Veteran governance and environmental rights advocate, Iniruo Wills, has urged presidential and governorship candidates for the 2027 general elections to present clear plans for addressing environmental issues in the Niger Delta.

Abia State in Nigeria has set permit fees for political campaign billboards, requiring presidential candidates to pay N200 million, governorship candidates N150 million, and other candidates varying amounts.

The APC has submitted the names of 13 governorship candidates to INEC’s portal and is undertaking reconciliation efforts to address grievances ahead of the August 8 deadline.

Nigeria's Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has presented certificates and nomination forms to its presidential and governorship candidates for the 2027 elections. Nyesom Wike urged party members to actively pursue power.

The internal crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Nigeria's Sokoto State has escalated, with rival factions now presenting separate governorship candidates and parallel state executive committees.

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Akwa Ibom State is facing a crisis after two governorship aspirants, Hon. Eyakekpono Obo and Sen John Udoedeghe, emerged from separate processes ahead of the 2027 elections.

The Delta ADC governorship crisis has deepened as a faction produced Ogboru as its candidate in a parallel primary election. This development follows the emergence of another candidate, Unuafe, further complicating the party's leadership.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has seen governorship candidates emerge in two Nigerian states, with Oborevwori securing the nomination in Delta and Chinda in Rivers.

An APC group has issued a warning against fielding weak governorship candidates for the 2027 elections in Oyo, Lagos, and Ogun states, emphasizing the need for integrity and grassroots appeal.

Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso held a meeting with NDC governorship candidates from Bauchi, Sokoto, and Borno states to strategize for the 2027 general elections.

The Osun Development Association has called for peaceful conduct among governorship candidates and their supporters ahead of the Osun 2026 election, urging restraint.

The Deputy Governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the upcoming Osun governorship election, Mr. Benjamin Adereti, has accused Governor Ademola Adeleke of religious hypocrisy, sparking a clash over religious issues.

The opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has warned that no one will take its mandate to another party and get away with it, as it presented Certificates of Return to 21 governorship candidates and signaled readiness for the 2027 elections.

The Kwara State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is experiencing a deepening crisis following the emergence of two different governorship candidates. This internal conflict threatens to destabilize the party ahead of elections.

In Plateau State, the two factions of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have each nominated different governorship candidates for the upcoming 2027 general elections, leading to internal party drama.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has declared Caleb Mutfwang as its governorship candidate for Plateau State and Peter Mbah as its governorship candidate for Enugu State. Mbah showcased his scorecard during his declaration.

Political candidates in Osun State are making promises and expressing confidence in winning the upcoming governorship election.

Prince Sunday Fagbemi, the Kwara State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), criticized opposition parties in the state for their unresolved internal crises concerning governorship candidates for the 2027 elections.

An analysis suggests that the Gombe 2027 election will significantly depend on deputy governorship candidates, with factors like religion, geography, and loyalty shaping the crucial running mate selection.

Traditional religion worshippers in Nigeria's Osun State have cautioned governorship candidates against making the upcoming election a violent affair, urging them to promote peace and tolerance.

An analysis reveals how defections, zoning arrangements, and consensus deals significantly influenced the selection of the All Progressives Congress (APC)'s 28 governorship candidates in Nigeria, often overshadowing open competition.

Factions within Nigeria's Accord Party are clashing over parallel governorship candidates in Oyo State, with plans announced for a fresh primary election.

Ahead of the June 20, 2026 governorship election in Ekiti State, Nigeria, 13 political parties and their candidates have signed a peace accord. This agreement aims to ensure a peaceful electoral process in the state.

The Southwest APC Zonal Committee is actively rallying support for Governor Oyebanji in Ekiti and Bola Oyebamiji in Osun, aiming to secure victories in the upcoming governorship polls in both states.