By: Emma Nnadi The Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has commended the Federal Government’s decision to develop a draft policy that will earmark revenues from excise taxes on alcohol, tobacco, and sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) for health financing. It described the initiative as a decisive opportunity for the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration to leave a legacy of sustainable funding for Nigeria’s fragile healthcare system and to protect the health of Nigerian citizens. Speaking at a recent national health-financing dialogue in Abuja, Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, Chairman of the Presidential…
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Akpabio’s Actions ‘Embarrassing’ and ‘Illegal,’ Says Human Rights Lawyer Inibehe Effiong Over Natasha’s Resumption Delay
By: Mandy Park Human rights lawyer Inibehe Effiong has criticized Senate President Godswill Akpabio’s handling of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s resumption, calling the delay “illegal” and “embarrassing”. Effiong raised the alarm that Akpabio is pursuing a personal vendetta against Akpoti-Uduaghan and that the Senate’s actions are an act of lawlessness. Akpoti-Uduaghan, who was suspended six months ago by the Senate, served a notice to the Clerk of the National Assembly of her planned resumption following the expiration of her suspension. But in a surprised twist, the Senate, through the Clerk, says…
Read MoreCAPPA Lauds FG Health Tax Policy, Renews Call for Higher Sugary Drinks Excise Duty
By: Mandy Park TheCorporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has commended the Federal Government’s decision to develop a draft policy that will earmark revenues from excise taxes on alcohol, tobacco, and sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) for health financing. It described the initiative as a decisive opportunity for the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration to leave a legacy of sustainable funding for Nigeria’s fragile healthcare system and to protect the health of Nigerian citizens. Speaking at a recent national health-financing dialogue in Abuja, Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal…
Read MorePolice locate missing Mbadiwe’s grand son
By: Mandy Park The Police Command in Lagos State has found a 32-year-old man, Odera Mbadiwe, who was previously reported missing and whose case went viral on social media. The command’s deputy spokesperson, DSP Babaseyi Oluseyi, confirmed this in a statement on Thursday in Lagos. He stated that it was reported to the police that Mbadiwe left his residence at Victoria Island on Monday with his father’s vehicle, a Nissan 350Z Convertible, and did not return home. “This prompted his family to report him missing at Victoria Island Police Division…
Read MoreCentre for Human and Socio-Economic Rights Marks 8th Anniversary, Honours Deserving Individuals
By: Mandy Park The Centre for Human and Socio-Economic Rights (CHSR) has celebrated its 8th anniversary, honoring deserving individuals who have contributed to the advancement of socio-economic rights. The President of CHSR, Comrade Alex Omotehinse, said that the organization’s passion for socio-economic rights stems from its mission to ensure citizens have access to a good life. He emphasized that socio-economic rights are crucial, coming right after the right to life Omotehinse made the remarks on Tuesday during the 8th Anniversary of CHSR, which held at the Excellence Hotel, Ogba, Ikeja,…
Read MoreCAPPA National Youth Bootcamp on Food Justice Begins in Ekiti
By: Mandy Park The Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) is set to open its Youth Bootcamp for Food Justice 2025 on Sunday, August 24, at the Ikogosi Warm Springs Resort in Ekiti State. The week-long programme, organised in partnership with the Global Health Advocacy Incubator (GHAI), will run until August 29 and will draw young Nigerians from all six geopolitical zones. The bootcamp is an intensive residential training designed to prepare the next generation of young leaders to engage with issues at the intersection of food, health,…
Read MoreBREAKING: Kogi PDP suspends Senator Ahmed Ogembe over ties with ADC
By: Mandy Park The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the Kogi Central Senatorial District has suspended Senator Ahmed Ogembe over allegation of announcing the collapse of the party’s structure in the Okene Local Government Area of the state to the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The suspension letter signed by the party’s Zonal Vice Chairman (Central) and chairman Caretaker Committee of Okene Local Government Area, Hon Anthony Akuvada Momoh said Ogembe’s action constituted a clear violation of the provision of the PDP constitution (2017) as amended, particularly Section 58 (1) and…
Read MorePeter Obi Denies Son’s Alleged Gay Identity
By: Mandy Park The 2023 Presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, has dismissed a viral online photo depicting his son, Oseloka Obi as a gay. According to the former governor of Anambra state, his political opponents are trying to use the photo to get to him, after they have searched unsuccessfully to find anything to implicate him as the 2027 presidential election heats up. A social media enthusiast on X, with the handle@Waspapping_ had shared the photo online, depicting Obi’s son and his male partner celebrating the latter’s birthday…
Read MoreLagos Water Plans Under Fire: CAPPA Slams PPP Model, Reiterates Anti-Privatization Stance
By: Emma Nnadi The Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has expressed opposition to the Lagos State Government’s plans to implement a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model for water supply, maintaining its stance against water privatization. The group said that the Lagos State Government’s decision to privatise water supply through a PPP scheme, is anti-people and a betrayal of residents’ right to safe, affordable, and publicly-managed water. In a statement issued on Wednesday, CAPPA dismissed a two-day advocacy workshop convened last week by the Lagos Water Corporation (LWC) to promote…
Read MoreCEE-HOPE mourns passing of poet-journalist, Evelyn Osagie
Mandy Park The Centre for Children’s Health Education, Orientation and Protection (CEE-HOPE) has expressed deep sadness over the sudden and untimely passing of Ms Evelyn Osagie, a gifted, versatile and vibrant poet-journalist, a culture promoter and an unwavering advocate for the vulnerable. A statement by CEE-HOPE’s executive director, Betty Abah said Ms Osagie was notable in championing the cause of women and children, civil liberties, and mental health, recalling a report she did about Indian Ayuba, a young girl who lived with her mother who was mentally challenged. Abah said:…
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