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Thu. Apr 16th, 2026
Trending News: Terrorists kidnap UNIJOS graduate, demand N5m ransomBenin Republic’s Finance Minister Romuald Wadagni Wins Presidential ElectionIran slams US blockade as ‘grave violation of sovereignty’Trump Deletes Jesus-Like AI Image After Blasphemy OutcryIf FG Is Serious, Insecurity Can End In Six Months — Nigerian SenatorTop Army Official, Six Others Killed By IED In MongunoLafarge cement convicted of paying $6.5m to ISIS in SyriaDiezani denies bribery, corruption charges in UK courtTrump orders US naval blockade of Strait of Hormuz‘Over 50 killed in accidental bombing’ at Borno–Yobe Border MarketTrump threatens China with 50% tariff if it helps IranUS, Iran fail to reach peace agreement after 21-hour talks in PakistanPolice arrest man for kidnapping, molesting female job seekerBandits Kill 18 In Zamfara Community As Governor Lawal Mourns VictimsNDLEA arrests 93-year-old man, medical doctor for ‘drug trafficking’Gunmen abduct council boss in DeltaFG names 48 individuals, groups ‘linked’ to terrorism financingIsrael Backs US-Iran Temporary CeasefireIran agrees to reopen Strait of Hormuz if attacks are haltedADC crisis deepensBandits kill five, burn houses in Niger communitiesUS-Iran truce: What we knowTrump Agrees To Suspend Bombing Of Iran For Two WeeksTension In Plateau As Toll Rises To 33Entire Iran could be ‘taken out’ Tuesday night, Trump warnsNine Indian policemen bag death sentence for killing father, son in custodyKebbi assembly speaker dies in EgyptKaduna community denies reported rescue of 31 abducted worshippersFour Feared Dead As Suspected Bandits Attack Kebbi CommunitiesINEC’s derecognition plot to prevent us from fielding candidates, says ADCIsrael forces struck Iran’s largest petrochemical facility — OfficialMilitary investigates killing of teenage in Borno, arrests madeTinubu okays N3.3tn to clear power sector debts, improve electricityFACT-CHECK: Did Bauchi gov vow not to join APC recently?Terrorists attack Kaduna churches, kill seven, abduct othersNDLEA arrests pastor, wife with drugs hidden in vehicle‘Repentant Boko Haram insurgent’ kills CJTF operative during dispute in BornoSERAP sues CCB over ‘failure to probe abuse of office in electoral act amendmentResident Doctors To Commence Indefinite Strike TuesdayIran to US, Israel: Middle East will turn to hell if attacks continueTrump renews Strait of Hormuz threats, gives Iran 48 hours before ‘all hell reigns down’Army debunks attack on Sokoto Catholic cathedral, Kukah’s homeTrump says two US airmen rescued in IranFive killed in Borno IDP camp, police stationIran hangs two convicted of links with Israel in pre-war protestsSuspected Bandits Attack Zamfara Community, Abduct ResidentsMiddle East war: 1,900 civilians killed, 30 universities hit – IranReport: Burkina Faso troops killed more civilians than jihadists in last two yearsTroops nab suspected IPOB nurse, top fighter in South-East raidGunmen Kill Three, Injure One In Fresh Attack On Jos SouthMother, 4 daughters abducted from home in KadunaBandits Kill Five In Coordinated Attack On Kwara CommunitiesEleven Killed, Over 50 Houses Burnt As Hoodlums Attack Nasarawa CommunitiesPower crisis: Peter Obi slams TinubuTwo Nigerians arrested in India for cocaine traffickingUS warplane shut down in Iran, one crew rescuedPresidency replies l Tinubu’s critics for stopping at Jos airport during visitUS forces yet to start ‘destroying what’s left’ in Iran, says TrumpGunmen abduct 9 in Sokoto communityTrump Sacks Attorney General Pam Bondi, Appoints Ex-Personal LawyerGunmen Kill Traditional Ruler In EbonyiINEC defends derecognition of ADC factions, says decision guided by court orderBurkina junta chief says country must ‘forget’ democracyEFCC moves to seize 57 Malami-linked propertiesTinubu orders deployment of 5,000 CCTV cameras to tackle insecurity in PlateauJos Attack: ‘This Experience Will Not Repeat Itself’, Tinubu Tells Victims’ familiesAppeal Court Upholds Judgement Prohibiting NBC From Imposing Fines On Broadcast StationsADC leaders ask INEC Chairman to step downIGP Disu vows to bring perpetrators of Jos North attack to bookADC going ahead with congresses, convention despite INEC’s stance — SpokespersonIran vows ‘crushing’ attacks on US after Trump threatsMan stabs four children to death in Ugandan kindergarten attackState Police or State Control? Nigeria Must Not Replace One Failure With ManyTrump claim that Iran asked for ceasefire ‘false’ — ReportINEC withdraws recognition of David Mark-led ADC over a’court judgmentLassa Fever kills 50 in TarabaTinubu postpones Ogun trip, heads to JosUNIJOS evacuates students from hostels after Plateau attackFamilies of officers detained over ‘coup plot’ protest at n’assemblyTension As Violence Erupts In Jos Hours After Govt Relaxed CurfewEaster: FG declares Friday, Monday public holidays33 banks raise N4.65tn as recapitalisation ends – CBNAmerican arrested over Facebook posts threatening to kill TrumpEFCC arrests TikToker over false kidnap claimPower Minister Adelabu Denies Resignation ReportsDSS detains El-Rufai as court fixes April 14 for bail hearingEFCC arrests Abuja-based house agent over N288m property fraudNigerian man arrested in India with N290m illicit drugsRussian military plane crashes in Crimea, 29 deadTrump Says Iran War To End ‘Very Soon’‘No negotiations’, Iran denies responding to US proposalOver 840,000 Foreigners Overstaying Visas In Nigeria — MinisterIsrael strikes Iran’s capital as Trump set to address US on warCourt orders final forfeiture of N3.4bn, properties linked to ex-NNPCL officialNigeria apologises to South Africa over ‘Igbo king’ controversyPlateau relaxes curfew in Jos North after relative calmIran Vows To Target US Tech Firms If More Leaders Are KilledSenate Approves ₦68.3trn 2026 Budget, Up From ₦58.4trnCourt orders final forfeiture of UK property linked to Jeremiah Useni, OzekhomeBauchi gov hints at defection to ADC, set for declaration Thursday
Thu. Apr 16th, 2026

Tinubu swears in new INEC chair

 

President Bola Tinubu has sworn in Professor Joash Amupitan, SAN, as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission.

Amupitan took the oath of office at 1:50 pm at the Council Chamber of the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

Tinubu charged Amuputan to protect the integrity of Nigeria’s elections and electoral process as well as strengthen the institutional capacity of INEC.

Amupitan’s swearing in by the President comes a week after the Senate confirmed his appointment as INEC Chairman following a rigorous screening session on October 16.

Details shortly…

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