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…]
Author: Godwin Anyebe
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…]
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…]
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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…]
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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…]