6 h. ago Kogi Government Lauds Tinubu Over Nomination Of Amupitan As INEC Chairman

The Kogi State Government has expressed profound appreciation to President Bola Tinubu over his nomination of Prof. Joash Ojo Amupitan, SAN, a distinguished son of the State, as the new chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). A statement signed by the State’s Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Femi Fanwo, on Thursday, noted […]

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8 h. ago Makinde Appoints Members Of OYSIEC, LAUTECH Hospital Governing Council

Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde, has appointed members into the Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission (OYSIEC) and the Governing Council of the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) Teaching Hospital, Ogbomoso. The governor appointed eight persons as members of OYSIEC, while seven persons were appointed as members of LAUTECH Teaching Hospital Governing Council. These were […]

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8 h. ago New INEC Chair Will Inherit Burden Of Unresolved Matters, Says Ex

The former National Commissioner of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Dr Mustapha Lecky, has said that the newly appointed Chairman of the Commission, Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan, will inherit a number of legacy burdens and reputational challenges that have lingered since the 2023 general election. Dr Lecky stated this on Thursday night while speaking […]

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8 h. ago Senate awaits official transmission of Amupitan’s nomination

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja The Senate has said it will not comment on the nomination of Professor Joash Amupitan as Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) until his name is formally transmitted to the upper chamber for screening. Chairman of the Senate Committee on Media and Publicity, Senator Yemi Adaramodu, in a reaction […] The post Senate awaits official transmission of Amupitan’s nomination appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Ekiti guber: Atiku meets ADC aspirant, urges citizens to embrace coalition party

Tribune Online Ekiti guber: Atiku meets ADC aspirant, urges citizens to embrace coalition party "Alli is the first person I'm meeting that wants to contest for any political office in Ekiti under ADC... Ekiti guber: Atiku meets ADC aspirant, urges citizens to embrace coalition party Tribune Online

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9 h. ago ADC to Amupitan: Look beyond interest of those who appointed you

Tribune Online ADC to Amupitan: Look beyond interest of those who appointed you The opposition party in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, urged Professor Amupitan to... ADC to Amupitan: Look beyond interest of those who appointed you Tribune Online

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11 h. ago Makinde constitutes OYSIEC board, LAUTECH teaching hospital governing council

Tribune Online Makinde constitutes OYSIEC board, LAUTECH teaching hospital governing council Governor Makinde has charged all the new appointees to approach their respective duties with dedication and unwavering loyalty to the state. Makinde constitutes OYSIEC board, LAUTECH teaching hospital governing council Tribune Online

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11 h. ago Professor Joash Amupitan Named New INEC Chairman By National Council Of State

The National Council of State has unanimously approved the appointment of Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan (SAN) as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The announcement was made on Thursday, following a Council meeting presided over by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. President Tinubu presented Amupitan as the […] The post Professor Joash Amupitan Named New INEC Chairman By National Council Of State appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Council Of State Okays Tinubu’s Nominee As New NPC Chair, Pardons 82 Prisoners

The National Council of State has approved the appointment of Dr. Aminu Yusuf from Niger State as the new chairman of the National Population Commission (NPC) and also endorsed the grant of presidential clemency to 175 inmates across the country. Kaduna State governor, Uba Sani, disclosed this to State House correspondents after the Council of […]

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12 h. ago Tinubu Surprised Me, I Thought New INEC Chair Will Come Lagos Or Osun — Adeyanju

Human rights activist and legal practitioner, Barr. Deji Adeyanju, has commended President Bola Tinubu for nominating Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan, SAN, as the new chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), saying it was a reflection of Tinubu’s knack for competence. In a statement on Thursday, Adeyanju said the appointment was a pleasant surprise, […]

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12 h. ago Amupitan’s Nomination As INEC Chair Based On Integrity, Apolitical Stance — Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu, on Thursday, said his nomination of Professor Joash Amupitan (SAN) as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) was based on the scholar’s integrity, apolitical disposition, and impeccable record of service. Speaking during the meeting of the National Council of State held at the State House, Abuja, on Thursday, […]

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12 h. ago 8 Things To Know About New INEC Chairman Prof. Joash Amupitan

President Bola Tinubu, on Thursday, unveiled Professor Joash Amupitan (SAN) as his nominee for the position of chairman of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), succeeding Professor Mahmood Yakubu, whose tenure ends next month. However, Prof. Yakubu resigned his position earlier this week to ensure a seamless transition. Hereunder are eight key things to know about […]

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13 h. ago Smear Campaign Against Atiku, Jonathan, Amaechi, Obi Infantile — APC Chieftain

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State, Eze Chukwuemeka Eze, has described the recent verbal attacks on notable Opposition leaders by loyalists of President Bola Tinubu, as infantile. He also described the attack on former President Goodluck Jonathan, and ADC leaders like former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, former Minister of Transportation, […]

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14 h. ago BREAKING: Council Of State Approves Prof. Amupitan As New INEC Chairman

The National Council of State has approved the nomination of Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan (SAN) from the North-Central as the new chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). President Bola Tinubu presented Amupitan as the nominee to fill the vacant position, following Professor Mahmood Yakubu’s exit. Yakubu served from 2015 till October 2025. According […]

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14 h. ago Council of State approves nomination of Amupitan as INEC Chairman

The National Council of State has approved the nomination of Joash Amupitan, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria SAN, from the read more Council of State approves nomination of Amupitan as INEC Chairman

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14 h. ago BREAKING: Council of State approves Ojo Amupitan as new INEC chairman

Tribune Online BREAKING: Council of State approves Ojo Amupitan as new INEC chairman President Bola Ahmed Tinubu presented Amupitan as the nominee to fill the vacant position, following Professor Mahmood Yakubu's exit BREAKING: Council of State approves Ojo Amupitan as new INEC chairman Tribune Online

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14 h. ago National Council of State confirms Amupitan as INEC chairman nominee

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The National Council of State presided over by President Bola Tinubu has unanimously endorsed Joash Amupitan from Kogi State’s North-Central zone as the next Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). This appointment follows the departure of Mahmood Yakubu, who helmed the commission since 2015. According to a statement issued […] The post National Council of State confirms Amupitan as INEC chairman nominee appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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14 h. ago UPDATED: Council Of State Approves Tinubu’s Nominee Amupitan As New INEC Chairman

President Tinubu presented Amupitan as the nominee to fill the vacant position, following Professor Mahmood Yakubu's exit. The post UPDATED: Council Of State Approves Tinubu’s Nominee Amupitan As New INEC Chairman appeared first on Channels Television.

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15 h. ago World Bank report: Your economic policy has ruined lives, ADC tells Tinubu

Tribune Online World Bank report: Your economic policy has ruined lives, ADC tells Tinubu "Under the APC and President Bola Tinubu’s government, more Nigerians have fallen into poverty than at any other time... World Bank report: Your economic policy has ruined lives, ADC tells Tinubu Tribune Online

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15 h. ago 2027: Lagos ADC petitions Police over alleged threats by NURTW boss, ‘Sego’

Tribune Online 2027: Lagos ADC petitions Police over alleged threats by NURTW boss, ‘Sego’ "We did this for the public record, so that in future it will not be said that we did not pursue civilised recourse... 2027: Lagos ADC petitions Police over alleged threats by NURTW boss, ‘Sego’ Tribune Online

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