2 h. ago High hurdle for Amupitan as Nigerians seek reform in electoral process

The new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Joash Ojo Amupitan faces a tough test in repositioning a read more High hurdle for Amupitan as Nigerians seek reform in electoral process

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9 h. ago Maryam Sanda, Convicted Of Killing Husband, Receives Tinubu’s Presidential Pardon

Sanda was sentenced to death by hanging by Justice Yusuf Halilu of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in January 2020. The post Maryam Sanda, Convicted Of Killing Husband, Receives Tinubu’s Presidential Pardon appeared first on Channels Television.

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10 h. ago CSOs demand transparent Senate screening for INEC chair nominee, Amupitan

A coalition of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) working on democracy and electoral reform has called on the Nigerian Senate. read more CSOs demand transparent Senate screening for INEC chair nominee, Amupitan

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14 h. ago ‘Write Your Name In Gold, Don’t Fail Nigerians’, Lawmakers Tell New INEC Chair Amupitan

The Opposition Lawmakers Coalition has expressed support for the nomination of Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, for appointment as the new chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), tasking him to write his name in gold and not fail Nigerians. The coalition, in a statement by its Spokesperson, Hon. Ikenga Ugochinyere (PDP, Imo), urged the […]

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17 h. ago INEC Denies Disobeying Court Order, Clarifies Osun Judgement Compliance

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has dismissed reports suggesting that it violated a court order or that a fresh warrant was issued for the arrest of its immediate-past chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, over a case involving the Action Alliance (AA) party. In a statement posted on its official X handle on Friday, the Commission […]

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18 h. ago INEC: Amupitan Will Reform Nigeria’s Electoral Process – IPAC

The Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) Chairman, Yusuf Dantalle, has expressed confidence in the new Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Chairman’s leadership. He said Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan, (Senior Advocate Of Nigeria) SAN, has the experience, integrity, and competence needed to bring reforms and strengthen Nigeria’s electoral system. “The new INEC boss has the capacity to […] The post INEC: Amupitan Will Reform Nigeria’s Electoral Process – IPAC appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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19 h. ago UK court jails trans woman for lying about biological sex to sleep with man

By John Ogunsemore A transgender woman, Ciara Watkin, has been sentenced to 21 months in prison for sexually assaulting a man by concealing her biological sex during intimate encounters, a UK court ruled on Friday. Watkin, 21, was convicted of three counts of sexual assault following a trial at Teesside Crown Court in August. In […] The post UK court jails trans woman for lying about biological sex to sleep with man appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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20 h. ago PICTORIAL: Oyo/Osun Customs Comptroller Visits Oyo Monarchs To Strengthen Ties

The Customs Area Controller, in charge of Oyo/Osun Area Command, Comptroller Gambo Aliyu, has paid courtesy visits to three prominent monarchs in Oyo State, the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade; the Soun of Ogbomoso land, Oba Ghandi Afolabi Olaoye; and the Olugbon of Orile-Igbon, Oba Francis Olushola Alao, in a bid o strengthen community […]

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21 h. ago Tiwa Savage Denies Sabotaging Other Female Artists, Demands Evidence

Afrobeats star Tiwa Savage has refuted claims that she sabotages other female artists in the music industry. She urged anyone making such accusations to provide names and evidence to support their claims. The controversy stems from a few years ago when Kenyan singer Victoria Kimani accused Tiwa Savage of indirectly preventing her from performing at […] The post Tiwa Savage Denies Sabotaging Other Female Artists, Demands Evidence appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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25 h. ago Amid Denials, PDP Govs Perfect Defection Plans As Suswam Rebuffs Joining APC

At least three Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governors have almost finalised plans to defect to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The governors are Peter Mbah of Enugu State, Agbu Kefas of Taraba State, and Douye Diri of Bayelsa State. Although Mbah is set to formally defect on Tuesday, the moves by Kefas and Diri […]

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29 h. ago Osun LGAs crisis: Court fixes ruling on applications for Tuesday

…Extends order freezing accounts … ‘Council funds intact with us’, UBA lawyer tells court By Oluseye Ojo The Oyo State High Court, sitting in Ibadan has scheduled Tuesday, October 14, 2025, for a ruling on applications filed by the United Bank for Africa (UBA) and other defendants in a lawsuit brought by the Attorney General […] The post Osun LGAs crisis: Court fixes ruling on applications for Tuesday appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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34 h. ago General Vatsa’s Family Commends President Tinubu Over Posthumous State Pardon

"Justice can never be denied but can only be delayed, the family is convinced that the late Vatsa must be a Happy person today in his grave by this singular act of compassion by President Tinubu,''spokesperson of the family, Hon. Jonathan Vatsa, said The post General Vatsa’s Family Commends President Tinubu Over Posthumous State Pardon appeared first on Channels Television.

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34 h. ago Mixed reactions trail invasion, sealing of Amotekun office in Osun

Adeleke commends police lost 12 people to Amotekun’s killing – Senator Fadahunsi Osun assembly condemns invasion From Lateef Dada, Osogbo Mixed reactions have trailed the invasion of Amotekun offices in Osun State by the police over the killings of some residents of Akinlalu, a community in Ife North Local Government of the state. After the […] The post Mixed reactions trail invasion, sealing of Amotekun office in Osun appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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36 h. ago Alleged $1.43m Fraud: EFCC Kicks As Ajudua Approaches Trial Court For Bail Again

Ajudua is currently facing trial for allegedly defrauding a Palestinian national, Zad Abu Zalaf, of $1,043,000 under false pretenses. The post Alleged $1.43m Fraud: EFCC Kicks As Ajudua Approaches Trial Court For Bail Again appeared first on Channels Television.

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39 h. ago Implement Supreme Court Ruling On LG Autonomy, Stakeholders Tell Federal Government

Stakeholders from civil society, religious institutions, governance bodies, and development organisations, have called on the Federal Government to swiftly implement the Supreme Court’s landmark ruling on local government autonomy, describing it as critical to reviving grassroots governance and accelerating national development. The call was made during a National Dialogue Forum with the theme: “Local Government […]

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40 h. ago CSOs Demand Transparent Senate Screening Of INEC Chair Nominee Amupitan

The CSOs emphasised that Amupitan's approval by the Council of State does not substitute for the constitutional responsibility of the Nigerian Senate to conduct a rigorous and transparent screening process. The post CSOs Demand Transparent Senate Screening Of INEC Chair Nominee Amupitan appeared first on Channels Television.

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42 h. ago “Let Election Results Reflect People’s Will” – IPAC Urges New INEC Chairman

The Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) in Lagos State has congratulated Prof. Joash Amupitan on his recent appointment as Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Lagos, IPAC Secretary and Lagos State Chairperson of the Action People’s Party, Mrs. Abiola Adeyemi, hailed Amupitan’s appointment […] The post “Let Election Results Reflect People’s Will” – IPAC Urges New INEC Chairman appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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42 h. ago Your Allegiance Should Be To The People, Not APC – ADC To Amupitan

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has urged the newly appointed Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, to demonstrate loyalty to Nigerians. The party advised that the new INEC chairman must prioritize national interest and uphold integrity rather than serving the agenda of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). In a […] The post Your Allegiance Should Be To The People, Not APC – ADC To Amupitan appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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45 h. ago ‘We’ll Give Him The Benefit Of Doubt’, ADC Reacts To Amupitan’s INEC Nomination

  The African Democratic Congress has reacted to the nomination of Professor Joash Amupitan, SAN, as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission … Continue reading ‘We’ll Give Him The Benefit Of Doubt’, ADC Reacts To Amupitan’s INEC Nomination The post ‘We’ll Give Him The Benefit Of Doubt’, ADC Reacts To Amupitan’s INEC Nomination appeared first on Channels Television.

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45 h. ago Osinbajo Accuses Supreme Court Of Inconsistency, Seeks Overhaul Of Nigeria’s Justice System

Former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has faulted the Nigerian Supreme Court for what he described as inconsistency and excessive reliance on technicalities at the expense of substantive justice. Osinbajo, a Professor of Law, made the observation in Ilorin, Kwara State capital, during the second Prof. Yusuf Ali Annual Lecture organised by the Kwara State University […]

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