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October 4, 2023

October 4, 2023October 4, 2023 IFMNEWS

Youth-Led Protest In Yobe: Addressing The Surge In Rape, Kidnapping, And More In Northern Nigeria

In response to the escalating cases of rape, kidnapping, and declining education standards in Northern Nigeria, a group of passionate youths from Potiskum town, Yobe State, have organized a peaceful demonstration urging authorities to take decisive action.

Comrade Aliyu Haruna, the group leader, conveyed their purpose for the protest while addressing the press. He emphasized that they aimed to draw attention and prompt the relevant authorities to address these pressing social issues.

Haruna stated, “We simply embarked on this peaceful protest because of the deteriorating level of education in the North, as well as security gaps where young, innocent and poor girls are being raped and left helpless.”

During the protest, participants prominently displayed placards bearing powerful messages, including: ‘Stop Killing #Brothers and Sisters in the North’; ‘End Kidnapping, Raping’; and ‘Bring Back our Girls’. This visual representation encapsulated the urgency and gravity of the situation they were protesting against.

October 4, 2023

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Naira Marley In Police Custody For Mohbad’s Controversial Death Investigation

In a recent update, the Lagos State Police Command has confirmed the detainment of the well-known artist Azeez Fashola, popularly known as Naira Marley, in connection with the contentious passing of his former record label signee, Ilerioluwa Aloba, also known as Mohbad.

Benjamin Hundeyin, the Public Relations Officer of the Lagos State Police Command, stated, "Azeez Fashola, aka Naira Marley, has been taken into custody for interrogation and further investigative procedures."

Naira Marley, addressing the situation via a tweet on Tuesday night, revealed his return to Lagos to cooperate with the ongoing inquiry into Mohbad's demise. He expressed, "I'd like to share that I've just arrived back in Lagos, Nigeria, to assist the authorities with the ongoing investigation. I must do my part for Imole. I'll be meeting with the police with hopes for the truth to be uncovered and for justice to prevail."

Mohbad, tragically passing away at 27 on September 12, has prompted the police to request Naira Marley and controversial music promoter Balongun Eletu, aka Sam Larry (currently in police custody), for questioning.

The police also confirmed last week that pathologists have completed the autopsy, with results pending. This development follows the exhumation of Mohbad by a combined team of the Nigeria Police Force and health officials.

Additionally, reports indicate that the nurse who administered the injection to the deceased singer before his passing on September 12 has been apprehended by the police.

A coroner's inquest into Mohbad's untimely demise commenced at the Lagos State Magistrate's Court in Ikorodu last Friday, seeking to shed light on the circumstances surrounding this unfortunate event.

October 4, 2023

October 4, 2023October 4, 2023 IFMNEWS

Reconsidering Face Masks: Diphtheria Emerges In 18 States, Including Lagos And FCT

In response to the alarming spread of diphtheria in 18 states, including Lagos and the Federal Capital Territory, the Federal Government is considering the reintroduction of face masks as a preventive measure to curb the transmission of the disease.

The number of confirmed diphtheria cases has surged to over 8,000, with Kano State emerging as the epicentre, reporting 7,188 cases. The affected states and their respective case counts are as follows: Yobe (775), Katsina (232), Borno (118), Jigawa (23), Bauchi (20), Lagos (8), Kaduna (17), FCT (6), Gombe (5), Osun (3), Sokoto (3), Niger (2). Cross River, Enugu, Imo, Nasarawa, Kebbi, and Zamfara recorded one case.

To contain the spread of the disease, the Federal government has urged the governors of the affected states to use face masks once again. This call was made on Tuesday, October 4, 2023.

During a press conference addressing the escalating cases, Dr Ifedayo Adetifa, the Director-General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), revealed that a staggering 73.7% of the confirmed cases were among individuals aged one to 14. He elaborated, "Of the 8,406 confirmed cases, 6,202 (73.7%) were aged one to 14 years, with infants comprising less than 1%, one to four years at 14.40%, five to nine years at 32.2%, and 10 to 14 years at 27.1%. Cases among adults above 20 years stood at 15%."

Adetifa emphasised that a significant portion of the confirmed cases had not received vaccination against diphtheria. The NCDC has initiated diphtheria surveillance and implemented essential public health measures in the affected states and the FCT.

Furthermore, through an established laboratory network, the agency conducts preliminary and confirmatory testing at sub-national and national levels. Currently, the NCDC operates 14 laboratories within the Diphtheria Laboratory Network, all equipped to support diphtheria testing. There is also ongoing optimisation of an additional five laboratories at the subnational level.

October 3, 2023

October 3, 2023 IFMNEWS

Governor Alia Criticizes Dunamis Church Leadership Over Building Collapse

Governor Hayicnth Alia of Benue State has strongly criticized the leadership of Dunamis International Gospel Centre for the construction of a substandard building.

The tragic collapse of the church occurred early Tuesday morning, resulting in the loss of the resident pastor, Ahmed Sunday, and leaving others injured.

During his visit to the site, the Governor expressed his disappointment in not finding any of the church leaders present. He emphasized that the building was constructed with poor quality and would be subject to revocation.

He stressed the importance of the church leaders understanding and adhering to the law, as saving lives is of paramount importance.

Governor Alia further urged immediate evacuation of those residing along the waterways for safety reasons. He called upon the Ministry of Works, Housing, and Urban Development to take swift action.

Additionally, he emphasized the need to identify those responsible for approving and overseeing the construction of the ill-fated structure.

The tragic incident has brought to light the urgency of preventing such disasters in the future. Dunamis Church, led by Dr. Paul Enenche, now faces scrutiny for their role in this unfortunate event.

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