DRONES HIT EAST CONGO'S BIGGEST CITY, KILLING FRENCH AID WORKER, REBELS AND UN SAY. (PHOTO).

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 Drones hit east Congo's biggest city, killing French aid worker, rebels and UN say Drone strikes hit Goma in east Congo ​on Wednesday, killing at least three people including a French aid worker, the ‌first such attack in the city since AFC/M23 rebels seized it last year, according to the group and the U.N. The AFC/M23 blamed the attack on the Congolese army, saying in a post on X that Kinshasa ​had launched drones against a densely populated urban area in the lakeside city. A senior official for U.N. children's agency UNICEF told Reuters ​that one of its employees, a French national, was killed. French President Emmanuel Macron and Hadja Lahbib, ​European Commissioner for equality, preparedness and crisis management, condemned the attack in posts on X, calling for respect for international humanitarian law and saying aid workers must never be targeted. A Reuters ​journalist in Goma reported hearing two loud explosions at around 4 a.m. (0200 GMT). The blasts shook windows and ...
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ONITSHA NORTH LGA WELCOMES NEW YEAR BABIES WITH GENEROSITY, SUPPORT TOO.(PHOTO).#PRESS RELEASE

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 Onitsha North LGA Welcomes New Year Babies with Generosity, Support too 


By Chioma Nwankwo/Claribel Udah/Chika Obi 


In a heartwarming gesture, the Mayor of Onitsha North LGA, Hon. Nweze Tony Nwora, celebrated the arrival of New Year Day babies with a special visit to the Federal Medical Center Onitsha (formerly General Hospital Onitsha).  


Led by Hon. Chike Valerian Nwanosike Jnr, Supervisory Councillor for Health, and Hon. Mrs. Nkiru Ezediniru, Supervisory Councillor for Environment, the delegation extended their congratulations to the mothers and encouraged them to provide loving care for their newborns.  


Hon. Nwanosike expressed gratitude to Gov. Chukwuma Soludo for implementing free antenatal services across Anambra State, highlighting how the program has eased financial pressures on families. He also presented tokens to the families of the newborns as a gesture of support and joy.  


Hon. Ezediniru emphasized the importance of utilizing nearby Primary Healthcare Centers and General Hospitals to access these essential services, reinforcing the administration’s dedication to community health.  


Receiving the delegation, Head Nurse Onwunyili Ogechukwu expressed appreciation for the thoughtful outreach. Nursing students, including Nwankwo Chukwuebuka, Abadom Stella Martins, Ezeh Chinaza, Okpala Maryjane and Obijekwu Mmesoma, alongside Assistant Nurse Okonkwo Felicia, warmly welcomed the team.  


Among the mothers celebrating the New Year’s arrivals, Mrs. Modesta Ezego, who gave birth on January 1, 2025, expressed gratitude for the visit and the gifts. Another mother, Mrs. Ode Christiana praised Mayor Nwora for his compassionate leadership and support.  


This initiative reflects the administration's commitment to fostering a strong sense of community and prioritizing the well-being of its residents, especially during pivotal moments in their lives. The team plans to continue similar visits to other hospitals to assess needs and extend support further.


*The officers are of the Ministry of Information, Anambra State

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