Morning recap: Tinubu eyes 56m Northern voters, Atiku challenges INEC, other top stories

The morning recap focuses on key events ahead of Nigeria's 2027 presidential election. President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress are gearing up for Tinubu’s re-election campaign in Kaduna State. The ruling party aims to mobilize 40 million votes, particularly among women in the North, which accounts for 56.01 million registered voters, making up 54% of all registered voters.

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, contesting on the African Democratic Congress ticket, has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to publish the preliminary voters’ register immediately. Atiku argues that the lack of online access to the list could undermine confidence in the 2027 election. He called on Nigerians to inspect the register for omissions and challenge any questionable entries before voting.

In another development, the Federal Government has directed hospitals nationwide to prepare isolation beds and enhance infection prevention measures to contain the Ebola outbreak. However, 15 states are yet to update their response plans. Prof Muhammad Pate, the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, warned these states to expedite their preparations, as health facilities have been instructed to make adequate provisions for suspected cases to protect frontline workers.