The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has raised concerns over the growing circulation of unsafe and substandard products in Nigerian markets, warning that the trend undermines consumer confidence and weakens economic integrity. The Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Commission, Tunji Bello, highlighted the issue during the 2026 World Consumer Rights Day event and the 9th National Consumers Contest Awards in Abuja, speaking on the […]

The Federal High Court has dismissed a suit filed by human rights lawyer Ejime Okolie against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and 19 political parties. Okolie had challenged what he described as the “outrageous” expression of interest and nomination fees charged by political parties for members seeking elective positions. In her judgment, Justice Binta Nyako ruled that the matter falls within the internal affairs of political parties, noting that […]

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has urged Nigerian youths to take a leading role in strengthening the country’s democracy ahead of the 2027 general elections. INEC Chairman, Mahmood Yakubu, made the call in Abuja during the unveiling of the 2026 Voter Education Manual and its youth-friendly version, developed in collaboration with Kimpact Development Initiative. Represented by National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Mohammed Haruna, […]

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has dismissed as false a viral report alleging that the scheme operates a “ransom clause” and exposes corps members to banditry. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the NYSC, through its Director of Information and Public Relations, Caroline Embu, described the claim as misleading and entirely fictitious, stressing that no such provision exists in its Act, bye-laws, or official publications. The scheme also clarified […]