7 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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9 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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12 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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13 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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13 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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15 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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15 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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15 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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15 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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15 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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2 w. ago Kwara Gov Names CMD Of Thomas Adewumi Varsity Teaching Hospital

The Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has approved the appointment of Prof. Ademola  Popoola as the chief medical director of the Thomas Adewumi Teaching Hospital, Omu-Aran in Irepodun local government area of the state. Popoola’s appointment followed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the government and Thomas Adewumi University, Oko, which officially […]

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