House of Representatives candidate of the Accord Party in Lagos State, Hon. Idowu Daramola, has pledged to pursue people-oriented policies and programmes aimed at improving the welfare of residents and accelerating development across his constituency if elected in the 2027 general election. Daramola, who recently emerged as the party's candidate through a consensus arrangement during the Accord Party's candidate selection exercise, said effective representation must go beyond legislative activities to include transparency, accountability and sustained engagement with constituents. The candidate said lawmakers owe the electorate regular reports on their stewardship, stressing that citizens deserve to know how public resources are being utilised and the impact of government interventions on their lives. According to him, one of the ways to strengthen accountability is through the publication of periodic legislative performance reports detailing bills sponsored and co-sponsored, m...
The Society of Testing Laboratory Analysts of Nigeria (SoTLAN) has called for stronger science-driven food safety interventions, stricter regulatory compliance, and increased investment in laboratory systems to tackle the persistent burden of foodborne diseases in Nigeria. In a statement signed by its President, Mr. Bolawa Gbolahan, to mark World Food Safety Day 2026, the Society said that unsafe food continues to pose a significant public health and economic challenge, affecting millions of Nigerians annually through microbial contamination, poor food handling practices, chemical adulteration, and weak adherence to food safety standards. According to the Society, this year’s observance provides an opportunity to move beyond awareness campaigns and focus on practical, evidence-based solutions that can protect public health, strengthen food systems, and boost consumer confidence across the country. SoTLAN noted that food contamination risks occur at multiple stages of the food value cha...