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World Obesity Day: CAPPA Urges Tougher Curbs on Junk Food Marketing

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The Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa has called for stricter government regulation of junk food marketing, warning that aggressive promotion of unhealthy foods is fuelling rising obesity and other noncommunicable diseases in Nigeria. In a statement issued to mark World Obesity Day 2026, CAPPA said decisive policy action is urgently required to protect public health, particularly among children and young people. The organisation noted that obesity has become one of the world’s most pressing health challenges, citing projections that nearly half of the global population — about four billion people — could be living with overweight or obesity by 2035. This year’s theme, “8 billion reasons to act on obesity,” highlights the global scale of the crisis and the need for coordinated action to address it. CAPPA warned that Nigeria is increasingly vulnerable due to changing dietary habits, rapid urbanisation and the growing presence of ultra-processed foods in the nationa...
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COAS Rallies Traditional Leaders, Intensifies Offensive to Restore Peace in Benue

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The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has rallied traditional leaders in Benue State to support ongoing military operations aimed at flushing out criminal elements and restoring lasting peace across the North Central region. Lieutenant General Shaibu made the call on Tuesday during a visit to the palace of traditional rulers in Benue as part of a strategic operational tour of the state and the wider North Central theatre. The Army chief said the visit reflects a renewed commitment by the Nigerian Army to dismantle armed groups and criminal networks threatening lives and livelihoods in Benue and neighbouring states. According to him, the tour included a comprehensive assessment of Operation WHIRL STROKE and the 401 Special Forces Brigade, both headquartered in Makurdi, with the aim of recalibrating operations for greater effectiveness. Shaibu emphasised that while the military will continue to apply decisive force against criminal groups, the support of traditional i...
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Disu Assumes Office as 23rd Indigenous POWA President, Unveils Five-Point Reform Agenda

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POWA President Oluwafunmilola Mutiat Disu   Oluwafunmilola Mutiat Disu has formally assumed office as the 23rd Indigenous President of the Police Officers’ Wives Association (POWA), unveiling a five-point reform agenda aimed at strengthening welfare, unity and empowerment within the association. Speaking during her inauguration ceremony in Abuja on Tuesday, Mrs Disu described POWA as “the backbone behind the badge,” highlighting the vital support police families provide to officers of the Nigeria Police Force. She expressed gratitude to God and members of the association for the opportunity to serve, noting that her leadership would be anchored on humility, teamwork and service. Mrs Disu also paid tribute to her predecessor, Elizabeth Egbetokun, commending her tenure for expanding welfare initiatives, empowerment programmes and educational support for members. According to her, the new administration will focus on five strategic priorities: strengthening mental and emotional health...
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FG Directs MDAs to Strictly Adhere to MTEF to Boost Budget Credibility

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Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume The Federal Government has directed all Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to strictly comply with the Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) as part of efforts to strengthen budget credibility and enforce fiscal discipline. Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, gave the directive during a courtesy visit by the Fiscal Responsibility Commission in Abuja. Akume stressed that adherence to the MTEF is essential for building a coordinated and disciplined fiscal environment capable of supporting sustainable economic growth. He explained that the MTEF serves as a strategic tool for aligning public expenditure with national development priorities, promoting predictability, transparency and long-term sustainability in the budgeting process. According to him, strict compliance by MDAs would enhance fiscal planning, reduce budget deviations and improve overall government accountability. Chairman of the F...
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Akwa Ibom Clears N39.8bn Bank Debt, Slashes Gratuity Backlog in Fiscal Reset

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The Akwa Ibom State Government says it has fully repaid N39.831 billion in inherited commercial bank debts, describing the move as a major milestone in its sweeping financial reforms. Commissioner for Finance, Emem Almond Bob, disclosed this at a media briefing in Uyo, outlining what he termed a comprehensive overhaul of the state’s fiscal management architecture. According to him, the cleared liabilities covered both principal and accrued interest, effectively freeing the state from commercial bank obligations accumulated by previous administrations. Beyond debt liquidation, the government has reduced the backlog of gratuities owed to retired civil servants from N110 billion to N80 billion as of December 2025. Bob said the state also strengthened its investment base, growing its portfolio from N6 billion to N10 billion and earning N260.646 million in returns by June 2025. He noted that Akwa Ibom now prepares and publishes annual financial statements in line with international best pra...
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Water Contracts: CAPPA Flays Lagos Govt’s Secrecy, Violation of Procedural Framework

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CAPPA’s Executive Director, Akinbode Oluwafemi Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has condemned what it described as the opaqueness and significant procedural violations in the Lagos Water Corporation’s (LWC) ongoing procurement process for mini and micro water works under a Build-Finance-Operate-Transfer (BFOT) Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model. According to reports, the LWC issued a tender in September last year, inviting proposals from private firms for the rehabilitation, upgrade, operation, and maintenance of multiple public water facilities across Lagos, including Lekki and Akilo Waterworks, Victoria Island Annex and Magodo Waterworks, Abesan and Alexander Waterworks, and Apapa Waterworks. However, in a statement on Sunday, CAPPA alleged that Lagos State’s pattern of deliberate non-disclosure surrounding its ill-advised plan to privatise public water supply through PPP arrangements not only contravenes mandatory transparency requirements under t...
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CRAN Congratulates Olatunji Ridwan Disu on Appointment as IGP

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The Crime Reporters Association of Nigeria (CRAN) has congratulated the newly appointed Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Ridwan Disu, following his appointment by President Bola Tinubu. In a statement signed by its President, Olalekan Olabulo, the association described the appointment as strategic and well-considered, anchored on merit, competence and proven performance. CRAN noted that the decision reflects confidence in IGP Disu’s professionalism, integrity and leadership capacity, especially at a time when the country requires strengthened policing and enhanced internal security. The association highlighted Disu’s distinguished career, citing his tenure as Commander of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) in Lagos, where he implemented proactive, intelligence-driven crime-fighting strategies that improved public safety and operational responsiveness. It also referenced his leadership of the Intelligence Response Team (IRT), where he coordinated complex and sensitive operations with t...
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