Nsukka Agog as Gov Mbah Flags Off 5,000-Shop Nsukka Int’l Market

…Commissions roads reconstructed by Nsukka LG Council The historical city of Nsukka was agog on Saturday as Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, laid the foundation for the construction of a 5,000 shop-capacity Nsukka International Market, vowing that his administration would always take into account persons affected by development projects in the state. Governor … [Read more…]

2027: Jonathan is best option as presidential candidate, Lamido tells PDP

Former Governor of Jigawa State, Alhaji Sule Lamido, has declared that former President Goodluck Jonathan is the best option as candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2027 presidential election. He also called for the expulsion of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike; former Benue State governor, Samuel Ortom; … [Read more…]

WAEC concludes review, releases corrected results

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has released corrected results for the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for School Candidates, showing that more than 1.2 million candidates passed with five credits, including English Language and Mathematics. According to the revised data presented by the WAEC’s Head of Nigeria Office, Amos Dangu, at a … [Read more…]

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…]