The Lagos State Government has announced a ban on single-use plastics and Styrofoam packs, popularly called ‘takeaways’, with “immediate effect.” The state’s Commissioner, Ministry of Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday. According to the statement, which was posted on X by the ministry’s spokesperson, Kunle Adeshina, the use…
The Enugu Capital Territory Development Authority (ECTDA), has said it demolished buildings at the Enugu Centenary City for lack of proper approval from the state government. Mr Uche Anya, the Executive Chairman, ECTDA, stated this on Saturday in Enugu while reacting to the online trending video alleging that the Enugu Government demolished over 200 buildings…
Femi Adesina Femi Adesina, a former spokesman for ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, has revealed that the president intervened to prevent the elimination of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), from his hideout. Adesina said the then government would have eliminated Kanu but Buhari prevented such a move. This was contained in…
Late Prof. Anezi Okoro The renowned author of “One Week, One Trouble”, Prof Anezionwu Okoro has died at the age of 94. His first son, Chukwuma Aneziokoro, confirmed his death on Saturday in Enugu. Chukwuma said his father died peacefully in his sleep in the early hours of Saturday in his house in Enugu. ”He…
Uturu, Nigeria — Gregory University Uturu, a premier private university in Nigeria known for its commitment to innovative education, has announced a substantial pay raise for its staff, effective from February 1, 2024. In a move to tackle the current economic downturn in Nigeria, the academic staff will receive a 15% pay increase, while the…
A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has dismissed a suit filed by former Chairman of Nigerian Bar Association, Section on Public Interest and Development Law, NBA-SPIDEL, Dr Monday Ubani seeking to stop the army, police and other security agencies from proliferating the Lagos-Southeast routes with roadblocks. Ubani had dragged the Attorney-General of the Federation,…
The Police Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, has seeked the assistance of Nigerians by reporting individuals found in possession of live ammunition as a measure to address the issue of arms proliferation in the country. Adejobi shared this message on his official social media account on Sunday, accompanied by a photo of live ammunition…
The custodian of Culture and Tradition of Ojoto Community in Idemili South Local Government Area of Anambra State known as Otu Omenani Ojoto Akanasato and G-24 Group has called on Governor Chukwuma Soludo to restore sanity in the community. The group appealed to the governor to call the community’s Monarch, Igwe Gerald Mbamalu to order…
..Establishes Philanthropy Foundation With His Life Savings Former Secretary to the Commonwealth of Nation, Chief Emeka Anyaoku has called on African Leaders to strictly allot up to 26 percent of their national budget to the education sector as recommended by the United Nations Educational, Scientific, Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in order to improve the accessibility and…
A young man has reportedly died at Amamputu Uli Anambra State on Saturday during a sand excavation. Ekweanaedo reports that the young man is from Otukwe, Ihembosi, Ekwusigo LGA, of Anambra State. The young man known as Uzonna Ezeani met his sudden death while struggling for daily bread. A source who spoke to Ekweanaedo News…
