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Cholera Outbreak Claims Lives and Hospitalizes Hundreds in Nigeria
A severe cholera outbreak in Nigeria has led to 30 fatalities and the hospitalization of over 1,141 individuals across various states. The crisis, particularly affecting Jigawa State, has seen an alarming number of cases with over 2,000 people, primarily children, being treated in local hospitals.
The outbreak has been linked to water pollution and poor sanitation practices, with areas like Hadejia being severely impacted due to water contamination from open defecation sites.
Efforts to combat the outbreak are underway, with the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) intensifying community sensitization on cholera prevention and promoting proper sanitation and hygiene practices.
Dr. Ramatu Aliyu, the FCT Minister of State, has emphasized the need for immediate action to curb the spread of the disease. The administration has mobilized health personnel and resources to affected communities, ensuring free treatment for those infected.
Furthermore, the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) has provided medications and pledged additional support to help manage the crisis.
Local governments, like the Abuja Municipal Area Council, have also been proactive, conducting awareness campaigns and providing necessary medical supplies to prevent further infections.
As authorities continue to address the outbreak, they urge residents to maintain proper sanitation and hygiene to help mitigate the spread of cholera.
An update has been shared on the burnt building at Balogun Market on Lagos Island, as it was revealed that a man was rescued 11 days after the building caught fire.
According to reports, the man was found alive on January 6, 2026, after being discovered under the rubble of the collapsed structure.
The survivor has since been taken for proper medical care, while further details are yet to be released.
Meanwhile, passersby and market traders have expressed concern, fearing that more people may still be trapped alive inside the building.
It has been reported that Anthony Joshua has officially been discharged from the hospital following the terrible car crash that claimed the lives of his two closest friends and supporters.
The boxing star was deemed stable enough to go home after the accident. After his discharge, he visited the funeral to pay his respects and see the bodies of his two friends.
Many have expressed grief and offered their support to the boxing star, praying that he will be able to find peace, as grief will undoubtedly be one of the most painful challenges he will face in life.
It has been shared that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is calling on the federal government to suspend the tax law set to take effect on January 1, 2026.
This was revealed in a statement released by Ini Ememobong, National Publicity Secretary of the PDP. He stated that this new law shows how Nigerians and the masses will be affected, arguing that the government is prioritizing finance over security and other pressing matters.
“Rather than address these issues comprehensively, the Presidency has consciously minimized them and instead insisted that the commencement date must stand, despite the discrepancies,” the party said, adding that this “clearly shows where the priority of the government lies between Nigerians and money.”
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