Ahead of the formal declaration of Edo State Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu of his governorship ambition on Monday, the Hotel he book for the event has cancelled his booking. The hotel, located in the Government Reserved Area, Benin, is owned by a prominent chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party in the state. According to reports,…
The traditional ruler of Otulu community in the Ezinihitte Mbaise Local Government Area of Imo state, Eze Joe Ochulor, has been murdered. The monarch who was kidnapped by yet-to-be identified gunmen on Saturday morning was said to have killed in the evening. A resident of the community said that the monarch’s body was found on…
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has asked the Directorate of Secret Services to release Mazi Michael Obieze and others who were held captive for sympathetizing and support the movement. Media and Publicity Secretary to IPOB, disclosed this to pressmen on Saturday, 25th, 2023 where he said that “The global family and movement of the…
The Children, Sexual And Gender-Based Violence Court In Awka, Anambra State, has remanded a Catholic Priest, Rev. Fr. Nwaigwe Stephen to the Nigerian Correctional Center, for allegedly raping and impregnating a teenager. The Catholic Priest was also accused of forcefully taking the pregnant minor to Benin City, Edo State, where she was delivered of her…
International Network On Bamboo And Rattan (INBAR), In Conjunction with Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, the Federal Ministry of Environment and a Non-Governmental Organization, Sustainable TransEnvironment International Foundation (STEi Foundation); has inaugurated the first university-based Bamboo Research and Entrepreneurship Development Institute (SIBRED) to service 16 African countries. The event which was held at Nnamdi Azikiwe University…
Popular gospel singers and Mercy Chinwo’s fellow performers, Joe Praize and Chioma Jesus, yesterday shared sweet videos of their congratulatory visit to the new parent on her Instagram page. After joyfully welcoming their first child in October, the couple recently announced their triumphant return to Nigeria. Chioma Jesus tenderly cradled the newborn, while Joe Praize…
The British-Nigerian heavyweight, Anthony Joshua is prominently considered among the most financially successful active boxers in the world. Joshua is the second-richest boxer globally, with a remarkable net worth of $80 million (N80 billion). At 34, Joshua’s rapid climb to financial prominence mirrors his ferocious performances in the boxing ring. Known for his explosive punches…
Prof Chukwuma Soludo, Governor Anambra State, decided to pay a trip to Olumbanasa, a community hidden in Anambra West Council Area of Anambra State. One striking thing about the trip was the fact that Governor Soludo could have opted to embark on the trip by helicopter, like many people before him. No! He chose to…
Nigerian comedian/actor, Bright Okpocha, known for his stage name as Basketmouth, has averred that the culture of stand-up comedy in Nigeria is depreciating. During a recent interview with Arise TV, Basketmouth laments and calls to his colleagues to sit up. He remarked, unlike the music and movie industries, the Nigerian comedy sector lacks structure and…
Ozioma Okposo, the widow of late gospel singer, Sammie Okposo, took to her social media space to mark the first year of remembrance of her husband’s departure from life. Ekweanaedo News recalls that Sammie Okposo died suddenly on the 25th of November 2022 and was buried a month later in the Lekki axis of Lagos…
