World Sickle Cell Day: Atawa-Akpodiete Foundation Holds Awareness Outreach At General Hospital Ughelli

  Non- profit organization, Atawa-Akpodiete Foundation on Thursday marked this year’s World Sickle Cell Day with a health awareness campaign at the Central Hospital, Ughelli, Delta State, where it educated patients and members of the public on the prevention and management of sickle cell disorder.   The foundation also distributed gifts to students and nurses as part of its outreach programme aimed at promoting health education, encouraging community participation and supporting healthcare workers.   Speaking during the event, the Founder of the Atawa-Akpodiete Foundation, Professor Alexander Akpodiete, said the initiative…

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Oborevwori Celebrates Joe Omene At 80

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated former President-General of the Urhobo Progress Union (UPU), Chief Joe Omene, on the occasion of his 80th birth anniversary.   Oborevwori in a statement issued on Saturday by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, described Chief Omene as an outstanding leader, elder statesman, and respected voice in the Niger Delta whose contributions to the advancement of the Urhobo nation and national development remain remarkable.   The governor commended the Mosogar-born leader for his years of dedicated service to the Urhobo…

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Anambra CP Raises Concern Over Rising Social Challenges, Orders Probe Into Student’s Death

The Commissioner of Police in Anambra State, Ikioye Orutugu, has expressed concern over what he described as the growing moral and social challenges confronting society, urging parents and other stakeholders to strengthen guidance and emotional support for young people.   Orutugu spoke while reacting to the death of a 25-year-old female student whose body was discovered in Onitsha on June 18. Police said preliminary findings suggest the incident may have been a case of suicide, adding that a handwritten note believed to have been left by the deceased was recovered…

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