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CSOs Ask PSC to Probe Lagos CP over Alleged Assault on Soweto

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Photo: Jimoh Moshood, Lagos CP By: Mandy Park A coalition of civil society organisations has petitioned the Police Service Commission (PSC) to investigate the Commissioner of Police in Lagos State, Mr. Jimoh Moshood, over allegations of abduction, torture and unlawful detention of activist Mr. Hassan Taiwo Soweto during a protest in January. The petition, dated March 9, 2026, was signed by 15 organisations including the Rule of Law and Accountability Advocacy Centre (RULAAC), Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA), Justice and Empowerment Initiatives (JEI), Take It Back (TIB), the…

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OPINION: How Middle East Tensions Should Force a Rethink of Nigeria, Africa’s Oil Dependency

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Photo: Olumide Martins By Olamide Martins The continued bombardment of Iran by the United States of America to Israel’s advantage may have again uncovered the dominance of the world’s energy system and the fragility of the least developed and oil-dependent economies. The war in the Middle East is already forcing an increase of about 10 percent on oil prices. Also of concern is the shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz, a 38 km corridor through which about one-fifth of the world’s oil transits, and if the shutdown continues, global prices…

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Governor Otu eases burden on commercial transport operators

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Photo: Governor Otu By Mandy Park In his characteristic manner as a compassionate and listening leader, the Governor of Cross River State, Senator (Prince) Bassey Ede Otu, has promptly responded to the concerns raised by Cross Riverians over the rising cost of transport tickets, excessive penalties and alleged harassment by enforcement teams of transport regulatory agencies. In a Facebook post to address Cross River residents on the issue after a recent protest by commercial drivers in the state, the governor said: “My dear people of Cross River State, Following the…

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Gov Otu Celebrates Ndoma-Egba at 70, Describes Him As Towering Jurist, Patriot

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Photo: Senator Ndoma-Egba, SAN By: Edith Joseph Cross River State governor, Bassey Edet Otu, has paid glowing tribute to former Senate Leader, Victor Ndoma-Egba, on the occasion of his 70th birthday, describing him as “a towering jurist, statesman and patriot whose life has enriched both Cross River State and the Nigerian federation.” In a congratulatory message released by his Chief Press Secretary and Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Linus Obogo, on Sunday, Governor Otu celebrated the distinguished career of the Senior Advocate of Nigeria, praising his enduring contributions…

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President Tinubu rejoices with ex-Senate Leader, Ndoma-Egba at 70

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Photo: Senator Ndoma – Egba and President Tinubu By: Mandy Park President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (PBAT) has extended his heartfelt congratulations to Distinguished Senator Victor Ndoma-Egba, SAN, as he turns 70. The President’s congratulatory message to Ndoma-Egba, the Pro-Chancellor/Chairman Governing Council of Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) is contained in a press release signed by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to Tinubu (Information & Strategy). It reads: “President Bola Tinubu heartily congratulates Senator Victor Ndoma-Egba, SAN, on his 70th birthday on Sunday, March 8, 2026. “President Tinubu describes Ndoma-Egba as a patriot…

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Still On Daniel Bwala’s Al Jazeera Show of Shame

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Photo: Daniel Bwala and Hasan of Al Jazeera By: Daniel Kanu Editor By any reasonable standard, a spokesperson for a sitting president carries the burden of credibility. It is therefore expected that when such an official appears on a global platform, the task will simply be to demonstrate clarity, consistency, and the presentation of facts. Unfortunately, Daniel Bwala’s recent appearance on Al Jazeera with interviewer Mehdi Hasan exposed the opposite — a troubling display that many Nigerians viewed as evasive, comic relief, contradictory, and deeply embarrassing. Bwala did not merely…

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70th Birthday: Start-Rite Schools Community congratulates Ndoma-Egba

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Photo: Senator Ndoma-Egba, SAN By: Mandy Park The entire staff and students of Start-Rite Schools, one of the leading citadels of learning in Abuja, have extended their warmest congratulations to Distinguished Senator Victor Ndoma-Egba, SAN, on the occasion of his 70th birthday. Ndoma-Egba, an accomplished legal pundit and highly respected political figure in the country, is the Chairman of the Advisory Board of Start-Rite schools. A statement issued by the school’s Media and communications Unit reads: “On the joyous occasion of his 70th birthday, the entire community of Start-Rite Schools…

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IWD 2026: CAPPA Urges Stronger Protections and Inclusive Policies for Women

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By; Mandy Park The Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has called on the Federal Government and state authorities to adopt stronger protections and more inclusive policies for Nigerian women as the world marks the 2026 edition of International Women’s Day (IWD). In a statement issued over the weekend, the organisation said this year’s theme, “Give to Gain,” reflects the reality that women in Nigeria continue to shoulder a significant share of the labour that sustains families, communities, and the wider economy. CAPPA noted that across the country, women…

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Akpabio Commends Senator Osita Ngwu’s Investment in Education

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By: Mandy Park President of the Senate, Godswill Obot Akpabio, has commended the lawmaker representing Enugu West Senatorial District, Osita Ngwu, for his long-standing commitment to supporting the education of young people through scholarships and bursaries. Akpabio gave the commendation on Saturday in Enugu during the Senator Osita Ngwu Scholarship and Bursary Award Programme, where students from the district received financial support for their studies. Speaking at the event, the Senate President described Ngwu’s gesture as a priceless investment in the future, stressing that education remains one of the most…

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World Obesity Day 2026: CAPPA Seeks Tougher Regulation of Junk Food Marketing

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By: Mandy Park On the occasion of World Obesity Day (WOD) 2026 today, Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has called for stricter policies to curb the aggressive marketing of unhealthy foods and beverages linked to obesity and other noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), warning that decisive regulation is critical to protect public health. In a statement marking this year’s theme, “8 billion reasons to act on obesity,” CAPPA noted that the disease has become one of the world’s most urgent health challenges, with projections indicating that nearly half of the…

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