Justice James of the Federal High Court Abuja has nullified the N800 billion budget passed by the Edison Ehie-led group of the Rivers State House of Assembly and signed into law by the Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara. The court also upheld the suit filed by the Assembly and Speaker Martin Amaewhule, against Fubara, which…
Former presidential aide, Bashir Ahmad, has identified security hotspots in Abuja, urging the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, to take immediate action. He highlighted areas such as Wuse, Maitama, Asokoro, Garki, and the Central Business District as areas that pose security risks, particularly during the night. He posted via his X handle on…
Arch Bishop, Owerri Metropolitan See, Lucius Ugorji The leader of the Movement For The Actualisation of a Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) Chief Ralph Uwazuruike has accused the Archbishop of Owerri Archdiocese, Archbishop Lucious Iwejuru Ugorji, of using the instrument of state to forcibly take over his property at No 26, Housing Area G, New…
Rotimi Amaechi Former Minister of Transport, Rotimi Amaechi, has stated that he usually discourages Nigerians from relocating abroad. According to him, the only job opportunities in foreign countries for Nigerians are usually nine-to-five jobs whereas, in Nigeria, someone can just wake up and become a minister, a Senator, or a Governor.” The Minister stated this…
Alternative means of transportation for Kaduna residents In response to the economic challenges exacerbated by the removal of fuel subsidy by President Bola Tinubu, residents of Katsina State in Northwest Nigeria have reportedly turned to ancient methods of transporting goods and services to reduce costs. The removal of fuel subsidy by Tinubu’s government has inflicted…
Nollywood actor, Chidi Mokeme, has revealed that his father never supported his decision to become an actor. He said he started as a model before switching to acting and that he had to abscond from home to focus on his acting career. Speaking in an interview with media personality, Chude Jideonwo, the actor said: “You…
Gover Mbah with Sports and Entertainment City investors in Enugu The Enugu State Government has concluded a multi-million dollar agreement with Del-York Group to construct a state-of-the-art entertainment and sports park in the state. Governor Peter Mbah, while signing the venture agreement with the investors over the weekend at the Government House, Enugu, said investors…
A warehouse in Mandilas Building, Broad Street, Lagos Island is on fire. The cause of the outburst is yet to be ascertained as at the time of report. According to reports the fire started on the first floor and has now reached the fourth floor. Ekweanaedo News learnt that emergency responders are currently at the…
Babatunde Fashola Former Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, has clarified that his only financial perk from the government amounts to a modest N577,000 as monthly pension. The disclosure was made during Fashola’s appearance in a TV programme, “Perspectives,” where he debunked widespread speculations about receiving billions of naira from the federal government post…
The Lagos State Government has announced a ban on single-use plastics and Styrofoam packs, popularly called ‘takeaways’, with “immediate effect.” The state’s Commissioner, Ministry of Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday. According to the statement, which was posted on X by the ministry’s spokesperson, Kunle Adeshina, the use…
