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  • Expectations for New INEC Chairman Prof Joash Amupitan

    Expectations for New INEC Chairman Prof Joash Amupitan0

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    • October 16, 2025

    His screening by the Senators was stimulating, collegial, informative, and educational. There is no reliable method for discerning a person’s intentions simply from their appearance. No unexpected findings emerged during the proceedings. The Professor of Law demonstrated comprehensive knowledge and the qualifications required for the role. As with his predecessors, consideration will be given to

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  • Senate Confirms Prof Amupitan as INEC Chair, Affirms Adherence to Independence

    Senate Confirms Prof Amupitan as INEC Chair, Affirms Adherence to Independence0

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    • October 16, 2025

    Professor Joash Amupitan was officially confirmed by the Nigerian Senate as the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) after his screening on Thursday, 16 October 2025. The confirmation, which took place at the Senate Chamber in Abuja, came after an extensive screening session lasting about two hours during which lawmakers questioned Professor Amupitan

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  • MRA Criticises INEC’s High FOI Request Fees

    MRA Criticises INEC’s High FOI Request Fees0

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    • October 16, 2025

    Media Rights Agenda (MRA) on Thursday criticised the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for its response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request, noting that the demand for a fee exceeding N1.5 billion for providing the National Register of Voters and the list of polling units in Nigeria could hinder legitimate access to public information.

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  • FOI: INEC Demands N1.5 bn for Certified Copy of Voter Register

    FOI: INEC Demands N1.5 bn for Certified Copy of Voter Register0

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    • October 16, 2025

    The Independent National Electoral Commission has granted the request from V-C Ottaokpuku & Associates, a law firm seeking a certified true copy of the National Register of Voters and information on all existing polling units across Nigeria, in accordance with the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) 2011. The Commission, however, stipulated a processing fee of

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  • Fact-Check: Is Nigeria’s Crime Rate Lower than the United States?

    Fact-Check: Is Nigeria’s Crime Rate Lower than the United States?0

    Claim: Nigeria’s crime rate is lower than that of the United States. Verdict: True. Available data show that the United States has a higher recorded crime rate than Nigeria. However, Nigeria’s security situation is more fragile, with higher risks from insurgency, kidnapping, and armed conflict. Background Story A presidential aide, Daniel Bwala, recently claimed that

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  • TAF Africa Urges Inclusive Elections for People with Disabilities

    TAF Africa Urges Inclusive Elections for People with Disabilities0

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    • October 15, 2025

    TAFAfrica, a non-profit committed to disability inclusion in governance, has urged the National Assembly to improve inclusivity and equitable participation for people with disabilities in Nigeria’s electoral process. The recommendations were presented in a memorandum signed by Mr Jakes Epelle, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of TAF Africa, and submitted to the National Assembly as

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