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National Assembly complex, Abuja. Elections are governed not by good intentions but by clearly prescribed rules. The bill’s landmark provisions address ambiguities in current electoral law. Its passage will prevent conflicting interpretations and inconsistent application of rules for result transmission, collation, and voter accreditation. INEC needs legal clarity to develop guidelines for key electoral activities, especially the party primaries set for April. The commission must also issue the 2027 election timetable at least 360 days before the next general election. Electoral reform is a confidence-building mechanism. It addresses shortcomings through the introduction of innovations that strengthen election integrity and inspire…

The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has warned of what it described as a grand conspiracy by state governments in the South-East to sabotage the struggle for the restoration of Biafra. The group said the shutdown of Onitsha Main Market by Anambra State governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, and his subsequent threats to close more markets, is part of the alleged plot, which it said also involves reversing the normalcy that has returned to the South-East and creating instability in the region. IPOB made the assertion in a statement released by spokesman, Emma Powerful, on Thursday. The statement is titled ‘Soludo’s…

A faction of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) loyal to the party’s founder, Dr Boniface Aniebonam, has said that Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf did not leave the Kwankwasiyya movement and the NNPP for personal reasons. The group said Yusuf left the party because of what it described as attempts by Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso to suppress and dominate him. According to the faction, it was Kwankwaso who betrayed the trust of the NNPP founder, not the Governor. The NNPP faction said Yusuf made several efforts, as the party’s leader, to resolve internal disputes but was repeatedly frustrated.…

Abia Warriors technical adviser, Imama Amapakabo, has blamed missed chances for his team’s draw with Wikki Tourists. The Umuahia-based club were held to a 1-1 draw in a midweek fixture on Wednesday. Chukwuemeka Obioma and Taheer Abubakar were on target for Abia Warriors and Wikki Tourists respectively. Amapakabo pointed out that goal scoring has been the major problem of his team this season. He assured that they will improve on the deficiency in the remaining matches of the campaign. “The team pressed the panic button too early as we didn’t play to fall, the chances that were created the players…

Stakeholders comprising non-governmental organisations, political parties, electoral bodies, religious leaders and civil society actors in Kogi State have resolved to work collectively to end electoral violence and dismantle barriers limiting women’s participation in politics ahead of the 2027 general elections. The resolution was reached on Thursday at a state-level consultative forum on women and political parties, convened to improve inclusivity and enhance women’s participation in the electoral process in Kogi State. Speaking at the forum, participants identified deep-rooted cultural and religious barriers, political victimisation, violence before, during and after elections, unfavourable social norms and the persistent stigmatisation of women as…

The Kogi State Government has taken decisive steps to address recurring disputes with telecommunication companies over the laying of fibre-optic cables and the protection of telecom infrastructure across the state. To resolve the issues and prevent future confrontations, the State Commissioner for Works, Mohammed Yusuf, who also chairs the Government’s Infrastructure Team, on Wednesday convened a high-level stakeholders’ meeting involving representatives of the Federal Ministry of Works, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, major telecommunication companies, the State Ministry of Information and Communications, and the Kogi State utility infrastructure management and compliance agency. The meeting focused on establishing a…

Nigerian forward Paul Kilani has completed a move to Liga MX side Querétaro FC, joining the Mexican top flight club on a one-year loan from Atlantic Business Football Club with an option to make the deal permanent, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The 20-year-old arrived in Mexico earlier this week, completed a medical and has been registered with Querétaro, although the financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed. The move marks a significant step in Kilani’s development, with Querétaro offering him the opportunity to play regular top-level football in one of North America’s most competitive leagues. Kilani departs Atlantic Business…

It’s not a household name, but Rogbid has been churning out budget-friendly smart wearables for around a decade. Its latest creation capitalizes on the recent trend of functional ring watches, but unlike Timex and Casio’s wearables that don’t do much more than tell time, the Rogbid Fusion includes smart functionality like fitness tracking, heart rate and blood oxygen measurements, and sleep monitoring.It’s available today through the company’s online store for $49.99 in gold, silver, and black, which is significantly cheaper than Casio and Timex’s ring watches that are both well over $100. Instead of a basic LCD display, the Fusion…

Decentralized physical infrastructure networks (DePINs) have been written off as dead by many investors, but a new “State of DePIN 2025” report from Messari and Escape Velocity argues the sector has steadily grown into a $10 billion market generating $72 million in onchain revenue last year alone.According to the report, the “class of 2018-2022” DePIN tokens are down a massive 94-99% from all‑time highs. Yet, leading projects now post verifiable recurring revenues and trade at roughly 10-25x revenue multiples, levels Messari characterizes as undervalued relative to growth.Messari said the shift marks a transition from subsidy-driven growth toward networks that generate…

Odessa A’zion is exiting A24’s upcoming adaptation of the novel Deep Cuts, just 48 hours after her casting was announced. The I Love LA star, 25, shared her decision in several Instagram Stories posted late Wednesday, January 28, explaining that she agreed with criticism over her casting as Zoe Gutierrez. The character is described in author Holly Brickley’s book as half-Mexican and half-Jewish. “Guys!! I am with ALL of you and I am not doing this movie,” A’zion wrote, following up with another post that read, “F*** that. I’m OUT.” In a subsequent post, the Marty Supreme actress said, “THANK…