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Prof. Joash Amupitan’s, SAN, taking oath of office as new INEC chairman. By Chukwudi Abiandu In the bright, expectant Thursday, October 23, 2025 morning in Abuja, Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan, Senior Advocate of Nigeria, strode into the headquarters of the Independent National

In furtherance of strategic preparations ahead of the forthcoming Anambra Gubernatorial Election scheduled for 8th November 2025, the Commissioner of Police, Anambra State Command, CP Ikioye Orutugu, fwc, minps PhD visited Nnewi Area Command on 22nd October 2025. The visit was

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has said that the frequent defection of politicians from one party to another in the country is due to the absence of clear political ideology among the nation’s political actors. Makinde stated this on Thursday during

The Global and National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement, Dr. Yunusa Tanko, alongside the Media Personnel, Spokesperson South East (Anambra Chapter), and the Lead Colligent Coordination of Anambra State, met today with press representatives from Arise TV and other media houses at

By Emmanuel Oloniruha The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Northern Stakeholders have endorsed former Minister Tanimu Turaki as their consensus candidate for the Nov. 15 National Convention in Ibadan. The PDP Northern Stakeholders — comprising PDP governors, members of the National Working

By Opeyemi Gbemiro The Kogi State Independent Electoral Commission (KOSIEC) has fixed Oct. 17, 2026, for the conduct of the local government area election in the state. The Chairman of the Commission, Mr Nderi Mamman, made the disclosure during a stakeholders meeting

By Emmanuel Oloniruha The new Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, is expected to assume office on Thursday. According to an invitation by the Director, Voter Education and Publicity, Victoria Eta-Messi, Amupitan would be meeting with the Directors

As the November 8th gubernatorial election in Anambra State draws near, Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo, who is well known for his incredible leadership and transformational drive, recounts his numerous achievements and the support from the people for a second term on a

The Governor of Nasarawa State, Abdullahi Sule, has said the recent wave of defections by governors, senators, and other prominent politicians from opposition parties into the All Progressives Congress (APC) is a direct result of the ongoing reforms being implemented by President

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced plans to enhance inclusivity and diversity within its structure by amending its constitution to give greater representation to women, youths, and persons with disabilities. The ruling party said the proposed amendment is aimed at ensuring