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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan (SAN), a renowned legal expert and academic, as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), pending Senate confirmation. The National Council of State unanimously approved Amupitan’s nomination on Thursday, October 9, 2025. Presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga announced the development, stating that the appointment follows the completion of Professor Mahmood Yakubu’s tenure, which began in 2015 and ended in October 2025. President Tinubu described Amupitan as an apolitical figure and noted that he is the first person from Kogi State, in the North-Central region, to be nominated for…

The Nigeria Police Force says enforcement of the vehicle tinted glass permit has been suspended following a court order halting the exercise. Spokesperson for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command, SP Josephine Adeh, disclosed this during an interview on AIT on Wednesday. She confirmed that the decision came after the police officially received the court order. “Information reaching me from the office of the PRO is that the order has been received and the enforcement of the tinted permit is now on hold pending the court’s verdict,” Adeh said. She explained that the directive to suspend enforcement would remain…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has accepted the resignation of Geoffrey Uche Nnaji, Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, following recent allegations against him. Nnaji, who joined the federal cabinet in August 2023, tendered his resignation in a letter on Tuesday, expressing gratitude to the President for the opportunity to serve. In his letter, the former minister stated that his decision to step down was influenced by what he described as a “campaign of blackmail” orchestrated by political opponents. He, however, thanked President Tinubu for the confidence and trust reposed in him throughout his tenure. Reacting to the development, President Tinubu…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially accepted the departure of Professor Mahmood Yakubu as Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) following the completion of his second term in office. Yakubu, who was first appointed in November 2015 as the 14th chairman of the electoral body and reappointed in 2020, concluded his tenure after ten years of service. In a statement released on Monday by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Tinubu expressed deep appreciation for Yakubu’s dedication and contributions to the advancement of Nigeria’s democracy. “President Tinubu thanked Professor Yakubu for his services…

For Nigeria to achieve sustainable development and global progress, scholars, researchers and policymakers must make equity, diversity and inclusivity central to research and academic practice. The member representing Ibadan North-west/Ibadan South-west federal constituency of Oyo state in the House of Representatives and Chairman, House committee on Digital, Information Communication Technology and Cybersecurity, Hon. Adedeji Dhikrullahi Stanley Olajide made the call on Tuesday, while delivering his goodwill message at the 2nd Multidisciplinary International Conference of the Postgraduate College, Lead City University, Ibadan, themed “Equity, Diversity and Inclusivity in Research.” The lawmaker described the conference as a convergence of “eminent scholars, researchers,…

The Oyo State Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade, has lauded the Nigerian Union of Teachers,Oyo State wing, for their dedication, professionalism and steadfastness, in the advancement of education in the state. The Commissioner who led the Management team of the Ministry on Monday on a courtesy visit to the Nigerian Union of Teachers (NUT) state secretariat, Ibadan joined the global community in commemorating the 2025 World Teachers’ Day. Prince Dotun Oyelade expressed his sincere appreciation to the Nigerian Union of Teachers, Oyo State wing, for their consistent support and willingness to partner with the Ministry of Information. He…

Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has appointed a former Member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Saheed Akinade Fijabi, as the chairman of the Oyo State at 50 Anniversary Committee. The governor, in a letter signed by his Chief of Staff, Otunba Segun Ogunwuyi, announced the appointment of the 11-member committee, on Monday. Other members of the committee include a former Head of Service of the state, Alhaja Ololade Agboola (Deputy Chairman); Dr Z.O. Ajuwon, OON; Mustapha Razaq Areo; Alhaja Fatimah Ololade Azeez; S.A. Adejumo; and Pastor John Olasunkanmi Alabi. Other members of the committee are Alhaji A.K. Bello;…

Pharm.Ezeh Ambrose Igwekamma, the National Chairman of the Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN), has officially declared October as Pharmacy Rx Emblem Month. He made this declaration during a press conference held in his office on October 4, 2025. In his speech, Ezeh expressed his profound honor and joy at this significant occasion, stating, It gives me great honor and joy to stand before you today as we formally declare this month as Pharmacy Rx Emblem Month. This special designation is not just a symbolic recognition, but a powerful statement that reaffirms the central role of community pharmacy in…

Vice President of the National Association of Nigeria Travel Agencies (NANTA), Otunba Babatunde Adesokan, has lauded Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, for embarking on the upgrade of Ladoke Akintola Airport to international standards, saying the move will increase investors’ confidence in the state. Adesokan stated this in an interview with The People’s Verdict. According to him, “One of the key things investors think about before they come into your country, is accessibility to your state. The first consideration of an investor in the UK or USA who wants to invest in a particular sector in Oyo State is ‘how am…

Oyo State Government has trained its over 7,000 recently recruited teachers, on effective use of digital technology to achieve optimal educational delivery across the State. The Executive Chairman, Oyo State Post Primary Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM), Mrs Olubukola Oladipo during an induction program for the new officers, at Ansaruddeen High School, Saki, underscored the role of digital technology in accessing modern education. She appealed to all participants to make the best use of the induction programme and consider it a great learning opportunity. She further highlighted the importance of digital knowledge as an effective tool for the 21st century…