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.

Police in Sokoto State have warned political parties against violence, hate speech, and the spread of fake news ahead of Nigeria's 2027 general elections. According to Punch, the police vowed to hold party leaders accountable for any breaches, urging them to caution their supporters and ensure peaceful conduct as political activities begin to build toward the polls.

Security agencies and electoral stakeholders in Kogi State have begun early preparations ahead of Nigeria's 2027 general election, with a focus on preventing election-related violence. According to Premium Times, officials at a strategy meeting called for stronger collaboration among security bodies, compliance with electoral laws, and peaceful political campaigns across the state. The initiative is aimed at ensuring a credible and violence-free electoral process in Kogi when Nigerians return to the polls in 2027.

Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has warned political parties and their supporters against hate speech, provocation, intimidation and violence as the 2027 governorship campaign officially begins. According to Daily Trust, the warning was delivered on his behalf by his Director General of Media and Publicity, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, during a press conference marking the commencement of the campaign in the state.

The website of Nigerian online newspaper Politico.ng has reportedly been hacked, according to ThisDay Live. The incident comes amid growing reactions to the publication's recent projection of the likely outcome of Nigeria's 2027 general election. The hacking and its connection to the election projection remain unconfirmed, and the report did not identify who was responsible for the attack or the extent of any damage to the website.

The Association of Igbo Town Unions (ASITU) has condemned a reported attack on the convoy of Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Coalition (NDC), in Benue State. According to the group, the incident could be a warning sign of potential violence during Nigeria's 2027 general elections. The convoy was reportedly attacked in Benue, though details of the assault were not fully disclosed. ASITU urged action to prevent further political violence ahead of the polls.