Police in Illinois say a gunman suspected of killing eight people in the city of Joliet, Illinois, has died after a confrontation with law enforcement officials. Police said Romeo Nance, 23, is believed to have fatally shot himself after the confrontation near Natalia, Texas. He is suspected of killing eight people at multiple locations in…
Italian football lost one of its most important figures on Monday after Luigi “Gigi” Riva died aged 79. Nicknamed “Roar of Thunder”, Riva is Italy’s all-time top goalscorer and is famous for firing Cagliari to their only league title in 1970. “Italian football is in mourning because a genuine national monument has left us today,”…
The Canadian Government is planning to implement a national cap aimed at reducing the influx of international students into the country. The immigration minister, Marc Miller, disclosed during an interview on Sunday with CTV’s Question Period that discussions with provincial governments will be necessary “to make sure that the provinces that have not been doing…
A member of the House of Representatives for Umuahia North/Umuahia South/Ikwuano Federal Constituency of Abia State, Obi Aguocha, has blasted the former President, Muhammadu Buhari, over the option of eliminating the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. Ekweanaedo News understands that Buhari’s thoughts about the option of eliminating Nnamdi Kanu were…
Nollywood actor Yul Edochie has revealed how he invented the now trending ‘No gree for anybody’ slogan in the new year. The actor, who has been in the eyes of the storm lately over his marital challenges, confirmed that he brought up the viral slogan at the start of the year, saying he deserved some…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, has faulted claims that practically all paracetamol drugs in the nation are under the suggested dosages. The Chief General of NAFDAC, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, talked on Monday while newsmen on discoveries made by the organization following a distribution which guaranteed that a large portion…
The Nigerian Government has said the Student Loan Scheme would be funded through the Education Tax Fund, under the Federal Inland Revenue Service, FIRS. FIRS Chairman, Zacch Adedeji revealed this on Monday while briefing State House Correspondents alongside the Executive Secretary of the Board, Dr Akintunde Sawyerr, at the Presidential Villa, in Abuja. Adedeji revealedthat…
The Abia State Police have discovered a tunnel allegedly used by kidnappers to transport victims into the bush. The Abia State Commissioner of Police, CP Kenechukwu Onwuemelie, disclosed the development over the weekend. He revealed that the tunnel was located at the Lekwesi community, Umunneochi LGA. The commissioner explained that he led a team of…
Ghana conceded twice in stoppage time to throw away a two-goal lead to draw with Mozambique and almost certainly exit the Africa Cup of Nations. The Black Stars looked to be cruising into the last 16 thanks to two Jordan Ayew penalties, one in each half. But Geny Catamo pulled one back from the spot…
Egypt made it through to the last 16 at the Africa Cup of Nations after drawing 2-2 with Cape Verde following a dramatic Group B match in Abidjan. Egypt had looked set to finish third behind the Blue Sharks and Ghana before stoppage-time goals in both games. Pharaohs forward Mostafa Mohamed netted what looked to…
