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4 LAS News stories tagged “Governorship”, newest first. Every story links its sources.

Lagos governorship candidates clash over flood, traffic, housing and education policies
Africa/Nigeria

Lagos governorship candidates clash over flood, traffic, housing and education policies

Four contenders for the 2027 Lagos State governorship debated divergent solutions to flooding, congestion, housing shortages and schooling, with opposition figures blaming past mismanagement and the incumbent deputy defending existing infrastructure.

LAS News Desk · 9 Nov 2026, 06:10 WAT · 2 sources

Abia APC Governorship Candidate Eric Opah Rejects Alliance Claims Ahead of 2027 Election
Africa/Nigeria

Abia APC Governorship Candidate Eric Opah Rejects Alliance Claims Ahead of 2027 Election

APC governorship candidate Chief Eric Opah told journalists in Umuahia on 7 November 2026 that his party will not form any alliance for the 2027 Abia State election, outlining his policy agenda and criticism of the incumbent administration.

LAS News Desk · 7 Nov 2026, 18:45 WAT · 2 sources

APC’s Yakubu Danladi‑Salihu Highlights Seven Years in Kwara Assembly as Basis for Governorship Bid
Africa/Nigeria

APC’s Yakubu Danladi‑Salihu Highlights Seven Years in Kwara Assembly as Basis for Governorship Bid

Engr. Yakubu Danladi‑Salihu, the All Progressives Congress candidate for Kwara State governor, said his seven‑year tenure in the state House of Assembly, including a period as Speaker, has equipped him to lead the state. He cited legislative experience, budget participation and grassroots projects as key credentials.

LAS News Desk · 7 Nov 2026, 09:38 WAT · 1 source

Abuja Federal High Court to decide on joinder request in Pantami‑PDP Gombe governorship dispute
Africa/Nigeria

Abuja Federal High Court to decide on joinder request in Pantami‑PDP Gombe governorship dispute

Justice Peter Lifu scheduled a ruling for 2 November on an application to join Gombe aspirant Usman Garry to the suit filed by Isa Pantami and the PDP against INEC, while also addressing pending briefs in the case.

LAS News Desk · 29 Oct 2026, 09:16 WAT · 2 sources

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