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Senate Confirms Prof. Joash Amupitan as INEC Chairman

October 16, 2025October 16, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Senate has confirmed Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan, SAN, as the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). His confirmation followed a thorough screening exercise on Thursday at the Senate Chamber, during which lawmakers questioned him for three hours on issues relating to electoral integrity, legal affiliations, and reforms. The screening took place after […]

NBA-SPIDEL, Police Agree to Review Tinted Permit Policy

October 16, 2025October 16, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Nigerian Bar Association Section on Public Interest and Development Law (NBA-SPIDEL) and the Nigeria Police Force have reached an agreement to review the country’s tinted permit policy. Prof. Paul Ananaba (SAN), Chairman of NBA-SPIDEL, made this known on Thursday during an interactive session in Ikeja, Lagos. The event was part of activities leading up […]

Edo Reintroduces Indigenous Languages Into School Curriculum — Okpebholo

October 16, 2025October 16, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has announced the reintroduction of Edo languages into the state’s school curriculum, as part of his administration’s efforts to preserve the state’s cultural heritage and promote indigenous knowledge. Governor Okpebholo made the announcement during a courtesy visit by the leadership of the Esan Okpa Initiative to Government House, Benin […]

NMA Panel Tells Court Nnamdi Kanu’s Ailment Not Life-Threatening

October 16, 2025October 16, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) panel, constituted on the directive of its president, has informed the Federal High Court in Abuja that the health condition of Nnamdi Kanu, detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), is not life-threatening. Justice James Omotosho had earlier ordered the NMA to set up a medical panel […]

Three Dead, Others Trapped as Container-Laden Truck Falls on Tricycles in Onitsha

October 16, 2025October 16, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Tragedy struck on Thursday morning when an articulated vehicle conveying a container fell along the Onitsha–Owerri Road, crushing three passengers in a tricycle to death on the spot and trapping three other tricycles under the container. The accident occurred around 7:30 a.m. at the Mgbemena Road junction, during the busy rush hour when traders were […]

Madagascar’s President Confirms He Has Fled After Military Power Grab

October 16, 2025October 16, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Madagascar’s ousted president, Andry Rajoelina, has for the first time confirmed that he fled the country following a military-led takeover that capped weeks of mass protests and plunged the nation into political turmoil. In a statement released late Wednesday, the presidency said Rajoelina left between October 11 and 12 after receiving “explicit and extremely serious […]

Body of Raila Odinga Arrives in Nairobi Ahead of State Funeral

October 16, 2025October 16, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The body of revered Kenyan opposition leader Raila Odinga arrived in Nairobi on Thursday from India, where he died of a suspected heart attack. A large crowd gathered at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to receive the coffin of the veteran politician, whose passing has plunged the nation into mourning. Odinga, 80, reportedly suffered a heart […]

Okpebholo Absorbs Over 5,000 Contract Teachers into Edo Civil Service

October 16, 2025October 16, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

…Promises better welfare, says teachers’ reward is here on earth In a landmark move for the education sector, Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has officially absorbed over 5,000 contract teachers into the State’s Ministry of Education as permanent staff. The teachers, who had worked for years on contract under the previous administration with a […]