Domestic violence now legal in Afghanistan as Taliban issue troubling new laws

Afghanistan has ‘legalised’ domestic violence in a troubling crackdown on women’s rights. A new 90-page penal code introduced by the Taliban allows husbands to physically punish their wives and children – as long as the abuse does not result in “broken bones or open wounds”. Under the new laws, a husband faces a maximum of…

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Political Witch-Hunt? ADC Accuses Ruling Party of Shielding APC Members from Scrutiny

A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Idris Kalgo has accused President Bola Tinubu-led government of targeting opposition members for investigations, while shielding ruling APC politicians. Speaking on Trust TV, Kalgo questioned why there is a selective enforcement of investigations forced against opposition members in Nigeria. “Why is it only ADC members who are…

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ADC STORMS ENUGU EAST WITH MASSIVE MEMBERSHIP DRIVE, SETS UP 10-MAN WARD UNITS

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) Membership Awareness and Sensitization Committee in Enugu East Senatorial Zone has intensified its grassroots mobilization strategy, holding a strategic meeting on February 14, 2026, to consolidate structures and expand its membership base across the zone. The high-level meeting was presided over by the Chairman and Coordinator of Enugu East Zone,…

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“Celebrating a Leader of Impact: Hon. Uchenna Okolo’s Birthday Marks Another Year of Vision, Service, and Transformation in Awgu.”

Awgu Local Government Area today celebrates the birthday of its Executive Chairman, Hon. Uchenna Joseph Okolo, a leader whose tenure has become synonymous with pragmatic governance, accelerated development, and renewed hope across communities. Since assuming office, Hon. Okolo has positioned himself as a results-driven administrator, championing policies and projects that directly address critical needs while…

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