Senator Uche Lilian Ekwunife, CON, FCNA, has called for an end to child marriage and increased investment in girls’ education, healthcare, rights and leadership development, warning against practices that deprive girls of their opportunities to thrive. Ekwunife, a senatorial hopeful for Anambra Central, made the call in a message marking the 2026 International Day of…
By Polycarp Ifeanyi Operation Clean and Healthy Anambra (OCHA Brigade) has reaffirmed that the ban on street trading remains fully in force across Anambra State, warning that anyone caught trading on streets, roads, and walkways risks having their goods confiscated, being arrested, and facing prosecution. The agency’s clarification followed a publication on the Facebook page…
The Chief Medical Director of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital (COOUTH), Amaku, Awka, Dr. Maureen Uche Umeakuewulu, has expressed the hospital’s readiness to partner with organisations committed to women’s empowerment, social development and improved healthcare delivery. Dr. Umeakuewulu stated this on Friday, when she received the President General of Nkata Ndi Inyom Igbo, Iyom…
The Chief Medical Director of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital (COOUTH), Amaku, Awka, Dr. Maureen Uche Umeakuewulu, has reaffirmed the hospital’s commitment to strengthening its partnership with the Nigerian Army to improve access to medical care for military personnel. Dr. Umeakuewulu gave the assurance on Thursday when she received the Commander of the 15…
From Nabob Ogbonna, Abakaliki Elders of Ohaisu Autonomous Community in Afikpo Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, on Thursday, staged a peaceful protest demanding the immediate reversal of the recognition of HRH Dr. Francis Okoro as the traditional ruler of the community by Governor Francis Nwifuru. Okoro, alongside three other traditional rulers, was issued a…
