Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has stated that he believes President Bola Tinubu will win re-election in 2027 without significant opposition, citing the current disarray among opposition parties. Speaking at a gathering of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Kalu emphasized that Tinubu faces no real competition as the opposition is fragmented and lacks the necessary support to challenge effectively.

Ronald Rugumayo won the 2026 Johnnie Walker Uganda Professional Golf Open at Uganda Golf Club on Saturday, September 5, ending a run of foreign dominance in the tournament. According to Matooke Republic, Rugumayo began the final round in sixth place, two shots behind overnight leader Godwin Okoko of Nigeria, with five players tied around him in a crowded leaderboard, before producing a comeback to claim the title.

Nigeria's senior men's volleyball team has stepped up preparations ahead of the 2026 African Men's Volleyball Championship in Tunis, according to Punch. The report highlights the team's training efforts and references their historic qualification for the tournament, though full details of the blurb were truncated. The championship will see Nigeria compete against Africa's top national teams in Tunisia.

Siaya Governor James Orengo has rejected accusations from within the Linda Mwananchi movement that he is sabotaging Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna's presidential ambitions. Speaking in an interview with Citizen TV, Orengo confirmed he intends to run for president and challenge Sifuna for the opposition coalition's nomination ahead of Kenya's 2027 General Election. He argued the coalition must embrace internal democracy and open competition for its presidential ticket, dismissing claims that his candidacy is meant to derail Sifuna.

Former Anambra State governor Peter Obi has urged contestants ahead of Nigeria's 2027 elections to compete on ideas rather than divisive politics. According to Vanguard, Obi said political contests should not undermine national unity and called on candidates to prioritise the country's interests above their political differences.

The Director General and Chief Executive Officer of the National Institute for Sports (NIS), Rt. Hon. Philip Shaibu, has called on basketball promoter Igoche Mark, initiator of the Mark D' Ball Basketball tournament, to remain committed to developing the sport in Nigeria. Shaibu encouraged the promoter not to give up on his efforts to grow basketball, according to ThisDay Live.