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Dec

17

2023

Anambra: Four injured after truck crashes into a parking lot.

Business, Economy, MetroAccident, Anambra State, Metro, Nigeria

A truck transporting a forty-foot container collided with the Asaba Motor Park along Oguta Road by Upper Iweka in Onitsha, Anambra State, injuring four people. On Saturday, the event occurred at approximately 11:15 a.m. The truck driver was heading towards the River Niger Bridge when the brakes failed, according to witnesses at the parking lot. The car drove off the road and slammed into the motor park, according to the sources, when the driver was trying to control the brake failure. It was said that the truck struck more than ten cars, including tricycles, commercial buses, and a Toyota Sienna,…

Dec

17

2023

By David Okoye

Healing Hearts for the Holidays: BERWO’s Compassionate Health Initiative Reaches Izzi LGA

Health, Metro2023, Christmas, Ebonyi State, Health

In a heartwarming initiative, over 100 indigent individuals in Izzi Local Government Area (LGA) of Ebonyi received a gift of health on Saturday through a comprehensive screening and medical checkup program. The altruistic endeavor, orchestrated by the Better Health for Rural Women, Children, and Internally Displaced Foundation (BERWO), a charitable project initiated by the compassionate Mary-Maudline Nwifuru, wife of Ebonyi's Governor, took place at the Oferekpe Agbaja Primary School. This impactful event was made possible through a collaborative effort with prestigious partners, including the Alex Ekwueme Federal University Teaching Hospital, Abakaliki (AE-FUTHA), World Health Organization (WHO), and the United Nations…

Dec

16

2023

By OHAFIATV

Osita Offor Honours Gov. Otti, Jack Rich and Late T.B. Joshua with his Award

Abia State, Entertainment, MetroAbia State, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Politics, Ultimate Commander

Awards are pouring in from various organizations and groups in what appears to be a season of gratitude for the contributions, charitable endeavors, political acumen, and sporting commitment of Amb. Dr. Osita Offor is known as the "Ultimate Commander." The most recent ones were the TOURISM WORLD INTERNATIONAL PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR 2023 AND the RAPID FM PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR 2023. The foundation for these awards, which the organisers firmly define as being based on merit, was the accomplishments and services of Ultimate Commander. In his speech at the RAPID FM PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR AWARD 2023, Dr. Osita…

Dec

15

2023

By OHAFIATV

Kalu mourns death Of Dr Ezeife, describes him as a courageous man

Lifestyle, Metro, NewsAnambra State, Chukwuemeka Ezeife, Emeka Kalu, Metro, Personality, RIP

The President of ECK Foundation, Chief Dr. Emeka Kalu, has expressed condolences over the death of the former Governor of Old Anambra State and renowned Igbo leader Dr. Chukwuemeka Ezeife (Okwadike) who died yesterday as confirmed by his family. Dr. Kalu mourns the loss of the highly respected Igbo leader and statesman at a difficult time in Ndi Igbo and Nigeria's history when his statesmanly guidance, support, and stewardship were most needed. He described him as a courageous and strong-willed man whose services to Ndi Igbo and Nigeria will be greatly missed. The Convener of Global Initiative for Good Governance,…

Dec

15

2023

By OHAFIATV

Nigerian inflation soared to 28.20% in November, according to NBS

Business, Economy, Metro, NewsBusiness, Economy, Inflation

Nigeria's headline inflation rate increased from 27.33 percent in October 2023 to 28.20 percent in November. This was revealed in the National Bureau of Statistics' consumer price index data from November. The graph shows Nigeria's headline inflation rates for the eleventh time in 2023. In November 2023, the headline inflation rate was 0.87 percentage points higher than it was in October 2023. The headline inflation rate was 6.73 percentage points higher year over year than the rate of 21.47 percent recorded in November 2022. This demonstrates that, when compared to the same month in the previous year (November 2022). the…