The Nigerian Army has stated its stand on the case of junior female soldier, who in a viral video accused herSenior colleagues of maltreatment. In a statement released on Friday, Army spokesperson, Major General Onyema Nwachukwu, said that considering the gravity of the allegations, a thorough investigation into the matter will be conducted. “This is…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Friday, welcomed the outgoing French Ambassador to Nigeria, Her Excellency Emmanuelle Blatmann, on a farewell visit at the State House, Abuja. Ekweanaedo News reports that Blatmann is set to take up a new role as the Director for Africa in Paris, the French capital. The departing Ambassador was presented with…
Police operatives of the Federal Capital Territory Command Utako Division, on Thursday, arrested a ‘Once Chance’ robbery gang involving husband, wife, and one other. The ‘One Chance’ trio are Chukwudi Okorie, 51; his wife, Chibuzor Okorie, 43, and one Esther Gabriel, 38. ‘One Chance’ is the term for a robbery style where the thieves pretend…
The Governor of Kano State, Abba Yusuf, spoke on the verdict of the Supreme Court that affirmed him as governor, Ekweanaedo News reports. Yusuf, while addressing newsmen at the venue of the apex court in Abuja, said he feels extremely happy. He said,“I am extremely happy with the judgement of the Supreme Court that took…
The Supreme Court on Friday upheld the election of Francis Nwifuru as the Governor of Ebonyi State. Justice Tijjani Abubakar, who delivered the judgment, dismissed the appeal by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate, Chukwuma Odii. The Court of Appeal in Lagos had earlier affirmed the election of Nwifuru as the duly elected…
The Supreme Court on Friday affirmed the election of Alex Otti as the Governor of Abia state. Justice Uwani Abba-Aji, who read the lead judgment, held that the appellants failed to prove substantial non-compliance in their appeal. On the issue of Otti’s membership, the appellant had contended that he wasn’t validly nominated and sponsored by…
The Labour Party (LP) governorship candidate in the 2023 general elections in Rivers State, Beatrice Itubo, has revealed the alleged hatred of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, toward workers in the state motivated her to contest in the last election. Ekweanaedo News reports that Itubo stated this when members of the New…
Peter Obi, has reacted to the news of a recent filing station explosion that resulted in the death of many students in Osun state. Ekweanaedo News reports that the former Anambra governor also mourned those who lost their lives in the recent Anambra and Rivers boat mishap. Mourning the victims in a statement made available…
Nigeria’s Super Falconets have arrived in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, for the first leg of their 2024 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup qualifier against Burundi. Sunday’s encounter will be held at the Azam Sports Complex, Dar es Salaam. FIFA moved the game to Tanzania after Burundi failed to provide a suitable playing ground to host…
The Governorship candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general elections in Rivers State, Beatrice Itubo says she was motivated to contest because of the alleged hatred meted on Rivers State workers by former Governor Nyesom Wike. Itubo, who spoke when members of the New Dimension for Rivers State paid her a visit said…
