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Prof Joash Amupitan The coordinator of Tinubu presidential legal team (TPLT), Mr Babatunde Ogala, a senior advocate of Nigeria (SAN), has said that the newly nominated chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof Joash Amupitan, was not part of the legal team that defended President Bola Tinubu at the election tribunal. President Tinubu […]

Prof. Amupitan say he’s unfit as ex-APC lead counsel Some lawyers have petitioned the Senate to block Prof. Joash Ojo Amupitan, SAN, as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). President Bola Tinubu has just forwarded the don’s name to the Senate for clearance as the commission’s new boss following the exit […]

By John Dike, Osogbo The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has described media reports suggesting a fresh order for the arrest of its immediate past Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, as misleading and factually incorrect Also, it denied allegations of disobedience to a court order issued by the Federal High Court sitting in Osogbo, Osun State, […]

Dr. Christopher Kolade President Bola Tinubu has mourned the passing of veteran broadcaster, diplomat, and corporate leader, Dr Christopher Kolade, describing him as one of Nigeria’s finest intellectuals and a model of integrity. In a personally signed tribute on Thursday, the President said he received the news of Dr Kolade’s death “with profound sadness,” noting […]

A former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has called for the immediate release of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, describing his continued detention as a “stain on Nigeria’s belief in the rule of law.” He made this known in a post shared on his X handle on Thursday, expressing full […]

Prof Joash Ojo Amupitan, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, has been nominated by President Bola Tinubu as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission. He will succeed Prof Mahmood Yakubu, who voluntarily exited office last week after ten years on the saddle Amupitan’s appointment was confirmed by the National Council of State on […]

resident Bola Tinubu on Thursday explained why he picked Prof Joash Amupitan (SAN) as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission. He said his choice was based on his apolitical stance, integrity and impeccable record of service. “President Tinubu told the council that Amupitan is the first person from Kogi, North-Central state, nominated […]

New INEC Chairman, Prof Ojo Amupitan The National Council of State has unanimously approved the appointment of Prof Joash Ojo Amupitan (SAN) as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission. He will succeed Prof Mahmood Yakubu who retired lat week after a ten-year tenure. This was contained in a statement posted on X […]

By John Dike, Osogbo The League of Veteran Journalists, Osun State Chapter, has called on the Federal and State Governments to urgently collaborate and strengthen efforts to combat insurgency and the growing insecurity that continues to threaten Nigeria’s unity and stability. In a communiqué issued at the end of its October meeting in Osogbo, the […]

Prof Mahmood Yakubu handing over to Mrs Agbamuche as INEC Acting Chairman After a ten year tenure, Prof Mahmood Yakubu on Tuesday bowed out as Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). He handed over to Mrs. May Agbamuche, the oldest serving National Commissioner of the commission, in acting capacity. Yakubu announced his exit […]