41% of Nigerians Have Chosen 2027 Candidate – Yiaga Africa
Yiaga Africa's survey of 2,470 Nigerians reveals only 41% are certain voters with a chosen candidate for 2027, while 54% disapprove of Tinubu's performance.
Category : Public Opinion
Analyst Challenges Tinubu's 'Age of Prosperity' Claim
Public affairs analyst Oluwafemi Popoola challenges President Tinubu's 'age of prosperity' claim, urging focus on wealth distribution and wage concerns as inflation drops to 15.39%.
African Newsrooms Win Global Trust as Legacy Media Fails
Kenya and Nigeria lead global trust in news at 68%, while the US drops to 25%, according to Reuters Institute's Digital News Report 2026.
10m Nigerians with ₦75,000 cash lack phones, APC chair says
APC chairman Nentawe Yilwatda says over 10 million cash-transfer beneficiaries have no phones or social media, highlighting Nigeria's digital divide ahead of 2027.
Agege monarchs, clerics urge APC defectors to return
Traditional rulers, Christian and Muslim leaders in Agege and Orile-Agege have called on defected APC chieftains to return ahead of the 2027 elections.
APM Candidate Ajadi Urges Oyo Youths to Join Politics
Olufemi Ajadi, APM senatorial candidate for Oyo Central, urged youths to join politics, blaming their absence for bad governance since 1999. He predicted APM wins in 2027.
Adeyanju Slams Bishops' Tinubu Endorsement for 2027
Activist Deji Adeyanju criticizes charismatic bishops for endorsing President Tinubu for 2027, urging religious leaders to keep places of worship out of partisan politics.
Atiku Rejects FAAC Boom as 'Money Illusion'
Atiku Abubakar disputes FG's FAAC success claims, citing a 40% drop in dollar value and ₦5.3 trillion state debt.
Facebook Outrage Isn't Civic Action: Africa's Rights Knowledge Gap
Across Africa, Facebook hosts endless complaints about corruption and leaders, but citizens lack knowledge of their constitutional rights, turning digital outrage into a substitute for real civic participation.
FG to Share N25,000 Monthly After Drawing $208m World Bank Loan
Nigeria drew an additional $208.29 million from an $800 million World Bank social safety net loan, pushing total disbursements to $744.61 million, with $55.39 million remaining.
Atiku: Youths Selling Kidneys for N1.7m Shows Desperation
Atiku Abubakar warns that Nigerian youths are selling kidneys for N1.7m amid rising living costs, urging reforms with a human face.
Davido Endorsement of Peter Obi for 2027 Is False
A viral Facebook video claimed Davido endorsed Peter Obi for 2027, but the singer said he has not chosen any candidate. Fact-check finds no credible evidence.
Ayodele Warns Tinubu: US Documents Could End 2027 Bid
Primate Elijah Ayodele warns President Tinubu that US-held documents on his past could derail his 2027 re-election, with an interim government possible if released.
Pro-Tinubu Group Accuses Reps Chairman of Politicising Refinery Probe
Tinubu Media Ambassadors accuse Reps committee chairman Ikenga Ugochinyere of turning the NNPCL refinery rehabilitation probe into a 2027 political campaign tool, urging him to separate oversight from partisan interests.
Nigeria's resilience has become a curse, says lawyer Jesutoye
Nigerian lawyer Testimony Jesutoye argues that citizens' celebrated resilience has become a curse, enabling predatory governance. He cites constitutional failures, insecurity, and economic decay, urging civic resistance to reclaim the nation.
Priest Defends UBA Trainee Over Tony Elumelu 'Tony' Greeting
Fr Kelvin Ugwu defends UBA trainee who greeted Tony Elumelu as 'Tony,' citing Western formal norms and questioning public outrage over the billionaire's correction.
Bank Staff Defend Woman Who Called Elumelu by First Name
Nigerian bank employees defend a new UBA recruit who addressed Tony Elumelu by his first name, citing corporate culture that encourages first-name addressing.
Aisha Yesufu: 2027 Election Role Will Differ From 2022 Obi Campaign
Aisha Yesufu says she won't campaign with Peter Obi as in 2022, focusing instead on grassroots voter mobilisation and protecting votes at polling units ahead of the 2027 elections.
Edweirdo Advises Davido on Politics Ahead of 2027
Content creator Edweirdo tells Davido fame isn't enough to govern, urges building a competent team and learning governance before seeking office in 2027.
Davido: Fractured Opposition Hands Tinubu 2027 Edge
Afrobeats star Davido says a divided opposition gives President Tinubu a strong chance in 2027, citing nearly eight South contenders and praising youth in Osun.
Nigeria's FX Forwards Surge 264% to $90.89m as Spot Plunges
Nigeria's FX forwards surged 264% to $90.89 million in August 2026, while FX spot transactions plunged 78% to $1.2 billion, according to FMDQ data.
Kogi PDP Candidate Rejects N5m Billboard Fee for Assembly Aspirants
PDP candidate Michael Samuel Idoko condemns Kogi government's N5 million signage fee for assembly candidates, warning it could exclude young people, women, and grassroots politicians from 2027 elections.
Couscous, Pan-Africanism, and Honest North-South Relations
Sub-Saharan Africa must stop assuming geography creates solidarity. Relationships are interest-driven, and Pan-Africanism should not excuse inequality or discrimination, argues Osmund Agbo.
Nigerian Journalism Crisis: Why Online Media Are Failing
Nigerian journalism faces a crisis as untrained 'publishers' flood cyberspace with shallow, copied content, eroding trust and quality, warns media scholar Olayinka Oyegbile.
FFK Tackles Sheikh Jingir Over Muslim Majority Claim
Femi Fani-Kayode counters Sheikh Yahaya Jingir's claim that Muslims outnumber Christians in Nigeria, insisting the nation is secular and multi-religious.
NLC, TUC demand ₦500,000 new minimum wage from FG
NLC and TUC demand ₦500,000 minimum wage, citing expired review period and economic hardship. Labour ready for fresh negotiations with FG.
Davido, Bashir Ahmad Clash Over Osun Election
Davido and ex-aide Bashir Ahmad clash on social media over Osun governorship election, following President Tinubu's call to Gov Adeleke and EFCC order.
Lady Questions Older Men Choosing Much Younger Partners
A lady questions why 45-year-old men propose to 18-year-olds, sparking debate on age-gap relationships and control dynamics.
Makinde Slams Tinubu's Fuel Subsidy, Naira Float as Twin Shock
Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde criticizes Tinubu's simultaneous fuel subsidy removal and naira float, calling it a twin shock that worsens Nigerians' hardship.
SA Woman Praises Nigerian Women After Marriage
A South African woman who once believed Nigerian women were controlling and money-focused changed her mind after marrying a Nigerian man, calling them underappreciated.
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