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Dr Solomon Chollom, a virologist, has called for a more proactive approach in addressing the rising incidences of zoonotic infections following the recent Mpox outbreak in Nigeria. Chollom said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Abuja, while responding to questions on viral transmission of Mpox in the country. He said that the current country response was not holistic as it was focusing mainly on human-to-human transmission. He said that there was the need for a broader strategy that covered the entire elements in the ecosystem of the transmission cycle. “The response is…

At least six people were killed when suspected herders invaded Iwari and Olagagbenea communities in Agatu Local Government Area of Benue State. DAILY POST gathered that the invaders had at the weekend attacked Iwari village and killed one person before proceeding to the Olegagbane community where they killed five people. An indigene of the community who spoke on condition of anonymity, narrated that armed attackers have already cordoned off all the villages in Agatu and encircled them for attacks. He said the invaders suspected to be herders have been killing residents in their farms and homes. “On August 23rd, 2024,…

Motorists and commuters on the busy road connecting Mararaba to the Abuja city centre were stranded on Monday due to gridlock caused by floods, following heavy downpour. The flooding and gridlock created a chaotic scene at the Mararaba section of the road, in New Karu Local Government Area of Nasarawa State. NAN reports that the rains, which began early on Monday morning, overwhelmed the area’s poor drainage system, causing severe flooding that took over the road. Many vehicles broke down in the floods, as drivers struggled to navigate the deep water, complicating the already severe traffic congestion. Residents and commuters…

The Ward Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Ejemekwuru Oguta LGA Imo State, Dominic Ikpeama has landed in the police net for allegedly selling the federal government’s palliatives meant for the people of Ejemekwuru autonomous community. He was arrested by the Oguta Divisional headquarters following a petition against him by the traditional ruler of the community, HRH Eze Hypolite Obinna Duru, who alleged that the politician sold twenty bags of corn and five bags of garri meant for the community. The monarch said the action was a ploy to sabotage the efforts of both the Federal and State…

The Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, Ondo State Command, has cautioned motorists against carrying petrol in jerrycans while in transit to prevent fire disasters. Dr Samuel Ibitoye, the State Sector Commander, gave the warning on Monday in an interview with NAN in Akure. He noted that some motorists were in the habit of carrying petrol in jerrycans while travelling due to the scarcity of the product, warning that it was dangerous. Ibiloye said the command had on Sunday apprehended a fully-loaded commercial bus carrying three jerrycans containing 25 litres of petrol each. He said that the vehicle took off from…

The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Akinloye Olakulehin Ige Olakulehin 1 has said Ibadan has told investors that the city has arable land suitable for agricultural production. The traditional ruler said this when he received the Belgian Ambassador to Nigeria, Pieter Leenknegt who paid him a courtesy visit at the new Olubadan Palace, on Monday. Olakulehin who spoke through the Otun Balogun of Ibadanland, Oba Tajudeen Ajibola, noted that there are vast hectares of arable land in Ibadan suitable and available for agricultural production which require international partnership, funding and support to boost food production in the nation. He listed…

Troops of 233 Battalion, Damaturu, Yobe State have arrested a suspect conveying agricultural empowerment equipment distributed to farmers across the state for food security. Special Adviser on Security Matters to the Yobe State Governor, Dahiru Abdulsalam disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday. According to him, the suspect identified as Abdulmumini Lawan, aged 39, who is a Golf 3 Wagon driver with vehicle plate No: NFD 258 XA was conveying the agricultural empowerment tools when he was arrested by the troops. He said the suspect was conveying 4 thrashers suspected to be items given to beneficiaries as empowerment tools…

The Commissioner for Finance in Borno State, Ahmed Ali Ahmed has been found dead in his room. Although details of the incident are still sketchy, Daily Trust reports that the commissioner was found dead after his door was forcefully opened on Monday morning. According to locals, the deceased exceeded the time he usually comes out in the morning, fueling suspicion that something was wrong. Governor Babagana Zulum has lost two of his cabinet members within one year. Details later … BREAKING: Borno commissioner found dead in his room

The National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, has directed married female corps members posted away from their husband’s states to seek redeployment. This was made known in a post via NYSC’s official X handle on Monday. According to the scheme, all married female corps members can request a change in their deployment state by providing marital and other necessary documents at the nearest NYSC Orientation Camp during registration. It further stated that once the change is processed, it will be reflected on their dashboard for reprinting. DAILY POST reports that the National Youth Service Corps on Monday, announced the release of…

Nigeria’s miners have decried that the country imports 95 percent of the Barite needed in the oil and gas sector despite having huge deposits of the mineral on its land and considering the 2010 Local Content Act. The Secretary General of the Association of Miners and Processors, Patrick Odiegwu disclosed this at a recent press conference with Journalists in Abuja. He said it was shameful that despite the commencement of crude oil production in commercial quantities over 50 years ago, the country still relies on Barite importation. According to him, governments at all levels, especially the state and local governments…