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FG Warns That Ongoing Rainfall Could Worsen Cholera Outbreak
The Federal Government has issued a warning that the ongoing rainfall and consequent flooding could exacerbate the spread of cholera in Nigeria. Joseph Terlumun, the Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, highlighted this concern during a press conference in Abuja on Thursday, July 4, 2024. He reported that since the outbreak, there have been 63 deaths and 2,102 suspected cases of cholera.
Recent heavy rains have already caused flooding in various parts of the country. Terlumun emphasized the need for states and local governments to intensify their efforts to prevent flood-related disasters as the peak of the flooding season approaches. He noted that several areas, including the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), have experienced significant flooding, resulting in casualties, displacement of people, and property loss.
The minister clarified that the release of water from dams, a common cause of floods in Nigeria, has not yet occurred this year. He urged Nigerians living near waterways to prepare for river flooding expected to start this month. States likely to be affected by impending floods include Akwa Ibom, Anambra, Adamawa, Benue, Bayelsa, Cross River, Delta, Edo, Jigawa, Kogi, Kebbi, Kaduna, Niger, Nasarawa, Ondo, Ogun, Rivers, Taraba, and the FCT.
Terlumun recommended that states and local governments clear blocked drainage systems and canals, relocate people living along waterways, and desilt river channels to manage runoff water effectively. This advice came two days after Jide Idris, the Director General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), listed Lagos, Bayelsa, Abia, Zamfara, Bauchi, Katsina, Cross River, Ebonyi, Rivers, and Delta as the top ten states affected by the cholera outbreak.
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Man Found Alive Nearly Two Weeks After Balogun Market Fire Incident
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.
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Anthony Joshua Discharged from Hospital After Fatal Car Crash
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.
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‘Government Prioritizes Money More’ — PDP Calls Out FG On New Tax Law
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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