2 h. ago Tinubu Approves Reforms To Strengthen Nigeria Police Trust Fund

President Bola Tinubu has approved the conferment of 959 national honours and endorsed reforms to strengthen the funding framework for the Nigeria Police Force. The announcements followed marathon sessions of the National Council of State and the Police Council at the State House, Abuja. Addressing journalists on Thursday after the meetings, the Permanent Secretary of […] The post Tinubu Approves Reforms To Strengthen Nigeria Police Trust Fund appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 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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8 h. ago NEC Disavows Illegal Lagos SWAN Election, Petitins IGP, DSS Over Misuse Of Security Personnel

The National Executive Council (NEC) of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has unequivocally disowned and condemned the purported election planned by suspended members of the association in Lagos, labelling it illegal, null and void, and a deliberate act of sabotage against the integrity of the organisation. The NEC expressed that the sole aim […]

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20 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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21 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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21 h. ago VIDEO: Tinubu Grants Presidential Pardon To Herbert Macaulay, Vatsa, 173 Others

Vatsa, a poet, was among the 17 people who received presidential pardons following the endorsement of the National Council of State. The post VIDEO: Tinubu Grants Presidential Pardon To Herbert Macaulay, Vatsa, 173 Others appeared first on Channels Television.

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22 h. ago Council of State approves NPC chairman, okays 1% FAAC deduction for Police Trust Fund

.…clemency for 175 prisoners …800 persons for 2024/2025 national honours award The National Council of State on Thursday, approved the read more Council of State approves NPC chairman, okays 1% FAAC deduction for Police Trust Fund

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23 h. ago Council of State endorses Tinubu’s prerogative of mercy, national honours for 959 Nigerians, Bill Gates

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja In a remarkable demonstration of the constitutional power of prerogative of mercy and national recognition, President Bola Tinubu has approved a significant array of presidential clemency and honoured a wide spectrum of Nigerians and friends of Nigeria in the 2024/2025 national honours awards. Governor of Kaduna Uba Sani, speaking to State […] The post Council of State endorses Tinubu’s prerogative of mercy, national honours for 959 Nigerians, Bill Gates appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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23 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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24 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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24 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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25 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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25 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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26 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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26 h. ago Council of State approves nomination of Amupitan as INEC Chairman

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26 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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29 h. ago NYCN Members Stage Protest Over Withdrawal Of CAC Registration

Over 3,000 members of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Thursday, protested the recent deregistration of the council by the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC). Addressing the press during the protest at CAC headquarters, Secretary General of NYCN, Barrister Abubakar Suleiman, said, as a senior lawyer, the Registrar General of CAC, Hussaini Ishaq Magaji (SAN), […]

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29 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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44 h. ago NYCN Dismisses Report Of Deregistration, Affirms Sukubo’s Leadership

The National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) has dismissed reports of a purported withdrawal of its registration certificate and the appointment of an interim management team by the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) and the Federal Ministry of Youth Development, describing the move as unlawful and contemptuous of a subsisting court judgement. In a statement signed […]

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65 h. ago 10 years in office, what has changed in INEC under Prof. Yakubu?

From: Ismail Omipidan, Abuja When Professor Mahmud Yakubu was named the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in October 2015, he pledged to reform the commission and introduce necessary changes that would help strengthen the country’s electoral process. In demonstrating his commitment, he consistently urged legislators to make timely interventions ahead of each […] The post 10 years in office, what has changed in INEC under Prof. Yakubu? appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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