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Amupitan to INEC Staff: Break Down Silos, Restore Electoral Trust
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Thursday formally inaugurated its new era of leadership with the official handover of duties to the newly appointed Chairman, Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan (SAN), at a brief but momentous ceremony held at the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja.
Police explain reasons for Omoyele Sowore’s arrest in Abuja
The Nigeria Police Force has provided clarification on the arrest of Omoyele Sowore, the 2023 presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), at the premises of the Federal High Court, Abuja, on Wednesday, October 23, 2025.
President Tinubu charges new INEC Chairman, Prof. Amupitan, to uphold electoral integrity
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday administered the oath of office to the newly appointed Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Ojo Amupitan (SAN), urging him to uphold the highest standards of integrity and transparency in the discharge of his duties.
Tinubu Swears In Amupitan As INEC Chairman
President Bola Tinubu has sworn in Joash Amupitan as the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
LASAA Probes Alleged Improper Transaction by Staff Member
The Lagos State Signage and Advertisement Agency (LASAA) has launched an internal investigation following allegations circulating on social media that one of its staff members received payments from customers through a personal bank account for signage-related services.
Hon. Prince Seyi Lawal Celebrates Dr. Abdulganiyu Oluremi Sopeyin — A Leader, Mentor, And Father Figure
The Member representing Ikeja Constituency I in the Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. Prince Seyi Lawal, has joined family, friends, and well-wishers in celebrating Dr. AbdulGaniy Oluremi Sopeyin on the occasion of his birthday.
Tinubu Extends Tenure Of Surveyor-General
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the extension of the tenure of the Surveyor-General of the Federation, AbuduGaniyu Adebomehin, by two years.
ASUU Suspends Warning Strike, Gives FG One Month To Address Demands
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has suspended the two-week warning strike it began on October 13, 2025.
Electoral Act Amendment Bill Passes Second Reading In Senate
In attempts to strengthen Nigeria’s electoral process, the Senate has passed the Electoral Act Amendment Bill, 2025 through second reading, proposing a shift that would place the burden of proof on INEC in election petition cases.
Tanker Explosion: Sanwo-Olu Commiserates with Niger Governor, Victims’ Families
The Governor of Lagos State and Chairman of the South-West Governors’ Forum, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has commiserated with his Niger State counterpart, Governor Mohammed Umar Bago, as well as the government and people of Niger State, over Tuesday’s tragic tanker explosion that claimed no fewer than 35 lives and left 17 others hospitalised.