INEC says it is preparing to audit its electoral technology and may conduct a mock presidential election as it tackles funding concerns and AI-powered disinformation ahead of 2027.

Former Oyo AG Adebayo Mutalubi Ojo predicts that political differences within Governor Seyi Makinde’s camp could become public before December 2026.

Nyesom Wike has declared APC governorship candidate Kingsley Chinda the “next governor” of Rivers State ahead of the 2027 election.

Former Bayelsa governor Timipre Sylva has quit the APC, criticising the party’s direction and saying Nigerians will seek a different political path at the next election.

INEC has denied replacing candidates submitted by the Nigeria Democratic Congress for the 2027 elections amid concerns over the names appearing on the candidates’ list.

NILDS Director-General Abubakar Sulaiman has warned that governors could potentially use state police against political opponents unless strong safeguards are built into the proposed reform.

The NDC says nine names published by INEC for Anambra State Assembly constituencies were not among candidates nominated or submitted by the party.

Vice President Kashim Shettima has departed Abuja for Angola to represent President Tinubu at an African Union summit addressing conflict prevention, resolution and peace in Africa.

Ondo lawmakers say they remain determined to impeach Speaker Olamide Oladiji despite a disruption that prevented the planned plenary session.

Governor Uba Sani says Kaduna has taken no new loans since he assumed office, even as the state pays N6.7bn monthly from FAAC revenue to service inherited debt.