The former chairman of the Imo State Council of Traditional Rulers, Eze Samuel Agunwa Ohiri, has been abducted by gunmen. Ekweanaedo News learnt that Eze Samuel Agunwa Ohiri, was abducted by the hoodlums in the early hours of Saturday from his residence in Orodo Mbaitoli LGA of Imo state. Eze Ohiri is the traditional ruler…
The former Governor of Anambra State congratulates Funke Akindele as the Top Nollywood Movie Director, saying that her new position has shown hard work, and dedication to the movie industry. Nollywood actress and box office queen, Funke Akindele, is leading in the list of top Nollywood movie directors by domestic gross value. Ekweanaedo News reports…
The parents of a four-year-old girl, who was recently married to a 54-year-old man in the Akeddei community of Sagbama Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, have defended the marriage. The girl’s parents, the 54-year-old groom, the traditional ruler of the community and others, who participated in the marriage, were summoned by Bayelsa Government for…
A junior-ranking military personnel poured abuses at the governor of Lagos state, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, for arresting and abusing one of their colleagues while driving against traffic in the state. In the viral video, Sanwo Olu was seen asking his security details to run after some motorcyclists said to be riding against traffic.One of the arrested…
The final burial of the Late Madam Christiana Onachukwu Nwozor was finalized on Thursday, 4th January 2024 at her residence in Obiofia Umuenem, Otolo Nnewi, Anambra State. Madam Christiana died at the old age of @92. She had six(6) children, two gentlemen and 4 women and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Chief Pius and friends Mama’s…
Labourer Nabbed For Burglary, Theft Of Gas Cylinder A 23-year-old Oluwambe Akide, labourer, was on Thursday arraigned before an Okitipupa Chief Magistrates’ Court, Ondo State, for burglary and stealing of a gas cylinder and other items. The defendant is facing a two-count charge of burglary and stealing but pleaded not guilty. Earlier, the prosecutor, ASP…
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…
