The lines are drawn, the deadlines have passed, and the stakes could not be higher. As the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) begins the full enforcement of the ban on alcoholic beverages in sachets and PET bottles under 200ml, Nigeria finds itself at a crossroads.[Read More…]
Author: Godwin Anyebe
The $1 Billion Gamble: Can Massive Spending Finally Fix Nigeria’s Digital Divide?
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) recently made a bold announcement: telecommunications operators are set to pump over $1 billion (approximately N1.4 trillion) into network infrastructure in 2026. This follows a 2025 fiscal year that saw 2,850 new sites deployed and the tentative expansion of 5G services. On paper, these figures[Read More…]
Changing the Narrative: Dr. David Olofu Unveils 12-Point Agenda for Benue South in Lagos Consultative Meeting
The quest for a paradigm shift in the representation of the Benue South Senatorial District gained significant momentum today as sons and daughters of the district gathered in Lagos for a high-stakes consultative meeting. Organized by Comrade Ngbede Olofu, the gathering served as a rallying point for constituents who expressed[Read More…]
The Silent Pandemic on Our Porches: How Lagos Streets Became Illegal Abattoirs
By Consumers Assembly Team In the quiet dawn of a typical Thursday in Abesan Estate, the air should be crisp with the morning breeze. Instead, residents are increasingly greeted by the metallic tang of fresh blood and the harrowing cries of livestock. The same scene unfolds with alarming regularity in[Read More…]
THE DEATH CHAMBERS OF OJO BARRACKS: Inside the Illegal Factories Poisoning Nigeria
By the Investigative Unit of Consumers Assembly A three-month undercover investigation by the Consumers Assembly has uncovered a thriving hub of industrial-scale criminality within the Ojo Barracks axis of Lagos State. Operating under the shadows of residential and semi-commercial structures, dozens of illegal factories are mass-producing counterfeit wines, whiskies, perfumes,[Read More…]
Ekiti Stakeholders Laud President Tinubu Over Appointment of Hon. Sola Fakanle to FCC Board
Prominent stakeholders, political leaders, and traditional figures across Ekiti State have expressed overwhelming support for the appointment of Hon. Sola Fakanle as a Commissioner on the Federal Character Commission (FCC) board. The move is being hailed as a strategic masterstroke by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to amplify Ekiti’s voice and[Read More…]
The Pocket-Sized Dilemma: Nigeria’s War Over the Sachet Alcohol Ban
As 2026 unfolds, the air in Nigeria’s industrial sector is thick with tension. The long-standing battle over the ban of alcoholic beverages in sachets and small PET bottles (below 200ml) has reached a fever pitch. On one side stands NAFDAC, armed with a mandate to protect the youth; on the[Read More…]
Release Soweto Now: CDHR Condemns Force Against Protesters
The Committee for the Defence of Human Rights (CDHR) condemns the arrest of Hassan Taiwo Soweto (The leader of Democratic Socialist Movement DSM and the convener of #EndBadGovernance Movement Logos) and other protesters by security agencies during a peaceful protest at the Lagos State House of Assembly today, 28 January[Read More…]
The Presidency is Not a Secret Cult: Why Journalism Owes No Apologies for the Truth
Now that the dust has settled and my desk is slightly less cluttered, I finally have a moment to address the choir of sycophants who spent yesterday singing a chorus of “irresponsible journalism.” My “offense”? Reporting and offering my opinion on the unsettling events involving our President during his visit[Read More…]
The President’s Handlers: Who is Guarding the Image and the Interest?
It is often said that “the way you are dressed is the way you will be addressed.” For a nation as vibrant and culturally significant as Nigeria, the appearance of our President on the global stage is not just a matter of personal vanity; it is a statement of national[Read More…]
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FG Revenue Rises 76% to N12.5tn, Fueled by Tax and Oil Gains — Budget Office
The Federal Government’s earnings have increased by 76 percent, rising from N7.1 trillion in 2022 to N12.5 trillion in 2023, due to higher taxes and oil revenues. This information was revealed in the recently released 2025-2027 Medium Term Expenditure Framework and Fiscal Strategy Paper from the Ministry of Budget and[Read More…]