The Federal High Court has introduced the 2026 Pre-Election Practice Directions to regulate pre-election litigation leading up to Nigeria’s 2027 general elections. Issued by Chief Judge Justice John Tsoho, these guidelines officially repeal the previous 2022 version.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

During an interview with Advocacy For Good Governance, former Anambra State governor and Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate Peter Obi advocated for increased female participation in politics, arguing that women play a vital role in societal development and deserve more leadership opportunities.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Obi’s perspective on women in leadership and their character traits includes the following:

• Positive Leadership Attributes: Obi noted that women often demonstrate greater compassion, exhibit superior future planning, and are less prone to corruption compared to their male counterparts.

• Administrative Success: He credited female members of his former cabinet for significantly shaping his time in office and enabling many of his administration’s achievements.

• Natural Caregivers: Reflecting on his own family life to illustrate his belief in women’s innate caregiving abilities, Obi shared that he occasionally asks his children to compare his level of care with their mother’s. He noted that his children consistently identify their mother as the more caring parent, a sentiment he feels most men can personally relate to regarding their own mothers.

The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) reported that the national average cost for a healthy diet increased by 3.12% in April 2026, reaching ₦1,589 per adult daily compared to ₦1,541 in March 2026. The bureau attributed this rise to increased prices across all food categories, with the exception of starchy staples. Notably, the cost of a healthy diet increased at a faster rate than both general and food inflation.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• Animal-source foods: These were the most expensive category, representing 40% of the total cost while contributing only 13% of the total calories.

• Fruits and vegetables: These were identified as the costliest groups based on price per calorie, accounting for 16% and 14% of the total cost, respectively, while providing only 7% and 5% of the total calories.

• Legumes, nuts, and seeds: These remained the most affordable food group, making up 7% of the total cost.

Regional and state-level disparities were also highlighted:

• Highest costs: Ekiti (₦2,036), Imo (₦2,018), and Bayelsa (₦1,909) recorded the highest daily costs. Geographically, the South-East had the highest average daily cost at ₦1,830, followed by the South-West at ₦1,753.

• Lowest costs: Adamawa (₦1,143), the Federal Capital Territory (₦1,278), and Akwa Ibom (₦1,314) recorded the lowest costs. The North-East had the lowest regional average at ₦1,415 per adult daily.

Overall, the report underscores the ongoing strain on household budgets as food prices continue to rise across Nigeria.