The Arinze family of Ebenebe gathered to bid farewell to their matriarch, Late Chief Mrs Virginia Arinze née Anaegbune, known as Akwuete Nwanyi, who passed away at the age of 80. Among the distinguished guests were His Excellency Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party Presidential Candidate and former Governor of Anambra State, and Valentine Ozigbo,…
IKONO, Akwa Ibom – It was a solemn gathering of tears and reflection as the family of Sir Dr John Uko bid farewell to their son, Iniobong ‘Theophilus’ John Uko. The departed, a Lagos-based businessman, author, and preacher, Iniobong Uko, passed away at 54 after a brief illness and was buried in his hometown, Etip…
Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo of Anambra State has commissioned 11km of newly constructed roads in Abatete, praising the community’s private sector initiative and calling on other citizens to follow suit. The roads were built by the “illustrious sons” of Abatete, showcasing the potential of Public Private Community Partnerships (PPCP) in infrastructural development. Governor Soludo highlighted…
Leaders, within and outside of the South-East region, heighten calls for a political solution to the continuous detention of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, following the recent ruling of the Supreme Court. Ekweanaedo News recalls that the Supreme Court had, in its ruling, nullified the Court of Appeal judgment that…
In a vibrant display of investment and social upliftment, Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo, marked his recent visit to Eziowelle with the commissioning of the 86-room Dalobi Hotel and the empowerment of 500 indigent widows from the community. The Dalobi Hotel, a testament to Eziowelle’s burgeoning role as a leisure and business destination,…
Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo CFR, officially commissioned the Nibo Community Hospital Ltd, praising the town’s citizens residing in the United States for their collaborative effort in funding and constructing the facility. The Governor lauded the project as a prime example of “ndi Anambra” coming together to drive development, stating: “Nibo is a…
Onitsha, Nigeria — At the All Saints Cathedral Field in Onitsha, a gathering of political figures and supporters marked a pivotal moment for Anambra’s future. The Save Nigeria Coalition Grand Reception and Homecoming, honoring Labour Party-elected officials in the 2023 general elections, turned into a rallying cry for change, led by Valentine Ozigbo, the 2021…
The management of the University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo State, says the institution is not running any free online courses. The school said this via a statement issued by its registrar, Ganiyu Saliu. The institution said that its attention has been drawn to an advertisement that it is running online courses where students are given…
Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ola Olukoyede, has urged Nigerians at the local government commission to be ready and willing to offer detailed explanations to the anti-graft agency at all times on how their resources are being used. EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, on Saturday said Olukoyede made the call during a…
Portable, a Nigerian musician/songwriter, has declared that he is not interested in a rematch with Charles Okocha, following Okocha’s accusation in a video that he was deceived during their boxing battle. Okocha claimed Portable removed his boxing gloves in the third round, which should have resulted in an immediate disqualification. He also challenged the referee’s…
