The Delta State House of Assembly in Nigeria screened and confirmed Mr Matthew Oghene as the state's new Auditor-General on Tuesday, according to the Daily Post and the News Agency of Nigeria. Oghene was nominated by Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, who forwarded his name to the Assembly on September 2. The confirmation followed a motion moved within the Assembly.

Niger State Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago has approved the appointment of six new commissioners as part of efforts to strengthen his administration and improve governance in the state, according to Tribune Online. The appointees include Lucky Barau for Gurara, Isah Wakili for Bosso, Dr Isah Adamu for Kontagora, Emmanuel Alamu for Magama, and Shuaibu Saidu Kaboji for Mashegu. The appointments also include new advisers, though full details were not provided in the report.

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has announced its governorship and deputy governorship candidates in 28 Nigerian states ahead of the 2027 general elections. According to Ripples Nigeria, the list features prominent politicians including Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour in Lagos, Abubakar Malami in Kebbi, Isa Mohammed Ashiru in Kaduna and Great Ogboru in Delta State.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo state has established a reconciliation committee composed of elder statesmen and notable citizens, according to Tribune Online. The committee aims to address internal issues within the party.

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has officially opened its state secretariat in Bauchi State and announced Hon. Usman Adamu Ahmed Suphi as its governorship candidate for the 2027 elections. During the event, Suphi introduced Alhaji Abdulkadir Alin Bababa as his running mate. The ceremony took place at the new party headquarters located on Kobi Street.

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi and Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde have resisted pressure to step down for a consensus opposition presidential candidate ahead of Nigeria's 2027 election, according to Punch's morning recap. The roundup also reported that a bank manager was killed by kidnappers in Imo State, and that the Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre invited a West African Examinations Council official, Olanrewaju Fadehan, over alleged cyberstalking and criminal defamation.