The National Hospital in Abuja has dismissed reports claiming that Nollywood actor, Zack Orji was transferred to a private facility for further treatment. The Chief Medical Director of the hospital, Prof. Muhammad Raji Mahmud, stated that Orji’s family chose to take him away from the hospital against medical advice. Contrary to some reports, Orji was…
Nigerian singer Harrison Tare Okiri, popularly known as Harrysong, has landed a political appointment. The ‘Reggae Blues’ artist announced the news to his fans via his Instagram page sharing a copy of his appointment letter online and jokingly tells his followers to refer to him as Honourable. According to the letter, the appointment took effect…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has released the suspended National Coordinator and Chief Executive Officer of the National Social Investment Programme Agency, (NSIPA) Halima Shehu. In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday, the EFCC Spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, said Shehu was released after questioning. Ekweanaedo News understands that the…
The social-cultural group under the aegis of the Plateau Humanitarian Vanguard in the North Central zone has praised President Bola Tinubu and the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu for their response to the Plateau communities recently attacked by gunmen. The President of Plateau Humanitarian Vanguard, Jonah Pam said the timely response…
Determined to arrest the insecurity affecting the nation, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and the Nigerian Army have in a renewed synergy and collaboration resolved to confront different forms of security challenges bedeviling the nation. The Army which had in the past, trained NSCDC personnel in Counter-Terrorism and other law enforcement areas in…
Ebonyi State Governor, Rt. Hon. Ogbonnaya Nwifuru has publicly addressed the state following the new year’s celebrations. He said, “As we draw the curtain of 2023, may I most respectfully and cheerfully thank you for your unwavering support and belief in our ability to do your desires as a government. My dear compatriots, as your…
Senator representing Plateau South Senatorial District and former Governor of Plateau State Simon Bako Lalong has called for the creation of the North Central Development Commission to fast track the rebuilding of homes and economic activities of people of the region which has been under relentless attacks by criminals and bandits. Lalong speaking on the…
The executive governor of Kaduna state, has inaugurated a broad-based Committitte charged with the responsibility for the implementation and monitoring of projects and funds for the Tudun Biri Community, the injured and families of the departed victims. He declared this in a state briefing, he also revealed that the Committee is chaired by the Deputy…
Senator representing Plateau South Senatorial District and former Minister of Labour and Employment Simon Bako Lalong has condoled with the family of former Speaker of the Plateau State House of Assembly Rt. Hon. Emmanuel Goar over the death of his son Ritgak Emmanuel Luka Goar who died at the age of 32. Senator Lalong who…
Nigeria’s Education Minister, Tahir Mamman The Federal Government says it will extend the suspension of degrees accreditation to more countries, including Kenya and Uganda. This comes days after the West African country suspended the accreditation of degrees from Benin and Togo. “We are not going to stop at just Benin and Togo,” Education Minister Tahir…
