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“Proposed US bill dangerous” – NASS denies claim of Christian genocide in Nigeria

By Oladipupo Mojeed / PoliticsNigeria / October 9, 2025

Allegation by a United States of America lawmaker, Ted Cruz that there is an ongoing attempt to wipe off Christians across Nigeria has been debunked by the Nigerian Senate. The Senate during its plenary on Thursday described Cruz’s claim and proposed bill titled, “Nigeria Religious Freedom Accountability Act of 2025” as evidence of misconception.Advertisement Recall […]

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Poverty crisis: ADC tackles Tinubu over World Bank report

By Abdulrahman Zakariyau / PUNCH Newspaper / October 9, 2025

The African Democratic Congress has called on President Bola Tinubu to accept the World Bank’s latest report, which reveals that 139 million Nigerians now

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Prof. Amupitan: 10 quick facts about new INEC chairman

By Alao Abiodun Senior Reporter / The Nation News / October 9, 2025

The Council of State has unanimously approved the nomination of Joash Ojo Amupitan as the next chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), following the conclusion of Mahmood Yakubu’s tenure. The decision came during a meeting of the council held at the State House and presided over by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Here are

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Alleged Mambila fraud: No specific presidential directive to Agunloye — EFCC witness

By Saliu Gbadamosi / Nigerian Tribune Newspaper / October 9, 2025

An EFCC witness in the trial of Olu Agunloye told the High Court that there was no specific presidential directive issued by Obasanjo

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Retired FCTA director gets 24-year jail term over ₦318m fraud

By Ojochenemi Onje / BusinessDay News / October 9, 2025

The ICPC has secured the conviction of Garuba Mohammed Duku, a retired Director of Finance and Administration with the AMMC, for corruption…

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What to know about new INEC Chairman, Prof Joash Ojo Amupitan

By Tribune Online / Nigerian Tribune Newspaper / October 9, 2025

National Council of State, on Thursday, approved the nomination of Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan, as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

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Council of State Approves Tinubu’s Nominee, Prof. Joash Amupitan, as INEC Chairman

By Deji Elumoye / Arise TV News / October 9, 2025

Council of State approves Tinubu’s nomination of Prof. Joash Amupitan (SAN) from Kogi as new INEC Chairman, succeeding Mahmood Yakubu.

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Things To Know About Amupitan

By . / Daily Trust Newspaper / October 9, 2025

The National Council of State has unanimously approved the appointment of Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan (SAN) as the new Chairman of the Independent National