Author: Godwin Anyebe

Beyond Rhetoric: Dr. Olofu’s Pedigree and the Quest for a Smarter Benue South

As a resident and stakeholder in the future of the Idoma nation, I believe we have reached a pivotal moment in our political history. For too long, the Benue South (Zone C) Senatorial District has sought a voice that is not just loud, but profoundly intellectual and strategically grounded. In[Read More…]

Committee for the Defence of Human Rights CDHR

  BEING THE COMMUNIQUE ISSUED BY COMMITTEE FOR THE DEFENCE OF HUMAN RIGHTS (CDHR) ON ITS ANNUAL GENERAL CONFERENCE (AGC). *The Leadership and Delegates to the Annual General Conference (AGC) of the Committee for the Defence of Human Rights (CDHR) wish to inform all members of the organisation and the[Read More…]

Consumer Rights Coalition Storms NAFDAC Lagos Office, Demands Immediate Reversal of Sachet Alcohol Ban

Tensions flared at the Lagos headquarters of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Monday as the Coalition for the Protection of Consumers’ Rights staged a high-profile protest. The demonstration comes in response to recent statements by NAFDAC Director-General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, regarding the imminent[Read More…]

CDHR Stands in Solidarity with FCT Workers Over Welfare and Labour Rights Violations

The Committee for the Defence of Human Rights (CDHR) is standing fully in solidarity with workers of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) who recently embarked on an industrial action to demand the protection of their welfare, dignity, and fundamental inalienable labour rights. The ongoing strike is as a result[Read More…]

CDHR CONDEMNS THE ONGOING CLOSURE OF ONITSHA MAIN MARKET; DEMANDS IMMEDIATE REOPENING AND PROTECTION FOR TRADERS

  CDHR CONDEMNS THE ONGOING CLOSURE OF ONITSHA MAIN MARKET; DEMANDS IMMEDIATE REOPENING AND PROTECTION FOR TRADERS The Committee for the Defence of Human Rights (CDHR) strongly condemns the current shutdown of the Onitsha Main Market. This action, following the directives of the Governor of Anambra State, Prof. Chukwuma Charles[Read More…]

The Adaptive Pulse: A Longitudinal Study of the Nigerian Buying Spirit

For years, the narrative of the Nigerian buyer was one of “resilience”, a word that often masked the pain of triple-digit inflation in key commodities and a volatile Naira. However, a longitudinal look at consumer sentiment from the harrowing lows of mid-2024 to the cautious optimism of early 2026 reveals[Read More…]

Beer&Food Attraction to take place in February

The entire beer, beverage and bar industry sector, together with the out-of-home world, will be meeting up at Rimini Expo Centre when Beer&Food Attraction. The Eating Out Experience Show, the event organized by Italian Exhibition Group (IEG), takes place from 15–17 February 2026 in Rimini, Italy. The brewing world is[Read More…]

The Trust Economy: Building Brand Loyalty in an Uncertain Market

In Nigeria’s volatile economic landscape, characterized by fluctuating exchange rates and infrastructural bottlenecks, the “Trust Economy” is no longer a buzzword; it is a survival mechanism. For the Nigerian consumer, a transaction is rarely just about the exchange of goods for money. It is a high-stakes gamble. When a bank[Read More…]

Human Rights as Everyday Essentials: CDHR Charts a New Course at 2025 AGC

​In a period where the global landscape for civil liberties is shifting under the weight of technological surveillance and economic hardship, the Committee for the Defence of Human Rights (CDHR) convened its 2025 Annual General Conference (AGC) at the weekend. Held at the Maridom Palace Hotel in Ota, the gathering[Read More…]

CDHR Re-Elects Debo Adeniran as President and Godwin Anyebe as Vice President

The Committee for the Defence of Human Rights (CDHR), Nigeria’s foremost civil society organization, concluded its 2025 Annual General Conference (AGC) yesterday at the Maridom Palace Hotel in Ota, Ogun State. The landmark event, which drew delegates from 27 states of the Federation, culminated in the election of a new[Read More…]