The UK government has launched a major overhaul of its immigration system, introducing new rules that will take effect from July 22, 2025. The reforms, described as a “complete reset,” were announced in Parliament by Home Secretary Yvette Cooper on Wednesday. The reforms are aimed at cutting migration and reducing reliance on low-paid foreign labour. […]

The Lagos State government yesterday commenced full enforcement of its ban on single-use plastics (SUPs) less than 40 microns in thickness, with a vow to seal markets and stores found selling or storing the prohibited items. The Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Mr Tokunbo Wahab, announced this during a press briefing at the ministry’s […]

MTN Nigeria and 9Mobile have entered into a three-year national roaming agreement aimed at enhancing network accessibility for 9Mobile subscribers across Nigeria. The agreement allows 9Mobile users to access MTN’s extensive network infrastructure, particularly in areas where 9Mobile’s own coverage is limited. The deal was announced in a disclosure notice on Monday, signed by MTN’s […]

Despite the ex-depot petrol price reduction by the Dangote Petroleum Refinery on Monday, many marketers have refused to adjust their pump prices, saying they could run into losses. The marketers who spoke on Tuesday stated that dropping their pump prices would not be possible unless they exhaust the product purchased at prices around N900 per […]

A former Senate President, Senator David Mark, has formally resigned his membership of the Peoples Democratic Party, citing deepening internal divisions and unresolved leadership crises. In a letter dated June 27 and addressed to the PDP Chairman in his Otukpo Ward, Benue State, obtained by The PUNCH on Wednesday, Mark cited deep, unresolved internal issues […]

Brig-Gen Kapeh Alwali Kazir (Retd.) has advised President Bola Tinubu to adopt strong political will with strong commitment in resolving insecurity in the northern part of the country, as against the declaration of a state of emergency Fielding questions from reporters recently, Kazir kicked against the demand for a state of emergency by the Northern […]

Students of The Polytechnic, Ibadan, Oyo State are currently staging a protest over the renaming of the institution to Omololu Olunloyo Polytechnic. The protest has left hundreds of commuters plying Sango-Eleyele Road in Ibadan stranded. The State Governor, Seyi Makinde, had renamed the institution in honour of the late former governor of the state, Omololu […]

Professor Mohamed Janabi of Tanzania has officially taken office as the new Regional Director for Africa at the World Health Organisation (WHO), following his election in May 2025. Janabi assumed the role on June 30, bringing over 30 years of experience in clinical medicine, health policy, public health, and health systems development across Africa and […]

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday granted the suspended Senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Natasha Akpoti-Udauaghan bail on self-recognisance. Akpoti-Udauaghan was arraigned on a six-count charge bordering on alleged cybercrime. After the charges were read to her, she pleaded not guilty to all. The senator allegedly made false and damaging statements against […]

Civil Society Organisation, Citizens Gavel, has called on the National Judicial Council (NJC) to intervene in the controversial nomination process for the Chief Judge of Ekiti State. The organisation expressed concerns over alleged disregard for constitutional provisions and judicial seniority. It noted that the most senior judge in Ekiti State, Hon. Justice Jubril Babajide Aladejana, […]

The police have deployed heavily armed officers to the National Secretariat of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), popularly known as Wadata Plaza. As early as 8:30 a.m. on Monday, no fewer than 70 armed policemen took strategic positions around the secretariat, where factions of the party had scheduled their meetings. The Dalaba street leading to […]

A decision on whether Crystal Palace can compete in next season’s Europa League has been delayed by Uefa. The Eagles’ place, earned by winning the FA Cup last season, has been under threat because of Uefa’s multi-club ownership rules, which prevents teams under the same ownership from competing in the same European competition. Co-owner John […]