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Human Rights Day: OWORAC, PSI, Corporate Accountability Condemn ‘Repression’ Against Senegal Water Workers

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A coalition of African and international civil society organisations has condemned what it described as a growing crackdown on water sector workers in Senegal, ahead of this year’s International Human Rights Day. In a joint statement issued Tuesday, the Our Water Our Right Africa Coalition (OWORAC), Public Services International (PSI), Corporate Accountability and 10 other organisations accused Senegal’s national water operator, SEN’EAU, of targeting Comrade Oumar BA, General Secretary of the Autonomous Union of Water Workers of Senegal (SATES). The statement was endorsed by 13 organisations across Africa and beyond, including Water Citizens Network / Revenue Mobilisation Africa (Ghana), Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (Nigeria), Biodiversity and Biosafety Association Kenya (BIBA Kenya), Disability Not a Barrier Initiative (Nigeria), Cheriehomes Global Initiatives (Nigeria), Africa Water Justice Network, Voices for Water (Zimbabwe), Senegalese Water Justice Net...
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APC Mocks Opposition Disorder as ADC Pressures Obi on 2027 Ambition

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The Lagos State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has taken a swipe at the opposition following a public call by the African Democratic Congress (ADC) urging former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, to “make up his mind” on his 2027 plans.  The ADC had also declared that zoning would not influence its choice of presidential candidate, a statement that has sparked fresh controversy within opposition circles. In its reaction, the APC in a statement by its spokesman, Hon. Seye Oladejo said the development further exposes what it described as “the chronic disorganization, lack of strategy, and ideological emptiness” within parties positioning themselves as alternatives to the ruling party. According to the APC, the ADC’s remarks highlight an opposition camp “unable to manage internal order yet eager to govern a complex nation like Nigeria.”  The ruling party said the back-and-forth over Obi’s potential candidacy shows the opposition is already in crisis ...
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Lagos APC Says New Ambassadorial Appointments Will Strengthen Nigeria’s Global Outlook

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The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has described President Bola  Tinubu’s appointment of new ambassadors as a strategic step toward strengthening Nigeria’s engagement with the international community. In a statement issued on Saturday, the party’s spokesperson, Hon. Seye Oladejo, said the appointments reflect the administration’s plan to reposition the country’s foreign policy and reinforce its presence on the global stage. Oladejo stated that the newly selected envoys bring a mix of diplomatic experience and professional expertise, which he said would be useful in advancing Nigeria’s interests abroad.  He noted that the envoys are expected to promote bilateral cooperation, attract investments, counter misinformation and support Nigerians living in the diaspora. According to the Lagos APC, the development complements ongoing domestic reforms in security, governance and economic restructuring, which the party believes will provide a stronger foundati...
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Lagos APC Defends Withdrawal of Police Escorts, Dismisses Opposition Criticism

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The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has defended the recent directive withdrawing police escorts from certain VIPs, describing opposition reactions as exaggerated and politically motivated. In a statement on Wednesday, the party’s spokesperson, Hon. Seye Oladejo, said the measure was a routine administrative reform aimed at restoring professionalism within the Nigeria Police Force.  He said the directive was not new and was not targeted at any individual or political group. Oladejo noted that security experts had long criticised the deployment of large numbers of police officers to private individuals, arguing that it weakened community policing and deprived the public of adequate protection. He accused opposition figures of attempting to “weaponize” the issue by spreading misinformation and creating unnecessary panic, adding that criticisms were driven by “entitlement mentality”. According to him, the decision does not affect constitutionally mandated se...
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Razornews Security Summit Pushes for Stronger Inter-Agency Synergy Against Terrorism, Crime

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Stakeholders in Nigeria’s security architecture have renewed the call for stronger institutional collaboration as a critical tool for counter-terrorism and crime control at a one-day inter-agency lecture and awards ceremony organised by Razornews in Lagos. The conference, themed “Institutional Collaboration as a Tool for Counter-Terrorism and Crime,” was held at the event hall of Shoregate Hotel, GRA, Ikeja on Tuesday, and attracted senior officers from the Nigeria Police Force, Nigerian Immigration Service, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Nigerian Correctional Service, Nigerian Customs Service, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), among other security and safety institutions. Delivering the keynote address, Assistant Commandant of Corps (ACC) John Attah Onoja, Commander, Mining Marshal, stressed that no single agency could successfully combat Nigeria’s complex security challenges in isolation. He noted that emerging security threats require coordinated intel...
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Front-of-Package Labels: A Vital Tool for a Healthier Nigeria!

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By Bukola Olukemi-Odele Nigeria is grappling with a rising tide of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs), such as diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and hypertension. These illnesses are often closely tied to unhealthy diets, particularly the excessive consumption of processed and packaged foods high in sugar, sodium (salt), and saturated fats.    The widespread availability, affordability, and aggressive marketing of these ultra-processed products continue to push more people toward obesity, metabolic complications, and other diet-related conditions, contributing to the 29 percent of all deaths in Nigeria now linked to NCDs. In this context, consumers need clearer and more accessible information at the point of purchase about the nutritional content and health risks of the foods they are buying. Front-of-Pack (FOP) labels provides exactly this by offering quick, visible guidance that helps people identify foods high in sugar, salt, and unhealthy fats. These labels steer consumers ...
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President Tinubu Nominates Ex-CDS Christopher Musa as New Defence Minister

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General Christopher Musa (rtd) President Bola Tinubu has nominated former Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Gwabin Musa (rtd), as the new Minister of Defence. The nomination was conveyed to the Senate in a letter addressed to Senate President Godswill Akpabio on Tuesday.  General Musa is to replace Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, who resigned on Monday on health grounds. Musa, who will turn 58 on December 25, served as Chief of Defence Staff from 2023 to October 2025. A career infantry officer, he is a recipient of the 2012 Colin Powell Award for Soldiering. Born in Sokoto in 1967, Musa attended primary and secondary schools in the state before proceeding to the College of Advanced Studies, Zaria. He joined the Nigerian Defence Academy in 1986 and graduated in 1991, the same year he was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant. General Christopher Musa (rtd) He has held several command and operational appointments, including Commanding Officer, 73 Battalion; General Staff Officer 1,...
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