In line with the resolve of the Inspector-General of Police to ensure that retired Police officers (irrespective of ranks) and their spouses are not left out in the Force initiative of providing quality and accessible health care services through the National Health insurance scheme(NHIS),the Anambra State Police Command is informing […]
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Guber Aspirant Val Ozigbo Salutes Women As The World Marks International Women’s Day
Valentine Ozigbo, the frontrunner in the gubernatorial race in the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has eulogised women worldwide for their critical role in stabilising and uplifting society. Ozigbo’s salute to women came as the world marked International Women’s Day, observed on March 8 every year. International Women’s Day is a […]
Osimhen Ends Four-Month Goal Drought
Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen has ended a four-month goal drought after he scored for Napoli in their 3-1 victory over Bologna in the Serie A tie reports say. The 22-year-old, started the game from the bench and was introduced on 54 minutes.Eleven minutes after his introduction by Manager Genanaro […]
Switzerland votes in favour of ‘burqa ban’
Switzerland by a narrow margin of victory voted to ban facial coverings, popular with muslim women and called burqa.The referendum on Sunday was instigated by the same far right group that organised a 2009 ban on new minarets. The measure to amend the Swiss constitution passed by a 51.2-48.8% margin, […]
IWD: Google Earmarks $25m Grant, Reinforces Commitment To Girls, Women In Africa
Juliet Ehimuan, country director Google Nigeria at a virtual event to mark International Women’s Day (IWD) said that Google was also reinforcing its commitment to the empowerment of women and girls on the continent. She said building on their previous work in gender equity, with grantees like the National Domestic […]
Nigeria recorded 371 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 Infections
Update on Covid-19 shows that Nigeria yesterday recorded 371 new cases of Coronavirus infections accross the Nation. According to the Nigeria Center for Disease Control, 158,906 cases have been confirmed in the country of which 138,502 has been treated and discharged while 1,982 deaths have so far been recorded accross […]
Dr Nelson Obinna Omenugha has endowed the people of Umuru Community, Nnobi in Idemili South LGA with portable drinking water
The Convener of Youth Earnestly Seek Soludo (YESS Anambra), Dr Nelson Obinna Omenugha has endowed the people of Umuru Community, Nnobi in Idemili South LGA with portable drinking water. The Bishop of Ekwulobia Diocese, His Lordship Bishop Peter Okpalaeke while dedicating the water project prayed God to bless the and […]
UNFPA in Partnership with CIRDDOC Nigeria has kicked off a sensitization on COVID-19 Protocols & also on tackling gender based violence in Ebonyi State
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in partnership with the Civil Resources Development and Documentation Centre (CIRDDOC), Nigeria has kickstarted sensitisation for transport workers on COVID-19 safety protocol, tackling gender-based violence and female genital mutilation in Ebonyi state. The transport workers included Okada riders, tricycle operators, and commercial bus drivers. […]
EU, UN Work To End Harmful Practices Against Women In Ebonyi
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) and the European Union have disclosed that their spotlight initiative program was being intensified towards tackling rampant cases of rape, widowhood inheritance and other harmful practices against women in Ebonyi state. Dr. Stephen Onyekwelu, Spotlight Initiative Project manager for UNESCO in […]
Traditional rulers commend President Buhari for approving 2 institutions
The Enugu State Council of Traditional Rulers on Monday commended President Muhammadu Buhari for graciously approving two Federal educational institutions for the state. The newly approved institutions to be established are Federal Polytechnic, Ohodo, Enugu State and Federal Science and Technical College, Eke Town, Enugu State. The Chairman of the […]