The High Court in Awka, Anambra State, has adjourned a case where school proprietors are seeking the return of schools taken over by the East Central Government in 1970. In an ongoing legal battle against the state government, the proprietors of the schools presented their fifth piece of evidence. During the court proceedings, a witness…
Mrs. Mmesoma Odili, a pregnant woman from Umuosiegbo village, Umunya, Anambra State, suffered a devastating loss when she miscarried during her eight-day detention at Zone 13 Police headquarters, Ukpo. The arrest was made in connection with a land dispute in the area. The arrest of Mrs. Mmesoma Odili, who was detained due to her husband’s…
Chief Chukwunonso Madubueze, a prominent figure in Ezeanagu Ubahu Okija, Ihiala Local Government Area, has raised concerns about alleged intimidation by the police and vigilante groups in Okija. He claims that despite his position as a cabinet member and his efforts in combating crime, he was targeted for arrest. Chief Chukwunonso Madubueze shared his account…
The Chairman of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria South East, Lady Ada Chukwudozie, has advised the Tinubu government to subsidize the cost of raw materials for manufacturers. She also called for the provision of incentives and solutions to address the challenges they face. Lady Chukwudozie made these appeals at a stakeholders’ engagement forum and the…
Emeka Rollas, the National President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), has shed light on the circumstances surrounding the late comic actor John Okafor, better known as Mr. Ibu, and his inability to seek medical treatment abroad before his passing. According to Rollas, Mr. Ibu faced rejection from hospitals in both the United States…
In the spirit of Easter, Chief Mrs. Mary-Maudline Uzoamaka Nwifuru, the First Lady of Ebonyi State, showed her compassion by paying the medical bills of 12 indigent patients at the Alex Ekwueme Federal University Teaching Hospital Abakaliki. Mrs. Nwifuru, who is the founder of Better Health for Rural Women, Children, and Internally Displaced Foundation (BERWO),…
Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), also known as sexually transmitted infections (STIs), are very common. The eight most common STDs include: chlamydia, gonorrhea, hepatitis B virus (HBV), herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2), human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), human papilloma virus (HPV), syphilis, and trichomoniasis. While many of these infections can go undetected because of their lack of…
Plantains a popular and enjoyed by many around the world. It can be boiled, fried, or baked, plantains can be a delicious addition to any meal. Like other food, consuming too much plantain can have negative effects on your health. From digestive issues to nutrient imbalances, it’s essential to be aware of the potential side effects of…
Governor Peter Mbah has approved the reconstitution of the Enugu Traditional Rulers Council. He has also made new appointments in the Enugu State Independent Electoral Commission (ENSIEC) and Hospital Management Board. The secretary to the state government, Chidiebere Onyia, announced this on Thursday in Enugu. The Enugu Traditional Rulers Council appointments include Samuel Asadu as…
The national vice chairman (South East) of African Democratic Congress (ADC), Chilos Godsent, has said the party in Imo State is ready to receive Rt. Hon. Emeka Ihedioha, the immediate-past governor of Imo State, if he wishes to join the party. Godsent, in a release on Thursday also claimed that Ihedioha may have rejected the…
