Category: Metro

Photo: CAPPA Boss, Mr Akinbode Oluwafemi By Mandy Park As the world marks World Food Safety Day 2026 today, June 7, 2026, under the theme, “From Burden to Solutions – Safe Food Everywhere,” Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has renewed its call on the Nigerian government to adopt and implement stronger healthy food policies to protect citizens from the growing burden of diet-related diseases. The organisation noted that while food safety is often discussed in terms of contamination, adulteration, and foodborne illnesses, truly safe food must also protect…

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By: Mandy Park The Centre for Human and Socio-Economic Rights (CHSR) has petitioned the Lagos State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Lawal Pedro (SAN), over what it described as deliberate attempts to frustrate the ongoing investigation and prosecution of suspects linked to the killings of two Ajiran community indigenes, Sheriff Ishola Salami and Prince Kazeem Ademola Akinloye. In a petition dated June 11, 2026, and signed by its President, Comrade Alex Omotehinse, the rights group urged the Ministry of Justice to safeguard the integrity of the prosecution process and…

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Photo: Blessings CEO By Mandy Park Justice  Yellim Bogoro of a Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi Lagos on Wednesday ordered the remand of social  media influencer and self acclaimed relationship therapist, Blessing Nkiruka Okoro, alias Blessing CEO in the custody of Nigeria Correctional Services, Ikoyi till next  legal year September 24, 2026 for the commencement of her trial. Blessing CEO who is facing separate criminal trials in three different courts, was arraigned  by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) before Justice Bogoro on a 6-counts charge of obtaining…

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June 12 Protest: Falana, Civil Society Groups Mobilise Nigerians Against Insecurity, Hunger By: Mandy Park Prominent human rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN), popular musician and activist Falz, alongside several civil society organisations, labour groups, youth movements and community-based organisations, have declared June 12, 2026, as a day of nationwide protest against worsening insecurity, economic hardship and deteriorating living conditions across Nigeria. The coalition, in a statement issued on Wednesday and jointly signed by more than 16 activists and organisations, said the protest is aimed at drawing attention to what it…

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Photo: CHSR President, Comrade Alex Omotehinse and others at the briefing By: Mandy Park CHSR Raises Alarm Over Alleged Attempts to Frustrate Ajiran Double Murder Trial Demands Speedy Prosecution as Victims’ Families Renew Call for Justice The Centre for Human and Socio-Economic Rights (CHSR) has expressed concern over what it described as growing attempts to frustrate the prosecution of suspects linked to the killings of two prominent sons of the Ajiran community in Lagos State, warning that the case has become a crucial test of Nigeria’s justice system and commitment…

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Photo: The Children Displaying Their JBS Certificate With Resident Pastor Innocent Joseph By: Daniel Kanu It was a memorable and inspiring celebration at Living Faith Church (Winners Chapel), Olumo-Oreyo, Ikorodu, Lagos, as children took centre stage during the church’s Children’s Day celebration held alongside the Covenant Day of Recovery and Thanksgiving Service on Sunday, May 31. The special service, which coincided with the church’s worldwide Covenant Day of Recovery and Thanksgiving, provided an opportunity for the children to demonstrate their talents, leadership abilities, and spiritual growth by taking charge of…

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Photo: MFM By: Mandy Park The leadership of the Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM) has suspended all vigils and overnight prayer programmes across its branches nationwide, directing that all church activities must end by 8:00 p.m. until further notice due to worsening security concerns in the country. The directive was conveyed in an internal memorandum dated June 5, 2026, and signed by the Director of Administration at the church’s International Headquarters, Lagos, Mr. Temitope A. Olawale. According to the memo, the decision was taken as a precautionary measure…

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By: Mandy Park Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has commended the Senate for its successful passage of the landmark bill seeking to reform Nigeria’s tax on Sugar-Sweetened Beverages (SSBs), describing it as a bold and timely step toward safeguarding public health. The bill, which proposes replacing the current flat 10 naira-per-litre excise duty with a percentage-based levy tied to retail price, while also earmarking a portion of the revenue for health promotion and disease prevention, represents a significant shift toward evidence-based fiscal policy. CAPPA saluted the sponsor of…

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By: Daniel Kanu The Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa, CAPPA has urged the Nigerian government and relevant stakeholders to take urgent action against the growing appeal of nicotine and tobacco products among young people warning that the country is facing an expanding nicotine addiction crisis fueled by new and emerging products such as vapes, heated tobacco products and nicotine pouches. Nicotine Addiction Marking the 2026 World No Tobacco Day, at an event in Lagos on Tuesday themed “Unmasking the Appeal: Countering Nicotine and Tobacco Addiction,” CAPPA said tobacco companies…

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