New Legal Framework to Combat Dual Party Membership in Nigeria The House of Representatives has taken a significant step in amending the Electoral Act 2026, introducing stricter regulations on political party membership. The amendment aims to prevent individuals from holding memberships in more than one political party simultaneously. This move is expected to bring about…
IOM and Edo State Collaborate to Empower Returnees and Youth The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) has made significant strides in supporting returnees and youth in Edo State, Nigeria. According to the Chief of Mission for IOM Nigeria, Ms. Dimanche Sharon, the organisation has trained 9,000 returnees in partnership with the Edo State Government. This…
Political Turmoil in Nigeria’s National Assembly The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has faced a significant setback in the Nigerian Senate, with three senators defecting to the All Progressives Congress (APC). This move has reduced the PDP’s presence in the Senate to 14 members, far below the 36 it had at the start of the 10th…
Community Resistance to Relocation Plans in Lagos Residents of Makoko, Oko-Agbon, and Sogunro in the Yaba area of Lagos State have expressed strong opposition to their proposed relocation to the Epe area. This resistance follows the demolition of homes and recommendations from the state House of Assembly. The communities are now questioning the legitimacy of…
Indigenous People of Biafra Leader’s Supporters Plan Major Protest A group of supporters of Nnamdi Kanu, the convicted leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), is preparing to hold a large-scale protest in Aba, Abia State. The demonstration, organized by the Coalition of Lovers of Freedom, will be known as the “One Million March”…
South Korea’s Prime Minister Embarks on Diplomatic Mission to Promote AI Hub Initiative Prime Minister Kim Min-seok has embarked on a significant diplomatic trip to the United States and Switzerland, from the 12th to the 19th, with the primary goal of promoting South Korea’s bid to host the ‘UN Artificial Intelligence (AI) Hub.’ The initiative…
The Strain on Leadership Amid Rising Fuel Costs The pressures of leadership are becoming increasingly evident as UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer faces mounting scrutiny over the controversial fuel duty hike. On Wednesday, he hinted at the possibility of another U-turn on the policy, which has drawn sharp criticism from various quarters. During a…
The first tranche of the Mandelson files reveal the advice given to the Prime Minister over the disgraced peer’s relationship with Jeffrey Epstein as well as warnings about appointing him. The documents also show how the disgraced peer demanded nearly £550,000 as a payout following his sacking as ambassador as well as how he pushed…
A New Chapter for Nigerian Journalism Adeyeye Joseph, the Managing Director and Editor-in-Chief of PUNCH Nigeria Limited, has recently been appointed to the Board of the World Editors Forum. This prestigious global network, under the World Association of News Publishers, brings together newsroom leaders from around the world to discuss key issues in journalism. Joseph’s…
Introduction to Lenacapavir in Nigeria The arrival of Lenacapavir, an HIV prevention injection, marks a significant milestone in Nigeria’s ongoing efforts to combat the HIV epidemic. This development has been widely welcomed by health officials and stakeholders across the country. A New Era in HIV Prevention Lenacapavir is an innovative treatment that is administered as…