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2027: Babachir Considers Voting for Sowore, Rules Out APC, ADC, NDC

Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir Lawal, has said he may consider voting for activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore in the 2027 general election, while ruling out support for the All Progressives Congress (APC), African Democratic Congress (ADC), and National Democratic Coalition (NDC). Speaking to journalists, the former SGF expressed growing dissatisfaction with the current administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, suggesting that the government has not delivered on key promises. He questioned Tinubu's leadership, asking rhetorically, "So you valued being VP this much?" in reference to the presidency's perceived betrayal of promises made during the campaign. Lawal's consideration of Sowore comes after the activist was officially confirmed as the African Action Congress (AAC) candidate for the 2027 presidential election. Sowore has promised a new direction for Nigeria, promising to change the APC's rule […]

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Workers protest at NAFDAC office over sachet alcohol ban

Workers in the food and beverage sector on Thursday staged a protest at the Lagos office of NAFDAC, demanding a halt to the enforcement of the sachet alcohol ban and the reopening of sealed factories and depots. The demonstrators, mostly from affected distilleries, accused the agency of ignoring earlier interventions said to have come from the SGF and the National Security Adviser.​ The protesters, under the Food, Beverage and Tobacco Senior Staff Association, carried placards and chanted solidarity songs as they called for the release of products allegedly seized during recent enforcement operations. They warned that continued clampdowns were threatening jobs, deepening economic hardship and undermining the welfare of their members.​ Security presence around the Lagos office was increased, but there were no reports of violence and mediation efforts between the union and NAFDAC were ongoing.​ In a swift response, […]

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FG stops NAFDAC from enforcing sachet alcohol ban

The Federal Government has ordered the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control to stop enforcing the ban on sachet alcohol and 200ml PET bottle drinks. The directive followed concerns that continuing the crackdown could harm the economy and worsen security challenges in many communities.​ The order came through a joint intervention by the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation and the Office of the National Security Adviser. Both offices warned that sealing factories and warehouses, without a fully operational National Alcohol Policy, could fuel job losses, disrupt supply chains and threaten social stability.​ In a statement signed by Terrence Kuanum, Special Adviser on Public Affairs to the SGF, the government confirmed that the National Alcohol Policy has been signed by the Ministry of Health under President Bola Tinubu’s directive. However, NAFDAC was told […]

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