2 h. ago New INEC Chairman: Northern Ethnic Forum hails Tinubu over Amupitan’s appointment

From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja Encomiums have continued to pour in on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over the historic and commendable appointment of Joash Amupitan (SAN) as the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). A northern group under the auspices of Northern Ethnic Nationalities Forum (NENF) described the appointment as a well-deserved one, noting […] The post New INEC Chairman: Northern Ethnic Forum hails Tinubu over Amupitan’s appointment appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 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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16 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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17 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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19 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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23 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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66 h. ago INEC boss Yakubu hands over to Agbamuche, proceeds on terminal leave

From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Mahmood Yakubu, has proceeded on terminal leave after officially handing over to May Agbamuche, the most senior National Commissioner on Tuesday, to act pending the appointment of a substantive chairman. Yakubu handed over during the meeting he held with Resident Electoral Commissioners […] The post INEC boss Yakubu hands over to Agbamuche, proceeds on terminal leave appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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66 h. ago May Agbamuche: Five quick facts about new INEC acting chairman

Tribune Online May Agbamuche: Five quick facts about new INEC acting chairman May Agbamuche-Mbu, a seasoned legal expert with over three decades of experience, has been appointed Acting Chairman of the May Agbamuche: Five quick facts about new INEC acting chairman Tribune Online

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3 d. ago Anambra Guber: Some Politicians Trying To Manipulate INEC – Soludo

Governor Charles Soludo of Anambra State on Monday alleged that some politicians are plotting to influence the outcome of the upcoming governorship election. Soludo accused certain politicians of “sleeping in the office” of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in a bid to manipulate results ahead of the November polls. He made the statement during […] The post Anambra Guber: Some Politicians Trying To Manipulate INEC – Soludo appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Let Parties With Five Lawmakers Nominate INEC Chiefs – Aregbesola

The Interim National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Rauf Aregbesola, on Monday, proposed a new approach to the appointment of leaders of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Aregbesola suggested that political parties with at least five members in the National Assembly should be allowed to nominate those who will head the electoral […] The post Let Parties With Five Lawmakers Nominate INEC Chiefs – Aregbesola appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Political Parties demand end to presidential appointment of INEC chairman, top officials

Political parties under the umbrella of the Inter-Party Advisory Council are demanding immediate legal reforms to strip the executive arm of govt. read more Political Parties demand end to presidential appointment of INEC chairman, top officials

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3 d. ago Constitution Review: IPAC, Muslim alumni support reform of INEC, SIECs

From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja The Inter Party Advisory Council (IPAC) has called for the removal of the power to appoint the chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission ( INEC) from the Executive arm of government in the ongoing constitution review exercise. IPAC, also called for the scrapping of the State Independent Electoral Commissions( SIECs) […] The post Constitution Review: IPAC, Muslim alumni support reform of INEC, SIECs appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Atiku hosts group seeking to wrest INEC chairman’s appointment from president

By John Ogunsemore  Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has thrown his weight behind the clamour to remove the power to appoint Chairman of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from the president. Atiku made this known on Monday when he played host to a delegation of young Nigerians seeking electoral reforms ahead of the 2027 general […] The post Atiku hosts group seeking to wrest INEC chairman’s appointment from president appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Strip president’s powers to appoint INEC officials, IPAC urges NASS

Tribune Online Strip president’s powers to appoint INEC officials, IPAC urges NASS National Chairman of the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC), Mr Yusuf Mamman Dantalle on Monday, urged the 10th Assembly to Strip president’s powers to appoint INEC officials, IPAC urges NASS Tribune Online

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9 d. ago PDP sacks A/Ibom Exco, appoints Igwat Umoren as new chairman

From Isaac Job, Uyo National Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party ( PDP) has dissolved the state Exco in Akwa Ibom state and announced Barr Igwat Umoren as chairman of the Care Taker Committee of the party in the state . A statement signed by the National Publicity Secretary of PDP Hon Debo Ologunagba […] The post PDP sacks A/Ibom Exco, appoints Igwat Umoren as new chairman appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Don’t Shroud INEC Chairman Selection In Secrecy – SERAP Warns Tinubu

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on President Bola Tinubu to ensure transparency in the process of appointing the next chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). In a letter published on Saturday and signed by its Deputy Director, Kolawole Oluwadare, SERAP said Nigerians deserve to know the details of the […] The post Don’t Shroud INEC Chairman Selection In Secrecy – SERAP Warns Tinubu appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago SERAP To Tinubu: Disclose Appointment Process Of INEC Chairman

Professor Mahmood Yakubu will leave office as INEC chairman in November, having completed his two-term tenure of 10 years. The post SERAP To Tinubu: Disclose Appointment Process Of INEC Chairman appeared first on Channels Television.

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1 week ago Zamfara: APC lauds Tinubu for appointing Tijjani Kaura as new NEPZA Chairman

From John Bassey, Gusau The Zamfara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress APC has again lauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for Appointing one of its own, Senator Tijjani Yahaya Kaura as the Board Chairman of Nigeria Export Processing Zone Authority, NEPZA. The statement issued by Yusuf Idris Gusau, APC Publicity Secretary Zamfara State to […] The post Zamfara: APC lauds Tinubu for appointing Tijjani Kaura as new NEPZA Chairman appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago New INEC chairman must not be partisan, says ADC spokesman Bolaji Abdullahi

Tribune Online New INEC chairman must not be partisan, says ADC spokesman Bolaji Abdullahi The spokesperson of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Mr. Bolaji Abdullahi, speaks with SAM NWAOKO on the expectations of the party as President Tinubu makes to appoint another chairman for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), and other issues. Nigeria is set to get a new INEC chairman. President Tinubu will do us that honour […] New INEC chairman must not be partisan, says ADC spokesman Bolaji Abdullahi Tribune Online

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2 w. ago FCT Polls: INEC Gives Political Parties Nod To Start Campaigns

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said that political parties participating in the February 21, 2026, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council elections were now at liberty to start their electioneering campaigns in public. INEC National Commissioner and chairman of Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun, who disclosed in a statement issued in […]

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