The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), on Tuesday, inaugurated nine out of the ten Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) that were recently appointed by the president and cleared by the National Assembly. Ekweanaedo News recalls that President Bola Tinubu on the 1st of November, had requested the Senate to confirm the nomination of recently-appointed RECs. Tinubu…
Labour Party (LP) governorship hopeful in Edo State, Dennis Aikoriogie, has stepped down from the party, citing its takeover by wealthy politicians. Aikoriogie lamented how dedicated members like himself have been sidelined due to the influence of money in the party. In his resignation letter, Aikoriogie announced his intention to continue his political journey outside…
Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, of Ondo state will on Wednesday commence his medical leave as a follow-up to his medical treatment Spokesman Richard Olatunde, in a statement said during Akeredolu’s absence, the Deputy Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, will assume the responsibilities of the governor in acting capacity. Akeredolu, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), and former president…
In a bid to encourage the Anambra State football team, The Solution FC, Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, met with the players to show his support and solidarity as he counsels them about the importance of teamwork and dedication. The Governor met with the team at the Governor’s Lodge, Amawbia Governor Soludo praised their efforts…
Kaduna state government has received in audience a high powered delegation from the United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF), Nigeria led by the Deputy Country Representative, Dr. Rownak Khan. The meeting reviewed the implementation of the partnership between Kaduna State Government and UNICEF in the areas of maternal and child mortality, out-of-school children, poverty alleviation, amongst…
The Manager and Chief Executive Officer of Awka Capital Territory Development Authority( ACTDA), Mr. Ossy Onuko has issued fresh directives while speaking to newsmen in Awka. He noted that the authority has regrettably observed the resurface of street traders especially along the new roads constructed by Governor Chukwuma Soludo within Awka metropolis. Mr Ossy Onuko,…
About 42 Appointees Of The Former Governor of Anambra State Willie Obiano have died within two years of leaving office. The former appointees lamented that 42 of their members had died without receiving their severance allowances. Observing a minute silence for their departed colleagues, they said the forum still remained a formidable force. This was…
The former deputy national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)south, Bode George, has urged party stakeholders to call back the former Governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi. According to him, the Labour Party (LP), the platform on which Obi contested for the 2023 presidential election, has no solid root, hence the former PDP member…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced that starting from 2024, candidates taking the Direct Entry examination will be required to undergo cognitive and verbal reasoning tests. This decision was reiterated by JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, during a virtual meeting with Education Commissioners from across Nigeria. The new aptitude test aims to…
The Anambra State Police Command Spokesperson, DSP Tochukwu Ikenga Confirmed the killing of operatives of local vigilante in Oba, Idemili North Local Government Area of the State, in a nightclub, Porsche. He said: “Yes, the incident happened. Our men were alerted and they quickly moved to the scene of the incident, but the gunmen had…
