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Death toll from Lassa fever hits 168 at week 38 -NCDC reveals

The number of persons who have died from Lassa fever in Nigeria has risen to 168, from 166, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, has disclosed. The epidemiological report released by the NCDC on Friday, explained that from January 1 to September 21, the Case Fatality Rate now stands at 18.5 per cent,
Death toll from Lassa fever hits 168 at week 38 -NCDC reveals

The number of persons who have died from Lassa fever in Nigeria has risen to 168, from 166, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, has disclosed.

The epidemiological report released by the NCDC on Friday, explained that from January 1 to September 21, the Case Fatality Rate now stands at 18.5 per cent, up from 16.9 per cent recorded during the same period in 2024.

The report said that as of epidemiological Week 38, Nigeria has reported a total of 7,792 suspected cases and 906 confirmed cases across 21 states and 106 Local Government Areas.

The World Health Organisation has explained that Lassa fever is an acute viral illness caused by the Lassa virus, lamenting that it is endemic in Benin, Ghana, Guinea, Liberia, Mali, Nigeria, and Sierra Leone,

It noted that Lassa fever probably exists in other West African countries as well.

According to the global health body, “Lassa virus is primarily transmitted to humans through contact with food or household items contaminated with rodent urine or faeces. Person-to-person transmission can also occur, particularly in healthcare settings lacking adequate infection prevention and control measures.”

According to the NCDC, in Week 38, the number of new confirmed cases remained the same as in Week 37 of 2025, with 11 reported cases, saying that these were from Ondo, Edo, and Taraba States.

Cumulatively, the report stated that as of Week 38, 2025, 168 deaths have been reported with a Case Fatality Rate (CFR) of 18.5 per cent, which is higher than the CFR for the same period in 2024 (16.9 per cent).

In total for 2025, the report explained that 21 states have recorded at least one confirmed case across 106 Local Government Areas.

It said that a significant majority—90 per cent—of confirmed cases were reported from five states, such as Ondo (33 per cent), Bauchi (23 per cent), Edo (18 per cent), Taraba (13 per cent), and Ebonyi (three per cent), while the remaining 10 per cent were spread across 16 other states.

It noted that the predominant age group affected is 21–30 years (range: 1–96 years; median age: 30 years) as the male-to-female ratio for confirmed cases is 1:0.8.

The report explained that no new healthcare workers were affected during the reporting week, and the number of suspected and confirmed cases has decreased compared to the same period in 2024.

The NCDC’s multi-partner, multi-sectoral Technical Working Group continues to coordinate response activities at all levels.

Death toll from Lassa fever hits 168 at week 38 -NCDC reveals

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Nigerian govt extends Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway to Edo

The Federal Government has officially announced the extension of the Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway to include Edo State, revealing that an additional 100-kilometre section of the project will now pass through the state. Minister of Works, David Umahi, made this known during the Edo State Independence Gala Night held at the State Villa in Benin City.
Nigerian govt extends Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway to Edo

The Federal Government has officially announced the extension of the Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway to include Edo State, revealing that an additional 100-kilometre section of the project will now pass through the state.

Minister of Works, David Umahi, made this known during the Edo State Independence Gala Night held at the State Villa in Benin City. He explained that the ambitious coastal highway project, first envisioned by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu nearly five decades ago, initially excluded Edo State from its alignment.

“The route was earlier announced, but unfortunately, it did not include Edo State. Today, the difference in length from 700km to 750km is because a miracle happened here. The President directed that the highway must run from Lagos to Ogun, Ondo, Edo, Delta, Bayelsa, Rivers, Akwa Ibom and end in Cross River,” Umahi stated.

A statement by his media aide, Orji Uchenna Orji, quoted the minister as applauding the people and government of Edo State for supporting President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope agenda. Umahi assured residents of timely and quality execution of federal infrastructure projects in the state despite long-standing funding and infrastructural gaps.

He also commended Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, for intervening in the rehabilitation of the Benin–Sapele–Warri road, describing the stretch as a “death trap” for motorists.

While acknowledging the efforts of the contractor, CBC, Umahi directed the firm to scale up work and provide daily progress updates to the ministry to ensure prompt delivery.

Governor Okpebholo, in his remarks, expressed appreciation to President Tinubu for approving the extension of the coastal highway to Edo and for the ongoing improvements on federal roads within the state.

He described the inclusion as a clear demonstration of the President’s goodwill toward Edo people.

“Recently, I drove through this axis and was almost moved to tears seeing the state of the road. Our people cannot go about their daily activities without struggling on these roads,” the governor said.

“The President is doing his best, and criticism should serve as a wake-up call for us all. If I do my part and the Federal Government does its part, there will be no room for complaints,” he added.

Nigerian govt extends Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway to Edo

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Tinubu hails Michael Okpara legacy, commissions Otti’s project in Umuahia

President Bola Tinubu has extolled the legacies of former Premier of old Eastern region, late Michael Okpara, saying he was a great leader who integrated his people to the centre. The President stated this on Friday in Umuahia while commissioning the Michael Okpara auditorium, retrofitted by Governor Alex Otti. Tinubu who was represented by the
Tinubu hails Michael Okpara legacy, commissions Otti’s project in Umuahia

President Bola Tinubu has extolled the legacies of former Premier of old Eastern region, late Michael Okpara, saying he was a great leader who integrated his people to the centre.

The President stated this on Friday in Umuahia while commissioning the Michael Okpara auditorium, retrofitted by Governor Alex Otti.

Tinubu who was represented by the Minister of Works, David Umahi, said that Okpara was a great leader whose leadership benefitted his people.

He urged South Easterners to emulate the former Premier in the type of politics he played.

” Am happy that he is being honored today by the reason of this edifice being renovated and to be used in his name”, he said.

Earlier in his speech, Governor Alex Otti said that his administration met the Michael Okpara auditorium in a dilapidated condition when he took over power, before renovating it.

Tinubu hails Michael Okpara legacy, commissions Otti’s project in Umuahia