Bar in 1982 He later joined the All Progressives Congress and remained active in Kogi politics. The wedding video has since attracted reactions online as social media users comment on the former senator’s new marriage.

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…have done the lot we are doing in Kebbi to stem it,” he said. Recalling his foray into politics, the governor said some people ganged up against him, asking how a teacher could govern a state. “But the workers ensured that I became the governor. I know I have not disappointed the workers and the people of Kebbi State,”…

…the Charter, saying its survival depended on keeping it above partisan and electoral politics. “The moment it becomes the property of one party, one candidate, one governorship cycle, one faction, it dies,” he said. He described the Charter as a social contract among Ndigbo and between Ndigbo and Nigeria, rather than a…

…Deputy Governor of Lagos, said this was because of his understanding of the history and politics of the state. He spoke on Sunday at the 70th Harvest Anniversary and Thanksgiving Service of Cherubim and Seraphim Society, Olorunsogo Parish, Ese-Ofin, Lagos. According to him, anyone who does not understand the history an…

…for these ambiguous relationship with capitalism, and we suffer them every day in our politics, economy and society, not least an extreme materialism whereby money defines nearly all relationships, and is implicitly or explicitly transacted even wholly ethical contexts like voting, law enforcement, filial relationship,…

…feed!Legit.ng journalist Ridwan Adeola Yusuf has over nine years of experience covering politics, elections, public affairs, and governance in Nigeria and Africa.FCT, Abuja - Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has described Nigeria's N70,000 monthly minimum wage as grossly insufficient, arguing that workers can no lo…

…opposition coalition for failing to unite. Dalung stated this on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Monday, against the backdrop of ongoing efforts by opposition parties to forge a coalition ahead of the 2027 election. The former minister said the sovereignty to determine who governs the country ultimately belonge…

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…before Speaker Femi GbajabiamilaOseni described the act as a display of 'boot-licking' politics, saying it represents exactly why Nigeria cannot move forwardThe journalist suggested Elliot's gesture was linked to political survival after losing his previous legislative positionPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new s…

…New LNG Order: Leadership Strategies for Energy Security and Growth,” said that as geopolitics, conflict and other factors continue to affect global energy supply and demand, Nigeria is leveraging its over 215 trillion cubic feet (tcf) of proven reserves to power domestic industrialization and expand export reach. “Gas…

A South African and his two sons, one a police officer, appeared before a Cape Town magistrate last month accused of extorting around 50 convenience stores run by Ethiopians and Somalis. Also in the dock was a Somali alleged to have collected “protection fees” from the shopkeepers outside Stellenbosch, the winelands ca…

…begs again. Yes, because he’s my egbon. And I grew up learning everything I knew in politics through him,” he said. He added, “To err is human, to forgive is divine. So I’m sorry, my daddy, if I’ve offended you in any way.” The apology comes against the backdrop of political tensions surrounding the Lagos State House o…

…ANIDS, as a framework for coordinated development.“He demonstrated experience outside politics. Before becoming governor, Obi had a career in business and banking, including senior roles in the financial sector. That gives his presidential case a combination of private-sector, financial-management and public-sector exp…

Justice Salim Ibrahim struck out a suit filed by Sen. Ifeanyi Araraume over the APC's Imo North Senatorial District candidacy for 2027Araraume had asked the court to direct INEC to recognise him as the party's candidate and remove Sen. Patrick Ndubueze's name from its portalThe court upheld a preliminary objection rais…

…supplies such as food, water and fuel. The minister spoke on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Thursday, amid concerns over the persistence of kidnapping for ransom and questions about recent military operations in which troops rescued victims without engaging their captors in deadly confrontations. He said secur…

…citizens living, working, studying and doing business abroad."This has gone beyond politics. When desperate politicians begin to export their political battles and package Nigeria as a country whose leadership is allegedly built around criminality, they are not hurting President Tinubu alone," he said."They are damagin…

…their questions should be centred on issues and public interest rather than partisan politics. She said the media had a responsibility to ensure that children remained at the centre of political discourse as parties and candidates sought the support of voters ahead of the 2027 elections. Our correspondent reports that…

…operations. Musa made the call on Thursday during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today, where he discussed efforts to curb terrorism and the operational challenges confronting the country’s security forces. The minister said motorcycles could give terrorists the mobility to move quickly through difficu…

US President Donald Trump’s White House on Thursday unveiled a website featuring classic arcade games — but with a “MAGA” twist, in which players can deport migrants and build a border wall. Rights groups swiftly criticized the release of the online games, which comes as the Trump administration steps up its mass arres…

…power and as an opportunity to strengthen the process of nation-building. Mohammed said politics must not override governance, arguing that the true measure of democratic progress was the ability of elections to strengthen institutions, attract investment and guarantee peace. He also stressed the connection between sec…

Brent crude oil surged above $95 per barrel after US strikes on Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz rattled global oil marketsDangote Refinery raised its petrol gantry price three times in nine days, bringing the cumulative increase to N100 per litreNNPCL is now selling petrol at N1,299 per litre in Lagos and up …