By Izunna Okafor, Awka In continuation of the ongoing strategic operation aimed at stamping out threats to public peace, the Police-led Joint Security Team in Anambra State, on Monday, April 7, 2025, intensified patrol and show-of-force exercises across key locations in the state, particularly in Ihiala and Nnewi—two areas previously known for heavy compliance…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka It was a crystal demonstration of patriotism, community spirit and civic responsibility as the youths of Ebenator community in Nnewi South Local Government Area of Anambra State trooped out en masse to intervene with palliative works on the Ọfara Umuonyeukpa Road, following the havoc recently wreaked by flood in the…
The joint security team in the Anambra state, led by the police, has dislodged a notorious criminal camp in Ogbunka, Orumba South Local Government Area, after an intense gun battle with the criminal that lasted for about six-hour gun inside the bush. The Joint Security Team comprising the Army, from the 302 Artillery Regiment (GS),…
National Drug Law Enforcement Agency NDLEA, has arrested a 75 years grandpa, Nna Nnanna Felix on Saturday 5th April 5, 2025, at Abia State. The Agency’s Spokesperson, Mr. Femi Babafemi in a Statement on Sunday said the grandpa was arrested with 1.6kg skunk, a strain of cannabis during a raid at Umunteke Asa, Ukwa…
By Izunna Okafor, Nnewi The Management and Editorial Team of the Ekweanaedo Media Limited have extended hearty congratulations to Prince Jude Osumuoh on his resounding victory in the just-concluded Nzukora Nnewi President-General election, in Nnewi, Nnewi North Local Government Area of Anambra State. In an official congratulatory message signed by the Chief Executive Officer…
Anambra Police Commissioner Ikioye Orutugu has commended the officers and men that were deployed to man security formations during the just concluded Governorship Primary Elections in the area. Orutugu however noted that while celebrating the superlative performance of the officers and men of the Command a lot need to be done in the area of…
The Federal Government on Sunday shared concerns about new tariffs introduced by the United States, including a 14% tariff on Nigerian goods. According to the Federal Government, the tariff may make it harder for Nigerian products to compete in the U.S. market. The Nigerian government, led by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, said it is still…
A group of Rivers State House of Assembly lawmakers aligned with the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, have commenced a five-day legislative training programme in the United Kingdom. The initiative, which began on Friday, is part of efforts to deepen their understanding of governance and legislative practices, with a particular focus on “Legislative…
Dr. Tope Fasua, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Economic Affairs, has emphasized the need for a deeper understanding of how poverty is measured in Nigeria and globally. While discussing Nigeria’s economic challenges, he urged citizens to consider the nuances behind international poverty statistics and the relative strength of the naira in the local…
Nigeria’s public debt increased by 48.58 percent, reaching N144.67 trillion as of December 2024, up from N97.34 trillion recorded at the end of 2023. This was disclosed in the latest report from the Debt Management Office (DMO), which revealed a year-on-year surge of N47.32 trillion. The report also highlighted a quarter-on-quarter rise of 1.65 percent,…
