4 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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22 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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25 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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26 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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31 h. ago Council Of State Set To Ratify Tinubu’s INEC Chair Nominee Thursday

Barring any last-minute change, President Bola Tinubu is expected to present his nominee for the position of chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to the National Council of State meeting this Thursday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The tenure of the outgoing INEC chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, ends next month. However, on Tuesday, […]

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32 h. ago Of politics of the INEC chair’s appointment and Akpabio’s vision of more ‘captive’ governors

With the retirement on Tuesday of Yakubu Mahmood as chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the stage is read more Of politics of the INEC chair’s appointment and Akpabio’s vision of more ‘captive’ governors

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55 h. ago INEC: Yakubu Disregarded Opposition Parties, CUPP Secretary Ameh Alleges

The Former INEC Chair handed over to the commission's oldest serving National Commissioner in the electoral body, May Agbamuche, as the Acting National President.  The post INEC: Yakubu Disregarded Opposition Parties, CUPP Secretary Ameh Alleges appeared first on Channels Television.

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3 d. ago Things You Probably Didn’t Know About New INEC Acting Chair May Agbamuche

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has a new acting chairman, May Agbamuche-Mbu, the senior National Commissioner in the Commissioner currently and accomplished legal expert with over three decades of experience. Her emergence followed the handover of duties to her by Professor Mahmood Yakubu, who has proceeded on terminal leave on Tuesday. The announcement was […]

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3 d. ago BREAKING: Yakubu Hands Over To Agbamuche As INEC Acting Chairman

Professor Mahmood Yakubu is leaving office as INEC chairman, having completed his two-term tenure of 10 years. The post BREAKING: Yakubu Hands Over To Agbamuche As INEC Acting Chairman appeared first on Channels Television.

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9 d. ago 2027: Athena Centre To Launch Electoral Observatory, Sets Agenda For Next INEC Chair

  The Athena Centre for Policy and Leadership has announced a major initiative aimed at bolstering the credibility of Nigeria’s elections, starting with the upcoming off-cycle polls in November and extending to the crucial 2027 general election. The Centre’s Chancellor and former minister of Aviation, Chief Osita Chidoka, disclosed this in Abuja on Tuesday during […]

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2 w. ago Shehu Sani Dismisses Report On Tinubu’s Directive To INEC Chair To Go On Leave

Former Kaduna lawmaker, Senator Shehu Sani, has debunked reports claiming that President Bola Tinubu directed the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Mahmood Yakubu to proceed on compulsory pre-retirement leave. In a post on his X (formerly Twitter) on Thursday, Sani described the alleged directive as “most likely a social media entertainment […]

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2 w. ago LAUTECH Nurses, Midwives Begin Indefinite Strike Over Minimum Wage, Welfare Demands

Nurses and midwives at the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) Teaching Hospital, Ogbomoso, Oyo State, have embarked on an indefinite strike over the non-implementation of the new national minimum wage and unresolved welfare matters. The industrial action was announced in a statement issued on Saturday in Ibadan by the Unit Chairman of the National […] The post LAUTECH Nurses, Midwives Begin Indefinite Strike Over Minimum Wage, Welfare Demands appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago No delay in 2026 Hajj plans, 2025 accounts fully reconciled — NAHCON

Tribune Online No delay in 2026 Hajj plans, 2025 accounts fully reconciled — NAHCON THE National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has confirmed the full reconciliation of operational accounts for the 2025 Hajj, dismissing reports suggesting that preparations for the 2026 pilgrimage are being delayed due to unresolved financial matters. The clarification followed a recent appeal by the Forum of Chief Executives of State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Boards, urging […] No delay in 2026 Hajj plans, 2025 accounts fully reconciled — NAHCON Tribune Online

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3 w. ago NASU, SSANU threaten strike over unpaid allowances, withheld salaries

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) and the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) have issued a seven-day strike notice to the Federal Government over unresolved labour matters affecting their members in universities and inter-university centres. In a letter jointly signed by NASU General Secretary, Prince […] The post NASU, SSANU threaten strike over unpaid allowances, withheld salaries appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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