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Historic Shift At INEC: Agbamuche-Mbu Takes Charge As Yakubu Bows Out After A Decade.
National Commissioner Mrs. May Agbamuche-Mbu has assumed office as the Acting Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) following the exit of Professor Mahmood Yakubu, who bowed out after a decade of service.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
According to Nivo News, Prof. Yakubu officially handed over to Agbamuche-Mbu—one of the most senior National Commissioners—during a meeting with Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) at the INEC headquarters in Abuja. He disclosed that he was proceeding on a one-month terminal leave ahead of his formal disengagement next month.
Agbamuche-Mbu, who represents the Southeast and currently heads INEC’s Legal Services, Clearance, and Complaints Committee, will oversee the commission’s affairs in an acting capacity until a substantive chairman is appointed.
By constitutional provisions under Section 154(1) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended), the appointment of a substantive INEC Chairman must be made by the President and confirmed by the Senate. Sub-section (3) further mandates the President to consult the Council of State before such an appointment. The Council, which includes former Heads of State, the Senate President, House Speaker, and state governors, is expected to convene in Abuja tomorrow to deliberate on national matters.
Prof. Yakubu, who became the 14th electoral umpire after succeeding Prof. Attahiru Jega in 2015, was reappointed for a second term by former President Muhammadu Buhari in 2020. In a letter dated October 3, 2025, he expressed deep appreciation to President Bola Tinubu for the opportunity to serve.
President Tinubu, while accepting his resignation, commended Yakubu’s service and conferred upon him the national honour of Commander of the Order of the Niger (CON).
In an emotional farewell speech, Yakubu thanked the commission’s staff, National Commissioners, and RECs for their dedication and teamwork during his tenure, which saw the successful conduct of the 2019 and 2023 general elections. He highlighted major milestones, including the digitization of several electoral processes, consolidation of the biometric voter register, and innovations such as the Election Monitoring and Support Centre (EMSC).
He stated, “We have introduced technologies that improved nomination processes, observer accreditation, and result management. We made progress, but there is still much to be done.”
Yakubu emphasized that his decision to step aside was in line with constitutional provisions, adding that Agbamuche-Mbu’s interim leadership would provide ample time for the appointing authorities to name a new chair who would steer the commission ahead of upcoming elections.
Upon assuming office, Agbamuche-Mbu pledged to maintain the commission’s integrity and ensure a seamless transition period.
Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has recorded a historic breakthrough with the emergence of its first female pilot, Superintendent of Customs Nafisat Balogun, who recently earned a commercial multi-engine pilot licence in the United States.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The achievement was celebrated by the Nigeria Customs Technical Hangar Service, marking a significant step in the agency’s drive to strengthen its aviation capacity for surveillance, logistics, and anti-smuggling operations.
At a ceremony attended by senior officers, the Managing Director of the Customs Technical Hangar Service, retired Comptroller of Customs Capt. Kuhi Mbaya, described the development as a landmark moment for the service.
He said Balogun’s transition from cabin crew to certified commercial pilot represents a major breakthrough for the Customs aviation unit and highlights the agency’s commitment to professional growth and inclusivity.
He added that the milestone reflects expanding opportunities within the Service as it continues to integrate air assets into its enforcement and border monitoring operations.
Balogun expressed gratitude for the support she received, noting that her journey required dedication and resilience, while pledging to apply her new skills in advancing the Customs mandate with professionalism and discipline.
The development has been widely described within the Service as an inspiration for greater female participation in technical and specialised roles.
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Osun 2026: APC Candidate Oyebamiji Pledges Inclusive Governance For Non-Indigenes, Interest Groups.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Osun State, Asiwaju Bola Oyebamiji (AMBO), has pledged to ensure inclusive governance by integrating non-indigenes and various interest groups if elected in the August 15, 2026 governorship election.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
He said his administration would operate a structured system that promotes participation and representation of all segments of society in governance.
The pledge was conveyed by a former lawmaker and ex-Special Adviser on Civic Engagement, Hon. Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, after he represented the candidate at an engagement with members of the Arewa community in Ibokun, Obokun Local Government Area.
Oyintiloye said the plan is aimed at strengthening the link between government and grassroots communities, ensuring public policies reflect citizens’ real needs.
He added that all groups would be actively involved in both policy formulation and implementation to drive development in the state.
Oyebamiji also promised continued engagement with farmers, traders, artisans, and non-indigene communities as key stakeholders in governance.
Responding, leaders of the Arewa community commended past inclusion efforts and pledged support for the APC candidate ahead of the election.
Barely a year after its inauguration in Akwa Ibom State, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has been plunged into a deep factional crisis.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Multiple factions are now locked in a struggle for control of the party, leaving members uncertain about the legitimate leadership structure.
One faction is led by John Akpanudodehe, a former National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), while another is headed by the embattled state chairman, Dick Duke.
Although the leader of a third faction could not be immediately confirmed, findings indicate that another group also exists within the party.
Sources further suggest that the Akpanudodehe-led faction is seeking to remove the current chairman through a recently held congress that has sparked controversy.
In response, Dick Duke convened a stakeholders’ meeting over the weekend, where he rejected the legitimacy of the said congress.
He said the party had formally written to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to distance itself from the exercise, citing a subsisting court order.
According to him, his tenure as state chairman is still valid until May, and any congress conducted before then would be unlawful.
Duke added that the party would only proceed with proper congresses after the expiration of his tenure and the resolution of legal issues, in line with due process.
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