Bola Tinubu
5 LAS News stories tagged “Bola Tinubu”, newest first. Every story links its sources.
Tinubu launches 2027 campaign in Kaduna, blames rivals for national poverty
President Bola Tinubu officially launched the APC's 2027 presidential bid in Kaduna, accusing opposition leaders of creating the country's hunger and poverty while defending his administration's economic record.
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LAS News Desk · 24 Oct 2026, 17:19 WAT · 2 sources
Ex-aide claims Tinubu allies opposed Fashola's cabinet role due to his principled stance
Former presidential aide Laolu Akande alleges that individuals close to President Bola Tinubu blocked Babatunde Fashola's appointment to the federal government because Fashola refused to tolerate certain administrative practices.
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LAS News Desk · 24 Oct 2026, 16:48 WAT · 3 sources
SGF Akume urges Northerners to support Tinubu for full eight-year tenure
Nigeria's Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, has advised Northern politicians to abandon 2027 presidential ambitions and allow President Tinubu to complete his two terms.
LAS News Desk · 24 Oct 2026, 14:05 WAT · 2 sources
Ondo Governor Aiyedatiwa endorses Tinubu’s door‑to‑door mobilisation ahead of 2027 election
Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa pledged the state’s backing for President Bola Tinubu’s re‑election, supporting a door‑to‑door campaign that aims to boost voter awareness across the state’s constituencies.
LAS News Desk · 21 Oct 2026, 07:16 WAT · 1 source
Tinubu approves 18‑month extensions for heads of Nigeria’s Correctional and Immigration Services
President Bola Tinubu has approved 18‑month tenure extensions for Sylvester Ndidi Nwakuche and Kemi Nanna Nandap, keeping them in office until mid‑2028 to address succession gaps and consolidate reforms.
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LAS News Desk · 20 Oct 2026, 08:06 WAT · 8 sources