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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo An Oyo State High Court sitting in Ibadan on Thursday extended its earlier interim order freezing the 30 Osun State Local Governments’ bank accounts with the United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc. The presiding judge, Justice Ladiran Akintola, ruled that the “Post No Debit” (PND) directive on the accounts will remain […]
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Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa The All Progressives Congress, APC, in Ondo State has slammed the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP for allegedly attacking Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa A statement by Mr. Steve Otaloro, APC Director, Media & Publicity, faulted PDP’s assessment of the governor’s performance as inaccurate and inflaming. It was titled, “Facts, Not Fake News- […]
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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 […]
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vows to rescue state from stagnation By John Dike, Osogbo A governorship aspirant in Osun State under the banner of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Senator Iyiola Omisore, has said that governance is a more serious matter than dancing. Apparently mocking Governor Ademola Adeleke, popularly known as the “dancing governor” due to his dancing prowess, […]
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Governor Ademola Adeleke calls for vigilance in border communities, By John Dike,Osogbo Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has expressed deep concern over the reported attack on Amotekun Corps Commander, Isaac Omoyele, describing the incident as an assassination attempt and a direct threat to the state’s peace and security. He condemned the attack in strong terms […]
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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 […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo A former National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Senator Iyiola Omisore has formally declared his intention to contest the coming governorship election in Osun State. He made the declaration at the APC state secretariat in Osogbo, where a large crowd of supporters and party members gathered in solidarity. Omisore, […]
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