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A video circulating on X appears to show people burning Kwankwasiyya red caps in Kano, triggering fresh debate over Rabiu Kwankwaso's political realignment and his growing association with Peter Obi ahead of the 2027 election. The footage has attracted competing interpretations online, with supporters and critics offering sharply different views of what it represents.
Nigeria’s 2027 presidential and National Assembly election campaigns have officially begun, opening a new phase of political competition as President Bola Tinubu seeks a second term against opposition figures including Peter Obi and Atiku Abubakar. Candidates have also signed a peace accord pledging to avoid violence, hate speech and personal attacks.
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar and the African Democratic Congress have asked the Federal High Court in Abuja to determine whether an alleged discrepancy involving President Bola Tinubu's NYSC discharge certificate affects his eligibility to contest the 2027 presidential election.
President Bola Tinubu has approved Nigeria's deep-offshore tax-remission framework. Officials say it could unlock up to $50 billion in investment, but that figure is potential, not committed capital.
Osun APC governorship candidate Bola Oyebamiji has reportedly escaped an attack after gunmen opened fire on his campaign convoy in the Ife Federal Constituency. The incident, coming just days before the August 15 election, has intensified concerns about political violence and voter safety across the state.
A viral video shows APC supporter Ero-Arike distributing rice in Osun while urging support for Bola Oyebamiji. The clip has fueled debate over campaign ethics, economic hardship and whether food distribution tied to voting appeals may constitute voter inducement.
Kano State's decision to spend about ₦1.5 billion supporting a mass wedding for 1,500 couples has triggered a fierce public debate. Supporters describe the programme as meaningful social intervention for vulnerable residents, while critics question whether such spending is appropriate amid widespread economic hardship and poverty.
Nigeria Revenue Service Chairman Zacch Adedeji has defended President Bola Tinubu's economic reforms during a live television appearance, arguing that the government's tax and fiscal changes are designed to strengthen Nigeria's economy. His defence has reignited a heated online debate over whether rising government revenue is translating into better living conditions for ordinary Nigerians.
Nigeria's opposition is once again exploring the possibility of a broad political alliance capable of challenging President Bola Tinubu in 2027. But with Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, Rabiu Kwankwaso and other political heavyweights pursuing different platforms and ambitions, the biggest challenge may not be defeating the APC - but agreeing on who should lead the opposition into the election.
The debate over Nigeria's Muslim-Muslim presidential ticket has returned to the centre of political discourse ahead of the 2027 election. Supporters argue that competence should matter more than religious balancing, while critics fear that maintaining same-faith tickets could deepen perceptions of religious and regional dominance in national politics.
Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has called on President Bola Tinubu to create a two-year amnesty window for Nigerians who allegedly looted public funds to return the money without prosecution. His proposal, including a claim that billions of naira may be hidden in private homes in Abuja, has triggered a heated debate over whether recovering stolen wealth should take priority over punishment.
Former presidential aspirant Segun Showunmi has sparked political conversation after praising Seyi Tinubu's leadership following a visit to the City Boy Movement office. Showunmi said he was impressed by the movement's pan-Nigerian character, diversity, gender balance and inclusion of people living with disabilities.