The Police have arrested two suspects, including a local government chairman over an alleged plot to assassinate the Speaker of the Benue State House of Assembly, Aondona Hycenth Dajoh. This was disclosed in a statement on Monday by Force spokesman, Muyiwa Adejobi.According to the statement, investigations showed that the LG chairman had allegedly reached out…
The Canadian Government is planning to implement a national cap aimed at reducing the influx of international students into the country. The immigration minister, Marc Miller, disclosed during an interview on Sunday with CTV’s Question Period that discussions with provincial governments will be necessary “to make sure that the provinces that have not been doing…
A member of the House of Representatives for Umuahia North/Umuahia South/Ikwuano Federal Constituency of Abia State, Obi Aguocha, has blasted the former President, Muhammadu Buhari, over the option of eliminating the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. Ekweanaedo News understands that Buhari’s thoughts about the option of eliminating Nnamdi Kanu were…
Nollywood actor Yul Edochie has revealed how he invented the now trending ‘No gree for anybody’ slogan in the new year. The actor, who has been in the eyes of the storm lately over his marital challenges, confirmed that he brought up the viral slogan at the start of the year, saying he deserved some…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, has faulted claims that practically all paracetamol drugs in the nation are under the suggested dosages. The Chief General of NAFDAC, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, talked on Monday while newsmen on discoveries made by the organization following a distribution which guaranteed that a large portion…
The Nigerian Government has said the Student Loan Scheme would be funded through the Education Tax Fund, under the Federal Inland Revenue Service, FIRS. FIRS Chairman, Zacch Adedeji revealed this on Monday while briefing State House Correspondents alongside the Executive Secretary of the Board, Dr Akintunde Sawyerr, at the Presidential Villa, in Abuja. Adedeji revealedthat…
The Abia State Police have discovered a tunnel allegedly used by kidnappers to transport victims into the bush. The Abia State Commissioner of Police, CP Kenechukwu Onwuemelie, disclosed the development over the weekend. He revealed that the tunnel was located at the Lekwesi community, Umunneochi LGA. The commissioner explained that he led a team of…
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, has arrested seven persons for allegedly providing illegal security services in Anambra State. Deputy Commandant, Francis Nnadi, Head, Private Guards Company, PGC, Department who led other operatives in the operation revealed that the arrest of the guards were in two categories. Nnadi said intelligence also indicated impersonators…
Nigeria’s economic state and challenges have been a driving force, pushing many Nigerians towards entrepreneurship and self-employment. There has been an outcry in different corners for President Bola Tinubu to increase the minimum wage of workers following the rise in the price of commodities in the country. The leadership of the Organised Labour, Nigeria Labour…
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…
