Omoyele Sowore released from police custody

Human rights activist and 2023 presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, has been released from police custody after nearly two days in detention. He described his ordeal as “unjust, unwarranted and unlawful,” shortly after his release. Sowore announced his release in a post on X on Friday, August 8, accusing the … [Read more…]

[EXPLAINER] How Enugu’s Revenue Works

Emmanuel Ekene Nnamani

…Revenue Chief Dispels Tax Myths Chairman of the Enugu State Internal Revenue Service (ESIRS), Emmanuel Nnamani, has debunked what he described as “false and misleading claims” circulating on social media regarding the state’s tax regime. In a detailed media briefing held in their Enugu office, Nnamani clarified the government’s tax policies, reaffirmed its commitment to … [Read more…]

Peter Obi reacts to Sowore’s arrest by Police

The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party,  Peter Obi, has reacted to the arrest of former presidential candidate and activist, Omoyele Sowore. Sowore was arrested on Thursday after he voluntarily honoured an invitation at the headquarters of the Nigeria Police Force, Abuja. Obi, writing on X, Friday morning, called for the immediate release of … [Read more…]

‘He’s in danger’, Sowore’s lawyers raise alarm over Sowore’s life, as Atiku condemns activist’s arrest

Counsel to the detained human rights activist and Sahara Reporters publisher, Omoyele Sowore, have raised an alarm over the activist’s life, saying he is in danger following the alleged release of noxious gas into the cell where the Nigerian police are detaining him. Lead lawyer, Tope Temokun, in a statement on Thursday, said Mr Sowore … [Read more…]

JUST-IN: WAEC detects errors in results, commences review, directs candidates to recheck scores in 24hrs

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has urged candidates of the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) who have previously checked their results to re-check after 24 hours. A statement signed by Ag. Head of WAEC’s Public Affairs, Yaba, Lagos, Moyosola Adesina, and published on their verified X handle on Thursday, explained that … [Read more…]

NAFDAC DG debunks health concerns associated with GMOs

The Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, has stated that genetically modified organisms known as GMOs, particularly in food, are not harmful to human health, provided that safety protocols are followed. Speaking on the safety of GMOs in an interview on Channels on Thursday, Adeyeye explained, … [Read more…]

INEC reveals reason Labour Party was disqualified from Edo by-elections

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has explained the reason it suspended Labour Party from participating in the upcoming National Assembly by-elections in Edo, scheduled for next week. This comes amid protest by Barr Julius Abure-led Labour Party who stormed the commission’s headquarters on Wednesday to press home their displeasure over the exclusion of the … [Read more…]