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Breaking: Former APGA governorship candidate is dead, details below
https://www.legit.ng/politics/1736951-just-apga-governor-candidate-gregory-ibe-dead/

Prof. Gregory Ibe, founder of Gregory University and 2023 APGA candidate in Abia, has died after illness. Family confirmed it; funeral plans remain pending.
Natasha shares emotional tribute to late former Delta governor Uduaghan
https://www.legit.ng/politics/1736958-senator-natasha-reacts-governor-uduaghan-dies-71/

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan mourned late Delta governor Emmanuel Uduaghan, recalling his public service and offering prayers to his grieving family in Delta.
Tambuwal explains what sparked APC defection rumours ahead of 2027 election
https://www.legit.ng/politics/1736962-tambuwals-media-office-dismisses-apc-defection-reports/

Aminu Tambuwal’s media office denied APC defection rumours, saying the former Sokoto governor remains committed to the ADC ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 elections.
President Tinubu extends 2 security chiefs' tenure by 18 months
https://www.legit.ng/politics/1736976-tinubu-extends-tenure-immigration-correctional-service-chiefs/

Tinubu extends correctional and immigration service chiefs' tenures by 18 months, citing succession gaps and praising ongoing reforms under their leadership.
Wike's son Jordan dragged before EFCC over alleged $2.1m Abuja land deal fraud
https://www.legit.ng/politics/1736992-wikes-son-jordan-dragged-efcc-alleged-21m-land-deal-fraud/

Jordan Wike faces an EFCC petition over an alleged $2.1m Abuja land deal. He denies taking the cash, saying he was abroad when claimants say they paid in court.
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Peter Obi pushes back against claims he asked Nigerians abroad to stop sending money home
https://www.legit.ng/politics/1737048-peter-obi-clarifies-comment-urging-nigerians-send-money-home/

Peter Obi clarified his comments on diaspora remittances, saying opponents twisted his words. Nigerians online remain divided over what he meant on social media.
21 chairmen, 226 councillors leave PDP for APC ahead of 2027 election
https://www.legit.ng/politics/1737032-2027-election-21-lg-chairmen-226-councillors-dump-pdp-apc/

All 21 Adamawa local government chairmen and 226 councillors have defected from PDP to APC, citing loyalty to Governor Ahmadu Fintiri and a progressive vision.