Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has criticised the Minister of Works, David Umahi, over his refusal to give a clear breakdown of the cost of the controversial Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project. In a viral video from an event on Friday, Makinde said there was no need for the minister to “dance around the cost” when […]
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President Bola Tinubu has said he nominated Professor Joash Amupitan (SAN) as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) because of his neutrality, integrity, and record of service. “President Tinubu told the council that Amupitan is the first person from Kogi, North-Central state, nominated to occupy the position and is apolitical,” a
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The National Council of State has approved the appointment of Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan (SAN) as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), following the completion of Professor Mahmood Yakubu’s tenure, which ended in October 2025. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu presented Amupitan’s nomination during the Council’s meeting on Thursday at the
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The National Council of State has approved the appointment of Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan (SAN) as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), following the completion of Professor Mahmood Yakubu’s tenure, which ended in October 2025. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu presented Amupitan’s nomination during the Council’s meeting on Thursday at the State
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A Federal High Court sitting in Osogbo, Osun State, has ordered the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to arrest the former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Mahmood Yakubu, over alleged contempt of court. The order was issued just hours after Yakubu officially left office as INEC Chairman. The
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George Nnaji has said his resignation as Nigeria’s Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology was not an admission of guilt, despite claims of certificate forgery against him. Streetnet reports that he stepped down on Tuesday, three days after investigations revealed he had submitted forged degree and NYSC certificates. The politician had presented the
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Professor Mahmood Yakubu has stepped down as Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) after leading Nigeria’s electoral process for a decade. Yakubu made the announcement on Tuesday during the commission’s quarterly meeting with Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) in Abuja, describing the session as his final one as INEC Chairman. According to
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May Agbamuche-Mbu, a legal expert with over 30 years of experience, has been named Acting Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), taking over from Prof. Mahmood Yakubu. Born in Kano and originally from Delta, Agbamuche brings extensive experience in law, dispute resolution, and public service to Nigeria’s electoral body. Her appointment comes as
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Geoffrey Uche Nnaji, Nigeria’s Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, has officially resigned from his post amid unspecified allegations, less than 15 months after his appointment by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The resignation was confirmed on Tuesday in a statement by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy. President Tinubu has
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Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, on Tuesday made history as he inaugurated the first commercial flight at the Gateway International Airport, Ilishan-Remo. The ValueJet aircraft, with registration number 5N-BXS, carrying 90 passengers, departed the airport at 10:10 a.m. for Abuja — marking the official takeoff of commercial operations at the newly constructed facility.
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