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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 2015 till October 2025. President Tinubu told the council that Amupitan is the first person from Kogi, North-Central state, nominated to occupy the position and is apolitical.  Council members unanimously supported the nomination, with Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo describing Amupitan as a man of integrity.  In compliance with the constitution, President Tinubu will now send Amupitan’s name to the Senate for screening. Amupitan, 58, from Ayetoro Gbede, Ijumu LGA  in Kogi State, is a  Professor of Law at the University of Jos, Plateau. He is also an alumnus of the university. He specialises in Company Law, Law of Evi...

In an exclusive interview with a press reporter at his residence, Hon. Taofik Adebayo Aderogba, mni, warmly congratulated Alhaji Olaide Abas, Oyo State APC Chairman, on his birthday. "Today, we celebrate a remarkable leader who has demonstrated unwavering commitment to our great party and the good people of Oyo State," Hon. Taofik Adebayo said. "As our Baba and leader, Alhaji Olaide Abas, marks another year of life, I pray that the Almighty grants him many more years of good health, happiness, and success." Hon. Taofik Adebayo commended Alhaji Olaide Abas's visionary leadership, selfless service, and outstanding dedication to the APC's ideals. "Your leadership has been instrumental in shaping the party's fortunes and promoting good governance in Oyo State. We are grateful for your tireless efforts in fostering unity, progress, and development in our great state." The birthday message concluded with a heartfelt prayer: ...

Hon. Aderogba Adebayo Taofik, mni, an Ibadan North All Progressives Congress (APC) stalwart and the immediate past Deputy National President of the Food, Beverage and Tobacco Union in Nigeria has joined all well-meaning Nigerians in celebrating the life of  Bashorun of Ibadan, Chief Kola Daisi, on his 93rd birthday. In his goodwill message, Aderogba personified Chief Kola Daisi as a statesman, industrialist, philanthropist, Chancellor and founder of KolaDaisi University. Baba is also as a father figure whose guidance, wisdom, and generosity have shaped the lives of many. Aderogba praised his legacy of hard work and compassion, your life is a fountain of inspiration. You are a father figure whose words of wisdom and acts of generosity have guided many on the path of humility, service and responsibility.  At 93, Baba’s life is a symbol of inspiration to many, with a life full of commitment to uplift others, with purpose and promote unity.  I prayed may Almighty ...

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has disbursed the 2025 first and second quarter allocation to all 36 states in line with Basic Healthcare Provision Fund.  -(a): the total amount is N29,284,145,353.78.  2: Beneficiaries of the Nigeria’s BHCPF include vulnerable groups such as pregnant women and children as well as general population requiring primary and emergency cares.  3: How to enroll: contact your State Social Health Insurance Authority (SSHIA) to determine your eligibility and receive a HUWE card.  -(enrollment involves visiting a Primary Health Care by presenting a valid ID card and passport photo.  4: Abia: N602,647,087; Adamawa: N873,475,764.85;  Akwa Ibom: N823,006,962.91;, Anambra: N799,175,962.32;  Bauchi: N968.6million;  Bayelsa: N420.97m;  Benue: N814m;  Borno: N1.068bn;  cross River: N647m;  Delta: N664.7m;  Ebonyi; N693.6m;  Edo: N559.77m;  Ekiti: N571.777m;  Enugu: N848.64m;  Gom...

The Oyo State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has staged a peaceful protest in solidarity with Hon Ibraheem Shittu, the state House of Assembly member representing Saki West State Constituency, over alleged victimisation by the state government. The well attended protest, which took place on Monday, commenced with members gathering at the APC State Secretariat at Oke-Ado in Ibadan and later continued with a peaceful walk to Mokola Round About. The party members and supporters present used the opportunity to register their displeasure on the victimisation of Hon Ibraheem Shittu while holding placards and chanting solidarity songs. The protesters alleged that Hon Shittu has been unfairly targeted following his media outburst on the controversial #300 Billion loan discreetly approved by the Oyo State Assembly while alleging that a few of them were not invited to the plenary session when the loan was approved. The APC leaders in the state also reiterated their co...

One of the leading governorship aspirants on the platform of APC in Oyo State, Dr. Gbenga  Adegbola  rtd. has assured the public that his political party, the All Progressives Congress, APC, is united in Oyo State for the sole purpose of taking over the Agodi government House in 2027. The OKE-Ogun politician made this opinion known on Friday while featuring on OKODORO, a political and current affairs Yoruba program on Jamz 100.1 fm which was anchored by an award winning broadcast journalist: Amb. Afolabi Olayemi. Responding to a question about how united Oyo State APC is, Dr. Adegbola said "the reason for mentioning all our esteemed leaders from our able chairman, Pharmacist Olaide Abass, distinguished Senator Teslim Folarin, Hon. Fatai Ibikunle, Sen. Ayo Adeseun, power minister etc should let you know that we are united in Oyo State APC for the singular aim of winning the 2027 gubernatorial election. On the Oke-Ogun agenda, which has reached the zenith of agitatio...