During a recent trip from Awka to Enugu and back, through the Enugu-Onitsha expressway, I experienced first-hand the plight of commuters on the road and what the masses pass through in their daily basis trip around the S’East Zone. The journey started from Aroma junction in Awka, through Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, down to Amansea,…
The marriage union between a four-year-old and a 54-year-old man in the Akeddei community in the Sagbama local government of Bayelsa State has drawn criticism from several child rights advocacy groups. The groups, including the Do Foundation, noted that child marriage is against the Nigerian Constitution and the Child Rights Act. It was gathered that the illegal…
In an effort, to promote community engagement and relaxation after a memorable year, the Commissioner for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Community Affairs, Mr. Tony-Collins Nawbunwanne has organized the 2023 Anam beach party for the residents of the town. The event which took place at place at Okpu Ani ASA Beach Oroma-Etiti Anam featured various activities…
The Femi Falana Chambers has petitioned the Lagos State Commissioner of Police over death threats and physical attacks against Omowunmi Aloba, the wife of the late singer, Mohbad. Ekweanaedo News reports that in the petition dated December 28, 2023, and submitted to the office of the Commissioner of Police, Fayoade Adegoke Mustapha, Wunmi and her son Liam Aloba,…
Nigerian singer, John Ighodaro, popular as Johnny Drilles, has announced the birth of his daughter. Recall that Drille got married to music executive, Rima Tahini, on July 4th this year. Drille revealed the news via his Instagram account on Thursday evening. The baby named Amaris, was born on November 17, which makes her six weeks…
Assailants targeted a convoy associated with a political figure in Anambra State, Chris Uba last evening. According to information provided to Ekweanaedo News by an anonymous source, the vehicles in the convoy were struck by a barrage of bullets, resulting in the tragic demise of two police officers assigned to the politician. The source revealed: “We…
Nnewi celebrates the 60th Ofala festival and 98th birthday of the Traditional Ruler of Nnewi, His Royal Highness, Igwe Dr Kenneth Orizu (III) on Friday, 28th day of December 2023 at the Igwe’s palace Nnewi. The festival opened with a mass service at the palace which was presided by Ven. Benson Okeke, and Ven. Okechukwu…
Prof Chukwuma Soludo, Governor Of Anambra State, has officially signed the 2024 Appropriation Bill into law, totalling N410,132,225,272, one month after it was presented before the state House of Assembly. The budget is themed “Changing Gears: The Transformation Agenda Begins” and is aimed at beginning the transformation agenda and implementing a new master plan to…
The traditional ruler of Umunya Community in Oyi Local Government Area of Anambra State, Igwe Chris Onyekwuluje, is feared dead at the age of 61. This came as a shock following his vows to rule the Umunya community for 120 years. The president general of the community, Chief Innocent Nwabueze (Oyi of Oyi), who confirmed…
Late Akeredolu Gov. Hope Uzodimma of Imo has expressed sadness over the passing away of the former Governor of Ondo State, Chief Rotimi Akeredolu at 67. In a statement made available by his Chief Press Secretary, Oguwike Nwachukwu in Owerri, the governor said Akeredolu’s death had left a vacuum that went beyond state borders. Akeredolu…
