The Finnish Ambassador to Nigeria, Leena Pylvanainen, and Commissioner for Innovation, Science, and Digital Economy, Mr. Seun Fakuade, recently met at the Embassy of Finland to discuss potential collaboration on the Knowledge Zone project. This project has received a substantial $80 million investment from the African Development Bank Group. The primary objective of the Ekiti…
Nigerian singer Divine Ikubor, popularly referred to Rema in the music industry, has vowed to win the Grammys this year. Despite not being nominated at the 2024 Grammys, Rema during his visit to billionaire businessman, Tony Elumelu at his Lagos mansion, claimed that he would grab the Grammys this year.The ‘Calm Down’ crooner, who interacted…
Popular Nigerian content creator, Adebowale Debo Adedayo, better known as Mr Macaroni, has slammed the Nigerian government over its inability to tackle the rising insecurity in the country. Macaroni was reacting to the death of one of the six kidnapped family members in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Abuja. Recall that Alhaji Mansoor Al-Kadriyar and…
Abubakar Yakubu, who allegedly defiled two minors in the Limawa area of Minna, Niger State capital, has disclosed that he committed the act due to a lack of confidence to approach ladies. The suspect, aged 30, from the Limawa area of Minna, assaulted little girls between the ages of six and eight yearsParading the suspect…
VeryDarkMan has claimed that Nollywood actress/politician, Tonto Dikeh, is the face behind the controversial, faceless blog, Gistlover. Ekweanaedo News reports that VeryDarkMan was invited by the police on claims that he defamed and bullied Nollywood actress/politician Tonto Dikeh and her colleague Iyabo Ojo but was later released after interrogation. Sharing his experience at the police…
The Presidential candidate of the Labour Party at the 2023 general election, Peter Obi, has charged the Super Eagles of Nigeria to give their best ahead of their first group fixture in the African Cup of Nations that began on Saturday. Ekweanaedo News reports that in a tweet on Sunday, Obi wished the Nigerian national…
The National Youth Service Corps has announced that 10 corps members will travel to India on Sunday, to participate in a Youth Exchange Programme organised by the Indian National Cadet Corps. The annual programme is held to commemorate the Independence Anniversary of the Republic of India, drawing participants from Europe, Asia, Africa and other continents….
The Minister of Sports Development, Sen. John Enoh, has lauded President Bola Tinubu for the approval of N12 billion disbursement to address the outstanding backlog owed to Nigeria’s national teams. Enoh disclosed this on Friday while speaking in Abuja. He said the gesture would go a long way in boosting the morale of the Super…
CEO of Mavin Records, Michael Collins Ajereh, known as Don Jazzy, has addressed the rumours about the sale of the Mavin record label. Recalls that in October 2023, Billboard reported that Mavin Records “is seeking investment or a potential full sale with bidding coming from the Universal Music Group, HYBE and strong interest from music…
African Catholic bishops have collectively decided to decline support on the Vatican’s recent declaration allowing blessings for same-sex couples. This decision, backed by Pope Francis, comes in response to the Declaration Fiducia Supplicans issued by the Vatican on December 18, which introduced the possibility of blessing “irregular” couples, including those in same-sex unions. Cardinal Fridolin…
