Nigerian award-winning singer, Davido, has expressed concern for his colleague, Daniel Ikubor, popularly known as Rema, over choice of a break from music to care for his health. Ekweanaedo News reports that the ‘Calm Down’ crooner’ took to his Instagram page on Wednesday to say, he cancelled all engagements for December to focus on his…
Former minister of state for defence, Musiliu Obanikoro revealed how he airlifted N1.219 billion cash to former Ekiti state governor, Ayo Fayose in 2014. Obanikoro claimed that he received the money from former national security adviser (NSA), Sambo Dasuki as directed by Fayose. Ekweanaedo News reports that Fayose is being prosecuted by the Economic and…
OPINION The integrity issue in Nigerian politics and public life has been a topic of discussion and concern for many years. Like many other countries, Nigeria has faced challenges related to corruption, lack of transparency, and ethical issues in its political landscape. It lacks integrity in its politics and tolerates acts of impunity, as proven…
A total of ten buildings and thirty vehicles have so far been burnt at Iyiowa Odekpe Community in Ogbaru local government area of Anambra state by hoodlums. Consequent upon this incident, residents in the area stormed the Government House Awka On Wednesday protesting the arson perpetrated by hoodlums alleging that the leadership of the town…
Nigeria has been ranked lowest in the number of Diabetes disease patients globally, according to International Diabetes Federation, Diabetes Atlas. This was contained in a report published by World of Statistics, which indicated percentage of people aged between 20 and 79 who have type 1 or type 2 diabetes. The report shows that Pakistan, Kuwait…
The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has directed all its branches to continue to issue and accept all denominations of both old and redesigned Naira notes to and from Deposit Money Banks, DMBs. The Acting Director of the bank, Corporate Communications, Hakama Sidi-Ali, said this in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja. According to Mrs…
Anambra state governor Prof Charles Soludo, has appointed Professor Kate Azuka Omenugha as acting Vice-Chancellor, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU), Anambra State. He Also Appointed Professor Louis Chukwuemeka Orakwue as State Project Coordinator, Anambra State Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project (RAAMP). The appointments are contained in a statement signed and made available to journalists…
England and Manchester United goalkeeper Mary Earps has been voted BBC Women’s Footballer of the Year. Earps won the Golden Glove as England reached the World Cup final in August, which they lost 1-0 to Spain. She also helped United finish second in the 2022-23 Women’s Super League (WSL). Spain midfielder Aitana Bonmati came second…
A frustrated young Nigerian has set social media by burning his certificate over his inability to secure a befitting job 13 years after graduation. In a video which is now trending, the man, brought out the original copies of his NYSC discharge certificate, degree statement of result and primary school certificate displayed them before the…
…..Says Parties yet to agree on inspection modalities The Labour Party (LP) in Imo, on Tuesday, said it was not involved in the inspection of election materials conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Imo. INEC displayed the materials for inspection in its headquarters in Owerri on Tuesday. The materials were displayed in…
