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Benue: Panic as suspected cholera outbreak kills 11 in 4 days, others critically ill

Eleven persons have been confirmed dead with six others in critical condition following a cholera outbreak in Apaogbozu community of Apa, in Ado Local Government Area of Benue State. This was disclosed to newsmen in Makurdi by the immediate past secretary to the Ado Local Government Council, Dr Perpetual Okafor, who hails from the area.
Benue: Panic as suspected cholera outbreak kills 11 in 4 days, others critically ill

Eleven persons have been confirmed dead with six others in critical condition following a cholera outbreak in Apaogbozu community of Apa, in Ado Local Government Area of Benue State.

This was disclosed to newsmen in Makurdi by the immediate past secretary to the Ado Local Government Council, Dr Perpetual Okafor, who hails from the area.

According to her, the outbreak was reported about four days ago.

Okafor said the cholera pandemic has killed eleven persons and has left about six people in critical condition.

“The first day that the cholera outbreak occurred, three deaths were recorded. Yesterday, about four persons also died and today, this evening, we have lost four persons again.

“As I speak with you, six others who went for church service since yesterday were caught in the web.

“They are right inside the church; nobody is there to help us remove them. I had wanted to enter the church but I couldn’t. It was an emergency situation. Our people are dying seriously.

“We wanted to hire private medical personnel to assist us in treating the remaining affected victims who are in critical condition, but we couldn’t because the resources is not there. We have nobody to assist our people.

“Lives have been lost and many are down. Whosoever knows the agency that can come to our rescue should help us please. It is an emergency situation.

“I am calling on the Benue State government and other public spirited individuals to come to our aid so our people will not be completely wiped away by this dreaded disease.

“The situation is far above our community”, Okafor lamented.

Meanwhile, the Benue State Commissioner for Health and Human Services, Dr Yanmar Ortese, confirmed the situation but failed to give the number of casualties recorded so far.

However, he said information available to him indicates that there is only one suspected case of cholera in the area, adding that staff of the Ministry are already working on it.

“The Deputy Speaker, Benue State House of Assembly drew my attention to it today at about noon of a cholera outbreak in one Apaogbozu community.

“I called the emergency operation center under my Ministry to verify if the claim is true and they told me there is one suspected case.

“From what they said, the person is having diarrhea and is also vomiting. They will move quickly and take samples to see if it’s actually cholera or not.

“That is the information for now. We already have our public health staff who are everywhere in all the local governments and they are doing the surveillance. So it’s only a suspect from the area and our staff are working on it.

“They will take samples to see if it’s actually cholera or not. That is the information for now,” the commmisser said.

Benue: Panic as suspected cholera outbreak kills 11 in 4 days, others critically ill

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A’Ibom CJ inaugurates 15-man LG election tribunal 

The Chief Judge of Akwa Ibom State, Justice Ekaette Obot, has inaugurated a 15-member Local Government Election Petitions Tribunal for the October 5th Local Government election in the state.  The Tribunal is made up of five members from each of the three Senatorial districts of the state. Speaking while inaugurating the panel on Monday, at
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The Chief Judge of Akwa Ibom State, Justice Ekaette Obot, has inaugurated a 15-member Local Government Election Petitions Tribunal for the October 5th Local Government election in the state.  The Tribunal is made up of five members from each of the three Senatorial districts of the state. Speaking while inaugurating the panel on Monday, at

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Independence Day: Time for serious introspection – David Mark

Former president of the Senate, David Mark has taken stock of Nigeria’s antecedents and submitted that time has come for sober reflection. A statement by the former Senate President’s Media Adviser, Paul Mumeh, on Tuesday indicated that Mark called for the sober reflection in a goodwill message to Nigerians. The statement said Mark reflected on
Independence Day: Time for serious introspection – David Mark

Former president of the Senate, David Mark has taken stock of Nigeria’s antecedents and submitted that time has come for sober reflection.

A statement by the former Senate President’s Media Adviser, Paul Mumeh, on Tuesday indicated that Mark called for the sober reflection in a goodwill message to Nigerians.

The statement said Mark reflected on the country’s journey so far and noted that in spite of the challenges of insecurity, poverty, disease and general underdevelopment, Nigeria “is endowed with human and natural resources capable of turning the country’s fortunes around for good”.

“This is achievable if all citizens are patriotic and united with a common mission and purpose.

“Disappointing as the situation may seem, the shortcomings of the past should serve as useful lessons for progress.

“We must learn from our past mistakes and work towards a better future,” Mark said.

He recalled the 30-month-old civil war, occasional ethno-religious conflicts, and the uncertainties surrounding political engagements, saying that all these issues are traceable to inadequacies of leadership and citizenship failure.

He, however, cautioned against divisive tendencies and inflammatory statements in recent times that tend to exacerbate the already fragmented atmosphere.

Independence Day: Time for serious introspection – David Mark

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Eurozone inflation falls below 2% target

The eurozone’s annual inflation rate fell to its lowest level in three-and-a-half years in September, official data showed Tuesday, dropping below the European Central Bank’s two-per cent target and fuelling expectations of a rate cut. Year-on-year consumer price increases in the single currency area slowed to 1.8 per cent in September, down from 2.2 per
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The eurozone’s annual inflation rate fell to its lowest level in three-and-a-half years in September, official data showed Tuesday, dropping below the European Central Bank’s two-per cent target and fuelling expectations of a rate cut. Year-on-year consumer price increases in the single currency area slowed to 1.8 per cent in September, down from 2.2 per

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64th Independence: We must strengthen our institutions for good governance, growth – Jonathan

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has called for the strengthening of democratic institutions as the key to ensuring good governance and fostering national prosperity. In a statement he shared on his X handle on Tuesday, marking the 64th Independence Day, Jonathan emphasised that the country’s future depends on the integrity of its institutions and the development
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Former President Goodluck Jonathan has called for the strengthening of democratic institutions as the key to ensuring good governance and fostering national prosperity. In a statement he shared on his X handle on Tuesday, marking the 64th Independence Day, Jonathan emphasised that the country’s future depends on the integrity of its institutions and the development

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