From Nabob Ogbonna, Abakaliki The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) on Monday revealed that Ebonyi State has consistently recorded rising rates of malnutrition among children under the age of five for the past three years. This information is contained in the 2024 National Demographic and Health Survey (NDHS) report, which indicates a 32 percent…
Renowned Nigerian human-rights lawyer and lead counsel to the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Sir Ifeanyi Ejiofor, has described the ambassadorial nomination of Mr. Reno Omokri as “the greatest disservice to the country.” According to Ejiofor, Omokri’s nomination to an exalted diplomatic portfolio endangers not only the image of the President but also…
By Polycarp Ifeanyi, Onitsha The parish priest of St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, Oba in Idemili South Local Government Area of Anambra State, Very Rev. Fr. Hyginus Ebere Nwandu, has unveiled all the books he has authored in commemoration of his 25th priestly ordination anniversary. As part of the celebration, Fr. Nwandu…
The Anambra State Commissioner of Police, CP Ikioye Orutugu, has condemned the attack in Lilu, Ihiala Local Government Area, which resulted in the killing of one person, injuries to several others, and destruction of property including church. Orutugu, in a strong condemnation issued on Monday, described the Sunday morning attack carried out by armed…
The Akwaihedi Community in Nnewi South Local Government Area of Anambra State has formally disassociated itself from the trending video depicting the killing of a man by personnel of the Nigerian Army. In a statement issued on Sunday by the President-General of Akwaihedi Community, Hon. (Barr.) Oliver Mbagwu, the community’s leadership and entire populace…
