The embattled leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has issued a fresh directive to members of the separatist group amid speculations about his possible release from detention. Kanu, who is currently in the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS), directed his followers to stay on course. Ekweanaedo News understands…
Siminalayi Fubara, the executive Governor of Rivers State has said no to the ongoing violence in the state by demanding for ceasefire from all parties involved. He asked for peaceful coexistence among all and sundry to ensure his administration successfully achieves its development goals. Fubara acknowledged the current challenges the state is facing. The governor,…
Ibom, a welfare union in Arochukwu of Abia State, has forwarded a petition to Abia State Government. They detailed how its traditional ruler, Kanu Okereke Nwa Kanu paid secret cultists to attack and kill their President General, Mazi Kingsley Kanu Okereke. The group in its petition, which accused Nwa Kanu of high-handedness, corruption, murders and…
Gregory University Uturu’s College of Medicine and Health Sciences would hold its maiden ceremony on Tuesday. A press release from the institution made available to Journalists by Mr Sleek Ogwo, stated that the historic event is scheduled to be held on Tuesday, 5th December 2023 at Dr Michael Okpara auditorium in Umuahia. According to the…
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has said that Abia State ranks highest on Gender-Based Violence (GBV) rating among the five South-eastern states. The NHRC Coordinator in Abia, Mrs Uche Nwokocha, disclosed this in an interview in Umuahia. Nwokocha expressed concern over the ugly development. She spoke in observance of this year’s 16 Days Activism…
The Governor of Abia State Dr Alex Otti has charged the Mayors of the 17 Local Government Areas of the state to make their LGAs conducive and safe for development as well as strengthening the security apparatus in their areas. Speaking at the Michael Okpara Auditorium, Umuahia, Governor Otti who titled his speech, ’Expanding the…
The Court of Appeal sitting in Lagos has dismissed the petition brought by Mr Peter Azubuike, the candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the March 18 House of Assembly election against Hon. Solomon Akpulonu of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). In its ruling on Thursday, the Appeal Court upheld the victory of Solomon Akpulonu…
The former Governor of Abia state Okezie Ikpeazu, has recently revealed that he signed a law making it mandatory for female children to inherit their fathers’ property and own community land assets. Ikpeazu disclosed that his wife was the brain behind the law and she made sure he ran inclusive governance in Abia. Ikpeazu disclosed…
Heavy fighting has been reported in Guinea-Bissau’s capital Bissau on Friday morning hours after some National Guard soldiers went to free a detained minister and a senior state official. Members of the National Guard took the officials before seeking refuge in barracks south of the capital. Special forces then intervened after attempts to negotiate failed,…
A Nigerian healthcare worker in the United Kingdom was terminated from her position and subsequently deported after reportedly being observed praying for an elderly patient who was in a critical condition. In a post on ‘X,’ renowned Nigerian doctor @drolufunmilayo highlighted that, according to UK ethical standards, it is considered inappropriate for nurses to incorporate…
