May 21, 2026

From left: Diabetes “Lived experience expert” Ronke Opaleye; Executive Director of Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) Akinbode Oluwafemi; Lagos Chairman, Nigeria Medical Association Dr. Saheed Babajide; Founder of the Diabetes & Limb Salvage Foundation (DLSF) Ms. Osarenkhoe Chima-Nwogwugwu; and the CEO of Stradev Nigeria, Dr. Leslie Adogame at the screening of CAPPA’s latest documentary “Sweet Poison” in Lagos on Wednesday

…Sugary drinks killing Nigerians silently — CAPPA

By Chioma Obinna

A fresh storm is brewing around Nigeria’s booming soft drink industry as Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) on Wednesday unveiled a hard-hitting documentary accusing sugary beverage manufacturers of fuelling a growing public health emergency in the country.