…Aso Rock weighs loyalty, competence in the final decision Daud Olatunji Intense lobbying among political heavyweights has gripped Aso Rock as President Bola Tinubu finalizes the appointment of a new chairman for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Barring last minute adjustments, the President is expected to present his preferred candidate, Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan, to the National Council of …
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Popular Nigerian stand-up comedian and actor Julius D’Genius Agwu mourns the loss of his beloved mother, Mrs. Victoria Agwu, who died earlier this week. The entertainer confirmed the heartbreaking news in an emotional post shared on his official X page on Thursday, where he paid tribute to his life, love and sacrifice. Julius Agwu expressed his deep sorrow over the …
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Some poor individual performances caused the Flying Eagles to suffer a tough 4-0 defeat at the hands of Argentina, according to one expert. Dutch coach Erik Stekelenburg criticized the performances of midfielder Daniel Daga and goalkeeper Ebenezer Harcourt when the Flying Eagles were eliminated from the 2025 U-20 World Cup. “The Flying Eagles were bad for the first 25 minutes,” …
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The National Council of State on Thursday gave unanimous approval to the nomination of Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan (SAN) as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), following the end of Professor Mahmood Yakubu’s term in October 2025. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu introduced Amupitan’s name to the Council during its meeting at State House, and described him …
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The National Council of State has approved the appointment of North Central Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan (SAN) as the new chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has put forward Amupitan as a candidate to fill the vacant position, following the exit of Professor Mahmood Yakubu. Yakubu served from 2015 to October 2025. President Tinubu …
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The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command, has announced the arrest of suspected armed robbers in connection with the death of AriseNews TV presenter, Somtochukwu Christella Maduagwu, and a security guard, Barnabas Danlami, in a robbery incident at Unique Apartments, Gishiri Village, Katampe District, Abuja, on September 29, 2025. Maduagwu reportedly jumped from the balcony of his apartment on the …
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A passenger who boarded an Ibom Air flight from Uyo, Akwa Ibom State en route to Abuja, was caught red-handed after allegedly stealing a large sum of money from another passenger’s luggage. A video shared on social media on Thursday showed the moment the alleged thief was escorted off the plane by a flight attendant after the theft was discovered, …
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Today I commissioned the first phase of the Ajara Housing Scheme in Badagry, which includes 420 new homes for Lagosians. This project started years ago but has been stalled for some time. When we arrived, we resolved long-standing challenges and got moving again. I am pleased to note that this is the 24th residential complex delivered so far by our …
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Popular Pastor in Jos, Plateau State, Prophet Isa El-Buba, has refuted the Nigerian government’s denial that there was no religious genocide in any region of the country, following several allegations leveled by some members of the US Congress. In a message he shared on his social media account on Wednesday, Nabi El-Buba, president of Jos-based El-Buba Outreach Ministries International, appeared …
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Over 3,000 members of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), on Thursday, protested against the registration of the council by the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC). Addressing the press during the protest at the CAC headquarters, former Secretary General of the NYCN, Barrister Abubakar Suleiman, said as the Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), the Registrar General of the CAC, Hussaini …
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