The Senate on Tuesday announced President Bola Tinubu’s request seeking the confirmation of the nomination of 19 commissioners of the National Population Commission (NPC). The President also asked the red chamber to confirm the nomination of Bashir Indabawa (North-West), Enorense Amadasu (South-South) and Babajide Fasina (South-West) as NPC commissioners. The Senate led by Senator Godswill…
The 2023 presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore has asked the Ondo State Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, to relinquish power to his deputy, Lucky Aiyedatiwa. Sowore was reacting to a media report that President Bola Tinubu had instructed Governor Akeredolu to delegate his powers to his deputy. Due to the governor’s health…
Elder statesman, Chief Edwin Clark, has again urged President Bola Tinubu to call the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, to order. In an open letter to the President on Monday, the leader of the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) said Wike is just one of the 48 ministers in the President’s…
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the trio of Victor Osimhen, Asisat Oshoala, and Chiamaka Nnadozie, who were honoured with the 2023 Confederation of African Football (CAF) awards. In a statement by his spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, the President said the trio did Nigeria proud. At the event held in Marrakesh, Morocco, on Monday, Osimhen was named…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), on Tuesday, inaugurated nine out of the ten Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) that were recently appointed by the president and cleared by the National Assembly. Ekweanaedo News recalls that President Bola Tinubu on the 1st of November, had requested the Senate to confirm the nomination of recently-appointed RECs. Tinubu…
Labour Party (LP) governorship hopeful in Edo State, Dennis Aikoriogie, has stepped down from the party, citing its takeover by wealthy politicians. Aikoriogie lamented how dedicated members like himself have been sidelined due to the influence of money in the party. In his resignation letter, Aikoriogie announced his intention to continue his political journey outside…
Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, of Ondo state will on Wednesday commence his medical leave as a follow-up to his medical treatment Spokesman Richard Olatunde, in a statement said during Akeredolu’s absence, the Deputy Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, will assume the responsibilities of the governor in acting capacity. Akeredolu, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), and former president…
In a bid to encourage the Anambra State football team, The Solution FC, Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, met with the players to show his support and solidarity as he counsels them about the importance of teamwork and dedication. The Governor met with the team at the Governor’s Lodge, Amawbia Governor Soludo praised their efforts…
Kaduna state government has received in audience a high powered delegation from the United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF), Nigeria led by the Deputy Country Representative, Dr. Rownak Khan. The meeting reviewed the implementation of the partnership between Kaduna State Government and UNICEF in the areas of maternal and child mortality, out-of-school children, poverty alleviation, amongst…
The Manager and Chief Executive Officer of Awka Capital Territory Development Authority( ACTDA), Mr. Ossy Onuko has issued fresh directives while speaking to newsmen in Awka. He noted that the authority has regrettably observed the resurface of street traders especially along the new roads constructed by Governor Chukwuma Soludo within Awka metropolis. Mr Ossy Onuko,…
