Nigeria Digest: Key Stories from August 3, 2023

Nigeria saw significant developments on August 3, 2023, including political moves, legal battles, economic shifts, and health challenges. Major stories highlighted election preparations, media freedom issues, and notable business developments.

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Politics & Governance

INEC's Resident Electoral Commissioner in Osun has warned against vote buying and violence in the upcoming Osun state election in 2026, urging religious leaders and political actors to uphold the integrity of the electoral process.

- punchng.com

Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai is urging Nigerians to unite and vote out the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections, claiming that another APC term would threaten Nigeria's unity and progress.

- punchng.com

There is confusion in Rivers State over the upcoming local government elections as Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) members have been elected as chairmanship candidates for the All Progressives Congress (APC) in several local government areas.

- leadership.ng

Presidential candidate Peter Obi stated that despite legal action, individuals who forcefully occupied his brother's company premises in Lagos continue to work on the property, disregarding court orders.

- theeagleonline.com.ng