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Ogulagha/Iduwini Ward-11 PDP Youth Leader Peretengboro Congratulates Pondi on Appeal Court Victory.
IduwiniVoice Newspaper.
November 8, 2023.
Ogulagha/Iduwini Ward-11 PDP Youth Leader Peretengboro Congratulates Pondi on Appeal Court Victory.
By Anthony Beauty,
A Youth Leader of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogulagha/Iduwini Ward-11, Prince (Dr.) Peretengboro Klintin Bibaikefie, has extended his heartfelt congratulations to the Member Representing Burutu Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Julius Gbabozor Pondi, on his recent victory at the Appeal Court.
This well-deserved judgement marks a significant milestone for Hon. Julius Gbabozor Pondi, who has proven himself to be a true trailblazer and the people’s representative. His victory at the Appeal Court reaffirms the trust that the people of Burutu Federal Constituency have placed in him.
In a statement personally signed by Prince Peretengboro, he expressed his delight in the outcome of the legal battle and commended Hon. Pondi for his unwavering commitment to serving the constituents. He stated, “Your Appeal Court victory did not come as a surprise at all given the fact that you are the only one Burutu people entrusted their Constituency to.”
The statement also highlighted the unity and dedication of the Burutu people, who rallied across party lines to support Hon. Pondi, both at the polls and in their prayers for the courts to uphold the mandate given to him by the people.
Prince Peretengboro praised Hon. Pondi’s remarkable accomplishments as an ambassador of the Burutu people, mentioning his contributions to bills, projects, and personal resourcefulness. He emphasized the need to reward those who have shown dedication and effectiveness in representing the constituency.
The statement concluded with a call for Hon. Pondi to continue excelling in his political achievements, assuring him of the pride and support of the people of Burutu Federal Constituency, especially the residents of Ogulagha/Iduwini Ward-11.
It is essential to note that the legal battle was initiated by Hon. Efiriaendi Agbeotu of the All Progressives Congress (APC), who came second in the February 25, 2023 polls and had appealed the earlier victory of Hon. Pondi at the Elections Tribunal. The Appeal Court, sitting in Lagos, dismissed Agbeotu’s suit, citing a lack of merit and the rejection of fresh evidence that had not been presented at the Tribunal.
Hon. Julius Gbabozor Pondi’s victory at the Appeal Court is a testament to his continued dedication and the faith the constituents have in his ability to represent their interests effectively. The Burutu Federal Constituency looks forward to his continued service for their betterment.
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STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE: NATIONAL COUNCIL OF STATE UNANIMOUSLY APPROVES APPOINTMENT OF PROFESSOR AMUPITAN AS INEC CHAIRMAN
The National Council of State has approved the nomination of Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan (SAN) from the North-Central as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu presented Amupitan as the nominee to fill the vacant position, following Professor Mahmood Yakubu’s exit. Yakubu served from 2015 till October 2025.
President Tinubu told the council that Amupitan is the first person from Kogi, North-Central state, nominated to occupy the position and is apolitical.
Council members unanimously supported the nomination, with Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo describing Amupitan as a man of integrity.
In compliance with the constitution, President Tinubu will now send Amupitan’s name to the Senate for screening.
Amupitan, 58, from Ayetoro Gbede, Ijumu LGA in Kogi State, is a Professor of Law at the University of Jos, Plateau. He is also an alumnus of the university.
He specialises in Company Law, Law of Evidence, Corporate Governance and Privatisation Law. He became a Senior Advocate of Nigeria in September 2014.
Amupitan was born on April 25, 1967.
After completing primary and secondary education, he attended Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin, from 1982 to 1984, and the University of Jos from 1984 to 1987. He was called to the bar in 1988.
He earned an LLM at UNIJOS in 1993 and a PhD in 2007, amid an academic career that began in 1989, following his National Youth Service at the Bauchi State Publishing Corporation in Bauchi from 1988 to 1989.
Currently, he serves as the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration) at the University of Jos, a position he holds in conjunction with being the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council of Joseph Ayo Babalola University in Osun State.
Among the academic positions he has held at UNIJOS are: Chairman of the Committee of Deans and Directors (2012-2014); Dean of the Faculty of Law (2008-2014); and Head of Public Law (2006-2008).
Outside of academics, Amupitan serves as a board member of Integrated Dairies Limited in Vom, a member of the Nigerian Institute of Advanced Legal Studies Governing Council, and a member of the Council of Legal Education (2008-2014), among other roles. He was a board member of Riss Oil Limited, Abuja(1996-2004).
Amupitan is the author of many books on law, such as Corporate Governance: Models and Principles(2008); Documentary Evidence in Nigeria (2008); Evidence Law: Theory and Practice in Nigeria(2013), Principles of Company Law(2013) and an Introduction to the Law of Trust in Nigeria (2014).
He is married and has four children.
Bayo Onanuga
Special Adviser to the President
(Information and Strategy)
October 9, 2025
By: Divine Perezide
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has dismissed media reports suggesting that it has suspended the Delineation of Electoral Wards in Warri Federal Constituency, covering Warri South, Warri South-West, and Warri North Local Government Areas.
The rebuttal followed a report by the Punch Newspaper claiming that an INEC official had hinted at a suspension in connection with the Supreme Court judgement of December 2, 2022. INEC clarified such reports were misleading.
In a statement issued on Sunday, INEC emphasized “the commission has not taken any decision regarding the delineation exercise in the Warri Federal Constituency. Reports alleging suspension are inaccurate and do not reflect the position of INEC.
The Commission noted that it remains committed to upholding the Supreme Court judgment but insisted that due process and broad consultation must guide every step of the delineation process.
A senior Electoral Officer, who spoke on conditions of anonymity, stressed that INEC’s mandate cannot be subjected to misrepresentation. “We must be clear: no suspension has been declared. What we have is an ongoing consultation process to ensure compliance with legal and constitutional provisions,” he stated.
The Supreme Court ruling of December 2022 had directed INEC to ensure fair representation of all ethnic nationalities within the Warri Federal Constituency by reviewing and delineation wards accordingly.
INEC assured stakeholders, particularly in Delta State, that it would communicate its position at the appropriate time, adding that it remains committed to transparent and credible Electoral Reforms.
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By: Favour Bibaikefie
The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has announced the withdrawal of services at Dangote Refinery and all Oil Installations following what it described as the unlawful dismissal of more than 80 of its members.
In a statement released by the union, the PENGASSAN condemned whT it termed “Dangote Refinery unilateral action to sack ova 800 members of our association for joining our union,” BBC Pidgin reported.
The association further described the move as “an affront to all workers for Nigeria and deliberate violation of Nigeria labour laws, di Constitution, and ILO convention.”
The mass sack has drawn significant concerns across labour circles, with PENGASSAN warning that such practices could set a dangerous precedent for the treatment of workers in the country’s oil and gas sector.
Reacting to the development, Dangote Refinery said it had taken necessary steps within the boundaries of law and industrial practice. While the company the company did not provide a detailed explanation for the dismissal, it insisted its actions were guided by operational realities.
Labour watchers say the dispute could escalate into a major confrontation unless urgent mediation is initiated by the federal government via the Ministry of Labour and Employment.
The refinery, commissioned to be a game-changer in Nigeria’s energy sector, now faces its first major labour crisis since operations began.