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China is facing a growing health crisis with a surge in respiratory illnesses, including human metapneumovirus (HMPV), five years after the COVID-19 pandemic. Reports indicate that hospitals are overwhelmed, particularly children’s facilities, as multiple viruses spread rapidly across the country. A Surge In Viral Infections Social media posts and videos show overcrowded hospitals, with one widely shared claim stating, “China is battling a surge in Influenza A, HMPV, Mycoplasma pneumoniae, and COVID-19. Hospitals and crematoriums are under strain, and cases of pneumonia and ‘white lung’ syndrome are on the rise.”…

A tragic incident unfolded in Lucknow India on New Year’s Eve when a 24-year-old man, identified as Arshad, allegedly murdered his mother and four younger sisters in what is being reported as a suspected honour killing. Indian media reported that Arshad not only confessed to the heinous crime but also recorded a chilling video in which he described his actions and showed the aftermath. The victims—Asma, the mother, and her daughters Alia (9), Alshia (19), Aksa (16), and Rahmeen (18)—were found in a blood-soaked hotel room. Arshad was arrested after…

By Tony Adibe The Inspector-General of Police, Mr Kayode Egbetokun, has commended the efforts of the Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah-led Administration in the security of lives and property as well as the overall development of the State. He gave the commendation on Friday during a working visit at the Government House, Enugu, ahead of the President Bola Tinubu’s one-day state visit to the state during when he will commission some of the many projects executed by Mbah. Among the projects are the ultramodern Command and Control Centre as well…

Her Excellency, Iyom Bianca Ojukwu, wife of late Biafra Head of State, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu-Ojukwu was yesterday conferred with the premier traditional title “Aka Ekpuchi Onwa”, (No Hand Can Cover the Moon) her 10th traditional title in the South East Region, by His Royal Highness, Igwe Kenneth Orizu 111 of Nnewi Ancient Kingdom. Igwe Nnewi, who is currently the longest-serving monarch in Nigeria was born in 1925 and ascended the throne of his forefathers on June 2, 1963, as the 20th Igwe Nnewi, He is the traditional supreme ruler and spiritual…

IGP Egbetokun inspecting a guard of honour at Enugu Police Command The Inspector-General of Police, Dr Kayode Egbetokun, has directed supervisory police officers to deal commensurate and appropriately with any person who assaults any police personnel. Egbetokun gave the directive on Friday in Enugu while addressing officers and men of Enugu State Police Command during his official two-day working visit to the Command. “We will not tolerate any assault on our police officers; not to talk of killing police personnel. An assault on any police personnel is criminal and an…

President of the Nigerian Citizens Association in South Africa, Frank Onyewekelu, speaks on the recent killing of his compatriot among other issues facing Nigerian nationals in the country. A Nigerian, Mr Julius Chukwunta, was recently killed in South Africa. Can you explain the circumstances surrounding his death? Frank Mr Chukwunta was a Nigerian national who lived in an area called Midrand in Johannesburg. The unfortunate incident that led to his death happened on December 7, 2024. Based on th e information we received from his partner, he was coming back…

Northern Star Youth Empowerment Initiative, a Northern youth pressure group that seeks to protect the interests of the region has kicked against the seeming close romance between France and the Tinubu-led administration. Northern Star Youth Empowerment Initiative is a nonpolitical, non-religious pressure group that fights to protect the interests of the North and promote good governance in the region In a statement issued to newsmen in Kaduna Wednesday, December 24th, 2024, Director General of the movement, Dr Abdullahi Idris recalled that during his recent state visit to France, President Bola…