Nigerian protesters have confronted Joash Amupitan, chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), outside Chatham House in London, demanding answers over alleged irregularities in the country’s electoral system ahead of the 2027 general elections.   The protesters accosted Amupitan on Thursday as he left the British think tank after participating in a panel discussion titled ‘Nigeria’s 2027 Elections: Democratic Trajectory and Regional Stability Beyond the Ballot’. According to a report by TheCable, the demonstrators surrounded the black vehicle conveying the INEC chairman and demanded that he address their concerns about alleged irregularities in Nigeria’s voter register. Videos circulating on social media showed protesters holding placards, recording the encounter and chanting at the electoral chief. “Why are you running? Come out and talk to us,” some of the protesters shouted. Another demonstrator was heard calling for the police to be contacted, insisting that Amupitan should come out and address their concerns. One of the placards displayed during the confrontation read: “Amupitan, no more election fraud”. However, the INEC chairman remained inside his vehicle and did not give an audible response to the protesters. INEC Under Scrutiny Over Voter Register The confrontation comes amid growing scrutiny of INEC following concerns raised last month over suspected AI-generated photographs appearing in the commission’s preliminary voter register. INEC subsequently said it had traced the photographs to alleged misconduct by some registration officers who had access to its registration portal. The controversy raised further questions about the integrity of the electoral register ahead of the 2027 general elections. Amupitan Addresses Concerns Over 2023 Elections During his Chatham House appearance, Amupitan acknowledged that glitches experienced during the transmission of results in the 2023 general elections had eroded public confidence in the commission. He, however, said INEC had taken steps to ensure the smooth and efficient conduct of the 2027 elections. The protesters’ confrontation highlights continuing concerns over electoral transparency and public confidence in Nigeria’s electoral process as preparations for the 2027 elections gather momentum.

Seven people have been confirmed dead and 11 others injured following a road accident involving a truck and a commercial bus on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.   The crash reportedly involved a Sinotruk and a white Toyota bus conveying approximately 18 passengers. The Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Agency (TRACE) confirmed the incident in a statement issued in Abeokuta, the state capital. TRACE Public Relations Officer, Babatunde Akinbiyi, said the truck, which was travelling at excessive speed, rammed into the commercial bus. According to Akinbiyi, the injured passengers were taken to the General Hospital, Ishara, for medical treatment. Meanwhile, the bodies of the seven victims were deposited at the morgue of the Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital, Sagamu. Following the incident, TRACE renewed its warning to motorists, particularly truck drivers, against excessive speeding and reckless driving. The agency urged drivers to exercise caution, especially along the busy Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, to prevent further road accidents.

Four UNN students have died and six others are receiving medical treatment following an incident involving suspected alcohol and drug consumption at an off-campus party in Nsukka, Enugu State.   The management of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), has confirmed the death of four students following an incident at an off-campus party on November 11, 2026. The university’s Vice-Chancellor, Professor Simon Ortuanya, disclosed this while addressing journalists, stating that 10 students were involved in the incident. According to Ortuanya, the students attended a party organised to celebrate a friend who had completed his final-year examinations when the incident occurred. He said four of the students died after allegedly consuming substances suspected to be alcohol and drugs, while the remaining six are receiving medical attention at different hospitals. The Vice-Chancellor also clarified that the students involved came from different departments, dismissing reports suggesting that they were all from the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences. Describing the incident as “a death too many”, Ortuanya announced a three-day mourning period in honour of the deceased students. The university management’s announcement comes amid concerns over the circumstances surrounding the incident and the safety of students during off-campus social gatherings.

The University of Jos (UNIJOS) has appointed Professor Patricia Mamko Lar as its 11th substantive Vice Chancellor, making her the first woman to head the institution in its 50-year history.   The appointment was announced on Thursday by the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the University’s Governing Council, Senator Grace Folashade Bent, during a special meeting of the 15th Governing Council. Professor Lar succeeds Professor Tanko Ishaya, whose tenure as Vice Chancellor has ended. Presenting her with the letter of appointment, Senator Bent urged the incoming Vice Chancellor to remain focused and committed to her responsibilities as she prepares to lead the university. Her appointment marks a historic milestone for UNIJOS, breaking a 50-year record of male leadership and making her the institution’s first female Vice Chancellor. The appointment also makes Professor Lar the 11th substantive head of the university since its establishment.