Nigeria Politics
4 LAS News stories tagged “Nigeria Politics”, 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
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
Oyo Governor Makinde urges rivals to match his stamina after stage leap in Akure
Oyo State Governor and Allied Peoples Movement presidential hopeful Seyi Makinde jumped from a stage in Akure on Thursday, using the stunt to stress the need for energy over age in the 2027 election and challenging opponents to replicate the act.
LAS News Desk · 22 Oct 2026, 17:15 WAT · 2 sources
FCT Minister and Rivers Governor Hold Private Reconciliation Talks Ahead of 2027 Elections
Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike met Governor Siminalayi Fubara and senior political figures at the governor’s Port Harcourt residence on 18 October 2026, aiming to mend intra‑state rifts and coordinate a unified front for the upcoming 2027 polls.
LAS News Desk · 18 Oct 2026, 22:15 WAT · 4 sources