Some chieftains of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State have asked the State House of Assembly to empower the Deputy Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, as the acting Governor. Recall that President Bola Tinubu declared that Rotimi Akeredolu will remain the Governor of Ondo State, while Aiyedatiwa remains his deputy. The decision was made after…
Nigerian media personality, Yeni Kuti, the first child of Afrobeat pioneer, Fela Kuti, has recalled how being the daughter of the legendary musician once ruined her romantic relationship. Ekweanaedo reports that Yeni, while speaking in a recent interview with Daily Trust, said being Fela’s child wasn’t a good thing. The renowned dancer also recounted how…
The Director-General of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency, Mansur Matazu, has said Nigeria lost $4.6bn due to flooding which has contributed negatively to the nation’s Gross Domestic Product. He said this during his address at a workshop on ramping up access to climate information services for national development and food security in Nigeria, organised by NIMET…
Israel Afeare, Davido’s Logistics Manager, popularly known as Israel DMW, has opened up on his marriage issues with his estranged wife, Sheila. He had taken to his Instagram account to celebrate their first anniversary with a capturing on their wedding picture, ‘My wife’ Shortly after, Sheila reposted the story on her post, quoting it with…
Veteran Nollywood actress/musician, Patience Ozokwor popularly refered to as Mama G, speaks on why her colleagues beg the public for financial assistance when battling chronic ailments. Ekweanaedo News reports that the thespian spoke in a recent interview with KWS Nigeria, describing actors as ‘heavy-spenders’ and their luxurious lifestyles make it difficult to save money. Mama…
World Bank blamed the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic that took over the world in 2019 for the increase of extreme poverty across the globe. In a report made available on its official website on Friday, the global apex bank detailed that the outbreak of coronavirus, alongside rift between Russia and Ukraine stalled the gains…
Nigerian writer, Chimamanda Adichie opened up on her experience as a mother and the effect it took on her career and how it affected her creativity. Adichie stated that if she had not given birth to her daughter she might have written two more novels. She, however, said that motherhood is a glorious experience and…
Omawunmi, the wife of late singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, says she is ready for the DNA test, which the father-in-law, Joseph Aloba, is requesting. Ekweanaedo News reports that the latest development was disclosed by Nollywood actress, Iyabo Ojo, during an Instagram live session on Thursday. Recall that earlier this week, a Police…
Ohanaeze Ndigbo, an igbo socio cultural group has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to release the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, to allow the Southeast to enjoy their Christmas and New Year festivals. Ekweanaedo News reports that the body made the call on Thursday against the backdrop of the…
Nigerian rapper Oladipupo Oladimeji, aka Oladips, who was previously reported to have passed away by his management, has released a video to prove that he is alive and well. In a video on his Instagram story, Oladips can be seen vibing to a song outside his house with an elderly woman, who is believed to…
