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Meet Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan, the Newly Nominated INEC Chairman

Meet Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan, the Newly Nominated INEC Chairman

The National Council of State has approved Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan, a renowned Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), as the nominee for the next Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Here are the key facts about the incoming INEC Chairman: Professor Amupitan is a distinguished academic and lawyer with an impressive background. Born in April 1967 in Aiyetoro-Gbede, Kogi State, he has risen through the ranks to become a respected figure in his field. He graduated top of his class at the University of Jos, winning the prestigious Richard Akinjide Prize. Early Life and Education Professor Amupitan's academic…
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Ex-FCTA Director Sentenced To 24 Years In Prison For N318m Fгaud

Ex-FCTA Director Sentenced To 24 Years In Prison For N318m Fгaud

A Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced Mr. Garuba Duku, a retired Director of Finance and Administration with the Abuja Metropolitan Management Council (AMMC) under the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), to 24 years in prison for diverting ₦318 million in public funds. The conviction was announced in a statement by the Director of Public Enlightenment and Education at the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Mr. Demola Bakare, on Thursday. According to the ICPC, Duku was arraigned on a six-count charge of corruption and money laundering in suit number FHC/ABJ/CR/608/2022. Justice James Omotosho, who presided…
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Atiku Supports Sowore’s Campaign for Nnamdi Kanu’s Release

Atiku Supports Sowore’s Campaign for Nnamdi Kanu’s Release

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has called for the immediate release of Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra. He described Kanu's continued detention as a “stain on Nigeria’s belief in the rule of law.” Atiku expressed his views in a post shared on his X account on Thursday, expressing full support for the campaign launched by human rights activist and former African Action Congress presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, demanding Kanu’s release. He stated, “The continued detention of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu is an open sore on our nation’s conscience and a stain on our belief in…
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12 Suspects Arrested in Connection with Arise TV Staff Member’s Murder

12 Suspects Arrested in Connection with Arise TV Staff Member’s Murder

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested 12 suspected armed robbers in connection with the killing of Somtochukwu Christella Maduagwu, a staff member of Arise TV, and a security guard, Barnabas Danlami. The murders occurred during a robbery at Unique Apartment in Gishiri Village, Katampe District, Abuja. These arrests were made following President Bola Tinubu’s directive to security agencies to capture those responsible for the killings. According to counterinsurgency expert Zagazola Makama, the suspects were apprehended by the Scorpion Squad, under the leadership of ACP Victor O. Godfrey, after being tracked using digital and reconstructive intelligence. The tragic…
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Femi Falana Extols Gov. Otti’s Achievements, Calls For Political Solution To Nnamdi Kanu’s Case

Femi Falana Extols Gov. Otti’s Achievements, Calls For Political Solution To Nnamdi Kanu’s Case

Lagos-based human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN, has extolled the various achievements of Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Otti within 2 years and a few months in office. The learned silk, Mr. Falana spoke in an interview with journalists on Wednesday, October 8th, when he called on Governor Alex Otti in his Office, as he was in Abia State for a court case coming up in the State. Mr. Falana, who said that he is familiar with the affairs of Abia state since 1999, appreciated the good roads, schools, hospitals and other giant strides of Governor Alex Otti in the…
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