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United Nations Children’s Funds (UNICEF) and State Primary Health Care Development Agency (SPHCDA) of Enugu and Benue states have held a two-day joint inception and planning meeting to end malnutrition in children in the first 1,000 days of life. The session which was held in Awka, Anambra State capital, was sponsored by the United States Government…
Authorities of the 82 Division of the Nigerian Army say troops of Sector 1, Operation UDOkA, on intelligence-led patrol mission to Imezi-Owa community, Ezeagu Local Government Area of Enugu State , in collaboration with other security agencies, foiled an ambush attack by suspected members of indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and Eastern Security Network (ESN). The…
As part of its long-term strategy to deepening local value addition across Africa’s agricultural value chains, one of Nigeria’s largest cocoa exporters, Sunbeth Global Concepts Ltd, has announced plans to establish a 70,000-metric tonne capacity cocoa processing factory alongside an 80,000-metric tonne cashew processing plant, both currently under construction, . The Managing Director, Olasunkanmi Owoyemi,…
Governor of Enugu State, Dr Peter Mbah has eulogised former governor of old Anambra State, Senator Jim Nwobodo, on his 86th birthday, describing him as uncommon icon. Mbah, in a post on Saturday, recalled the octogenarian’s selfless service and numerous legacies as governor of old Anambra State, Minister, and Senator, saying he had written his…
By Praise Chinecherem Centre for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) has called for the inclusion of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in the implementation of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) 2021 across the Niger Delta, including Anambra. Acting Director, Godwin Unumeri made the call on Thursday in Awka at a two-day workshop on the PIA 2021 organised…
Chief Medical Director of Crown Hospital, Nkpor, in Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State, Dr. Edwin Emegoakor., has rbeen abducted by gunmen who disguised in military and police uniforms. The incident reportedly occurred around 6:30 p.m. on Thursday within the hospital premises. Sources who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the four-man gang…
Enugu State Ministry of Health has sealed three health facilities operating without operational licence within Enugu South Local Government Area (LGA) axis of Enugu metropolis. Speaking during the exercise on Friday, the Ministry’s Monitoring and Supervision Team, led by the Director of Medical Services (DMS), Dr Chinyere Ezeudu, said that the ongoing move was meant…
A Non- Governmental Organization ,Amaka Chiwuike-Uba Foundation (ACUF) has decried the struggles of many Nigerian families in taking care of asthmatic patients within their households due to poor economic conditions. The Chairman, Board of Trustees of the Foundation, Prof. Chiwuike Uba, made this known on Thursday in Enugu while speaking on high financial demand in…
Senator representing Edo North, Adams Oshiomhole, on Thursday slammed the Senate President Godswill Akpabio as the Senate rescinded parts of its controversial Standing Orders 2026 following concerns over constitutional inconsistencies., calling for his resignation.The reversal came barely days after the senate amended parts of its rules to impose stricter eligibility requirements for senators seeking principal…
Ruling party, the All Progressives Congress is facing growing internal tensions in several states over the adoption of consensus arrangements ahead of the 2027 general elections, with some aspirants and stakeholders pushing for open and competitive primaries. Katsina, Borno and Jigawa states have embraced consensus to avoid internal disputes and maintain party unity, but in…