Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde warns of voter anger in 2027, details PDP crisis, and expresses regret over supporting President Tinubu. He outlines his state's economic plans and infrastructure projects.
Nigeria's Super Eagles renew their historic rivalry with Tunisia in a pivotal AFCON 2025 Group C match in Fès. Both teams seek early supremacy after winning their opening games. Read our full preview.
Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde and opposition leaders allege a plot to undermine PDP for Tinubu, citing INEC bias and authoritarian drift as major threats to Nigeria's 2027 elections and democracy.
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has faulted INEC's refusal to recognise its new NWC led by Kabiru Turaki. The party insists there is no faction, citing support from major stakeholders. Read the full details.
As 2025 ends, Legit.ng reveals the five Nigerian politicians who shaped the political landscape this year. See who made the list and why they matter ahead of 2027.
INEC has refused to recognise the PDP faction led by Kabiru Turaki and supported by Governors Seyi Makinde and Bala Mohammed. The decision is based on multiple court judgments. Read the full details.
Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde alleges FCT Minister Nyesom Wike remains in the PDP to control the party for President Tinubu's 2027 bid. Makinde explains his refusal to support Tinubu, citing party independence.
Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde details why he won't back Tinubu in 2027, citing PDP autonomy. He recalls his early $1m contract with Mobil, contrasting his journey with Wike's.
Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde urges President Tinubu to rein in FCT Minister Wike, vows not to support APC's 2027 re-election bid, and reaffirms loyalty to PDP. Full details inside.
Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde discloses rejecting President Tinubu's request to organise Oyo APC, citing PDP loyalty. He also reveals shock at Wike's 2027 support pledge.
Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde asserts his presidential qualifications, rules out supporting Tinubu in 2027, and prioritises PDP survival. Read the full details of his political stance.
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde admits regretting his support for President Bola Tinubu in the 2023 election, citing unmet expectations for national reset. Read his full explanation.
Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde publicly distances himself from President Tinubu's 2027 bid, recounting how Nyesom Wike undermined him. The PDP rift deepens. Full story inside.
Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde explains his opposition to Tinubu's re-election and recalls his early $1m Mobil contract, contrasting his success with Wike's career start.
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde commits to working with stakeholders for lasting peace between farmers and herders. Read about the summit and the state's anti-open grazing law.
A Federal University Otuoke graduate was shot dead in a suspected cult clash in Bayelsa. Police confirm the incident and have launched an investigation. Read the full story.
Primate Elijah Ayodele releases 2026 prophecies, warning President Tinubu and Atiku of betrayal, predicting political tension, protests, and a clash with Aliko Dangote ahead of 2027 elections.
Nigerian socialite Cubana Chiefpriest has responded to Prophet Abel Boma's troubling prophecy, questioning why visions only target the rich. Read the fiery exchange and public reactions here.
INEC intervenes in PDP's deepening crisis, holding talks with rival factions led by Wike and Makinde-backed groups. The meeting aims to resolve parallel leadership threatening the party's legal standing.
A senior aide to Kwara Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has accused the PDP of spreading dangerous misinformation on insecurity. The opposition party refutes the claims, alleging government links to suspects. ONSA clarifies arms distribution policy.
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has commissioned the Omololu Olunloyo relaxation park in Ibadan. The facility aims to promote tourism and preserve cultural heritage. Read more about this new landmark.
A soldier was killed and two are missing after troops clashed with suspected militia in Taraba. The attack occurred while securing farmers in Takum. Read the full report.
Two persons shot dead, one injured in Andoni LGA as rival cult groups MEND and Iceland clash for supremacy. Police confirm investigation is ongoing. Read for details.
The Wike-backed PDP faction plans a rival national convention. The party's BoT meets in Abuja, pledging to restore confidence and conduct pending state congresses. Key decisions expected.
Four civilians and a soldier killed in overnight border clash between Afghanistan and Pakistan. Both sides trade blame as tensions escalate. Read the full report.
An 18-year-old herder, Adamu Mohammed, has been sentenced to death by hanging for the culpable homicide of 19-year-old Adamu Ali in Auno, Borno State. Read the full court details.
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has dismissed social media reports of his arrest in France as fake and politically motivated. He addressed the claims in Abuja on December 5, 2025.
Delta State faces a surge in deadly land conflicts, with 10 killed in six months. Investigations reveal violence across multiple LGAs, armed invasions, and cult links. Read the full report.
A violent clash between soldiers and police officers at a Jos mall caused panic. The Plateau command has sanctioned personnel involved. Read details of the incident and official response.
A heated confrontation between Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Senator Danjuma Goje disrupted plenary. Goje cited Senate rules, calling Akpabio's actions 'unparliamentary'. Nigerians react online.