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Four persons are receiving treatment at the Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital, Shika, following a collision between two tankers that triggered a fireball explosion on Monday morning in the Dan Magaji area along the Zaria–Kaduna Expressway. The accident, which occurred around 8:30am, involved a Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG)-laden tanker and an empty tanker. The force … [Read more…]
Operatives of the Akwa Ibom State Police Command have killed a notorious armed robbery gang leader, Imoh Akpan, from Ikot Uboh village in Ikot Ekpene Local Government Area, during a gun battle. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Timfon John, said in a statement on Monday that Akpan was in police custody and had been … [Read more…]
…As EEDC blames “code coverage conflicts and related glitches” The Enugu State Electricity Regulatory Commission, EERC, says it is taking steps to resolve the sudden electricity supply shortages that have plunged parts of the state into an acute power shortage. Recall that MainPower Electricity Distribution Company Limited had last week issued a statement where it … [Read more…]
…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…]
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…]
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…]
The Labour Party Governorship Candidate for Anambra gubernatorial election, Chief Dr. George Moghalu has commiserated with His Eminence, the Catholic Bishop of Ekwulobia Diocese, Peter Ebere Cardinal Okpaleke and the entire Catholic family of Ekwulobia Diocese, on the death of Very. Rev. Msgr. Jerome Ndubisi Madueke. Dr. George Moghalu, in a condolence message to the … [Read more…]
The Labour Party governorship candidate for the November 2025 Anambra election, Dr. George Moghalu, has extended warm felicitations to Dr. Chike Obidigbo, Chairman of the Omambala Union Assembly, on the occasion of his 77th birthday. Moghalu also congratulated Prof. Oby Lilian Orogbu, Honourable Member representing Awka North and South Federal Constituency in the House of … [Read more…]
…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…]
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…]
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…]
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…]