Alternative means of transportation for Kaduna residents In response to the economic challenges exacerbated by the removal of fuel subsidy by President Bola Tinubu, residents of Katsina State in Northwest Nigeria have reportedly turned to ancient methods of transporting goods and services to reduce costs. The removal of fuel subsidy by Tinubu’s government has inflicted…
Nollywood actor, Chidi Mokeme, has revealed that his father never supported his decision to become an actor. He said he started as a model before switching to acting and that he had to abscond from home to focus on his acting career. Speaking in an interview with media personality, Chude Jideonwo, the actor said: “You…
Suspected kidnappers have killed a school principal, Idris Abu Sufyan, abducted his wife and her baby at Kuriga village along the Kaduna-Birnin Gwari highway in Kaduna. The bandits stormed the village on Thursday night, shot him dead and took his wife and their son away to an unknown destination. One of the late principal’s friends,…
Nollywood actor and media personality, Chinedu Ani Emmanuel, aka Nedu, has shared his opinion on the high rate of divorce in the Nigerian entertainment industry. The comedian revealed that the lack of peace in celebrity marriages is the main reason for the frequent breakdown of their unions. Nedu said he believes that mental well-being is…
Five of the six sisters of the Al-Kadriyar family who were kidnapped by bandits in the Bwari area of Abuja recently have regained their freedom on Saturday night. It is however not clear whether the girls were rescued by security operatives or released after their family paid ransom. An uncle to the girls, Kabiru Aminu,…
Mrs. Mary-Maudline Nwifuru, the Wife of the Governor of Ebonyi State, has called upon the Police Officers Wives Association (POWA) to join forces in addressing the issue of police brutality in Nigeria. During a courtesy visit by the state chapter of POWA, Mrs. Nwifuru emphasized the need for husbands of police officers to actively work…
A Nigerian media figure, Daddy Freeze, has reacted to a ‘controversial’ prophecy by the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye. Adeboye, in the video making the rounds online, declared that colleagues of everyone at the Church service would come asking them for food and refreshments. He added that…
South Africa’s government is trying to stop a controversial auction of 70 personal items belonging to anti-apartheid hero Nelson Mandela. They include a set of hearing aids, an ID card, gifts from world leaders and some of the first democratic president’s clothing, such as his statement “Madiba” shirts. His eldest daughter, Makaziwe Mandela, is auctioning…
Senator Victor Umeh, The Senator Representing Anambra Central Senatorial District, has distributed over 200 bags of rice to his constituents. The 7 Local Government Areas are Anaocha, Njikoka, Dunukofia, Awka North, Awka South, Idemili North and Idemili South. The distribution of bags of rice, which took place at St Andrew’s Catholic Church, Adazi Nnukwu, in…
Israel DMW, the logistics manager of Nigerian singer, Davido, has disclosed the difficult condition his estranged wife, Sheila Courage, is giving to stay in marriage with him. Ekweanaedo News recalls that Israel DMW announced in December 2023 that his marriage to Shiela had crashed over irreconcilable differences and accusations. In a post shared on his…
