The Abuja Electricity Distribution Plc has said residents of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, are currently experiencing power outage as a result of a major technical fault on a 15 MVA, 33/11kV power transformer at 1×15 MVA, M44 Charley Boy Injection Substation. Areas affected by the technical fault include Gwarimpa, Roads 63, 64, 69, lya…
A Japanese robot has successfully touched down on the Moon but problems with its solar power system mean the mission may live for just a few hours. The Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (Slim) put itself gently on the lunar surface near an equatorial crater. The feat made the Asian nation only the fifth country…
Supreme Court on Friday affirmed the election of Sheriff Oborevwori As Delta State Governor The verdict is coming about ten months after the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared Oborevwori as the winner of the Delta State governorship election. The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed all three appeals to overturn Sheriff Oborevwori’s election as governor…
The Niger State Police Command has increased security measures in Tafa Local Government Area and surrounding areas to address the rising incidents of kidnappings in various parts of the council. Additionally, the police successfully rescued four individuals who were among several victims abducted from the Kpakuru forest area in Kagarko, Kaduna State, as well as…
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…
A unidentified lady has been executed inside a lodging in Yola, the Adamawa State capital. Ekweanaedo News learnt that the suspect had checked into the hotel with the deceased, but he later informed the receptionist that he needed to step out briefly. However, upon entering the suspect’s room, hotel staff discovered the headless body of…
Gunmen on Thursday night invaded Hilltop Phase 2 Extension of the Nigerian Army Post-Housing Estate and kidnapped a popular businesswoman. Ekweanaedo News learnt that the heavily armed men invaded the area around 9 pm, shooting sporadically to scare residents. It was gathered that despite the presence of soldiers in the estate, the kidnappers went away…
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, NCDC, has activated its emergency operation centres in response to the increase in Lassa fever cases. The Director-General of the Centre, Dr Ifedayo Adetifa, revealed on Thursday that there was a surge in confirmed cases, fatalities, and maximum spread of the disease from 2023 to 2024. According…
Former Nigeria international star player, Sunday Oliseh, has intentionally singled out three Super Eagles players, while applauding their performance, following the team’s 1-0 win over Ivory Coast at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, on Thursday. In the persons of;Ola Aina, Frank Onyeka and Calvin Bassey. Recall that Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong gave…
The operations manager of one of the hotels located in the Bodija area of Ibadan has died of heart attack, Ekweanaedo News reports. Tunde Solomon suffered a heart attack during Tuesday’s explosion that occurred at Dejo Oyelese close, Bodija Housing Estate in Ibadan. It was reported on Friday that Solomon, until his death, was Operations…
