Nigerian Politics
4 LAS News stories tagged “Nigerian Politics”, newest first. Every story links its sources.
Gombe PDP Leader Dankwambo Appears on Ruling APC Campaign Council List
Confusion has arisen in Gombe State after Senator Ibrahim Hassan Dankwambo, the PDP leader, was listed as a member of the APC Campaign Council ahead of the 2027 elections.
LAS News Desk · 26 Oct 2026, 10:46 WAT · 1 source
NDC removes Borno state assembly candidate over alleged support for Atiku Abubakar
The Nigeria Democratic Congress has dismissed Mohammed Bunu, its Borno State House of Assembly candidate, for allegedly campaigning for Atiku Abubakar and failing to attend disciplinary hearings.
LAS News Desk · 26 Oct 2026, 01:32 WAT · 1 source
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
NDC moves inauguration of campaign council to 26 October due to presidential candidate’s overseas engagement
The Nigeria Democratic Congress postponed the launch of its National Campaign Council from 20 October to 26 October 2026, citing Peter Obi’s tight schedule abroad, and urged members to stay focused on the 2027 election campaign.
LAS News Desk · 19 Oct 2026, 15:15 WAT · 4 sources