Kenechukwu Ofomah, Author at The News Chronicle

Enugu Govt To Offset Medical Bills Of Victims Of Sunday’s Cop’s Shooting- Ugwuanyi

Kenechukwu Ofomah Jun 21, 2021

Enugu – Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State on Sunday, visited victims of misuse of fire arm in Enugu, receiving treatment at the ESUT Teaching Hospital Parklane, Enugu. An unfortunate incident had ensued at Golf Estate, GRA, Enugu, on Sunday, involving a Police Inspector attached to Special Protection Unit (SPU) Base 9, Umuahia, Abia State, who […]

Anambra Commissioner Wades Into Case Of Widow Mandated to Drink Husband’s Corpse Bathwater

Kenechukwu Ofomah Jun 20, 2021

Awka – Anambra State Commissioner for Social Welfare, Women and Children Affairs, Lady Ndidi Mezue, and her Information and Public Enlightenment counterpart, C Don Adinuba, on Friday, intervened in the case which trended on social media platforms early last week where a 34-year- old widow claimed she was mandated to drink water used to bath her […]

In Africa, COVID-19 Cases Rise By Over 20%, Deathtoll 15% – WHO

Kenechukwu Ofomah Jun 19, 2021

COVID-19 cases in Africa are surging by over 20% week-on-week, as the continent’s third wave gains pace, nearing the first wave peak of more than 120 000 weekly cases recorded in July 2020, new data from the World Health Organization (WHO) shows. According to data made available on Friday, to TNC correspondent by the Communications […]

12 Mentally Deranged Persons Rehabilitated, Empowered In Anambra

Kenechukwu Ofomah Jun 19, 2021

Awka – It was joy overflow in Awka, Anambra State Capital, as twelve persons who were picked up on Anambra streets as mentally deranged and brought to the Anambra State Home for the Mentally Challenged, Nteje finally found their way home after undergoing full recovery processes at the centre. The twelve persons, including four women and […]

Bakassi Boys Have Not Returned To Anambra- Govt

Kenechukwu Ofomah Jun 17, 2021

Awka – The dreaded Bakassi Boys known for their practice of trial by ordeal and jungle justice are not back in Anambra State. Anambra State Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Mr C-Don Adinuba disclosed this on Wednesday, in an exclusive chat with TNC correspondent in Awka. The Bakassi Boys regime which lasted and was widely […]

Police Arrest Rail Equipment Vandals In Benue, Recover Truckload Of Equipment

Kenechukwu Ofomah Jun 17, 2021

Awka – Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force have arrested a criminal syndicate responsible for recent economic sabotage and vandalism of rail tracks in the North-West and North-Central parts of the country. Force Public Relations Officer, Frank Mba who revealed this in a statement in Abuja on Wednesday, said the arrest of the suspects follows deliberate […]

INEC Creates Additional 56,873 Polling Units Across Nigeria, Relocates Nine From Shrines, Worship Centers

Kenechukwu Ofomah Jun 16, 2021

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it has removed 749 polling units (PUs) from inappropriate facilities, with nine of them from shrines and several others from religious houses, royal palaces and private properties. The INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, disclosed this on Wednesday in Abuja, during a meeting with the Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) […]

Over 90,000 Persons Living With Albinism In Anambra- Statistics

Kenechukwu Ofomah Jun 16, 2021

Awka – Anambra State Government has warned that it will explore every instrument of law to punish anyone who discriminates or violates the rights of persons living with any disability or health condition in the State. Governor Willie Obiano gave the warning on Tuesday at a stakeholder’s lunch on Albinism Awareness held in Awka, as part […]

Explore June 12, 1993 Example To Improve Nigeria’s Electoral System- SDP To Nigerians

Kenechukwu Ofomah Jun 15, 2021

Awka – Nigeria can rise again if its and government citizens can explore the gains of the spectacular June 12, 1993 election, to create a new era of transparency and possibilities in the nation’s electoral system. The Anambra State Chairman of the Social Democratic Party, SDP, Dr Webster Okonkwo made this known in Awka, while speaking […]

NHRC Vows Action Against Persecutors of Anambra Widow Told To Drink Water Used To Bath Husband’s Corpse

Kenechukwu Ofomah Jun 15, 2021

Awka – The Anambra State chapter of the National Human Rights Commission on Monday said it is committed to protecting the rights of a 34-year-old widow, Mrs Chioma Asomugha from Ubahuekwem village in Ihiala, Ihiala Local Government Area of the State, including reinstating her to her late husband’s house. The widow, a mother of four, had […]

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