Governor Chukwuma Soludo has placed a ban on sand excavation in Oko Community, in the Orumba-North Local Government Area (LGA). The ban also extends to three adjacent communities: Nanka, Amaokpala Awgbu, and Ekwulobia in Aguata LGAs. Soludo said his intention to sign an executive order next week to enforce the ban. Those found guilty of…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, Osun State Command, has revealed that it arrested 252 suspects and seized 1,909.6920kg of illicit drugs between January and December 2023. Osun NDLEA also disclosed that 214 males and 38 females, totalling 252, were arrested within the period. This was disclosed by NDLEA Osun State Commandant, Nnadi Chidi,…
The Arewa Youth Consultative Forum, AYCF, has declared that the proposed computer-based test format in the forthcoming West African Senior School Certificate Examinations will result in mass failure for students, especially in rural areas of Northern Nigeria, therefore, calls for its cancellation. Yerima Shettima, the National President of AYCF, in a statement released in Kaduna…
The former chairman of the Imo State Council of Traditional Rulers, Eze Samuel Agunwa Ohiri, has been abducted by gunmen. Ekweanaedo News learnt that Eze Samuel Agunwa Ohiri, was abducted by the hoodlums in the early hours of Saturday from his residence in Orodo Mbaitoli LGA of Imo state. Eze Ohiri is the traditional ruler…
The former Governor of Anambra State congratulates Funke Akindele as the Top Nollywood Movie Director, saying that her new position has shown hard work, and dedication to the movie industry. Nollywood actress and box office queen, Funke Akindele, is leading in the list of top Nollywood movie directors by domestic gross value. Ekweanaedo News reports…
The parents of a four-year-old girl, who was recently married to a 54-year-old man in the Akeddei community of Sagbama Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, have defended the marriage. The girl’s parents, the 54-year-old groom, the traditional ruler of the community and others, who participated in the marriage, were summoned by Bayelsa Government for…
A junior-ranking military personnel poured abuses at the governor of Lagos state, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, for arresting and abusing one of their colleagues while driving against traffic in the state. In the viral video, Sanwo Olu was seen asking his security details to run after some motorcyclists said to be riding against traffic.One of the arrested…
The remains of late former governor of Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu have arrived the country. The late governor’s remains were brought into the country from Germany, where he passed away on December 26, 2023. The former Chief Press Secretary to the late governor, Olabode Olatunde, confirmed the arrival of the remains of the ex-governor to…
Former World Number One Tennis Player Rafael Nadal is in a race against time to be fit for the Australian Open after being injured in his quarter-final defeat by Australian Jordan Thompson at the Brisbane International. Nadal failed to convert three match points as he lost 7-5 6-7 (6-8) 3-6 in three hours and 26…
Boxing Promoter Eddie Hearn says Anthony Joshua will fight former UFC star Francis Ngannou in Saudi Arabia. Ngannou lost to Tyson Fury on his professional boxing debut in October. Joshua, 34, was set to face Deontay Wilder after beating Otto Wallin, but the American’s loss to Joseph Parker scuppered plans for their big showdown. Hearn…
