Member of the House of Representatives and a gubernatorial aspirant for the Edo State governorship election, Dennis Idahosa, has dismissed claims that he is being backed by a former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Adams Oshiomhole. Ekweanaedo News reports that some of the APC gubernatorial aspirants accused Oshiomhole of backing Idahosa in…
In a new study that emerged in recent times, experts have warned that exposure to tobacco smoke among non-smokers can disrupt sleep quality and overall quality of life, calling for culturally relevant interventions for mitigating exposure to secondhand smoke, particularly among vulnerable populations who are often women and children. In the study, researchers found a…
In a warm reception, Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State welcomed Dr. Elizabeth Egbetokun, wife of the Inspector General of Police, and highlighted the crucial role of women empowerment in building a thriving society. During the courtesy visit at the Governor’s Lodge, Amawbia, Governor Soludo expressed his appreciation for the Police Officers Wives Association (POWA)…
Exciting developments are underway as the Ukwu-Orji-Nibo Road Project gears up for construction in Nibo. The Development Control Unit of the Awka Capital Territory Development Authority (ACTDA) recently carried out an enforcement exercise to clear the designated path for this major access road. Once completed, this road will not only enhance connectivity but also uplift…
The Anambra State Governor, Prof Chukwuma Soludo, handed over the premises of the defunct National Light printing and publishing company for the construction of a Neighborhood Leisure Park. The aim is to create a recreational space for the residents. The Commissioner for Housing, Mr. Onyeka, emphasized the importance of ensuring value for money and proper…
Suspected thugs on Saturday disrupted the collation of results at the APC primaries for the governorship election in Edo State. Results from eight local government areas had already been announced when journalists covering the event were alerted to vacate the centre of the event. Before journalists could gather their things together, the thugs swooped on…
The family of late Gen. Mamman Vatsa has appealed to the Federal Government to investigate the trial and the eventual killing of their son. Vatsa, a former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, was allegedly implicated in a coup plot and executed in 1986 by the then military dictator, Ibrahim Babangida. He was executed along…
Mohamed Salah scored his first goal for Liverpool since New Year’s Day as they beat Brentford to open up a five-point lead at the top of the Premier League. Darwin Nunez put Liverpool ahead with a superb chip before Alexis Mac Allister poked in a second. Salah, back from an injury sustained on duty at…
Governor Fubara announced the cash gift of N20m to the goalkeeper for his impressive performance during a ceremony on Friday. Governor Fubara at the ceremony held at the Executive Council Chambers announced the cash gift of N20m to the goalkeeper who is from Ogba-Egbema-Ndoni Local Government Area of the state for his impressive performance. The…
A leading APC aspirant in Edo State, Dr. Ernest Umakhihe, has withdrawn from the governorship primary election of the All Progressives Congress slated for today He immediately declared support for Dennis Idahosa, who he described as “the choice of the party.” Umakhihe, a retired federal Permanent Secretary, who hails from Edo North Senatorial District, withdrew…
