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NCDC Blames Poor Sanitation for Cholera Outbreak, Records 30 Deaths
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has reported a concerning surge in cholera cases, with a total of 1,141 suspected cases and 30 confirmed deaths recorded from January to June 2024.
The outbreak has significantly impacted ten states, including Bayelsa, Zamfara, Abia, and Lagos, which together account for 90% of the cases.
Cholera, a highly contagious disease, is primarily transmitted through contaminated food and water. Symptoms include sudden onset of painless watery diarrhea, vomiting, and fever, which can lead to severe dehydration and death if untreated.
The NCDC emphasizes that cholera can be effectively treated with prompt administration of oral rehydration solutions and antibiotics if detected early.
To prevent the spread of cholera, the NCDC advises ensuring access to safe drinking water, proper sanitation, and good hygiene practices such as frequent handwashing.
The public is urged to boil and store water safely, avoid consuming raw or undercooked foods, and maintain proper waste disposal practices to mitigate the risk of infection.
Lagos State Police react to claims of them taking money from dispatch riders on the Coastal Road in Lagos.
It started after a rumour was shared that police arrest and take money from riders as a demand for high bribes, sometimes reaching ₦200,000, and seize motorcycles if not given.
The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, then addressed the claims online and stated in his statement that he disagreed that the rumour is true and stated, “The spread of misinformation only causes more harm than good. In this era, we can and must do better.”
It has been announced by the governor of Ogun that Tuesday 3rd of February is a public holiday in order to mark the 50th anniversary of the state creation.
This public holiday declaration was released in a statement by the secretary of the state, Tokunbo Talabi.
He then added that the holiday will provide as a day for the citizens to participate in the activities for the state milestone.
Former Kogi politician, Dino Melaye, faces backlash from the public after he shared a video on social media of him abroad and living well through his luxurious lifestyle.
In the same video, he speaks about Nigeria’s current economy and shares his disappointment.
He wrote, “See country, God help us to build a true nation where our wicked leaders will be in jail and the right people in power. Nigeria must be fixed. YES WE CAN.”
However, many state that what he posted and what he is saying contradict each other, and they accused him of sharing his own records to know if he was a corrupt leader.
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