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A couple has been arrested and handed over to the police over the treatment meted out to their five underage sons in the Osumenyi community, Nnewi South Local Government Area of Anambra State.   Mr Uche and Mrs Peace Mbonu are accused of alleged child abuse, starvation and refusal to …

The alert from the World Health Organization (WHO) follows the finding that more than four in five children “did not eat for a whole day at least once in the three days” ahead of a food insecurity survey. Hunger snapshot “These are children under five who are not getting food …

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has denied allegations that he was starving Palestinians in Gaza as a method of war. ICC prosecutor Karim Khan announced Monday that he had requested arrest warrants for three Hamas leaders and two Israeli politicians – Netanyahu and Israel’s Defense Minister Yoav Gallant – on …

The Nasarawa State Police Command has arrested two suspects over the death of their relative who died as a result of starvation. The command said the suspects identified as Hassan Ismaila and Mohammed Sani, tied the hands and legs of one Sani over his alleged involvement in witchcraft, and kept …

The Nasarawa State Police Command has arrested two men for allegedly locking up their 35-year-old cousin and starving him to death over an allegation of witchcraft.   Acting Commissioner of Police in Nasarawa State, CP Shettima Muhammad, disclosed this during a press briefing on Monday, December 4, 2023, in Lafia.  …

A couple was arrested for starving their 5-year-old daughter over alleged witchcraft at Adazi-Ani village in Anaocha Local Government Area of Anambra State.      The State Commissioner for Women and Social Welfare, Hon. Ify Obinabo, who disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, September 7, 2023, said the victim’s …

Police in Borno State have arrested one Abdullahi Isa, for allegedly dehumanising, locking up and starving his wife for nearly two years.   A women and children’s rights activist, Comrade Lucy D. Yunana, who confirmed the incident said the suspect was arrested in the Gwange 3 area of Maiduguri on …

A social media influencer who was trying to lose more than half her body weight as an inspiration to her followers, has reportedly died while attending an intensive weight-loss boot camp in China.   The death of the 21-year-old influencer, who posted on social media under the name Cuihua, has …

The World Health Organization (WHO) boss, Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus, has revealed he is unable to send money to his “starving” relatives in Tigray, the war torn region of Ethiopia.   Since the war began in 2020 between the Tigray region forces and Ethiopian government forces, the region has been cut …

Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola has said he is unfazed by his team’s failure to appear in the UEFA Champions league final.   On Wednesday night, May 4, Manchester City crashed out of the competition following a 3-2 loss to Real Madrid in the Semi-final. Man city were at first …