2027 Campaign Politics: Peter Obi insists the 2027 election will be a contest between Nigerians and President Tinubu’s administration, framing leadership as the missing ingredient for a functioning Nigeria. Opposition Fiscal Claims: Atiku and the ADC attack Tinubu’s budget discipline, citing reports of over ₦210bn in overlapping and duplicated allocations, arguing Nigeria is failing due to leadership, not resources. Road Safety Law Clash: Religious bodies and OAIC urge Tinubu to reject the FRSC bill amendments, warning that fines for “preaching” in commercial buses could infringe constitutional freedoms. Local Government Funding Stalemate: Two years after a Supreme Court ruling on direct local government allocations, funds remain trapped between states and councils, with N10.48tn reportedly flowing but not reaching councils. Insecurity and Accountability: Benue killings draw fresh calls for decisive action, while the Oriire Oyo school abduction “rescue vs release” narrative sparks Atiku’s demand for clearer truth from officials. Regional Diplomacy: Nigeria and Ghana condemn Afrophobic attacks in South Africa and push for stronger AU/continental action, alongside ongoing repatriations. Governance and Participation: Osun’s ODA convenes an election integrity summit for peace and accountability, while Katsina’s Radda runs ward-wide town halls to shape the 2027 budget. Health System Push: UNICEF and partners launch leadership capacity support in Adamawa to strengthen RMNCAH+N and GBV services, as stakeholders also warn health insurance coverage remains very low. Digital Governance: FG unveils the Nigeria Genomic City project and launches virtual assets coordination/regulation moves, alongside NBC/NIGCOMSAT training for digital TV migration.