Defending champions Senegal became the second qualifiers for the Africa Cup of Nations round of 16 as Ismaila Sarr, Habib Diallo and Sadio Mane scored in a 3-1 win over Cameroon on Friday. Sarr netted in the first half and Diallo and Mane in the second in Yamoussoukro to give the title-holders a maximum of…
Former Manchester United forward Bebe’s scored the goal of the tournament so far to set Cape Verde on the way to a 3-0 win over Mozambique at the Africa Cup of Nations on Friday as they became the first team through to the last 16. Bebe opened the scoring with a dead-ball strike from 40…
Rt. Hon Somtochukwu Udeze, The Speaker of Anambra State House of Assembly, has described former Secretary-General of the Commonwealth,Chief Emeka Anyaoku as the pride of the African nations at the International Community in view of his quality service. The Speaker extolled the advisory roles being played by Chief Anyaoku in Nigeria and Anambra State in…
Senator Victor Umeh, The Senator Representing Anambra Central Senatorial District, has distributed over 200 bags of rice to his constituents. The 7 Local Government Areas are Anaocha, Njikoka, Dunukofia, Awka North, Awka South, Idemili North and Idemili South. The distribution of bags of rice, which took place at St Andrew’s Catholic Church, Adazi Nnukwu, in…
Supreme Court on Friday affirmed the election of Sheriff Oborevwori As Delta State Governor The verdict is coming about ten months after the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared Oborevwori as the winner of the Delta State governorship election. The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed all three appeals to overturn Sheriff Oborevwori’s election as governor…
The Niger State Police Command has increased security measures in Tafa Local Government Area and surrounding areas to address the rising incidents of kidnappings in various parts of the council. Additionally, the police successfully rescued four individuals who were among several victims abducted from the Kpakuru forest area in Kagarko, Kaduna State, as well as…
Israel DMW, the logistics manager of Nigerian singer, Davido, has disclosed the difficult condition his estranged wife, Sheila Courage, is giving to stay in marriage with him. Ekweanaedo News recalls that Israel DMW announced in December 2023 that his marriage to Shiela had crashed over irreconcilable differences and accusations. In a post shared on his…
A unidentified lady has been executed inside a lodging in Yola, the Adamawa State capital. Ekweanaedo News learnt that the suspect had checked into the hotel with the deceased, but he later informed the receptionist that he needed to step out briefly. However, upon entering the suspect’s room, hotel staff discovered the headless body of…
Gunmen on Thursday night invaded Hilltop Phase 2 Extension of the Nigerian Army Post-Housing Estate and kidnapped a popular businesswoman. Ekweanaedo News learnt that the heavily armed men invaded the area around 9 pm, shooting sporadically to scare residents. It was gathered that despite the presence of soldiers in the estate, the kidnappers went away…
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, NCDC, has activated its emergency operation centres in response to the increase in Lassa fever cases. The Director-General of the Centre, Dr Ifedayo Adetifa, revealed on Thursday that there was a surge in confirmed cases, fatalities, and maximum spread of the disease from 2023 to 2024. According…
