Day: October 16, 2025

Senate Confirms Joash Amupitan as INEC Chairman, vows electoral reforms

Emporium Reporters

The Senate has officially confirmed Joash Amupitan, a law professor, as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Amupitan’s confirmation followed a rigorous two-hour screening, during which he assured lawmakers of his commitment to restoring credibility to Nigeria’s electoral process and implementing meaningful reforms. The 58-year-old emphasized the need for elections where losers will graciously accept the outcome, strengthening public trust in the system. He also denied any involvement in the legal representation of President Bola Tinubu at the 2023 Presidential Election Petitions Court. Amupitan succeeded Mahmood…

Senate demands justice for slain Two-year-old, orders NDLEA to pay ₦200m,treat injured sibling abroad

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Senate Committee on Legislative Compliance has summoned the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) to appear before it on October 28, following its alleged failure to comply with a Senate resolution directing the payment of ₦200 million compensation to the family of a two-year-old child, Omhonria O. Onosereba Ivan, who was reportedly killed during an NDLEA operation.   The Committee also reaffirmed the Senate’s directive for the immediate sponsorship of medical treatment abroad for the victim’s sibling, who sustained a severe eye injury during the same operation. Chairman of…

Senate orders probe into Aviation safety, seeks urgent reforms after Air Peace incident

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Senate has directed its Committee on Aviation to launch a comprehensive investigation into the nation’s aviation sector to uncover the root causes of recurring runway incidents and operational lapses across Nigerian airports.   The resolution followed the adoption of a motion sponsored by Senator Abdulfatai Buhari (Oyo North), who raised concerns over the growing number of runway-related accidents and near-mishaps in the country. The motion was inspired by the findings of the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) on the June 22, 2025 Air Peace runway overrun at the Port…

MURIC urges FCT Minister to tackle waste management crisis in Abuja

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), Abuja Chapter, has issued an urgent appeal to the Honourable Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, and relevant agencies to take immediate and decisive steps to address the escalating waste management challenges in Abuja. In a statement jointly signed by its Chairman, Ustaz Yunus Salahudeen, and Public Relations Officer, Lukman Laleye Babalola, MURIC expressed deep concern over the growing accumulation of refuse across the city, describing it as a threat to public health, environmental safety, and the capital’s once-celebrated aesthetic appeal. The…

Military scores major victories across Nigeria, reaffirms commitment to security

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has applauded the gallantry, professionalism, and resilience of the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) following major operational successes across the country’s key theatres in the past week.   Addressing Defence Correspondents at a bi-weekly briefing at the Defence Headquarters in Abuja on Thursday, the Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Markus Kangye, commended troops for their exceptional courage, discipline, and determination in combating terrorists, bandits, oil thieves, and other criminal elements across land, air, and maritime operations.   He said the latest operational breakthroughs reflected…

Nigeria clinches double Global Awards for Excellence in Digital Governance

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Nigeria has reaffirmed its global leadership in digital governance by clinching two prestigious awards at the 2025 Open Government Partnership (OGP) Global Summit held in Spain.   The country, represented by the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) in collaboration with civil society organization Dataphyte, won the Regional Award for Africa and the Middle East for its outstanding commitment to advancing Open Digital Governance across the region.   In addition, Nigeria made history by winning the Thematic Award for Digital Governance, emerging as the overall global winner in the category…