The Nigerian Senate has confirmed Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan as the substantive Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), following an exhaustive screening session that lasted for nearly two hours during Thursday’s plenary in Abuja. The confirmation came after a robust debate in the Red Chamber, during which Senators from different political divides grilled…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially nominated Professor Joash Amupitan (SAN) as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and has forwarded his name to the Senate for confirmation. The President’s letter of nomination was read by Senate President Godswill Akpabio during Tuesday’s plenary session at the National Assembly in Abuja. Citing…
Nigeria’s Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, has revealed that he has been receiving threats and facing orchestrated media attacks following the recent revocation of 1,263 mineral licences across the Country. Alake, who made this known during a Press Conference in Abuja ahead of the 10th edition of Nigeria’s Mining Week, said the…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). His appointment followed the approval of the National Council of State, marking the official end of Professor Mahmood Yakubu’s 10-year tenure, which concluded earlier this month. Professor Amupitan,…
…Reactions Trail Exit as Nigerians Reflect on His Legacy After nearly a decade at the helm of Nigeria’s electoral body, Professor Mahmood Yakubu has officially stepped down as Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), drawing the curtain on an era defined by sweeping reforms, high-stakes elections, and intense public scrutiny. Appointed in November…
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has dismissed all Commissioners and Senior Public Officers whose appointments were nullified by the Supreme Court, in compliance with the recent judgment that reshaped the state’s political landscape. The announcement was made during a valedictory session with members of the cabinet in Port Harcourt on Thursday, held as part of…
Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, has fired a stern warning at former Local Government (LG) and Local Council Development Area (LCDA) Chairmen accused of meddling in the affairs of their successors, bluntly urging them to “let the new chairmen breathe.” Obasa, speaking at a meeting with the newly…
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP, Kogi Central) has officially returned to her office in the National Assembly after months of political tension, following a directive by the Sergeant-at-Arms to unseal her workplace. Her return on Tuesday afternoon marked the first time she stepped into her Senate office since her suspension in March, a decision that had…
Tension has gripped Otukpo town following the reported assassination of a prominent All Progressives Congress (APC) leader, Chief Ejeh Udeh, in the early hours of Monday, September 22. According to eyewitness accounts, the attack occurred at Udeh’s Ugboju residence. Armed men on a motorcycle allegedly trailed the politician and laid an ambush near his home….
A coalition of Nigerian women on Monday converged on the National Assembly in Abuja, demanding constitutional reforms to guarantee them dedicated seats in parliament. The demonstrators, made up of activists, professionals and civil society groups, carried placards and banners as they pressed lawmakers to adopt the Reserved Seats for Women Bill. The legislation seeks to…
