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August 16, 2024 Fire Engulfs Seven-Storey Building in Lagos

Fire Engulfs Seven-Storey Building in Lagos

A fire broke out early Friday morning at a seven-storey building on Sanni Adewale Street in Lagos Island Local Government Area. The incident was confirmed in a statement by Margaret Adeseye, Director of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, on X.com.

According to Adeseye, the fire service received a distress call at 5:17 AM and promptly dispatched firefighters from the Ebute Elefun, Sari, and Lekki 1 stations, who arrived at the scene by 5:33 AM.

The fire, which affected several shops in the building, is now under control, with no casualties reported. Preliminary investigations indicate that an electrical surge may have caused the fire.

The statement reads, "On August 16th, 2024, at 5:17 AM, the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service received a distress call about a fire outbreak on Sanni Adewale Street in Lagos Island. Firefighters responded quickly and arrived at the scene by 5:33 AM.

"Thanks to the swift actions of the Lagos State Firefighters, the situation is now under control, and ventilation efforts are ongoing to ensure safety in the area. Preliminary investigations suggest the fire was triggered by an electrical surge. Fortunately, no casualties have been reported."

August 16, 2024 NCDC Reports 39 Mpox Cases in Nigeria, No Deaths

NCDC Reports 39 Mpox Cases in Nigeria, No Deaths

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has reported 39 confirmed cases of mpox with no deaths across 33 states and the Federal Capital Territory. NCDC Director General, Jide Idris, disclosed this during a press briefing on Thursday, following the declaration of mpox as a public health emergency of international concern.

Idris stated that the NCDC is intensifying its surveillance efforts nationwide to quickly identify and respond to any new cases. All port health services at Nigeria’s five international airports, ten seaports, and 51 land and foot crossing borders have been placed on high alert. Additionally, certain states, including Lagos, Enugu, Kano, Rivers, Cross River, Akwa Ibom, Adamawa, Taraba, and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, have been prioritized for heightened vigilance.

On Wednesday, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the mpox outbreak in Africa a global public health emergency due to the rising number of cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and its spread to neighboring countries. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus announced that an emergency committee had met and advised that the situation constitutes a public health emergency of international concern, a recommendation he accepted.

Tedros emphasized that the situation requires global attention, and WHO is committed to coordinating a global response, working closely with affected countries to prevent transmission, treat those infected, and save lives.

The decision follows the African Union’s health watchdog’s declaration of a public health emergency over the growing outbreak. Mpox, which was first identified in humans in the DRC in 1970, has now spread to other countries. Tedros noted that the more than 14,000 cases and 524 deaths reported this year in the DRC alone have already surpassed last year's total.

August 15, 2024 Ndidi Changes Leicester City Jersey Number

Ndidi Changes Leicester City Jersey Number

Wilfred Ndidi will sport a new jersey number at Leicester City this season. Since joining from Belgian side KRC Genk in 2017, Ndidi has worn the number 25 shirt. However, the Nigerian international will now switch to the number 6 jersey, previously worn by Jonny Evans.

Ndidi recently signed a new three-year contract with the Foxes after his previous deal expired in June. The 27-year-old has made 273 appearances for Leicester, contributing 17 goals and 17 assists during his time with the former Premier League champions.

 

August 15, 2024 Manchester City Winger Set for Surgery in Spain After Leg Fracture

Manchester City Winger Set for Surgery in Spain After Leg Fracture

Oscar Bobb is set to travel to Barcelona, Spain, for surgery on a fractured leg, as reported by Manchester Evening News. The Manchester City winger, who impressed during the pre-season with two goals and four assists, will miss the start of the Premier League season due to the injury.

The 20-year-old suffered the injury in a training session this week. While there is hope that his recovery might take as little as three months, the exact duration will be determined after surgery with the City’s trusted doctor, Dr. Ramon Cugat, in Barcelona. Only after the procedure and initial recovery assessment will the club’s medical team be able to accurately predict how long Bobb will be out of action.

The injury raises the question of whether Manchester City will enter the transfer market for an attacking replacement. Although Julian Alvarez has moved to Atletico Madrid, City still have numerous options for their flanks and midfield, including Savinho, Jeremy Doku, Bernardo Silva, Phil Foden, Jack Grealish, Kevin De Bruyne, and James McAtee. A decision on a replacement has not yet been made.

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