ACPN Unveils CPACPI Blueprint at FIP World Congress in Montreal

 By: Manoah Kikekon

 

The Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN) has taken its groundbreaking reform of community pharmacy practice to the international arena, showcasing the Community Pharmacists Assessment and Career Progression Institute (CPACPI) framework at the 84th International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) World Congress of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences in Montreal, Canada.

The presentation represents a major milestone in ACPN’s purposeful leadership initiative to transform professional development, eliminate historic career stagnation, and cement community pharmacists as frontline pillars of primary healthcare delivery. 

Introduced initially in Nigeria in 2025 as a structured platform for competency-based career advancement, the framework took center stage globally during the congress held from August 30 to September 2, 2026, under the theme “One Health, One Pharmacy – Bridging science, practice, and education”.

Delivering the landmark presentation on behalf of the association, ACPN National Chairman Pharm. Ambrose Igwekamma Ezeh highlighted that the framework was built to tackle real-world operational strains, regulatory hurdles, and financial constraints facing modern practitioners. 

Grounded in a comprehensive study of 182 Nigerian community pharmacists conducted in collaboration with researchers from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, and University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Enugu the presentation addressed core systemic challenges, including heavy workloads and the high cost of continuous professional development.

“Our mission through CPACPI is not merely to create an academic milestone, but to build a resilient, sustainable workforce capable of delivering world-class primary healthcare,” Pharm. Ezeh stated during the global address.

To resolve these barriers, the ACPN leadership outlined targeted solutions embedded within the CPACPI blueprint, including tiered subsidized professional development grants for younger pharmacists and flexible, self-paced digital learning modules designed to prevent disruption to patient care. 

Furthermore, the association strongly advocated for intensified multi-agency enforcement to crack down on illegal medicine outlets and unaccredited vendors that threaten public safety.

At the core of the CPACPI framework is a transparent, merit-based, five-band career progression structure designed to eliminate traditional career ceilings in community practice. 

The hierarchy maps out clear professional growth from entry-level practice to advanced consultancy: Band 1: Community Pharmacist, Band 2: Senior Community Pharmacist, Band 3: Community Pharmacy Specialist, Band 4: Community Pharmacy Senior Specialist, Band 5: Community Pharmacy Consultant

Advancement through these tiers relies heavily on measurable clinical competencies, mentorship, digital health integration, and continuous quality improvement. Beyond individual career growth, ACPN is pushing for policy changes that formally designate qualified community pharmacies as private-sector primary healthcare facilities integrated into the national health insurance framework.

“There is a pressing need for government authorities, policy-makers, and national health authorities to identify and designate qualified community pharmacies as official primary healthcare facility providers in the private sector,” Ezeh emphasized.

The positive reception of the CPACPI model in Montreal highlights how innovative workforce solutions originating from developing nations can offer scalable lessons for healthcare systems worldwide. By turning domestic challenges into structural blueprints, Nigeria is actively redefining the future scope of community pharmacy.

Concluding his remarks on the path forward, Pharm. Ezeh noted that long-term success relies heavily on bridging design and execution through robust stakeholder cooperation.

“The long-term success of the CPACPI framework rests on our collective ability to bridge the gap between policy design and real-world execution,” he noted. 

Prince Olu Kosoko Unveils Adùn Resorts to Boost Eco-Tourism in Badagry

 By: Manoah Kikekon 

Prince Olu Kosoko, son of the monarch of Iworo Kingdom in Badagry, HRM Oba (Dr.) Oladele Friday Kosoko (Ogundeyi II), has officially announced the launch of Adùn Resorts. The eco-friendly tourism project is designed to seamlessly integrate nature, local culture, agriculture, and wellness along the coastal historic city.

Disclosing the milestone, Prince Kosoko reflected on the evolution of the project, noting that patience and divine timing were instrumental to its realization. He shared that the vision first took root in 2021 under the initial working title of Dadi Resorts, spanning a 15-acre plot on Dadi Island, Iworo.

“One thing this journey of life has taught me is that there is a time and season for everything. God’s timing is always perfect,” Prince Kosoko stated. “My journey with what would become @visitadun actually started in 2021... We secured 15 acres at Dadi Island, Iworo, Badagry and everything looked ready, but when it was time to begin, the timing wasn’t just right. Looking back now, I am grateful that it didn't happen then.”

A New Chapter for Badagry Tourism

Fast-forwarding to the present, the project has transitioned to a prime 10-acre site at Dadi Louis, Iworo, featuring a scenic combination of lagoon front and beachfront views. According to the visionary developer, construction is now moving full steam ahead with distinct architectural elements that showcase authentic African craftsmanship.

“Fast forward to 2026, by God’s grace, we secured 10 acres at Dadi Louis, Iworo, Badagry a more beautiful location with both lagoon front and beachfront. We are building Adùn Resorts an African eco-resort with bamboo architecture where nature, culture, agriculture, and wellness can connect,” he explained.

He added that visible markers of progress are already on ground, noting, “Today, we are finally building, step by step. Our branded boat has arrived, our bamboo structures are taking shape, and that dream from 2021 is becoming reality.”

What to Expect at Adùn Resorts

As part of the rollout, the resort is preparing to debut its flagship lifestyle offering, Adùn Escape. Billed as an immersive day-cation experience, the package will feature wellness therapy, professional massage sessions, nature trails, local culinary delights, and dedicated spaces for relaxation.

Prince Kosoko called on tourists, travelers, and culture enthusiasts to watch out for ticket releases and prepare for a fresh perspective on leisure in Badagry.

“Our first experience, ADUN ESCAPE, is coming soon a beautiful day of wellness, massage, nature, food, relaxation and connection so watch out and get your ticket and get ready to experience Badagry differently as we write a new chapter,” he enthused.

CEOAFRICA Boss Prince Cletus Ilobanafor Bags Peace & Enterprise Ambassadorial Award in Abuja

By: Manoah Kikekon 

The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of CEOAFRICA and Initiator of the Geneith Health Competition (GHC), Prince Cletus Ilobanafor, has been conferred with the prestigious Peace & Enterprise Ambassadorial Award by the Inter-Religious Youth Affairs for Peace and Unity (IRYAPU).

Held at the International Conference Centre (ICC) in Abuja, the high-profile ceremony drew an array of business tycoons, civil society representatives, youth advocates, and national leaders to celebrate individuals championing transformative societal impact. According to the organizing body, the honor directly recognizes Ilobanafor's relentless contributions to youth empowerment, job creation, public health advocacy, peacebuilding, and sustainable nation-building.

Shedding light on the criteria for the selection, IRYAPU National Coordinator Amb. Muhammad Taofeeq explained that the award is strictly reserved for leaders whose work demonstrates measurable societal value, independent vision, and alignment with global development goals, such as the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Taofeeq emphasized that the recognition was granted based on substantive, documented initiatives rather than ceremonial affiliations.

Chief Emmanuel Umenwa, Chairman of Geneith Pharmaceuticals Limited and sponsor of the Geneith Health Competition, lauded Ilobanafor's visionary leadership. Highlighting his dedication to building platforms for young Africans, Umenwa urged Nigerian youths to step forward and maximize opportunities like the GHC by serving as active malaria ambassadors.

Echoing these sentiments, GHC National Coordinator Pharm. Blessing Ghensel described the media executive as “a gift to humanity” for his creativity and commitment to fostering peace, youth development, and positive social values.

In his acceptance speech, Prince Ilobanafor expressed profound gratitude to IRYAPU, viewing the accolade as a renewed call to service. He underlined the critical intersection between economic prosperity and peace, noting that sustainable growth cannot take root in an atmosphere dominated by conflict and instability.

“I will continue to use my voice to impact cultural advocacy, peace, and empower the next generation globally,” Ilobanafor stated. “These recognitions encourage me to do more, to tell the right stories, and to spread love through impactful initiatives.”

Warning against the manipulation of vulnerable youths through ethnic and religious fault lines, he called for cross-faith cooperation and collective action. He also drew attention to urgent public health challenges, urging young Nigerians to spearhead the national campaign against malaria through the Geneith Health Competition platform.

“I dedicate this recognition to every young leader, innovator, and entrepreneur striving for a better tomorrow, especially those getting set to become malaria ambassadors through the Geneith Health Competition. Together, we can build a Nigeria where peace, good health and opportunity thrive for all,” he concluded.

How Badagry Police Station Rejects a Thief on Assumptions of Madness

 By: Manoah Kikekon 

Nigeria Police and Ugo the Theif 

The Badagry Police Station has rejected a notorious Theif who was identified as Ugo after officers concluded he looked like a mad person and refused to attend to the case.

Ugo, who claimed to work as a scavenger, allegedly jumped the fence into a compound at Marina, Badagry, Lagos State, on Tuesday and made away with various valuables.

Recounting the incident, Mrs Juliana narrated: “I was lying down in the room at about 1:00 p.m. At some point, I was feeling uncomfortable; by the time I opened my eyes, I saw someone kneeling down beside my purse. 

When he saw that I was awake, he said, ‘Madam, please don't shout.’ Immediately I shouted. He ran outside and jumped the fence, which was how he passed to enter the premises. The people around who saw him jumping the fence apprehended him and handed him over to the officers at the Badagry Correctional Centre (Prison).

“That was when I realised he had already stolen ₦10,000 from my purse, but we couldn't find the money with him; all we saw was two fish in his pocket. Before now, we realised that things had been missing, but we never believed a thief could enter here.

“The most painful part is that he took my money, and the police were telling me he is a mad person. Someone who was pleading that I shouldn't shout how could such a person be a mad person? What if he had raped or attacked me while I was sleeping? That is how they would have just let him go.”

The Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of the Badagry Police Station, CSP Jude Unwokolo, reportedly told our reporter that “since the police officers have studied his look and presumed him to be a mad person, there's nothing they can do. They don't have to interrogate him before knowing he is mad, and they can't work with the information of the prison officers.”

When the officer at the counter was called upon, she claimed the Investigating Police Officers (IPOs) present concluded the suspect was a mad person immediately they saw him, which was why they rejected him.

However, a prison officer who pleaded anonymity expressed frustration over the situation. “I am disappointed in these police officers at the counter. Despite seeing that I was the one who brought the criminal, they could not even attend to me before shouting at me to return him because he looks like a mad person.

“He is someone I interrogated, and he was communicating fluently. He even told me he is from Badagry, that he is an Igbo man, and that he is a scavenger. The police have done this simply because they won't get money from him.”

Jury Finds Duane Davis Guilty in Murder of Tupac Shakur

By: Manoah Kikekon 

Duane Davis and Tupac Shakur 

A jury has convicted Duane "Keffe D" Davis for the 1996 drive-by shooting that killed legendary rapper Tupac Shakur in Las Vegas, bringing a momentous conclusion to a three-decade-old case.

Following a brief deliberation lasting under three hours, the panel found the 63-year-old guilty of murder involving a deadly weapon committed with gang-related intent. He now faces a potential life sentence. Davis remained quiet, standing alongside his legal counsel as the decision was delivered before returning to his seat. Clark County District Court Judge Carli Kierny scheduled his sentencing hearing for October 13.

The Prosecution’s Case: The "Shot Caller"

Although state prosecutors acknowledged that Davis was not the individual who pulled the trigger during the September 7, 1996, shooting near the Las Vegas Strip pointing instead toward his nephew, Orlando "Baby Lane" Anderson, or another rear-seat passenger they maintained he orchestrated the attack. Investigators identified Davis, a self-admitted former leader of a prominent Los Angeles street gang, as the mastermind who supplied the weapon.

During closing arguments, prosecutor Binu Palal emphasized that beyond physical clues, the state's case was built on an overwhelming mountain of circumstantial evidence and consistent witness testimony. Palal highlighted that Davis had spent nearly two decades publicly detailing his involvement through media interviews, police statements, and his own published autobiography.

“For nearly 18 years, Duane Davis has told the police, television, books, YouTube interviewers anybody that will listen, he has told he is responsible for the murder of Tupac Shakur. Tell him you hear him find him guilty,” Palal urged the jury.

The Defense: Dismissing the Confessions

Conversely, defense attorney Michael Sanft pushed back against the state's reliance on his client's past statements, arguing that decades after the tragedy, investigators lacked tangible proof and were merely leaning on remarks that held no real legal weight.

Sanft questioned the validity of treating past public claims as literal truth, challenging the jury to consider why the trial was taking place thirty years later if the purported confessions were genuine. He urged panel members to acquit his client, maintaining that a not-guilty verdict was the only logical conclusion supported by the lack of physical validation.

Bandits Kill Six People in Sokoto

 By: Manoah Kikekon 

At least six individuals lost their lives, with several others sustaining injuries, following a violent assault by bandits targeting farmers in Gandi village, located within the Rabah Local Government Area of Sokoto State.

The armed assailants descended on the rural community in broad daylight on Sunday, launching their attack at approximately 3:00 p.m.

Confirming the tragic incident to journalists, the spokesperson for the Sokoto State Police Command, Ahmad Rufa’i, stated, “We confirmed six death and some casualties.”

This latest tragedy comes on the heels of a security operation late last week. In a statement released on Friday, Mr. Rufa’i reported that a joint security force comprising police operatives and military personnel successfully neutralized multiple bandits, while also recovering cache ammunition and motorcycles from the criminals.

Four reasons US shouldn’t release my FBI records – Tinubu

By: Manoah Kikekon 

Bola Tinubu and FBI 

President Bola Tinubu has formally presented arguments to the United States District Court for the District of Columbia, outlining why unredacted files concerning him from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) ought to remain withheld from the public eye.

In court documents submitted by his defense attorneys—Christopher Carmichael, Victor Henderson, and Oluwole Afolabi—the President maintained that the U.S. Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Privacy Act bar such disclosures, arguing further that no genuine public interest exists to warrant overriding privacy safeguards.

The Legal Grounds Against Disclosure

The legal push stems from an open records application filed by U.S. transparency activist Aaron Greenspan, who sought access to the federal law enforcement files. Opposing this move, Tinubu's legal team asserted that the applicant's true aim is to mine official government files for domestic political leverage in Nigeria rather than to monitor the operations of U.S. administrative bodies.

The defense team highlighted several key points for keeping the documents confidential: Statutory Exemptions: The records fall squarely under privacy provisions, specifically Exemption 7(C) of the FOIA, which shields personal details compiled for law enforcement purposes.

Absence of Recognizable Public Interest: Under established U.S. legal precedent—such as the 1989 Supreme Court ruling Department of Justice v Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press FOIA is meant to expose government conduct ("what the government is up to"), not to satisfy public curiosity about the personal backgrounds of private individuals.

Political Motivation: The lawyers argued that the requests are engineered to weaponize government documents for political opposition campaigns in Nigeria rather than to advance administrative transparency.

Speculative Claims: Assertions by the plaintiff that the files might expose secret prosecutions or covert non-prosecution agreements are unfounded, speculative, and lack supporting evidence.

Furthermore, the defense argued that even though historical fragments such as a 1993 civil forfeiture proceeding involving funds in Illinois have previously entered the public sphere, individuals retain a protected privacy interest in details that remain undisclosed. Consequently, the President’s legal team urged the court to reject summary judgment motions that would compel the FBI and DEA to strip away remaining redactions.

Background and Political Reactions

The controversy traces back to a 1993 U.S. civil forfeiture case where authorities secured a forfeiture order over funds linked to an account bearing Tinubu's name. 

While opposition politicians have continuously leveraged the issue to question the President's background and fitness for office noting that the debate resurfaced aggressively during the 2023 general election cycle the Nigerian Presidential Election Petition Court ruled in late 2023 that petitioners failed to establish any criminal arrest, arraignment, or conviction abroad.

The latest legal filings have drawn sharp criticisms from opposition figures in Nigeria. Representatives from political groups, including the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), argued that fighting the release of the records casts an unnecessary shadow of suspicion. 

Critics contended that clearing the air would serve the President's best interests and satisfy public curiosity, while defense counsels maintain the matter is an improper exploitation of foreign freedom of information laws for local partisan gain.