Children suffering from sickle cell disease are referred to as “Abiku” by the Yoruba and “Ogbanje” by the Igbo, which translate to mean “born to die” and children that come to cause suffering to their parents.
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In April, communities in Benue state were attacked, leading to reports of 46 persons killed, although community members give the figure as 55 In this report, Jairus AWO visited the four communities of Entekpa ward – Umogidi, Upu, Olakpoga, and Iwili—in Otukpo local government area where the incident happened to capture the aftermath.
BBYDI reiterated its commitment “to providing youths with the necessary resources, opportunities, and guidance to unlock their full potential.”
He claimed that without assistance from foreign donor organisations, the Federal Government would find it challenging to manage.
Dr. Shior mentioned the food items available, which include: bags of beans, thousands of bags of rice, cartons of noodles, etc.
said that the majority of the Council members would be taken into consideration in the upcoming administration when he resumes his second tenure
The GOC claimed that the gifts were given in appreciation for the soldiers’ labour of love, devotion to duty, and good behaviour
According to reports, the assailants opened fire erratically into the air at around 11:30 p.m. and abducted a number of people who were leaving the city at the time.
Despite being warned of an outbreak of Lassa fever, some residents of New Nyanya were concerned about the continued consumption of bush meat in local joints and bars.
…saying that his admirable leadership abilities and conviction in the value of “our nationhood” “earned him the appointment,”
