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Major opposition parties were excluded from ballot papers in Kano State's legislative by-election on Saturday, while Rivers State completed voting in a separate constituency race amid reports of peaceful proceedings.

From candidate withdrawals in FCT elections to religious prophecies targeting state governors, Nigeria's political arena confronts mounting challenges of misinformation and institutional integrity as the 2027 general elections approach.

Nigeria's political landscape continues to shift as a federal lawmaker defects from PDP to APC in Gombe State, Governor Okpebholo appoints actress Mercy Johnson to a senior advisory role, and Rivers State mourns the death of Senator Barinada Mpigi.

Nigeria faces mounting political tensions as opposition lawmakers walk out over electoral reforms, FCT Minister Wike consolidates control through candidate defections, and Rivers State Assembly suspends Governor Fubara's impeachment following presidential intervention.

President Bola Tinubu has signed the Electoral Act 2026 (Amendment) Bill into law amid fierce criticism from the opposition PDP, which claims the legislation exposes the ruling APC's fear of electoral defeat.

Political tensions escalate as Zamfara's governor accuses the federal government of bias in aid distribution, while Taraba's leader defends his APC defection amid claims of ethnic political calculations.

Minority lawmakers staged a dramatic walkout from Nigeria's House of Representatives during electoral reform discussions, while opposition figures allege government interference ahead of 2027 elections.

Peter Obi has launched 'Operation Rescue Nigeria' to mobilize citizens ahead of the 2027 elections, while opposition PDP lawmakers in Osun State break ranks to endorse President Tinubu's re-election bid.

Five federal lawmakers defect from PDP to APC citing presidential interventions, while Osun State witnesses internal party disputes over leadership legitimacy amid growing political realignments.