https://newsstand.ng/category/politics Curated Politics Nigerian news aggregation, breaking stories, and editorial coverage. en-ng Thu, 29 Oct 2026 03:13:24 GMT https://newsstand.ng/news/group-pledges-massive-votes-for-tinubu-ds5dde https://newsstand.ng/news/group-pledges-massive-votes-for-tinubu-ds5dde Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:52:56 GMT A support group, the Renewed Hope Ambassadors, has pledged to deliver massive votes for President Bola Tinubu in Akwa Ibom State in the 2027 elections. Politics https://newsstand.ng/news/asaba-massacre-colonel-taiwos-son-calls-for-forgiveness-j76td5 https://newsstand.ng/news/asaba-massacre-colonel-taiwos-son-calls-for-forgiveness-j76td5 Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:11:04 GMT Son of the late Colonel Ibrahim Taiwo, Maj Gen Ahmed Taiwo, calls for forgiveness and truthful discussions about the 1967 Asaba massacre for national heali Politics https://newsstand.ng/news/2027-fubara-urges-rivers-monarchs-to-remain-neutral-m9qvqw https://newsstand.ng/news/2027-fubara-urges-rivers-monarchs-to-remain-neutral-m9qvqw Wed, 28 Oct 2026 23:36:51 GMT Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has urged traditional rulers to maintain neutrality and ensure peace in their domains ahead of the 2027 elections Politics https://newsstand.ng/news/lagos-court-denies-wheelchair-bound-suspect-bail-over-murder-0slexw https://newsstand.ng/news/lagos-court-denies-wheelchair-bound-suspect-bail-over-murder-0slexw Wed, 28 Oct 2026 23:29:20 GMT A Lagos State High Court has denied bail to Ahmed Tajudeen, a wheelchair-bound suspect accused of murdering two persons in the Eti-Osa area of the state. Politics https://newsstand.ng/news/delta-commissioner-tasks-media-on-credible-journalism-9dxiq2 https://newsstand.ng/news/delta-commissioner-tasks-media-on-credible-journalism-9dxiq2 Wed, 28 Oct 2026 23:18:46 GMT The Delta State Commissioner for Special Duties, Dr Ifeanyi Osuoza, has urged the Nigerian media to commit to credible journalism and professionalism. Politics https://newsstand.ng/news/apc-expands-campaign-structure-appoints-al-makura-ndoma-egba-pqmg60 https://newsstand.ng/news/apc-expands-campaign-structure-appoints-al-makura-ndoma-egba-pqmg60 Wed, 28 Oct 2026 23:08:35 GMT The All Progressives Congress has expanded its campaign structure for the 2027 elections, appointing Victor Ndoma-Egba and Umaru Tanko Al-Makura to directo Politics https://newsstand.ng/news/fg-unveils-digital-economy-roadmap-seed01 https://newsstand.ng/news/fg-unveils-digital-economy-roadmap-seed01 Wed, 28 Oct 2026 23:07:04 GMT The Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy announced a strategic initiative. Politics https://newsstand.ng/news/omission-inec-decides-pantami-adebutus-fate-today-796l79 https://newsstand.ng/news/omission-inec-decides-pantami-adebutus-fate-today-796l79 Wed, 28 Oct 2026 23:06:53 GMT INEC is set to decide the fate of Isa Pantami, Ladi Adebutu, and other politicians omitted from the final list of candidates for the 2027 governorship poll Politics https://newsstand.ng/news/2027-reps-summon-inec-chair-adc-alleges-postponement-plot-9vhb8g https://newsstand.ng/news/2027-reps-summon-inec-chair-adc-alleges-postponement-plot-9vhb8g Wed, 28 Oct 2026 23:06:15 GMT The House of Representatives has summoned the INEC chairman to brief it on preparations for the 2027 elections, amid concerns over insecurity and voter iss Politics https://newsstand.ng/news/akpabio-alleges-payment-for-social-media-attacks-on-tinubu-b3y0dq https://newsstand.ng/news/akpabio-alleges-payment-for-social-media-attacks-on-tinubu-b3y0dq Wed, 28 Oct 2026 23:05:59 GMT Senate President Godswill Akpabio has alleged that people attacking President Bola Tinubu on social media are being paid for their activities. Politics https://newsstand.ng/news/awujale-to-emerge-before-may-2027-abiodun-assures-vw7pjq https://newsstand.ng/news/awujale-to-emerge-before-may-2027-abiodun-assures-vw7pjq Wed, 28 Oct 2026 23:03:17 GMT Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has assured the people of Ijebuland that a new Awujale will emerge before May 29, 2027, following a stalled process. Politics https://newsstand.ng/news/tinubu-prepares-2027-budget-fec-approves-roads-airport-biosecurity-att1ry https://newsstand.ng/news/tinubu-prepares-2027-budget-fec-approves-roads-airport-biosecurity-att1ry Wed, 28 Oct 2026 23:03:16 GMT The Federal Executive Council has approved N626.49bn for road projects and other policies, as the Minister of State for Budget reveals plans to present the Politics https://newsstand.ng/news/lagos-tackling-3-3m-housing-deficit-says-sanwo-olu-py936v https://newsstand.ng/news/lagos-tackling-3-3m-housing-deficit-says-sanwo-olu-py936v Wed, 28 Oct 2026 23:03:10 GMT The Lagos State Government is tackling its 3.3 million housing deficit through increased housing delivery, rent-to-own schemes and digital approvals. Politics https://newsstand.ng/news/killings-senate-seeks-security-camps-in-taraba-plateau-bauchi-0z3j3o https://newsstand.ng/news/killings-senate-seeks-security-camps-in-taraba-plateau-bauchi-0z3j3o Wed, 28 Oct 2026 23:00:58 GMT The Senate has called for security camps in Taraba, Plateau, and Bauchi states after bandits reportedly killed about 80 people in a Taraba community. Politics https://newsstand.ng/news/private-investment-key-to-economic-growth-hamzat-h9h52p https://newsstand.ng/news/private-investment-key-to-economic-growth-hamzat-h9h52p Wed, 28 Oct 2026 23:00:28 GMT Lagos Deputy Governor, Obafemi Hamzat, says private sector investments are crucial for stimulating economic activities and strengthening the financial sect Politics https://newsstand.ng/news/ekiti-assembly-confirms-two-commissioners-approves-10-sas-trjk7r https://newsstand.ng/news/ekiti-assembly-confirms-two-commissioners-approves-10-sas-trjk7r Wed, 28 Oct 2026 23:00:19 GMT The Ekiti State House of Assembly has confirmed Dayo Apata (Justice) and Akintunde Oyebode (Finance) as commissioners nominated by Governor Biodun Oyebanji Politics https://newsstand.ng/news/fg-pays-n1-23tn-gencos-debt-says-minister-z7yzdb https://newsstand.ng/news/fg-pays-n1-23tn-gencos-debt-says-minister-z7yzdb Wed, 28 Oct 2026 23:00:17 GMT The Federal Government has paid N1.23tn out of the N3.3tn debt owed to electricity generation companies (GenCos), the Minister of Power has disclosed. Politics https://newsstand.ng/news/court-remands-actress-doris-ogala-over-cyberstalking-of-pastor-p0o0zg https://newsstand.ng/news/court-remands-actress-doris-ogala-over-cyberstalking-of-pastor-p0o0zg Wed, 28 Oct 2026 22:49:28 GMT A Federal High Court in Lagos has remanded actress Doris Ogala at the Kirikiri Correctional Centre over the alleged cyberstalking of Pastor Chris Okafor. Politics https://newsstand.ng/news/oyo-apm-expands-campaign-council-announces-friday-inauguration-xik7rh https://newsstand.ng/news/oyo-apm-expands-campaign-council-announces-friday-inauguration-xik7rh Wed, 28 Oct 2026 22:29:31 GMT The Allied Peoples Movement in Oyo State has expanded its governorship campaign council with new members to strengthen its structure for the 2027 elections Politics https://newsstand.ng/news/bolsonaro-claims-he-is-brazils-true-leader-after-fleeing-to-us-1j50mx https://newsstand.ng/news/bolsonaro-claims-he-is-brazils-true-leader-after-fleeing-to-us-1j50mx Wed, 28 Oct 2026 21:48:17 GMT Brazil's defeated right-wing presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro insisted Wednesday he is his country's rightful leader after arriving in the United States to start a self-imposed exile. Politics https://newsstand.ng/news/nasarawa-assembly-decries-poor-state-of-general-hospital-tgi57j https://newsstand.ng/news/nasarawa-assembly-decries-poor-state-of-general-hospital-tgi57j Wed, 28 Oct 2026 21:38:35 GMT The Nasarawa State House of Assembly has urged Governor Abdullahi Sule to deploy more medical personnel to the general hospital in Nasarawa LGA. Politics https://newsstand.ng/news/oluremi-tinubu-urges-churches-to-promote-dignity-izps4t https://newsstand.ng/news/oluremi-tinubu-urges-churches-to-promote-dignity-izps4t Wed, 28 Oct 2026 21:30:19 GMT First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has called on the Church in Nigeria to take active responsibility for building cohesive communities and promoting human dignity. Politics https://newsstand.ng/news/no-ministers-paid-billions-for-appointments-apc-insists-jo50k0 https://newsstand.ng/news/no-ministers-paid-billions-for-appointments-apc-insists-jo50k0 Wed, 28 Oct 2026 21:28:35 GMT The All Progressives Congress, APC, Wednesday, denied claims that ministers pay billions of Naira to secure appointments, saying comments made by its Presidential Campaign Council spokesperson, Alwan Hassan, referred to historical practices rather than the current administration. Politics https://newsstand.ng/news/2027-kwankwaso-warns-inec-over-alleged-ai-generated-images-in-voter-regis-jbcn8u https://newsstand.ng/news/2027-kwankwaso-warns-inec-over-alleged-ai-generated-images-in-voter-regis-jbcn8u Wed, 28 Oct 2026 21:16:32 GMT ‎Former Kano State Governor, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has warned the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) that alleged irregularities in the preliminary voter register could undermine the credibility of the 2027 general elections. Politics https://newsstand.ng/news/oluremi-tinubu-nitda-and-nigerias-digital-future-by-shuaib-s-agaka-6id6sq https://newsstand.ng/news/oluremi-tinubu-nitda-and-nigerias-digital-future-by-shuaib-s-agaka-6id6sq Wed, 28 Oct 2026 21:15:09 GMT As Nigeria looks towards the future, one thing is becoming evident. Technology is no longer a peripheral issue in national development. It is central to education, economic empowerment, innovation and the country’s competitiveness. Politics https://newsstand.ng/news/atiku-challenges-tinubu-to-prove-hes-in-makkah-b2vo0c https://newsstand.ng/news/atiku-challenges-tinubu-to-prove-hes-in-makkah-b2vo0c Wed, 28 Oct 2026 20:23:36 GMT Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has challenged President Bola Tinubu to provide daily proof of his presence in Makkah for Umrah, alleging that the planned pilgrimage could be a smokescreen for a trip to France. Politics https://newsstand.ng/news/natural-resources-not-enough-for-national-prosperity-makinde-k2hcph https://newsstand.ng/news/natural-resources-not-enough-for-national-prosperity-makinde-k2hcph Wed, 28 Oct 2026 20:18:06 GMT Gov. Seyi Makinde said natural resources alone cannot guarantee a prosperous national economy. Politics https://newsstand.ng/news/tinubu-departs-abuja-for-makkah-to-pray-for-nigeria-the-guardian-nigeria-c9td8h https://newsstand.ng/news/tinubu-departs-abuja-for-makkah-to-pray-for-nigeria-the-guardian-nigeria-c9td8h Wed, 28 Oct 2026 20:05:15 GMT Tinubu departs Abuja for Makkah to pray for Nigeria The Guardian Nigeria News Politics https://newsstand.ng/news/2027-no-reason-to-fear-inec-will-postpone-elections-sdp-els1v0 https://newsstand.ng/news/2027-no-reason-to-fear-inec-will-postpone-elections-sdp-els1v0 Wed, 28 Oct 2026 19:57:38 GMT The national leadership of the Social Democratic Party, SDP, has said that there are no reasons to fear that the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, will postpone the 2027 general elections. Politics https://newsstand.ng/news/tinubu-to-present-2027-budget-before-end-of-2026-rhgoe9 https://newsstand.ng/news/tinubu-to-present-2027-budget-before-end-of-2026-rhgoe9 Wed, 28 Oct 2026 19:46:56 GMT President Bola Tinubu is expected to present the 2027 Appropriation Bill to the National Assembly before the end of 2026. Politics https://newsstand.ng/news/tinubu-departs-abuja-thursday-for-umrah-at-makkah-saudi-arabia-4qgmd4 https://newsstand.ng/news/tinubu-departs-abuja-thursday-for-umrah-at-makkah-saudi-arabia-4qgmd4 Wed, 28 Oct 2026 19:44:49 GMT President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja on Thursday for Makkah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, to perform Umrah. Umrah is an Politics https://newsstand.ng/news/fec-approves-45-8m-biosecurity-upgrade-at-five-international-airports-2k87ee https://newsstand.ng/news/fec-approves-45-8m-biosecurity-upgrade-at-five-international-airports-2k87ee Wed, 28 Oct 2026 19:41:29 GMT The project, which has been in preparation for two years, would be executed through a 20-year Public-Private Partnership (PPP) with the Bio Health Consortium and its partners. Politics https://newsstand.ng/news/well-rig-those-who-rig-2027-elections-peter-obi-5ex7p6 https://newsstand.ng/news/well-rig-those-who-rig-2027-elections-peter-obi-5ex7p6 Wed, 28 Oct 2026 19:25:14 GMT The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, has pledged to strengthen Nigeria’s electoral syst Politics https://newsstand.ng/news/no-deal-to-split-osun-legislative-seats-with-apc-adeleke-gk1wp2 https://newsstand.ng/news/no-deal-to-split-osun-legislative-seats-with-apc-adeleke-gk1wp2 Wed, 28 Oct 2026 19:24:36 GMT Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has disclosed that he has no agreement to split legislative seats with the APC, insisting that his agreement with the party is to deliver President Bola Tinubu victory in next year's presidential election. Politics https://newsstand.ng/news/21-7bn-borrowing-plan-is-investment-in-assets-not-for-consumption-says-fg-h0x434 https://newsstand.ng/news/21-7bn-borrowing-plan-is-investment-in-assets-not-for-consumption-says-fg-h0x434 Wed, 28 Oct 2026 19:22:39 GMT The Federal Government has said that the $21.7 billion borrowing proposal transmitted to the National Assembly by President Bola Tinubu is an investment in assets and not for spending. Politics https://newsstand.ng/news/tinubu-departs-nigeria-for-saudi-arabia-thursday-to-pray-for-nigeria-mo3710 https://newsstand.ng/news/tinubu-departs-nigeria-for-saudi-arabia-thursday-to-pray-for-nigeria-mo3710 Wed, 28 Oct 2026 19:12:27 GMT Read the latest Politics update on News Stand NG. Politics https://newsstand.ng/news/mdpco-warns-against-fresh-20-5bn-foreign-loan-x1vigc https://newsstand.ng/news/mdpco-warns-against-fresh-20-5bn-foreign-loan-x1vigc Wed, 28 Oct 2026 19:00:47 GMT The Makinde-Daura Presidential Campaign Organisation (MDPCO) has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s plan to secure fresh foreign loans totalling about $20.5 billion and €1.04 billion, warning that continued borrowing could increase Nigeria’s debt burden and constrain future generations. Politics https://newsstand.ng/news/tinubu-departs-abuja-for-makkah-to-pray-for-nigeria-j8h22r https://newsstand.ng/news/tinubu-departs-abuja-for-makkah-to-pray-for-nigeria-j8h22r Wed, 28 Oct 2026 18:49:16 GMT President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja on Thursday for Makkah, Saudi Arabia, to perform Umrah, an Islamic pilgrimage involving prayers and other religious rites. Politics https://newsstand.ng/news/i-dont-know-what-we-did-to-god-for-tinubu-to-become-our-president-oh-god-hw23zb https://newsstand.ng/news/i-dont-know-what-we-did-to-god-for-tinubu-to-become-our-president-oh-god-hw23zb Wed, 28 Oct 2026 18:46:23 GMT Actor and politician Kenneth Okonkwo appeared on News Central TV today October 28, where he once again expressed his dis Politics https://newsstand.ng/news/court-asked-to-disqualify-apc-from-rivers-governorship-election-6i8uc4 https://newsstand.ng/news/court-asked-to-disqualify-apc-from-rivers-governorship-election-6i8uc4 Wed, 28 Oct 2026 18:41:42 GMT By Ikechukwu Nnochiri ABUJA – The Federal High Court in Port Harcourt has been asked to declare that the All Progressives Congress (APC) is ineligible to field a candidate in the 2027 governorship election in Rivers State. Politics https://newsstand.ng/news/president-tinubu-heads-to-makkah-to-pray-for-nigeria-7ngiur https://newsstand.ng/news/president-tinubu-heads-to-makkah-to-pray-for-nigeria-7ngiur Wed, 28 Oct 2026 18:40:37 GMT President Tinubu will depart Abuj Politics https://newsstand.ng/news/niger-state-assembly-commends-army-for-foiling-attack-by-bandits-9ui261 https://newsstand.ng/news/niger-state-assembly-commends-army-for-foiling-attack-by-bandits-9ui261 Wed, 28 Oct 2026 18:36:39 GMT ‎The Niger State House of Assembly has commended troops of the Nigerian Army for repelling a major attack by bandits on communities in Rafi Local Government Area of the state, which left one soldier dead and three others injured. Politics https://newsstand.ng/news/2027-obi-pledges-to-jail-electoral-offenders-7a9wk7 https://newsstand.ng/news/2027-obi-pledges-to-jail-electoral-offenders-7a9wk7 Wed, 28 Oct 2026 18:21:01 GMT The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has promised to strengthen electoral laws and enforce tougher penalties against electoral offenders if elected president in 2027. Politics https://newsstand.ng/news/92-year-old-us-judge-handling-maduro-case-dies-ibdx10 https://newsstand.ng/news/92-year-old-us-judge-handling-maduro-case-dies-ibdx10 Wed, 28 Oct 2026 18:08:40 GMT Alvin Hellerstein, the US judge overseeing the case against deposed Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro, has died aged 92, an official confirmed Wednesday. Politics https://newsstand.ng/news/2027-adeleke-denies-deal-to-share-osun-legislative-seats-with-apc-f2u9f5 https://newsstand.ng/news/2027-adeleke-denies-deal-to-share-osun-legislative-seats-with-apc-f2u9f5 Wed, 28 Oct 2026 16:54:50 GMT Adeleke expressed confidence that the local government crisis would be resolved before the end of the year. Politics https://newsstand.ng/news/doris-ogala-remanded-in-ikoyi-prison-pending-bail-hearing-ndw4bm https://newsstand.ng/news/doris-ogala-remanded-in-ikoyi-prison-pending-bail-hearing-ndw4bm Wed, 28 Oct 2026 16:26:35 GMT Nollywood actress and African Action Congress (AAC) governorship candidate for Abia State, Doris Ogala, has been Politics https://newsstand.ng/news/court-reverses-cacs-deregistration-of-2-companies-v93m47 https://newsstand.ng/news/court-reverses-cacs-deregistration-of-2-companies-v93m47 Wed, 28 Oct 2026 16:24:16 GMT The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) to restore Creative Brains Academy Limited and JJ Integrated Services Limited to its register of companies after striking off their names in 2024. Politics https://newsstand.ng/news/2027-fubara-urges-traditional-rulers-to-promote-peaceful-elections-kfntz3 https://newsstand.ng/news/2027-fubara-urges-traditional-rulers-to-promote-peaceful-elections-kfntz3 Wed, 28 Oct 2026 16:06:53 GMT Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has urged traditional rulers to maintain peace in their domain and avoid actions capable of triggering divisions and crises as the country approaches the 2027 general elections. Politics https://newsstand.ng/news/folarin-urges-oyo-apc-members-to-unite-ahead-of-2027-elections-the-guardi-gkar9t https://newsstand.ng/news/folarin-urges-oyo-apc-members-to-unite-ahead-of-2027-elections-the-guardi-gkar9t Wed, 28 Oct 2026 14:42:00 GMT Folarin urges Oyo APC members to unite ahead of 2027 elections The Guardian Nigeria News Politics https://newsstand.ng/news/ogun-2027-lp-aa-candidate-threaten-suit-over-alleged-pdp-register-tamperi-jp3z2z https://newsstand.ng/news/ogun-2027-lp-aa-candidate-threaten-suit-over-alleged-pdp-register-tamperi-jp3z2z Wed, 28 Oct 2026 14:30:00 GMT Ogun 2027: LP, AA candidate threaten suit over alleged PDP register tampering The Guardian Nigeria News Politics