Nigeria's Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has warned that politicians and political parties using abusive, intemperate, or inflammatory language during campaigns ahead of the 2027 general election could face a ₦10 million fine and up to 12 months in prison. According to Information Nigeria, the penalties are provided for under the Electoral Act 2026, and the warning comes amid a fresh wave of threats by political office holders in the country.

The Commissioner of Police in Enugu state, Mamman Giwa, has instructed police operatives to intensify efforts against unregistered vehicles and those with defaced or obscured number plates. This directive aims to enhance vehicle registration compliance across the state, according to African Examiner.

The Nigeria Union of Journalists, Ebonyi State Council, has urged politicians to focus on issue-based campaigns in preparation for the 2027 general elections. They cautioned against inflammatory rhetoric, character assassination, and divisive politics in a communiqué released following their congress.

Media organizations and civil society organizations (CSOs) in Nigeria are implementing strategies to address the spread of fake news, misinformation, and hate speech in preparation for the upcoming Osun governorship and 2027 general elections, according to Punch.

The campaign organisation of Hon. Abayomi Semako Hunye has condemned the removal and demolition of its campaign banners in Ijebu-Ode and Abeokuta by officials of the Ogun State Signage and Advertising Agency (OGSAA). According to PM News, the group criticised the action carried out by the Ogun State Government's signage agency. The incident involves the destruction of political campaign materials in two cities in Ogun State, Nigeria. Further details about the reason for the demolition were not provided.

The Lagos State Government has issued a warning against the circulation of misleading flood images, alleging that influencers are politicizing environmental issues. Officials emphasized the importance of verifying information before sharing it, in light of the potential for misinformation to exacerbate public concerns.