According to Vanguard, the federal government has confirmed the death of a victim of Ebola virus in a Lagos hospital.
The Minister of Health, Professor Onyebuchi Chukwu, at a briefing in Abuja Friday said: “on July 22, the Federal Ministry of Health was alerted on a suspected case of Ebola virus disease in Lagos involving a 40-year old male, travelling from Monrovia, Liberia to Nigeria on Asky Airline via Lome to Lagos.
“The passenger presented with fever, vomiting and diarrhoea on arrival at the airport. He was then handed over by the airline to the Port Health Services of the Federal Ministry of Health who quickly isolated him and transported him to the hospital, avoiding contact with the general public.
“The patient was subjected to thorough medical evaluation where laboratory investigations where carried out. His blood sample was taken to the advanced laboratory at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital which confirmed the diagnosis of Ebola Virus Disease. The result was corroborated by other laboratories outside Nigeria.
“Despite the urgent specialised barrier nursing care provided for the patient in Lagos, the patient unfortunately passed away in the early hours of July 25, 2914.”
The minister however reassured the general public that his ministry was currently working with other ministries, agencies and international organisations, as well as, the Lagos State Government to prevent the spread of the virus.
According to the minister, “all the passengers the patient came in contact with have been traced and are being investigated; in line with the WHO international health regulations and in keeping with international best practices, all ports of entry into Nigeria including airports, seaports and land borders are placed on Red Alert.
“Ministry of Health specialists have been positioned in all entry points. Active surveillance has also been stepped up.
“All government tertiary health institutions in Nigeria have been equipped to handle any emergency that may arise from the disease.”
The Minister also noted that “an emergency operation centre has been established, coordinated by the Centre for Disease Control of the Federal Ministry of Health with an inter-ministerial committee set up by Mr President, headed by the Minister of Information in order to sensitize the public.”
The following numbers, the Minister said can be used to contact ministry officials in case of any emergency. They include 08023210923, 08097979595 and 07067352220.
“The general public is hereby assured that the federal government is not leaving any stone unturned to keep Nigerians safe,” the minister said.r
Friday, July 25, 2014
Thursday, July 24, 2014
Many feared dead as bomb blast rocks Kano motor park
According vanguard, a high calibre improvised explosive device went off inside the crowded New Road motor park located at Sabon Gari, a predominantly Christian quarters of Kano metropolis leaving scores dead.
The blast an eye witness said ripped through a bus station in Kano as passengers boarded buses out of the city.
Explosives, apparently concealed in a bag that was abandoned by two men disguised as travellers, went off at about 3:00 pm (1500 GMT) at the New Motor Park in the predominantly Christian Sabon Gari neighbourhood of the city.
There was no immediate indication of the number of casualties, people at the bus station told AFP.
More details soon........
The blast an eye witness said ripped through a bus station in Kano as passengers boarded buses out of the city.
Explosives, apparently concealed in a bag that was abandoned by two men disguised as travellers, went off at about 3:00 pm (1500 GMT) at the New Motor Park in the predominantly Christian Sabon Gari neighbourhood of the city.
There was no immediate indication of the number of casualties, people at the bus station told AFP.
More details soon........
OMG! Kanye West leaves Kim K after just 58 days of marriage!?
While Kanye West is singing praises of his new wife, saying no woman on earth turns him on like she does, In Touch Weekly is reporting that he’s left her after only 58 days of marriage..l. Were they not just in Mexico with their daughter over the weekend on family vacation?
According to In Touch;
Kim Kardashian is desperate to save face as Kanye West abandons her just weeks after their wedding. Kim Kardashian has made a career out of flaunting her perfect life.
So after a day of lounging in the sun in lush Punta Mita Mexico, on July 18, she dutifully shared bikini selfies with her nearly 40 million social media followers . . . But In Touch has learned it’s all nothing more than a carefully crafted smoke screen – and that just 58 days after exchanging vows, Kim and Kanye’s marriage is over.
According to In Touch;
Kim Kardashian is desperate to save face as Kanye West abandons her just weeks after their wedding. Kim Kardashian has made a career out of flaunting her perfect life.
So after a day of lounging in the sun in lush Punta Mita Mexico, on July 18, she dutifully shared bikini selfies with her nearly 40 million social media followers . . . But In Touch has learned it’s all nothing more than a carefully crafted smoke screen – and that just 58 days after exchanging vows, Kim and Kanye’s marriage is over.
30-Year-Old Randy Man Rapes Neighbour's 2-Year-Old Daughter
30-year-old man, Mr. Ama Inya-Okoro, who was arrested on July 14 by the Ebonyi state police for raping a two-year-old girl, Favour in Afikpo North Local Government area of the state has confessed to the crime and what led him do committing it.
The suspect was alleged to have raped the two-year-old girl while she was sleeping at the corridor of the house after she returned from school, According to The Sun.
The state Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) Mr. Chris Anyanwu an Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP), who confirmed the incident said:
“On Monday 14th July, 2014, one Ama Inya-Okoro, 30-year old man from Ubeyi development centre in Unwana, in Afikpo Council area, was arrested for defiling little girl, Favour. The girl has been taken to hospital for treatment by his father Mr. Ude, Ebeke. The suspect confessed to the crime and will be charged to court for prosecution.
“This is another disturbing trend, the issue of rape, defilement and sex related offences.
I don’t know why we have regular occurrence in the state. The people should not leave their children especially, female ones without close watch. Just like in this case, the girl was sleeping but nobody was there with her when the suspect took the advantage and had access to the girl.
So, parents should be careful and monitor their girls and ensure that they don’t send them on errand alone to avoid such cases of rape. I urge the people to always ensure that they raise alarm whenever they see such act and report it to the nearest police station” he said.
Anyanwu also said the girl had been taken to hospital for medical examination and treatment.
RELATED: 40-Year-Old Man Sentenced To Four Years For Raping 9-Year-Old Girl
The accused, Ama Inya-Okoro who admitted to raping his victim in an interview with Crime Watch gave his reason for committing the shameful act saying:
“What happened was that I went to look for job as laborer on the fateful day but could not get any job and I returned home. As I was washing my cloth I saw the girl laying down sleeping wearing only pant, I rushed and carried her and have sex with her. It was ‘conji’ that caused it and I don’t have money to go for mature girls.”
Meanwhile the victim’s father, Mr. Ude Ebeke who said his daughter had gone to school before he left home that day said he was in church when he was informed of the incident by a neighbour who called him.
He, however, said his wife had travelled that day but that his sister was at home.
Apparently Miss Stella Egwu, the victim’s Aunty who was at home explained what happened saying:
“I was in my place cooking when the little girl came back from school and after some time she went and slept at the corridor. As I was cooking in the kitchen I heard voice calling us to come and see the man that was raping the little girl, I came out and saw the man standing with the girl, sperm in her private. As we were talking people gathered and took the suspect to the village square where they called police”.
The suspect was alleged to have raped the two-year-old girl while she was sleeping at the corridor of the house after she returned from school, According to The Sun.
The state Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) Mr. Chris Anyanwu an Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP), who confirmed the incident said:
“On Monday 14th July, 2014, one Ama Inya-Okoro, 30-year old man from Ubeyi development centre in Unwana, in Afikpo Council area, was arrested for defiling little girl, Favour. The girl has been taken to hospital for treatment by his father Mr. Ude, Ebeke. The suspect confessed to the crime and will be charged to court for prosecution.
“This is another disturbing trend, the issue of rape, defilement and sex related offences.
I don’t know why we have regular occurrence in the state. The people should not leave their children especially, female ones without close watch. Just like in this case, the girl was sleeping but nobody was there with her when the suspect took the advantage and had access to the girl.
So, parents should be careful and monitor their girls and ensure that they don’t send them on errand alone to avoid such cases of rape. I urge the people to always ensure that they raise alarm whenever they see such act and report it to the nearest police station” he said.
Anyanwu also said the girl had been taken to hospital for medical examination and treatment.
RELATED: 40-Year-Old Man Sentenced To Four Years For Raping 9-Year-Old Girl
The accused, Ama Inya-Okoro who admitted to raping his victim in an interview with Crime Watch gave his reason for committing the shameful act saying:
“What happened was that I went to look for job as laborer on the fateful day but could not get any job and I returned home. As I was washing my cloth I saw the girl laying down sleeping wearing only pant, I rushed and carried her and have sex with her. It was ‘conji’ that caused it and I don’t have money to go for mature girls.”
Meanwhile the victim’s father, Mr. Ude Ebeke who said his daughter had gone to school before he left home that day said he was in church when he was informed of the incident by a neighbour who called him.
He, however, said his wife had travelled that day but that his sister was at home.
Apparently Miss Stella Egwu, the victim’s Aunty who was at home explained what happened saying:
“I was in my place cooking when the little girl came back from school and after some time she went and slept at the corridor. As I was cooking in the kitchen I heard voice calling us to come and see the man that was raping the little girl, I came out and saw the man standing with the girl, sperm in her private. As we were talking people gathered and took the suspect to the village square where they called police”.
Another Plane Lost With 116 People On Board
Algeria’s national airline Air Algerie has reportedly lost contact with its plane in 50 minutes after it had taken off, with latest reports saying the plane crashed into Niger river in Africa.
According to BBC, the plane was heading from Burkina Faso to Algiers across the Sahara.
There were 116 people (110 passengers and 6 crew members) on board of AH 5017 flight, plane owners Spanish airline Swiftair reports.
With reference to the local news agency the Guardian provides that air navigation services lost track of the plane at 1.55am GMT revealing that the news about its disappearance was made public only hours later.
Information circulating in social media with reference to Chinese State TV indicates that the plane crashed into river Niger.
The news comes days after the Malaysian plane crashed near Ukraine with all the 298 people on board having died.
According to BBC, the plane was heading from Burkina Faso to Algiers across the Sahara.
There were 116 people (110 passengers and 6 crew members) on board of AH 5017 flight, plane owners Spanish airline Swiftair reports.
With reference to the local news agency the Guardian provides that air navigation services lost track of the plane at 1.55am GMT revealing that the news about its disappearance was made public only hours later.
Information circulating in social media with reference to Chinese State TV indicates that the plane crashed into river Niger.
The news comes days after the Malaysian plane crashed near Ukraine with all the 298 people on board having died.
Ukranian Security Negotiate To Free Kidnapped Nigerian Students
Nine Nigerian students were abducted by separatists on Monday in the eastern city of Luhansk, Ukraine. According to Ukrainian official, negotiations are underway to free them.
The Nigerian students were taken captive by ‘the terrorists’. Militants have been holding them as prisoners for four days already at an occupied government security building.
According to Colonel Andriy Lysenko, a spokesman for Ukraine’s National Security and Defense Council, who spoke with reporters Wednesday, people with experience conducting negotiations were making contact with what he called "the terrorists."
He said Ukrainian officials hoped the talks would end "successfully in the near future."
Relatives of kidnapped students have been making efforts to address a press conference at the Nigerian Embassy in Ukraine.
The city is deep inside rebel-held territory, close to the Russian border.
Separatists seeking greater autonomy have been waging a bloody battle in eastern Ukraine against the government.
The Nigerian students were taken captive by ‘the terrorists’. Militants have been holding them as prisoners for four days already at an occupied government security building.
According to Colonel Andriy Lysenko, a spokesman for Ukraine’s National Security and Defense Council, who spoke with reporters Wednesday, people with experience conducting negotiations were making contact with what he called "the terrorists."
He said Ukrainian officials hoped the talks would end "successfully in the near future."
Relatives of kidnapped students have been making efforts to address a press conference at the Nigerian Embassy in Ukraine.
The city is deep inside rebel-held territory, close to the Russian border.
Separatists seeking greater autonomy have been waging a bloody battle in eastern Ukraine against the government.
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