A United Nigeria Airline flight NUA0504, operating from the Murtala Muhammed Airport in Lagos and route to Abuja, landed at Asaba International Airport in Delta State. The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, has suspended all foreign lease aircraft under United Nigeria Airlines hours after the airline operator diverted its Lagos-Abuja en-route flight to Asaba. The…
Senator Tony Nwoye, Senator Representing Anambra North Senatorial District, has bill to amend the Act of the Niger-Delta Development Commission to enable the inclusion of Anambra among the list of oil producing states scaled first reading at the Senate. The proposed enactment, is aimed at amending Section 2(1)(b) of the NDDC Establishment ACT CAP N…
Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo says his government will continue to formulate policies for the weak and vulnerable in the state. Governor Soludo gave the assurance during Inter-denominational service organized by the state government to celebrate the elderly, vulnerable, and people living with disabilities, as well as the 75th birthday of Prince Engr….
Oko community of Anambra State, yesterday promised to dedicate its renovated Oko Civic Centre to former Vice President late Dr Alex Ekwueme. The event which is scheduled to take place at the centre on the 5th January, 2024 will acknowledge the presence of people that matters in the society. Anambra State Governor, His Excellency, Prof….
Nigerian comedienne/actress, Helen Paul, has recounted how a former boss discouraged her husband, Femi, from dating her. Recall that Helen Paul was an active comedian in the early 20s and popularly known for her baby-like voice on stage. Ekweanaedo News reports that Helen made this known during The Honest Bunch podcast with media personality, Nedu,…
Former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Attahiru Jega has said that the 2023 general elections were credible in many aspects. Stating that blame should be apportioned appropriately in areas of questionable credibility. He also shared his opinion during a podcast on Channels Television’s Politics Today. He insisted that his favourable assessment…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) sensitized Nigerians not to fall for the antics of fraudsters who carry out their fraudulent scheme by swapping the ATM cards of unsuspecting citizens. Using its official X handle, the anti-graft agency detailed that it had received series of complaints from well-meaning Nigerians concerning unauthorized withdrawals from their…
The Lagos State Government has issued a seven-day notice to owners of buildings lying within the seven metre setback on Orchid Road, Agungi, Ajiran, Conservation Road, Osapa, all along the Ikota River. The Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab alongside Special Adviser, Environment, Olakunle Rotimi-Akodu announced the development after an extensive inspection…
The Federal Executive Council on Monday approved the award of a contract for the supply and installation of customised exclusive and narcotic detection screening systems for four international airports nationwide. The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, disclosed this to State House Correspondents after the close of this week’s Council meeting presided over…
The people of Ala Imenyi autonomous community of Lomara, Umunnochi Local Government Area of Abia State, have alerted the Abia State Government about the discovery of an object in their community, suspected to be a bomb. They made the report during their visit to Hon. Mathias Umeh, the member representing the Umunneochi constituency in the…
