“Cedibility is a fragile thing. It takes years to build, but only seconds to lose”- Unknown For me, Prof Joash Amupitan took the first wrong step by his appearance at the swearing-in ceremony. With his enviable curriculum vitae as a silk lawyer, outstanding teacher, and administrator, he would have avoided coming out first in Agbada, reminding us of the corrupt and flamboyant politician he is expected to tame by conducting an impeccable election for Nigerians. Some might say it doesn’t matter but a good and serious dancer always shows it by their first step. Dear Professor, Since your name…
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The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan has said that the integrity of the country’s elections are not to be negotiated. Amupitan stated this on Thursday in Abuja when he officially resumed at the headquarters of the commission. He stressed that the upcoming Anambra State governorship election scheduled for November 8, 2025 was not just another electoral exercise.m, adding that it represents another opportunity for the commission to demonstrate its commitment to free, fair and credible elections. He added that INEC has a constitutional responsibility and a statutory mandate to deliver free, fair and…
The Swiss government has said that the inclusion of women in governance is not a favour but a necessity, saying it brings diversity of thought, depth of experience, and resilience to policy making. It added that it ensures that governance reflects the realities of all citizens The Deputy Ambassador of Switzerland to Nigeria, Mr. Siamak Rouhani disclosed this on Thursday in Abuja at the roundtable on “Promoting Effective Participation of Women in Governance and Combating Gender-Based Violence”, organised by the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Foundation. He lamented that Nigerian women continue to face significant barriers to leadership and participation in…
The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) has expelled its suspended National Chairman, Shehu Gabam, the National Youth Leader, Mr. Ogbonna Uchechukwu, and the National Auditor, Mr. Clarkson Nnadi from the party. The decision, which the party said takes immediate effect, was taken at the end of the NWC meeting held on Thursday in Abuja at the party’s national secretariat. Also expelled were: Adamu Modibbo, Abubakar Dogara, Mr. Nuraddeen Bisalla, Mr. Solsuema Osaro, Dr. Ambo Ekpeyong, Mr. Eluwa Henry, Mr. Humphrey Unwukaeze, and Miss Judith Shuaibu. Nnadi, former National Auditor, was however, relieved of duties…
Again, the House of Representatives has resolved to investigate the failed $460 million Closed Circuit Television Camera (CCTV) project in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja. The decision of the House to launch another probe which was about the third time was sequel to the adoption of a motion moved at the plenary one Wednesday by Hon. Amobi Ogah following the rising insecurity and loss of several lives in Abuja. TheHintsNews reports that the Green Chamber launched similar probes during the 7th Assembly, 2015, 2019 and 2023 the outcome of which has never been made public. Moving the motion,…
The founder and Chief Executive Officer, Gatefield, Adewumi Emoruwa has said that Nigeria’s declining life expectancy, now at just 54 years, reflects deep structural weaknesses in Nigeria health sector that must be urgently addressed. He said this on Wednesday in Abuja at the Gatefield Health Summit (GHS) 2025, themed, ‘Resilient Health Futures’. The event saw health advocates, policymakers, and researchers asking the government to subsidize essential drugs, expand health insurance, and incentivize local pharmaceutical production to reverse the trend for the wellbeing of the citizenry. They warned that Nigeria’s goal of building a resilient health system will remain elusive…
The House of Representatives Wednesday passed for second reading a Bill that would prohibit the outsourcing of tax collection to private entities. The bill titled, “Bill for an Act to alter the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended), to Clarify the Taxation Powers of the Federal, State, and Local Governments; to Define the Scope of Taxes and Levies Collectible by Each Tier of Government; to Prevent Multiple Taxation and Unlawful Outsourcing of Revenue Collection and for Related Matters,” was sponsored by the Deputy Speaker, Hon. Benjamin Kalu, and six other lawmakers. Leading the debate on the…
The National Sports Commission (NSC) in collaboration with World Athletics and the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), is set to host the inaugural Africa Running Conference in Lagos. Speaking at a press briefing on Tuesday Abuja, NSC Chairman, Shehu Dikko said the event aims to promote health, fitness, and athletic excellence while driving increased participation, talent discovery, and private sector engagement. He noted that the vision behind the conference aligns closely with the Commission’s long-term goals. Dikko added: “First and foremost, this conference is a reflection of our vision, the vision of the NSC and that of President Tinubu,…
The Deputy Spokesperson of the House of Representatives, Hon. Philip Agbese, has cautioned the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) against joining the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) in its ongoing strike. He warned that such action could derail the laudable reforms being implemented in the education sector by the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa. Agbese made the call while speaking with journalists on Tuesday in Abuja following the four-week ultimatum issued by the NLC that it would join forces with ASUU if the federal government fails to resolve all issues it has with all tertiary institutions-based unions. He…
The Department of State Services (DSS) has warned that members of Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorist group are planning to attack some areas in Ondo state. The State Director of Security, HI Kana in a secret memo dated 20th October, 2025 and addressed to the Brigade Commander, 32 Artillery Brigade, Nigerian Army Corps of Artillery, Owena Cantonment, Akure said the planned attack is imminent. It said: “Intelligence confirmed plans by members of Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorist group to carry out coordinated attacks on communities in Ondo and Kogi States anytime soon. “Some…