2027 Election: Analyst Reacts As El-Rufai’s Son Clamours for Peter Obi/Northern Candidate Ticket Updated Monday, August 04, 2025 at 1:08 PM By  Adekunle Dada reviewed by  Bruce Douglas 3 min read A public affairs analyst, Donald Okwuosa, has reacted to the call for a joint ticket of Peter Obi and a northern candidate ahead of the 2027 election Okwuosa stated that Obi and El-Rufai's joint ticket would unseat President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) Obi, former vice-president Atiku Abubakar, and former minister of transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, are fighting for the ADC presidential ticket Read more: https://www.legit.ng/politics/1667525-2027-election-analyst-reacts-el-rufais-son-clamours-peter-obinorthern-candidate-ticket/

 From Orji to Mayegun: Another Lagos LG Renames Streets, Full List Emerges Updated Sunday, August 03, 2025 at 6:44 AM By  Bada Yusuf 3 min read A Lagos council, Eti-Osa Local Government Area, has become the second to rename streets amid the ongoing controversies This came amid the controversies of the renaming of streets in the Bariga local council area of the state, particularly the renaming of Charly Boy Bus Stop to Olamide Baddo Bus Stop Femi Falana, a human rights activist, has joined several other Nigerians to criticise the renaming of the bus stop Read more: https://www.legit.ng/nigeria/1667389-from-orji-mayegun-lagos-council-renames-streets-full-list-emerges/

 Blessing CEO Breaks Silence Amid Stella Dimoko’s Report of IVD’s Arrest on His Way to Qatar Updated Saturday, August 02, 2025 at 12:30 PM By  Olumide Alake 3 min read Car dealer Ikechukwu Ogbonna, better known as IVD, has reportedly been arrested in Lagos The news shared by blogger Stella Dimoko Korkus claimed IVD, who is set to tie the knot with Blessing CEO, was arrested on his way to Qatar Amid the rumours of IVD's arrest, Blessing CEO has, however, hinted at their wedding taking place on Saturday Read more: https://www.legit.ng/entertainment/celebrities/1667354-blessing-ceo-breaks-silence-stella-dimokos-report-ivds-arrest-qatar/

 Peter Obi Reacts to Allegation of Coup Plot to Remove Tinubu, "Red Lines" Updated Saturday, August 02, 2025 at 12:00 PM By  Ridwan Adeola 3 min read Valentine Obienyem, media aide to the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, described allegations that his principal is plotting a coup to oust President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as lunacy and a joke taken too far While describing the allegations credited to Abayomi Arabambi as “reckless and absurd”, Obienyem said in a functional society, “such an accuser would be arrested immediately" As Nigerians look forward to the 2027 general elections, Obienyem echoed the reaction of his principal via a statement titled: 'Coup Plot Allegation: A Dangerous Joke Taken Too Far' Read more: https://www.legit.ng/politics/1667326-allegation-coup-plot-by-obi-remove-tinubu-lunacy-obienyem/

 'Tinubu's 2yrs Better Than Yar'Adua, Buhari, Jonathan, Obasanjo': APC Declares, Gives Reasons Updated Friday, August 01, 2025 at 8:25 PM By  Ezra Ukanwa 3 min read Felix Morka, National Publicity Secretary of APC, claims President Tinubu’s performance in two years surpasses that of previous leaders, focusing on long-term economic reforms Morka defends Tinubu against ongoing opposition criticisms from figures like Amaechi, Atiku, and El-Rufai, asserting their criticisms lack substance and are politically motivated Morka challenges opposition leaders for failing to offer alternative policies, emphasising that Tinubu’s actions prioritise the country's long-term prosperity over short-term popularity Read more: https://www.legit.ng/nigeria/1658271-apc-speaks-how-tinubus-performing-yar-adua-buhari-jonathan-obasanjo-others/

 Tinubu Alerted as Opposition Leaders Allegedly Infiltrate, Undermine NNPCL Through Insiders Friday, August 01, 2025 at 7:57 PM By  Abdul-Hafeez Fadehan 3 min read A coalition of civil society groups has raised concerns over alleged attempts to derail recent reforms in Nigeria’s oil sector led by the NNPCL under Dr. Bayo Ojulari The groups, including the Coalition for Good Governance and Change Initiatives and HURIWA, warned that media attacks and protests against Ojulari aim to discredit his anti-corruption efforts They urged President Bola Tinubu to remain vigilant and support the current leadership's efforts to enhance transparency and accountability in the oil industry Read more: https://www.legit.ng/business-economy/energy/1667255-stakeholders-tinubu-opposition-leaders-infiltrating-plotting-sabotage-nnpcl-insiders/

 Tinubu Sacks Top Govt Official, Appoints Replacement Updated Friday, August 01, 2025 at 9:58 AM By  Esther Odili reviewed by  Bruce Douglas 3 min read President Bola Tinubu announced the dismissal of Nkiruka Madueke from her position as director general of the Nigeria Climate Change Council on July 31 With immediate effect, Omotenioye Majekodunmi was appointed as the new leader of the council, taking over from Madueke, who took on the role in June 2024 The spokesperson for President Tinubu, Bayo Onanuga, confirmed the change in the NCCC's leadership in a statement made available to the press on the same day Read more: https://www.legit.ng/nigeria/1667102-breaking-tinubu-sacks-top-govt-official-appoints-replacement/