On Wednesday, August 8, 2018, the Consumer Protection Council (CPC) team led by its Director General Babatunde Irukera in conjunction with some officials from the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) officials stormed the Victoria Island branch of one of the oldest doughnuts brands in the world, Krispy Kreme, which opened... Read More

February 25, 2018

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#YNaijaEssays: How does an opposition party rise to prominence?

The beauty of democracy is not exactly in the numbers or in the outcome of an election, but in watching the alternative prevail over the norm, in having a new order overthrow the establishment just because the citizens have the capacity to wield such powers. It is this very character of democracy that is rare... Read More

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June 12, 2017

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Things are better with Osinbajo, I regret supporting Buhari – Senator Bello

A former Senate Majority Whip, Kanti Bello who represented Katsina North Senatorial District on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) before joining the defunct Congress for Progressive Change, CPC, has said the country is better whenever Prof. Yemi Osinbajo acts as president. Bello noted that he regrets putting in efforts to ensure Buhari... Read More

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January 11, 2017

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[The Legislative Blog]: The Senate’s interest in protecting consumer rights is impressive

Who should we thank for this? Senator Bukola Saraki, yes. In his Welcome Back speech at the House on Tuesday, the Senate President highlighted the need to protect and preserve consumer rights as a task before the upper chamber in 2017. This is in addition to his unrelenting campaign for the promotion of locally made... Read More

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September 28, 2016

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Galaxy Note 7: Samsung complies to CPC’s 7-day ultimatum

Samsung has complied with the seven-day ultimatum given to it by the Consumer Protection Council (CPC), The Vanguard reports. The CPC had in a letter dated September 14th directed Samsung to furnish it with “information the full status of your compliance with the global directive of Samsung to recall the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 forthwith, including other... Read More

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September 20, 2016

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Samsung postpones launch of Galaxy Note 7 in Nigeria

Samsung has announced the postponement of the launch of the Galaxy Note 7 into the Nigerian market. The Note 7 was launched in the United States on August 7 but the company has had to recall the phones due to reports that its batteries explode while charging. In a statement issued on Tuesday via its... Read More

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CPC, faulty batteries, Galaxy Note 7, NCAA, postponement, Samsung

September 20, 2016

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Samsung Galaxy Note 7 banned on Nigerian airlines – NCAA

The Federal government has banned the usage of Samsung Galaxy Note 7 on board airlines. This is contained in a statement issued by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) on Tuesday in Lagos. The statement signed by its General Manager, Public Relations, Sam Adurogboye directed passengers not to turn on or charge their Samsung Galaxy Note... Read More

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May 11, 2016

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‘I chose Bakare as my running mate in 2011 to prove I’m not a bigot’ – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari, on Tuesday, revealed that he choose the founder of Latter Rain Assembly, Pastor Tunde Bakare as his running mate for the presidential election in 2011 to prove he is not a religious bigot. “One of the four attempts to get here was with Tunde Bakare, when people said I’m a religious bigot, I... Read More

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June 24, 2015

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Consumer Protection Council FINALLY investigate MultiChoice

It only took the Consumer Protection Council (CPC) forever to get on this, but thank goodness they have. Via THISDAY: According to the notice of investigation, CPC stated that “these complaints in effect allege that the DStv service does not conform with international best practice and is specifically designed to exploit Nigerian consumers who have... Read More

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April 2, 2015

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YNAIJA PREDICTION: We predict that PDP’s Musa Nashuni will win Katsina guber elections

The major candidates in Kastina State elections are Engineer Musa Nashuni of the PDP and Aminu Bello Masari of the APC. Masari, a one time Speaker of the Federal House of Representatives from 2003 to 2007 is contesting again for this position having lost this post in 2011 to Ibrahim Shema, and by a very wide margin. First,... Read More

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September 9, 2014

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2015: Nigerians are you ready for Muhammadu Buhari?

by James Sambo Former Head of State, Rtd Maj.-Gen. Muhammadu Buhari is set to declare his interest in the 2015 presidential candidate ticket for the All Progressive Congress (APC). This was made known by an associate of the three-time presidential candidate and former National Publicity Secretary of the defunct Congress for Progressive Change (CPC), Rotimi Fashakin. According to Fashakin, the former... Read More

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August 24, 2014

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They are stealing our old acronyms – APC raises the alarm over new parties

by Godwin Akanfe The All Progressives Congress (APC) has raised the alarm over a plan by unscrupulous and apparently-hired hands to relaunch the acronym battle against the party by seeking to register three new parties that bear the acronyms of the same parties that merged to become the APC. Party spokesman, Lai Mohammed, said on... Read More

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April 29, 2014

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Rights abuse: Aero fined N1.5 million for abandoning passengers

by Oge Okonkwo The management of Aero Contractors Company of Nigeria Limited been ordered by the Consumer Protection Council (CPC), on Monday in Lagos to compensate the 39 passengers on its flight AJ132, who were allegedly abandoned at the Abuja International Airport and left stranded overnight on November 8, 2013. The airline was ordered to pay N41,... Read More

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March 15, 2014

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What I learnt from my foray into politics – Pastor Tunde Bakare

by Akan Ido Pastor Tunde Bakare of the Latter Rain Assembly has given a glimpse into his experience in politics while running as the Vice Presidential candidate of the now defunct, Congress for Progressive Change (CPC). Bakare revealed this in an interview with the Tribune saying running with the party presidential flagbearer, Gen. Muhammad Buhari... Read More

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February 1, 2014

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Salihu Yakasai: Ibrahim Shekarau, the epitome of hypocrisy (Y! Politico)

by Salihu Yakasai Ibrahim Shekarau is NOT an asset to the PDP, not in Kano, NOT In the North and most certainly NOT in the country. He defected alone, with no single House of Reps member, nor State assembly member. All former Local Government chairmen that are a strong political bloc in the defunct ANPP... Read More

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January 26, 2014

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Opinion: Muhammadu Buhari – But why always him?

by Sabiu Zaranda The worst part of the campaign to tarnish Buhari’s image is the one recently plotted by associating his candidature with the power rotation imposed by PDP between north and south where the commercial commentators are busy pointing that if Buhari loss in 2015 then North should forget about presidency in near future.... Read More

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January 26, 2014

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Tunde Bakare: Why I distanced myself from the APC merger

by Tunde Bakare On whether I see the APC as credible alternative to the PDP, particularly with the type of people the party is currently fraternizing with, let me put it this way, if you take on a Sango (god of thunder) worshiper and tell him he is an idolater, he might not agree with you.... Read More

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December 28, 2013

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More governors will soon leave the PDP – Gov. Kwankwaso

by Oke Efagene Kano State governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso, yesterday appealed to Nigerians to work together to kick out the ruling People’s Democratic Party (PDP), out of power come 2015. Kwankwaso, said Nigerians are yearning for a change in every facet of life, and the time for it has come. The governor made these remarks when... Read More

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December 4, 2013

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Collins Uma: #AnambraElections – APC was taught a lesson on strongholds

by Collins Uma One of the most obvious lessons we learnt from the recent governorship election in Anambra is that the guys who make up the All Progressives Congress (APC) are bad losers. This is not news, though. The legacy parties that make up the APC, the Congress for Progressive Change (CPC), the All Nigeria... Read More

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November 15, 2013

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Akin Osuntokun: The APC & CPC call the PDP evil, but there are no different

by Akin Osuntokun You might have heard that it was the same political personality namely Chief Bola Ige , that authored the outline of the constitution of the three political parties that contested the 1999 general elections. It is true and this is how it came to be. The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, originated... Read More

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October 5, 2013

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Opinion: This APC will give Nigeria migraines

by Wilfred Jubril They are telling us that the party has got the magic wand to take us to the much desired socio-economic and political Promised Land. What gives them the impression that they have the capacity to tackle the myriad of woes staring us in the face? What is unique about APC? Is it... Read More

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September 20, 2013

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Opinion: In praise of Mohammed Abacha’s defection

by Abdullahi Sadiq Fagge General Buhari was frequently in court, seeking justice. But ironically, the CPC is treating its members and supporters unjustly by not respecting voter sovereignty. Without internal democracy and respect for the freedom of choice, the CPC leaders should not claim to be better or more committed to democracy than any party... Read More

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September 1, 2013

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YNaija advertorial: Think of it as a broadsheet

by Isi Esene Foremost internet platform ‘YNaija.com’ is fast becoming a household name. The brand, which is one of the most influential and popular in Nigeria, seeks to further establish its identity as “The Internet Newspaper for Young Nigerians” by launching an ad campaign to promote this identity. “We’ve very excited to crystallise the character... Read More

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August 29, 2013

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Opinion: APC leaders, please take note

by Garba Kabiru Bakori How on earth should any responsible admirer of Buhari suggest that he would send people to the sea and bury them? This comment is a public relations disaster for General Buhari. How can anybody seek power purposely to deal with perceived enemies rather than a mission to serve? Now that the... Read More

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August 28, 2013

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Opinion: Lai Mohammed on Dame Patience Jonathan – Nigerians are not decieved

by Godwin Akpovie Mohammed said 2015 will be issue-based. This is a challenge PDP is glad to accept. But it is not what you say that matters because talk is cheap. It is the facts on ground that count… Lai Mohammed or any of the other wolf’s criers have not faulted the facts contained therein.... Read More

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August 27, 2013

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Opinion: Demonizing the PDP for filthy lucre

by Rogers Edor Ochela The APC that he is celebrating with so much gusto is known to harbour elements that have contributed in no small measure to the despoliation of Nigeria My attention was drawn to an advertorial in one of the national dailies on 13, 2013 by one Rayyanu Bala, a writer that is... Read More

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August 20, 2013

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Opinion: Now that the APC has been registered…

Ahmed Razaq Oluwasanjo It is also important that APC should understand that the ultimate is not just dislodging the ruling party from power, but, crumbling their sophisticated system characterized by corruption… I will like to congratulate members of the Action Congress of Nigeria, Congress for Progressive Change and All Nigeria Peoples Party, who collectively felt... Read More

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The CPC is finally doing its job, but we’ll need much more from them

#YNaijaEssays: How does an opposition party rise to prominence?

Things are better with Osinbajo, I regret supporting Buhari – Senator Bello

[The Legislative Blog]: The Senate’s interest in protecting consumer rights is impressive

Galaxy Note 7: Samsung complies to CPC’s 7-day ultimatum

Samsung postpones launch of Galaxy Note 7 in Nigeria

Samsung Galaxy Note 7 banned on Nigerian airlines – NCAA

‘I chose Bakare as my running mate in 2011 to prove I’m not a bigot’ – Buhari

Consumer Protection Council FINALLY investigate MultiChoice

YNAIJA PREDICTION: We predict that PDP’s Musa Nashuni will win Katsina guber elections

2015: Nigerians are you ready for Muhammadu Buhari?

They are stealing our old acronyms – APC raises the alarm over new parties

Rights abuse: Aero fined N1.5 million for abandoning passengers

What I learnt from my foray into politics – Pastor Tunde Bakare

Salihu Yakasai: Ibrahim Shekarau, the epitome of hypocrisy (Y! Politico)

Opinion: Muhammadu Buhari – But why always him?

Tunde Bakare: Why I distanced myself from the APC merger

Terrible: Mob stones 2 suspected homosexuals in court

Opinion: Buhari, may you never (again) become president

More governors will soon leave the PDP – Gov. Kwankwaso

Enough is enough: Ministry, others tell telecoms companies to improve or face sanction

Collins Uma: #AnambraElections – APC was taught a lesson on strongholds

Akin Osuntokun: The APC & CPC call the PDP evil, but there are no different

Opinion: This APC will give Nigeria migraines

Opinion: In praise of Mohammed Abacha’s defection

YNaija advertorial: Think of it as a broadsheet

Opinion: APC leaders, please take note

Opinion: Lai Mohammed on Dame Patience Jonathan – Nigerians are not decieved

Opinion: Demonizing the PDP for filthy lucre

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