The British Council in Nigeria has announced a 29% increase in the fees for the English Language Testing System (IELTS) examinations. The British Council said that the fee adjustment is due to the rising costs associated with conducting the examination. “We would like to inform you that there has been a review of our IELTS…
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…
Justice Hamza Muazu of the Federal Capital Territory High Court has granted former CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele’s request to travel out of the FCT. The court said Emefiele must, however, remain in the country. On his bail terms, he was restricted to the FCT. Emefiele, through his lawyer, Mathew Bukka, SAN, had requested a variation…
Abia State people in Diaspora have joined in celebrating the victory of the state Governor, Mr. Alex Otti, at the Supreme Court, saying they are happy that he eventually won the last battle to remain in government house. Otti was among the seven governors whose mandates were on Friday affirmed by the apex court thereby…
In a major operation, troops from the 192 Battalion, 81 Division, Nigerian Army, successfully apprehended a suspected transnational drug syndicate. Acting on credible intelligence, the troops intercepted a Sienna 2001 Model Space Bus, loaded with 296 wraps of illicit substances believed to be Cannabis Sativa. The operation took place on Sunday, January 14, 2024, along…
The Rivers State House of Assembly led by Rt Hon Martin Amaewhule has invited for screening the nine commissioners who resigned their positions last. This was contained in a statement by the Clerk of the Rivers State House of Assembly Emeka Amadi. Recall that part of the 8-point peace agenda signed by Governor Sim Fubara…
In a remarkable show of patriotism and dedication, Mr. Femi Otedola fulfilled his promise by donating a generous sum of 1 billion Naira to the Lagos State Security Trust Fund. This substantial contribution will have a profound impact on enhancing safety and security measures for the people of Lagos. The donation comes as a significant…
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…
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…
