President [Bola Tinubu](https://www.president.gov.ng) announced that his primary agenda will be good governance even as the APC Presidential Campaign Council intensifies its campaign for his re‑election in 2027, insisting that the machinery of government must keep running.
He told supporters that "government business must continue" and urged party members to stay focused on delivering public services while the council mobilises volunteers, rallies and fundraising activities across the country.
Vice President Kashim Shettima used the same platform to denounce opposition candidates Peter Obi and Atiku Abubakar, accusing them of sowing division. Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State publicly backed Tinubu’s bid, saying the incumbent’s track record warrants a second term.
Opposition figures responded in kind: Peter Obi posted a video of his early‑morning workout, while Atiku called on Nigerians to collect their Permanent Voter Cards ahead of the 2027 polls. Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo added that Atiku had left Nigeria Airways pensions unpaid, noting that Tinubu had approved a ₦36 billion settlement to clear the arrears.
**What are the voter‑register concerns?**
The Independent National Electoral Commission ([INEC](https://www.inecnigeria.org)) faces mounting scrutiny after its online portal reportedly displayed no preliminary voters’ register and some registration centres in Lagos allegedly lacked printed copies, despite the commission’s claim that more than 103 million Nigerians are now registered.
**Is there an environmental risk after the Air Force crash?**
In Igbokoda, Ondo State, locals have voiced fears of water contamination following a Nigerian Air Force aircraft crash that killed 25 people. The community’s traditional ruler has appealed for urgent environmental intervention, and the Air Force has set up a 12‑member board to investigate the incident.
**Who is trying to set a new Guinness record?**
Kano‑based entrepreneur Abdulkadir Basari is attempting to break the Guinness World Record for the longest sewing marathon. His “Sew for the Nation” project aims to produce school uniforms for under‑privileged pupils while the marathon proceeds.
**Which students advanced in an international AI competition?**
The STRIM Girls, a team of students with disabilities, have qualified for the finals of an overseas contest with their AI‑driven app “Saving Pad,” which helps users locate menstrual products and obtain related information.
**How is Nigeria honouring Fela Kuti?**
Nigeria marked what would have been Fela Anikulapo Kuti’s 88th birthday, celebrating the Afrobeat pioneer’s legacy. The late musician, who died in 1997, was posthumously awarded the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2026 and became the first African solo artist inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.