Only 200 Youths Registered For Army Recruitment From Entire South-East – Brig. Gen. Ekeator Cries Out Brigadier-General Chima Ekeator, who leads the Army Force Headquarters Recruitment Sensitisation Team in Anambra, has raised concern over the low turnout of South-East youths for the ongoing Nigerian Army recruitment. Speaking at a sensitisation event for youth leaders and community president-generals, he revealed that while other regions have over 4,000 applicants, only 200 people from the entire South-East have registered so far. He called on community leaders to go back and mobilize their youths, saying that full participation is necessary to ensure the South-East gets its fair share in the army. Governor Chukwuma Soludo, represented by the Commissioner for Youth Development, Patrick Aghamba, assured that the state government is committed to encouraging youth involvement. He urged every community to produce at least 10 youths willing to join the military. Also speaking, the Commissioner for Local Government, Chieftaincy, and Community Affairs, Tony-Collins Nwabunwanne, reminded young people aged 18 to 22 that this is a great opportunity to serve their country.

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Caesarean sections were performed in Africa long before they were standardized across the world. They were invented in Africa long before Europe, and the rest of the world fully mastered how to conduct them (Young, 1944). The procedure is said to have been started since time immemorial. When a baby could not be delivered vaginally, midwives and surgeons would turn to C-sections in order to deliver the baby safely and alive. In areas around Lake Tanganyika and Lake Victoria, midwives and surgeons would perform this procedure (Davies, 1959). When a baby could not be delivered vaginally, the midwives and surgeons would sedate the mother in labour with a lot of banana wine. A knife would be sterilized using heat, while the mother would be tied to the bed for her safety. An incision would be made quickly by a team, and the quickness was to ensure that there would be no excessive loss of blood, and also that other organs would not be cut. A combination of sterilized knives and sedation would make the experience less painful for the mother (Felkin, 1884). During these times, women rarely developed infections because antiseptic tinctures and salves were used to clean the area and stitches were applied. Shock and excessive blood loss were uncommon. Uganda, Tanzania, and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) were the countries where this was most practised. In Uganda, C-sections were normally performed by a team of male healers, but in Tanzania and the DRC, they were typically done by female midwives (Davies, 1959). It was in the Ugandan kingdom of Bunyoro that this procedure was most documented. The procedure was performed so well that Robert W. Felkin, a Scottish medical anthropologist, documented all of this in the book The Development of Scientific Medicine in the African Kingdom of Bunyoro Kitara. He witnessed the procedure in 1879 and was captivated by it. What got his attention was that back in Europe, a C-section was considered to be an option only to be used in the most desperate situations. At this time, "nearly half of European and US women died in childbirth, and nearly 100% of European women died if a C-section was performed" (Felkin, 1884).

RIVERS GOVERNMENT SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT The Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral (Rtd.) Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas, CFR, has formally summoned the suspended Governor of Rivers State, Sir Siminalayi Fubara and his Deputy, Dr. Ngozi Ordu, to appear before him for an inquiry into the appointments made under their administration over the past two years. Sir Fubara is directed to present all relevant documents and records pertaining to appointments, including justifications and procedures followed during his tenure. The session will also serve as an opportunity for the suspended Governor to provide a clear and detailed explanation as to why he believes he should be reinstated to office. Both parties are expected to appear in person as follows: Date: Friday, 18th April, 2025 Time: 10:00 am Prompt Venue: Conference Room, Rivers State Government House, Port Harcourt Attendance is mandatory. This process forms part of the Sole Administrator’s ongoing efforts to restore transparency and accountability and lasting peace in the governance of Rivers State. Signed: Prof. Ibibia Lucky Worika Secretary to the State Government

IRNA News Agency: 🔶Pakistan calls for boosting judicial cooperation with Iran 📌 Islamabad, IRNA — Chief Justice of Pakistan, Justice Yahya Afridi, reaffirms his country’s commitment to enhancing judicial and legal cooperation with the Islamic Republic of Iran. 🖇 en.irna.ir/news/85803875/ 📲 @Irna_en 📌 Iranian and Tajik defense ministers meet in Tehran Defense Minister Aziz Nasirzadeh welcomed his Tajik counterpart, Emomali Sobirzoda, here in Tehran on Tuesday. 📲 @Irna_en ♦️ Gaza faces ‘worst’ humanitarian crisis since October 2023: U.N. 📌 Tehran IRNA – The United Nations has raised alarm over the increasingly dire situation of Palestinians in the Gaza Strip amid ongoing Israeli attacks on the besieged territory. 🖇 en.irna.ir/news/85803916/ 📲 @Irna_en 🔷 Iran ready to facilitate signing of Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty: Takht-e-Ravanchi 📌 Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Majid Takht-e-Ravanchi says Iran, as a country having friendly relations with Armenia and Azerbaijan, is prepared to facilitate the signing of a bilateral peace treaty that has been finalized by the two neighbors. 🖇 en.irna.ir/news/85804039/ 📲 @Irna_en 📌 Dutch plainclothesmen beat students expressing support for Palestine at the University of Amsterdam and force them out of the campus. 📲 @Irna_en 🔶Iranian and Russian officials meet in Vienna to further boost diplomatic ties 📌 London, IRNA — The newly appointed Iranian ambassador and permanent representative to international organizations in Vienna, Reza Najafi, has held talks with his Russian counterpart, calling for the continuation of close diplomatic relations between the two countries. 🖇 en.irna.ir/news/85803947/ 📲 @Irna_en ♦️ Iran and Russia stress developing oil cooperation 📌 Tehran, IRNA – Officials from the Iranian and Russia oil industries have met to explore a strengthening of bilateral cooperation. 🖇 en.irna.ir/news/85803944/ 📲 @Irna_en 🔷 Oman talks may or may not yield results; nation’s affairs must proceed regardless: Ayatollah Khamenei 📌 Tehran, IRNA – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says Iran is “neither too optimistic nor too pessimistic” about negotiations with the United States. 🖇 en.irna.ir/news/85804183/ 📲 @Irna_en 🔶Iran expresses concern over dire situation in Sudan's el-Fasher 📌 Tehran, IRNA – Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei expressed deep concern over the deteriorating humanitarian situation in the besieged city of el-Fasher, Sudan. 🖇 en.irna.ir/news/85804127/ 📲 @Irna_en ♦️ Israeli drone attack in southern Lebanon kills a civilian 📌 The Israeli regime has targeted a vehicle in southern Lebanon, killing a Lebanese citizen, according to local news outlets. 🖇 en.irna.ir/news/85804265/ 📲 @Irna_en 🔹 Iranian Ambassador meets with Deputy Secretary of the Russian Security Council 📌 Moscow, IRNA – Kazem Jalali, Iran’s ambassador to Moscow, met and held talks with Alexander Vendiktov, deputy director of the Security Council of the Russian Federation. 🖇 en.irna.ir/news/85804257/ 📲 @Irna_en 🔹 Foreign minister hails Turkey’s stance on indirect talks between Tehran and Washington 📌 Tehran, IRNA – Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has appreciated Turkey’s support for indirect talks between Iran and the United States. 🖇 en.irna.ir/news/85804449/ 📲 @Irna_en 🔸 Iran dismantles the oil smuggling network in Khuzestan 📌 Tehran, IRNA – The security forces of the National Iranian South Oil Company (NISOC) have dismantled a major crude oil smuggling network in the Marun oil field, located in southwestern Iran. 🖇 en.irna.ir/news/85804413/ 📲 @Irna_en

Nigerian Businessman, Kunle Soname owns Bet9ja, which had a monthly turnover of $10 million in 2016 according to KPMG. He also owns private airline, ValueJet along with Portuguese club, CD Feirense and Nigerian clubs, Remo Stars and Beyond Limits. Remo Stars sold Shola Ogundana to Flamengo for $500,000 in 2024 and Ebenezer Akinsanmiro to Inter Milan U-19 for €466,000 in 2023. You won't see this kind of person on social media shouting "money na water". Copied

Last night, we hosted a banquet in honour of governors of our great party, the Peoples Democratic Party who are in Ibadan for the PDP Governors’ Forum Meeting. In my remarks I thanked my brothers who attended the event despite the reduced access to Ibadan due to the ongoing airport upgrade. The PDP Governors’ Forum Meeting is necessary at this time to deliberate on the way forward for the PDP as we reposition the party as the best option for Nigerians in 2027.

IRNA News Agency: 🎥 The Iranian negotiating delegation leaves for the venue of indirect talks with the U.S. 📲 @Irna_en 📌 Foreign Ministry spokesperson: We have no goal but one: to secure Iran’s national interests. We are giving diplomacy a real and honest opportunity so that we can advance talks on the nuclear issue and the lifting of sanctions through dialogue. 📲 @Irna_en 🔹 Iran: Oman talks not expected to take long 📌 Tehran, IRNA – Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei says he doesn’t believe the current round of talks with the United States in Oman would take long. 🖇 en.irna.ir/news/85801214/ 📲 @Irna_en 🔻 ‘Hearts of 85 million Iranians are with you’: People rally behind Araqchi amid talks with U.S. 📌 Tehran, IRNA – Iranian social media users have taken to the X platform to express their support for Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi and his team, currently in Muscat for indirect negotiations with a U.S. delegation. 🖇 en.irna.ir/news/85801212/ 📲 @Irna_en 📌 Foreign Ministry spokesperson rejects foreign reports making references to unnamed sources about Iran’s negotiations with the U.S. 📲 @Irna_en 🔹 Hamas fires rockets into occupied Israeli territories 📌 Hamas has launched rockets from southern Gaza toward the occupied territories, while ongoing Israeli attacks in Gaza have resulted in the deaths of 21 Palestinians in the past 24 hours. 🖇 en.irna.ir/news/85801082/ 📲 @Irna_en

Abba Kyari in Trouble as Court issues Fresh Order on Cocaine Case Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja has ruled that suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police, Abba Kyari, and his co-defendants must open their defence in the ongoing drug trafficking case filed by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). The ruling, delivered on Friday, April 11, followed a series of no-case submissions filed by the defendants, which the court dismissed. Justice Nwite held that the prosecution had presented sufficient evidence to establish a prima facie case against the embattled officer and his co-accused. Kyari, a former Head of the Inspector-General of Police Intelligence Response Team (IRT), was arrested on February 14, 2022, after the NDLEA declared him wanted over alleged involvement with an international drug cartel. He is standing trial alongside four other police officers—ACP Sunday J. Ubua, ASP Bawa James, Inspector Simon Agirgba, and Inspector John Nuhu—on charges of conspiracy to deal in 17.55kg of cocaine, unlawful dealing, and tampering with evidence. The defendants were arraigned on March 7, 2022, alongside two suspected drug traffickers, Chibunna Patrick Umeibe and Emeka Alphonsus Ezenwanne, who were apprehended at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport in Enugu. While Kyari and the four officers pleaded not guilty, Umeibe and Ezenwanne pleaded guilty and were subsequently convicted. Following the closure of the NDLEA’s case, the defence team filed a no-case submission, arguing that the evidence presented was insufficient for conviction. However, in five separate rulings, Justice Nwite disagreed. “Assuming without conceding that the defendants were charged with a quantity of cocaine either less or more than 17.55kg, it does not negate the fact that prima facie evidence exists showing the 1st defendant dealt with or tampered with cocaine,” the judge stated in his ruling on Kyari’s application. The court has adjourned the matter to May 21, 2025, for the defendants to open their defence #news #politics

Otukpo 2027 Benue Politics: Know Your Politicians Now During Fulani, Suffering, Insecurity, Hunger etc Ahead of 2027. How Did you know the Following Politicians? How did they Disappoint or Impress you? How have they helped you in Life? Will you Re-elect them in 2027? I want to Write something (good, bad, beautiful & ugly) ahead of 2027. But findings revealed that Ngbede John Ilodu of the Agatu PDP has a big hand in the Water Scarcity in Otukpo and Lack of Portable Water in Agatu as a former Commissioner of Water Resources (corruption and money embezzlement). Tied to Otobi and Oyongo Water Works Failure Conspiracy in Idomaland. Youths should know politicians before killing themselves and relatives for them in 2027. Youths should now avoid blind loyalty ahead of 2027. Their children and slay queens are now enjoying themselves abroad and Abuja forever. Please measure their performance so far with the fear of God. The list below is inconclusive. Rev. Fr. Dr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia Samuel Ode Samuel Ortom Omale Omale Patrick Abba Moro Ojotu Ojema Ngbede Ilodu John David Mark Late Adejo Ogiri Late Solomon Agidani James Melvin Ejeh Philip Agbese Titus Zam Dickson Tarkighir Asema Achado Blessing Onyeche Onuh Lami Danladi Edoh Godwin Abu Umoru Abu James -Apa Elias Audu @highlight @friends @followers @everyone Fr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia Sahara Reporters Elvo John Nigerian Tribune Meddy Olotu Imanoel Edoh Timothy SUN News Punch Newspapers Pamela Ogbonnaya United Nations News Everyone Products Adai Pius Edwin Ododo United Nations Human Rights Human Rights Radio. Human Rights Campaign Human Rights Defenders and Access to Justice Advocacy Centre Human Rights Watch Brekete Family Human Right Radio & TV Abuja Fans Human Rights Foundation (HRF) #benuesouthyouth #FixOtobiWater #otukpocrisis #zonecwatch #zonecdeservesbetter #otukponeedswater #idomarising #Benuesouth #idomavoice #JusticeforAPA

Press TV: Al Mayadeen English (Twitter) The #Palestinian Ministry of Health in #Gaza has issued an urgent appeal to replenish medicine stocks in hospitals and primary care centers, warning that #Gaza's healthcare system is on the brink of collapse. According to the ministry, 37% of essential medicines and 59% of medical consumables are completely out of stock. Operating rooms, ICUs, and emergency departments are struggling to provide life-saving care as they are functioning with depleted stocks of life-saving drugs and medical essentials. Meanwhile, 80,000 diabetic patients and 110,000 individuals with high blood pressure do not have access to medications in primary health centers. Moreover, 54% of cancer and hematology drugs are completely out of stock. The ministry's statement stressed that "Israel's" ongoing closure of border crossings to medical supplies and pharmaceuticals is compounding the health situation, posing catastrophic challenges to delivering critical healthcare... Перейти на оригинальный пост Palestinian Ahmad Manasra released from Israeli prison after nine years https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/4/10/palestinian-ahmad-manasra-released-from-israeli-prison-after-nine-years?traffic_source=rss Ahmad Manasra, 23, has been released after completing nine-and-a-half-year sentence, lawyer says. Israel continues to escalate against Hezbollah in Lebanon, jeopardizing the ceasefire brokered by the United States last November.The ceasefire was supposed to end the confrontation that broke when Hezbollah began launching attacks against the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) in support of Hamas in the Gaza Strip a day after the surprise attack on Israel on October 7 of 2023. Israel, however, continued to launch strikes against the group and kept troops in five posts in southern Lebanon.The IDF escalated its operations against Hezbollah in recent weeks, launching on March 28 its first strike against the Lebanese capital, Beirut, since the ceasefire entered into effect. Israel said that the strike was a response to two rockets that were launched from Lebanon at the settlement of Kiryat Shmona earlier in the day, although Hezbollah had denied responsibility.The strike hit a building used by Hezbollah’s drone unit in the southern Beirut suburb of Dahiyeh, according to the IDF.Hezbollah refrained from responding, but this was not apparently enough to avoid further escalation by Israel.The IDF struck the southern suburbs of Beirut again on April 1, this time killing Hassan Bdair, a senior commander of Hezbollah. Three other people were killed in the strike.Bdair was allegedly a member of Hezbollah’s Unit 3900 and of the elite Quds Force of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.Hezbollah again showed restraint, but to no avail. An Israeli strike hit the coastal Lebanese city of Sidon early on April 4, killing Hassan Farhat, the commander of Hamas forces in the western sector of Lebanon. At least two other people were killed. The IDF said at the time that Farhat advanced “numerous attacks” on Israeli civilians and troops.Israel escalated further on April 7, killing Muhammad Adnan Mansour, the commander of a local Hezbollah rocket unit in a strike on the southern Lebanese area of Taybeh. The next day, April 8, the IDF launched a strike against an alleged air defense depot of Hezbollah close to the northeastern Lebanese city of Baalbek.As a result of Israeli pressure, a senior Hezbollah official told Reuters on April 8 that the group was ready to hold talks with the Lebanese president about its weapons if the IDF withdraws from southern Lebanon and stops its strikes.This was not, however, good enough for Israel, which on April 9 accused Hezbollah of rebuilding a weapons manufacturing site in Beirut. The accusation is clearly meant to justify further escalation, including the renewal of attacks on the Lebanese capital.All in all, the future of Hezbollah appears to be in limbo. With no way to deter Israel, the group could reorganize its forces on a much smaller scale, or even move away from the Iran-led Axis of Resistance.DEAR FRIENDS. IF YOU LIKE THIS TYPE OF CONTENT, SUPPORT SOUTHFRONT WORK :BTC: bc1qgu58lfszcpqu6fd8l98m378wgzugyg9y93lcymBITCOINCASH: qr28d80s5juzv2793k5jrq59xrl5fxd8qg9h3zlkk2MONERO (XMR): 86yfEHs6pkoDEKCxc6MAnQX8cVHmzhYxMVrNuwKgNmqpWK8dDxjgGnK8PtUNJMACbn6xEGxmRauNTHJhUJpg9Mwz8htBBNDpaypal, western union etc: write to info@southfront.press , southfront@list.ruMirrored - South Front To survive what is coming, read/study: https://thewayhomeorfacethefire.net (https://thewayhomeorfacethefire.net/)https://christs.net/The Gibraltar Messenger : https://gibraltar-messenger.net/ The 225th Assault Regiment of the Russian Armed Forces announced a border violation, by Ukrainian armored groups to penetrates the famous “Dragon Teeth” towards Demidovka (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/demidovka) which protects Belgorod (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/belgorod) A video has been circulating since April 9, 2025, showing the Armed Forces of Ukraine desperately pushing new reinforcements across the border, after Kiev lost hope of capturing at least some Russian areas in Demidovka and Popovka (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/popovka) It appears that Ukrainian forces are attempting a new offensive, after they were heavily destroyed with heavy losses in both settlements in the past two days, that Russian forces reportedly having completely recaptured Demidovka and Popovka, pushing back the enemy, leaving only a small area of forest, which Kiev forces are temporarily holding. Some desperate Ukrainian armored forces are moving from Sumy, but they are moving under the radar of Russian intelligence, and it is clear that Kiev’s tactics will soon be humiliated again! According to the latest news from the front, Kiev suffered heavy losses of personnel and equipment from Demidovka and Popovka. Russian military channels released a video on April 8 showing infographic images captured by Russian intelligence of a failed Ukrainian assault troops on the forest area around Demidovka. More images show bodies of Ukrainian assault troops strewn about after failing to hold out, badly battered by Russian fire in the battle to retake Demidovka. Russian forces countered the advance with innovative tactics, particularly through the deployment of advanced UAV units, capable of carrying heavy weapons such as tank mines, as well as special weapons designed to hit enemy personnel and equipment. One of these successful attacks had a significant impact, with the “explosion” described as devastating. In addition to personnel, one of the few American M1A1 SA Abrams tank, the Ukraine only remaining extra armor, was thrown into the fray. Tank from the 47th Separate Mechanized Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine were quickly disabled after penetrates Demidovka, now abandoned in Russian settlement, representing another armor not included in the video frame. Behind the actions of the combat groups, there is hard work in the rear, in the field laboratories, where technological solutions are born that would be the envy of professional defense specialists. Special Forces "Anvar" showed their field laboratory in a video on April 9, about drone attacks on equipment and artillery strikes on Ukrainian infantry from the Demidovka and Popovka areas, when Ukraine tried to enter the Belgorod region last week. Today, almost every unit that has a UAV group is also a small design bureau. Not without reason, the Russian Defense Minister recently noted that the most effective robotic systems are born in the troops.Mirrored - MILITARY TUBE TODAY To survive what is coming, read/study: https://thewayhomeorfacethefire.net (https://thewayhomeorfacethefire.net/)https://christs.net/The Gibraltar Messenger : https://gibraltar-messenger.net (https://gibraltar-messenger.net/) Al Mayadeen English (Twitter) Indirect talks between Iran and the #UnitedStates are set to begin in Oman on April 12, according to Iranian media reports. Delegations from both sides are expected to arrive in #Oman's capital, #Muscat, before noon, with negotiations scheduled to begin in the afternoon. The Tasnim news agency confirmed that the Omani Prime Minister will mediate the discussions. This announcement comes shortly after Iran dismissed reports suggesting the visit of #US envoy Steve Witkoff to Oman might be canceled, calling them "nothing but lies and psychological warfare." Read more: en.mdn.tv/8P4U Al Mayadeen English (Twitter) Around 150 officers in the Israeli Navy have signed a letter addressed to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Security Minister Israel Katz, Knesset members, and military leadership, demanding an immediate halt to the war on #Gaza. Published by Israeli media, the letter criticizes the government's failure to secure the release of 59 captives still held in Gaza, warning of "the dangers faced by soldiers, the harm inflicted on Israelis, and the unequal sharing of burdens." They further emphasized that "security decisions are being made based on illegitimate considerations." Their message echoed a separate petition signed by 950 active and reserve fighter pilots refusing service, arguing the war on #Gaza "serves nothing but narrow personal and political interests" while draining the military. ‘It sounded like a SONIC BOOM on my right’ – Manhattan crash eyewitness💬 “I just see a helicopter SPLITTING IN TWO with the ROTOR FLYING OFF in the sky,” the eyewitness told reporters.Update partial, from new article, link:  A New York City sightseeing helicopter broke apart in midair Thursday and crashed upside-down into the Hudson River, killing the pilot and a family of five Spanish tourists in the latest U.S. aviation disaster, officials said.The victims included Siemens (Spain) executive Agustin Escobar, his wife, Merce Camprubi Montal, and three children, in addition to the pilot, a person briefed on the investigation told The Associated Press.https://apnews.com/article/new-york-helicopter-crash-e0368ea529659ee1513d92dcbf05a28d Here we go again ‘Russia certainly needs to take that seriously’- State Dept. spox clings to the BLAME-RUSSIA PLAYBOOK https://www.brighteon.com/a73482d4-cb6a-4dd5-b072-f4e458d1c971 🤡 Here we go again: ‘Russia certainly needs to take that seriously’ – State Dept. spox clings to the BLAME-RUSSIA PLAYBOOK💬 “Nothing else can be discussed for the outcome until the shooting and the killing stops,” US State Department spokeswoman Tammy Bruce declared — conveniently ignoring Ukrainian ceasefire violations.💬 “This is not going to go on for six months or a year or anything else,” Bruce told reporters, as if she were calling the shots on how the conflict will unfold.Adding more of what she said today: ‘We wish her well’ – State Dept. spox on US ambassador to Ukraine’s resignation💬 “She’s returning home, yes,” said US State Department spokeswoman Tammy Bruce, confirming Bridget Brink’s resignation. Houthi spox announces downing of 18th $30+ million US MQ-9 drone.Video was posted very early this morning, 10th. Video posted here yesterday of it mashed and burning on the ground. 

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