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CPPM congratulates Amupitan on INEC chairmanship, urges commitment to electoral integrity
The Committee for the Protection of Peoples Mandate (CPPM), a civil society and election observer organization, has congratulated Prof. Joash Amupitan on his confirmation by the Senate and assumption of office as Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). In a statement signed Monday by its Executive Director, Nelson Ekujumi, CPPM described Prof. Amupitan as a “distinguished lawyer and…
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National Assembly committee proposes creation of six new states
By Kunle Sanni – The Joint Committee of the Senate and House of Representatives on Constitution Review has reportedly proposed the creation of six additional states across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones. According to The Nation newspaper, the proposal emerged as one of the key resolutions from a two-day retreat held in Lagos, co-chaired by Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin and…
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Justice Agim laments decline in legal knowledge, urges revival of mentorship
Supreme Court Justice Emmanuel Agim has raised alarm over the declining reading culture and poor legal knowledge among Nigerian lawyers, describing it as a major threat to the integrity of the legal profession. Speaking on Friday at the Legacy Dialogue 2.0 organised by the JASAN Foundation in Abuja, themed “Institutionalisation of Mentorship in the Legal Profession: A Strategic Blueprint for…
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Nigeria to host maiden meeting of African Bloc of IPI National Committees
Nigeria has agreed to host the inaugural meeting of the African bloc of the National Committees of the International Press Institute (IPI). The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, made the announcement over the weekend in Vienna, Austria, during a meeting with IPI leaders — the Executive Board Chairman, Marton Gergely; Executive Director, Scott Griffen; and Board Member…
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Tinubu celebrates veteran journalist Oloye Lekan Alabi at 75
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has congratulated veteran journalist and public relations expert, Oloye Lekan Alabi, on the occasion of his 75th birthday, which falls on Monday, October 27, 2025. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President praised Oloye Alabi for his outstanding contributions to journalism, public relations, and…
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NASS committee approves creation of new state for South-East at Lagos retreat
The Joint Committee of the Senate and House of Representatives on Constitution Review has approved the creation of an additional state in Nigeria’s South-East geo-political zone. The decision was reached on Saturday during a two-day retreat in Lagos, where the committee reviewed 55 proposals for state creation across the country. The session, chaired by the Deputy Senate President, Senator Barau…
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Shettima leads tributes at funeral of CBN deputy governor’s mother
By Kunle Sanni – Vice President Kashim Shettima on Saturday led an array of dignitaries to pay glowing tributes to the late Deaconess Eno Nnana Usoro, mother of the Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Ms. Emem Nnana Usoro, describing her as a woman whose life embodied faith, grace, and service to humanity. Speaking at the funeral…
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FG building global partnerships to rebrand Nigeria’s image — Idris
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has reaffirmed the federal government’s commitment to forging strategic global partnerships to counter negative narratives and project a positive image of Nigeria. Speaking in London on Saturday at the UK edition of the Renewed Hope Global Dialogue themed “Strengthening Global Partnerships for Economic Renewal and National Rebranding under the Renewed Hope…
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Stella Obasanjo remembered for kindness, faith 20 years after passing
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, joined by family members, friends, and dignitaries, on Saturday honoured the memory of his late wife and former First Lady, Mrs. Stella Obasanjo, during a service marking the 20th anniversary of her passing in Abeokuta, Ogun State. The memorial, held at the Chapel of Christ the Glorious King within the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library, drew notable…
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Oyebanji applauds Tinubu for appointing Oluyede as CDS
By Boye Oyeyemi – Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for appointing General Olufemi Oluyede as the new Chief of Defence Staff (CDS). The Governor described the appointment as well-deserved recognition of excellence and a moment of pride for Ekiti people. WESTERN POST reports that until his elevation, General Oluyede, a native of Ikere-Ekiti, served…
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