The institution of traditional leadership in Nigeria represents a bridge between the ancient past and the modern state. As custodians of culture and the primary symbols of communal unity, traditional rulers occupy a sacred space. However, this sanctity is increasingly threatened by the encroachment of partisan politics. When a monarch[Read More…]
Author: Godwin Anyebe
The Illusion of Value: Shrinkflation and the Crisis of Consumer Trust in Nigeria
In the current Nigerian economic landscape, the relationship between brands and consumers is being stretched to a breaking point. As inflation continues to erode purchasing power, families have transitioned from casual shoppers to meticulous auditors of every naira spent. A recent controversy involving Molfix, a leading brand under Hayat Kimya[Read More…]
Changing the Narrative: Inside the Lagos Strategic Stakeholders’ Meeting for Dr. David Olofu’s Senatorial Bid
In the heart of Lagos, a city built on the dreams of migrants and the tenacity of Nigerians from all walks of life, a significant political shift began to take shape over the weekend. The air in the hall was thick not just with the humid coastal breeze, but with[Read More…]
The Digital Predator: Are We Missing the Iron Fist of Irukera?
The notification pings at 2:00 AM. It’s not a loved one or a work emergency. It’s a message from a “loan shark” app, crudely photoshopping my face onto an obituary because a distant cousin, whose contact list I happen to be on, defaulted on a ₦5,000 loan. This is the[Read More…]
The Sachet Alcohol Impasse – Balancing Public Health and Industrial Survival
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…]
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…]
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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…]