A socio-political organisation, New Enugu Group, has congratulated the Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, on what it described as three years of visionary, transformative and exemplary leadership that has repositioned the state for rapid economic growth and sustainable development.

The Movement for the Actualization of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) has commended residents across the South-East and other parts of the former Eastern Region for participating in Saturday’s sit-at-home observance marking the 59th anniversary of the declaration of Biafra.

An unusual calm descended on Umuahia, the Abia State capital, on Saturday as residents largely stayed indoors in observance of Biafra Day, a remembrance event held in honour of those who lost their lives during the Nigerian Civil War.

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has dismissed reports and unofficial announcements circulating on social media regarding the outcome of its Enugu State primary elections, describing them as false, unauthorised and misleading.

Party members and journalists were harassed and assaulted, while several mobile phones and other valuables were stolen