Senate Confirms Prof. Amupitan as INEC Boss, Tasks Him on Electoral Credibility

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…

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FG Overhauls Admission Rules, Targets One Million Annual Tertiary Intakes

…As Mathematics requirement relaxed for Arts students In a bold move aimed at widening access to Higher Education, the Federal Government on Tuesday 14th October, 2025 announced a comprehensive overhaul of admission entry requirements into Nigerian tertiary institutions. A reform projected to boost annual tertiary intakes from 700,000 to one million students. The new policy,…

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Tinubu Nominates Prof. Joash Amupitan as INEC Chairman, Seeks Senate Approval

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…

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Army Launches Probe into Death of Soldier, Wife in Niger Barracks

The Nigerian Army has commenced a full-scale investigation into the mysterious deaths of a Soldier, Lance Corporal Akenleye Femi, and his wife, whose lifeless bodies were discovered in their apartment at the Wawa Cantonment, New Bussa, Niger State. The tragic incident, which occurred on Saturday, 12th October, 2025 reportedly threw the entire military community into…

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Ogun LGSC Opens Voting for 2025 Awards

By Adenike Olowe The Ogun State Local Government Service Commission (LGSC) has officially announced the commencement of the LGSC Week 2025 Awards, an annual event designed to celebrate excellence and dedication within the State’s Local Government system. In a statement issued on Monday, October 13, 2025, the Chairman of the Commission, Ms. Olivia Olubukunola Onabanjo,…

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FG, ASUU Clash Over Ongoing Strike

The Federal Government (FG) has warned the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) that it may enforce the no-work-no-pay policy if the Union fails to suspend its ongoing two-week warning strike. In a statement released late Sunday by Folasade Boriowo, spokesperson for the Federal Ministry of Education, the Government accused ASUU of failing to cooperate…

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