KOGI STATE GOVERNMENT CONGRATULATES PROF. JOASH AMUPITAN, SAN, ON HIS APPOINTMENT AS INEC CHAIRMAN

1. The Government and people of Kogi State express profound appreciation to the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, His Excellency, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for appointing Prof. Joash Ojo Amupitan, SAN, a distinguished son of Kogi State, as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). 2. This appointment... Read More

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Breaking News: Nigerian Innovator Wins £1.5 Million NextGen Innovation Challenge in London.

Al’amin Muhammed Idris, CEO of Interface Africa, has emerged as the winner of the NextGen Innovation Challenge, representing Kaduna State. He received a cash award of 1.5 million pounds at the grand finale held in Paddington, London, today, October 9, 2025. Interface Africa, under Idris’ leadership, focuses on providing affordable solar financing to small businesses... Read More

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NATIONAL COUNCIL OF STATE UNANIMOUSLY APPROVES APPOINTMENT OF PROFESSOR AMUPITAN AS INEC CHAIRMAN

By Festus Fifen The National Council of State has approved the nomination of Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan (SAN) from the North-Central as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). President Bola Ahmed Tinubu presented Amupitan as the nominee to fill the vacant position, following Professor Mahmood Yakubu’s exit. Yakubu served from... Read More

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Nigeria @65: Manchester Set to Host Grand National Day Celebration with Top Dignitaries and Entertainers

As Nigeria marks its 65th Independence Anniversary, the spotlight this weekend turns to Manchester, United Kingdom, where the Nigerian community is gearing up for a major celebration on Saturday, October 11, 2025. The event, themed around unity, culture, and pride in national identity, will be held at the Nigerian House, Manchester, from 11 a.m. to... Read More

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2025 UTME: JAMB screens 176 underage candidates as lawmakers laud exercise

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) on Wednesday screened 176 exceptional underage candidates who scored high marks in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). The screening exercise, designed to ensure that only outstanding and well-prepared candidates below the age of 16 are considered for admission into tertiary institutions for the 2025/2026 academic session,... Read More

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Forgery as State Policy: Atiku Abubakar Calls for Accountability from Tinubu, Cabinet, and DSS

Abuja, Nigeria — October 8, 2025. Former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, has issued a strong statement following the resignation of Uche Nnaji, Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, describing the development as another sign of a growing moral crisis within the current administration. In a press release titled “Forgery as State Policy: Tinubu,... Read More

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REFORMS: FAAN Commences Cashless Payment At Abuja Airport

By Festus Fifen As part of effort to ensure a hitch free transactions at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, The Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), has commenced the implementation of cashless policy, introducing the single wallet for all payments. Managing Director of FAAN, Mrs Olubunmi Kuku Speaking at the unveiling of the... Read More

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New Era at INEC as Leadership Transition Sparks National Curiosity

A calm but significant transition has taken place at Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), sparking renewed curiosity about the woman now temporarily at the helm of the country’s electoral body. At a stakeholders’ meeting held at INEC headquarters in Abuja on Tuesday, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, who has led the Commission for nearly a decade,... Read More

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Insecurity : Gov Usman Ododo Visits Kogi-Kwara Border Community, Declares War on Illegal Mining, Banditry

By Sam Biodun Ogundipe in London In a decisive move to tackle the rising security challenges in the state, Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, has vowed to put an end to illegal mining and banditry in the state. The Governor made this declaration on Monday during a visit to Isanlu-Esa, a Kogi-Kwara... Read More