Author: Adeniyi Daniel

The Public Affairs Correspondents Association of Nigeria (PACAN), the umbrella body of journalists covering politics, current affairs, governance and public policy, has called for greater accountability, transparency and clear policy direction in governance. The association made the call through its President, Mr Idris Tele-Olukoya, during a live interview programme, “The Political Roundtable”, on RadioOne 103.5 FM, Lagos, on Wednesday. The programme was anchored by Mr Akinboye Akintola. Tele-Olukoya said good governance must be built on accountability and transparency, stressing that government policies should prioritise the welfare of citizens. He discussed the impact of fuel subsidy removal, the importance of political…

Barely a week after the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) uncovered a suspected fake fruit juice factory in Badagry, Lagos, the Badagry Division of the Lagos State Police Command has raided an alleged illegal alcohol production facility in Iyafin, arresting a 48-year-old man suspected of producing unapproved alcoholic drinks. The suspect, identified as Emeka Anieba, a native of Anambra State, was allegedly involved in the production and packaging of fake and unapproved alcoholic drinks branded as Flamigo. According to Badagry Today, a micro news blog, in a report published on Thursday, the police operation was carried out on…

Projects expected to attract more than $7bn in initial investment, create over 50,000 direct jobs The Ogun State Government and DP World MEA FZE have signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) for the development of the Gateway Deep Sea Port and the Ogun State Blue Marine Special Economic Zone, with the projects expected to attract more than $7 billion in initial investment and create over 50,000 direct jobs. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu witnessed the signing in Paris, France, alongside the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, and the Director-General of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Dr Abubakar Dantsoho. The…

The Lagos State AIDS Control Agency (LSACA) has called for stronger legal and rights protection mechanisms for people living with HIV and survivors of gender-based violence (GBV), warning that stigma, discrimination and denial of services could undermine efforts to control HIV in the State. The Chief Executive Officer of LSACA, Dr Folakemi Animashaun, made the call on Thursday at the conclusion of a two-day Legal and Rights Protection Training organised by the agency for GBV Focal Persons, Service Providers and Linkage Officers. The training, held at the Lagos State Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), Lagos, was organised in collaboration…

The Nigeria Police Force has arraigned three suspects over an alleged $100,000 fraud following an investigation by operatives of the INTERPOL National Central Bureau (NCB), Abuja.‎‎The Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Ani Iniedu, in a statement on Thursday, said the suspects; George Ali, Anthony Ali and Simon Ali were arraigned before the Federal High Court, Court 6, Maitama, Abuja, on charges bordering on criminal conspiracy, criminal breach of trust and obtaining by false pretences.‎‎Iniedu said preliminary investigations showed that the complainant allegedly transferred $100,000 to the suspects in 2009 to purchase and ship auto spare parts from the United States…

At the grassroots, leadership is not measured only by big promises. It is often seen in the ways government touches people’s daily lives: a student who receives support to sit for an examination, a young person who gets an opportunity to earn, a trader who receives assistance to expand a business, an elderly resident who benefits from medical care, or a family that receives support when schools resume. In Ikeja Local Government, Comrade Akeem Olalekan Dauda, popularly known as AKOD, has built his administration around an emphasis on engagement with residents and community stakeholders. His administration’s stated priorities include citizen…

Two persons have died and two others sustained injuries following an explosion yesterday at a building where fire extinguishers were being refilled in Coker–Aguda, prompting the Local Council Development Area (LCDA) to seal the affected building as investigations continue. In a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Chairman of Coker–Aguda LCDA, Olatunji Bello, the Council confirmed that the explosion occurred at No. 11, Odiche Street, Coker, resulting in the deaths of the two victims and injuries to two others, one of whom was said to be in a very serious condition. The Council said further assessment and investigation…

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has charged senior police officers to translate the resolutions of the 2026 Conference and Retreat for Senior Police Officers (CARSPO) into practical action as the Force prepares for the 2027 General Elections. Disu gave the charge on Wednesday at the closing ceremony of the three-day CARSPO 2026 in Owerri, Imo State, stressing that the true measure of the conference would be the changes recorded across Police Commands and Formations after participants return to their respective areas of responsibility. According to the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Ani Iniedu, the IGP directed participating…

The Lagos State Government has urged 341 senior officers in the Unified Local Government Service to begin planning early for life after public service, warning them against waiting until retirement before preparing for the next chapter. The state government gave the advice on Wednesday at a pre-retirement training organised by the Office of Local Government Establishments and Training (OLGE&T) at the Odi-Olowo/Ojuwoye Local Council Development Area Secretariat, Ilupeju. The training, themed “Beyond Retirement: Preparing for a Healthy, Purposeful and Prosperous Chapter,” focused on helping the officers understand and prepare for the financial, health and personal changes that come with leaving…

It is no longer news. It is the tragedy Nigerians have increasingly come to live with, the disaster of “fake.” Fake drugs, fake naira notes, fake electric cables, fake kilishi, fake rice, fake toothpaste, fake vehicle parts, fake wine, fake soft drinks and the list goes on. Almost every aspect of Nigerian life appears vulnerable to adulteration or counterfeiting, leaving consumers increasingly uncertain about what they buy and consume. On Monday, the Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency (LASCOPA) warned Lagosians about increasingly sophisticated methods of palm oil adulteration. The warning came just days after a video allegedly showing fake Capri-Sun…