Author: Vincent Osuwo

The Kano State Government has advised residents to avoid drinking rainwater during the rainy season to prevent the spread of cholera.  The statement was issued on Saturday by Ibrahim Abdullahi, Head of the Public Relations Unit, Ministry of Health. Abdullahi stated that the advice was important because the rainy season is frequently associated with cholera complications, which have already affected certain states in the country. “Hence, it is necessary to warn and remind people that prevention is better than cure. People should always examine what they take, most importantly vegetables, fruits, and drinking water. People need to be wary in…

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested two of its policemen over the death of a civilian during an illegal operation. This was disclosed in a statement on X by SP Benjamin Hundeyin, the State Command’s Public Relations Officer. According to the statement, the officers colluded with some civilians to carry out their nefarious activities. He added that in the course of their illegal operation, they policemen and the civilians came under attack by some commercial motorcycle riders, which resulted in the death of one civilian. “Two police officers attached to the Lagos State Taskforce on Wednesday, June 19, 2024,…

The mother of Brazilian football legend Pele, Celeste Arantes, died at the age of 101, outliving her famous son by 18 months, the family confirmed on Friday.  Arantes was 17 years old when she gave birth to her first child, a boy who would grow up to be widely regarded as the greatest footballer of all time. “Rest in peace, grandma,” Pele’s eldest son Edinho wrote on Instagram, a message illustrated with a photo of him hugging his grandmother. There were no specifics about the cause of death. According to local media, Arantes died on Friday after being hospitalised for…

Lawyers for Afrobeats sensation David Adeleke, popularly called Davido, have issued a cease and desist letter to singer Oyindamola Emmanuel, also known as Dammy Krane, requesting a retraction of a viral tweet labelling Davido a “murderer” and “cheat.”  The post mocking Davido’s imminent wedding was considered defamatory and insulting. Dammy Krane wrote, “There’s nothing worse than murder. You can get money, but you can’t get peace, or karma. “Ps: Don’t ever get married because your girl caught you cheating, you wan gbe-iya-wo. ( Carry a suffering look.) Congratulations, Owe B. Owe—BBig Daddy Krane.” The lawyers noted that Davido, a well-known…

AIG Usaini Gumel, the Kano State Police Commissioner, has explained why the police ignored Governor Yusuf’s directive to deport the deposed Emir, Aminu Ado Bayero.  Recall that Governor Yusuf, through the State Attorney General and Commissioner of Justice, Haruna Dederi, asked the CP on Thursday night to remove the deposed Emir from the Nassarawa tiny palace where he is currently living. In a phone interview with newsmen on Friday, the police commissioner stated that executing the governor’s eviction order would be “jumping the gun.” According to him, the same administration that issued the order had filed a petition in the…

The Bauchi State Police Command has called for calm following the mob lynching of a man accused of advocating a religious movement.  Ahmed Wakil, the state police public relations officer, verified the event on behalf of the state commissioner of police, Auwal Musa, on Wednesday. He stated, “An individual named Usman was involved in sharing information about a new religious movement known as the Fera Movement. Regrettably, this led to tension and an altercation, resulting in his loss of life. “We urge the community to remain calm and carry out daily activities without fear of intimidation, as normalcy has been…

In a determined attempt to protect the health of convicts and staff, the Nigerian Correctional Service has increased its efforts to prevent cholera from spreading across its facilities.  The proactive measure comes amid the growing health concerns in Nigeria and the world at large. The NCoS spokesperson, Abubakar Umar, who spoke with newsmen on Friday, emphasised the service’s stringent measures. “Our primary mandate includes the secure and humane custody of inmates, ensuring their welfare in all aspects, including health,” Abubakar stated. He mentioned that, due to preemptive measures, no cholera outbreaks or similar epidemics have occurred in any NCoS facilities.…

The Lagos State Government has said that it has traced the latest cholera outbreak in the state to an unregistered tiger nut drink. Speaking with reporters, Dr. Kemi Ogunyemi, the Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Health, stated that officials from the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Environment were able to trace the cholera outbreak in the Eti=Osa Local Government Area to a specific brand of unregistered tiger nut drink. “When we noticed an increase in cases in the Eti-Osa Local Government Area of Lagos specifically, we went there to investigate. “We carried out a survey…

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) reports that the country does not have adequate vaccines to combat the cholera outbreak in the country. According to Dr. Jide Idris, Director General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, Nigeria has placed an order for additional cholera vaccines from donor agencies; however, the delivery date is yet unknown. The NCDC director emphasised the importance of the country adopting vaccines and other preventive measures to combat the spread of acute diarrhoea. Cholera is a food- and water-borne disease caused by ingesting the bacterium Vibrio cholerae from contaminated water and food.…

Dallas Wing guard Arike Ogunbowale has joined Caitlin Clark and A’ja Wilson in the top five votes for the 2024 WNBA All-Star Game. Ogunbowale is one of the greatest players in the WNBA this season, and she has improved her game since her league debut, establishing herself as one of the competition’s leading scorers. After the first round of fan voting,Ogunbowale, the three-time All-Star, 2021 AT&T WNBA All-Star Game MVP and the WNBA’s current No. 2 scorer sit in fifth place, having secured 130,838 votes. Ogunbowale’s 2024 regular season stats includes; PTS: 25.4; REB: 4.4; AST: 5.0; STL: 2.9—make her…