Ahead of the AFCON semi-final clash between the Super Eagles and Bafana-Bafana, the Nigeria High Commission has issued an advisory on safe conduct to those staying in South Africa. The communique released on Tuesday warned Nigerians in the country of ”veiled threats” against them should the Super Eagles beat South Africa in the match on…
Veteran actor and dramatist, Jimi Solanke, is dead. The folk singer, poet, and playwright died on Monday, less than two months to his 82nd birthday. Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State confirmed the development in a statement. Born on July 4, 1942, in Ipara Remo, Jimi Solanke’s artistic journey began as a pioneer member of…
Chief Justice of Nigeria Olukayode Ariwoola is scheming to install his daughter as a judge on the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja, the country’s seat of power, Peoples Gazette learnt through documents and judiciary sources familiar with the process. Oluwakemi Victoria Ariwoola is the latest beneficiary of an active determination of the nation’s…
Family members of abducted pupils and teachers of the Apostolic Faith Group of Schools, Emure-Ekiti, have said that they gave tramadol, N15 million, and fried rice as ransom to secure the release of the hostages. Gunmen had last Monday ambushed the school bus conveying the pupils and staff to Eporo-Ekiti and whisked away five pupils…
The Ebonyi State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to improving healthcare services in rural communities by strengthening its partnership with the Ananda Marga Universal Relief Team (AMURT) Foundation. This collaboration aims to address the primary healthcare needs of the people, particularly in maternal and child health services. In a recent meeting held at the state…
The news of the passing of Mrs. Patricia Añasi, the Clerk of Ebonyi State House of Assembly, has left the people of Ebonyi State in deep shock and mourning. Known as a dedicated servant and a champion of due process and good governance, her demise is a monumental loss for the state. In a statement…
Nollywood actress/ politician, Tonto Dikeh, reportedly has made a truce with her former boyfriend, Prince Kpokpogiri, and the duo has turned friends again. Ekweanaedo News reports that this information was made public by the famous entertainment journalist, Stella Dimoko Korkus. Recall that the duo has a serious fall out, leaving the social media agog with…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) reveals that over 50 percent of imported certificates of pharmaceutical products into Nigeria are are not certified. The Director-General of NAFDAC, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, made this revelation during a stakeholders’ engagement meeting with regulators, policymakers, and law enforcement agencies held in Abuja. The certificate…
In-form Super Eagles goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali, has equalled former shot stopper Best Ogedegbe’s 44-year record after keeping another clean sheet in Nigeria’s 1-0 quarter-finals win over Angola at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast. The Eagles beat the Palancas Negras on Friday to progress to the semi-finals of the 34th edition of…
A rally to celebrate the Supreme Court victory of Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State in Ahoada West Local Government Area has been disrupted by youths alleged to be acting on the order of the Council Chairman. The programme was moved to another location where the Council Chairman later appeared to clear the air on…
