A mother of three children has reportedly committed suicide in Enugu state. Ekweanaedo News understands that the incident happened in front of Ogui Police Station, Enugu, the woman allegedly ran into a moving vehicle, which crushed her to death. The deceased, whose identity is unknown, was battling depression following her husband’s demise and financial difficulties in…
Dr Olufemi Olagundoye, has said prompt attention to teeth anf gum diseases is essential to good health. Olagundoye, a senior lecturer in the keynote address at the fourth scientific conference and biennial general meeting of the Periodontologists’ Association of Nigeria (PAN), at the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile Ife, Osun State, emphasized that care of…
The Nigerian Union of Allied Health Professionals (NUAHP), Oyo State, commenced a seven-day warning strike on Monday over demand from the state government. The union comprises medical laboratory scientists, physiotherapists, dental technologists, dental therapists, social workers, radiographers, nutritionists, dietitians, hospital and administrative pharmacists. Mr. Olanrewaju Ajani, Chairman of NUAHP, Oyo State, announced the strike at…
The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, reveals that the Ministry will this week commence the distribution of 42,000 metric tons of grains across the 36 states of the federation, as approved by President Bola Tinubu. He made this known in a post on his X handle on Monday. Kyari said the…
The Nkpor vigilante group has captured some group of men suspected of indulging in highway theft and kidnapping along the Nkpor Onitsha axis. One Mrs Nele Nneka who is a POS operator business woman on her way home after daily business on Saturday at about 8pm fell victim to the hoodlums when she could not…
Peter Obi, has expressed his sorrow over the sudden demise of veteran Nollywood actor, John Okafor, popularly known as Mr. Ibu. Reacting to the demise of the comic actor, Obi via his X page expressed how the entertainment business and Nigeria had lost with Mr Ibu’s passing. “Just as I tweeted my condolence on the…
A warehouse loaded with food items and said to belong to the National Emergency Management Agency was looted on Sunday by some residents of the Federal Capital Territory Confirming the incident to spokesperson for the FCT command, Josephine Adeh, verified the incident in a text message saying, “The situation is now under control.” The action…
Despite finishing on the losing side, LeBron James made history by becoming the first NBA player to reach 40,000 career regular-season points on Saturday. James scored nine points against defending champion Denver to achieve the milestone. But the historic effort came in a losing cause as Nikola Jokic scored 35 points to rally the Nuggets late…
Food makers can advertise that regularly eating yogurt may reduce the risk of Type 2 diabetes without objection from the Food and Drug Administration, the agency announced on Friday. The decision came in response to a petition that Danone North America — the food giant behind major brands including Dannon, Activia, Wallaby Organic and Silk — submitted in…
Ekiti State government is set to begin the vaccination of female children from the month of May, as part of measures to prevent the rise of cervical cancer in the Country. A technical working group has been installed to begin the necessary planning to make the vaccination a positive. Inaugurating the group in Ado Ekiti,…
