Tinubu Swears In Joash Amupitan as New INEC Chairman

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is set to swear in Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan, SAN, as the 13th Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), marking a new era for Nigeria’s electoral body. The Appointment Amupitan — a legal scholar from Ayetoro-Gbede in Ijumu Local Government Area of Kogi State — was nominated by President […]

KOSIEC Sets October 17, 2026, for Kogi LG Elections

The Kogi State Independent Electoral Commission (KOSIEC) has announced Saturday, October 17, 2026, as the official date for the conduct of local government elections across the 21 local councils of the state. Chairman of the Commission, Hon. Mamman Nda Eri, made the disclosure during a stakeholders’ meeting held at the KOSIEC headquarters in Lokoja on […]

Who is May Agbamuche-Mbu? 10 Key Facts About the New Acting INEC Chairman

With the recent handover of duties by Professor Mahmood Yakubu, May Agbamuche‑Mbu has assumed office as the Acting Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), one of Nigeria’s most influential institutions. While her name is familiar in legal and electoral circles, many Nigerians are curious about the woman now at the helm of the […]

Ezekwesili: INEC Is Compromised, Nigerians No Longer Trust the Process

Former Minister of Education and public policy advocate, Dr. Obiageli Ezekwesili, has alleged that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has lost public trust, stating that the commission has been compromised and can no longer deliver credible elections. Ezekwesili made the remarks during a public engagement in Abuja, where she criticized what she described as […]