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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.

August 15, 2024 NJC Nominates Justice Kekere-Ekun for Chief Justice of Nigeria

NJC Nominates Justice Kekere-Ekun for Chief Justice of Nigeria

The National Judicial Council (NJC) has recommended Justice Kudirat Motonmori Kekere-Ekun to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for appointment as the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN).

NJC spokesperson, Soji Oye, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, stating that the decision was made during the Council’s 106th meeting, which was presided over by the current CJN, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola. The meeting took place on August 14 and 15 in Abuja, just a week before Justice Ariwoola’s retirement as CJN.

"This recommendation is essential as Hon. Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, GCON, will officially retire from his position as the Chief Justice of Nigeria next Thursday, August 22, 2024," the statement read.

Justice Olukayode Ariwoola was appointed as the CJN on September 21, 2022, by former President Muhammadu Buhari. He is set to retire on August 22, upon reaching the mandatory retirement age of 70.

Currently, the Supreme Court has a full bench of 21 Justices, and according to the longstanding tradition of the apex court, the next most senior Justice is typically appointed as CJN. Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, being the most senior Justice on the bench, is the most likely candidate to succeed.

The NJC also recommended "twenty-seven (27) candidates for appointment as Judges of State Courts and one candidate for appointment as Kadi of the Sharia Court of the FCT, Abuja," to their respective State Governors and the President.

The full statement from the NJC is as follows:

The National Judicial Council, at its 106th Meeting presided over by the Hon. Chief Justice of Nigeria, Hon. Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, GCON, held on August 14 & 15, 2024, recommended Hon. Justice Kudirat Motonmori Kekere-Ekun, CFR, to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for appointment as the Chief Justice of Nigeria.

This recommendation is crucial as Hon. Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, GCON, will officially retire from his position as the Chief Justice of Nigeria next Thursday, August 22, 2024.

The Council also recommended twenty-seven (27) candidates for appointment as Judges of State Courts and one candidate for appointment as Kadi of the Sharia Court of the FCT, Abuja, to their respective State Governors and the President.

 

CHIEF JUSTICE OF NIGERIA

Hon. Justice Kudirat Motonmori Kekere-Ekun, CFR

 

SIX JUDGES, HIGH COURT OF KWARA STATE

Olawoyin, Ibijoke Olabisi

Abdulrazaq, Fatimah Funsho

Folorunsho, Oba Muritala

Dikko, Yusuf Adebayo

Adeniyi, Oluwatosin Adenike

Osuolale-Ajayi, Temitope Olalekan

 

ONE JUDGE, HIGH COURT OF KADUNA STATE

Zubairu, Murtala Ja’afaru

FOUR JUDGES, HIGH COURT OF BENUE STATE

 

Kor, Vincent Tersoo

Ikwulono, Maigida Maimuna

Adagba, Nguhemen Julie

Tor, Damian Tersugh

TWO JUDGES, CUSTOMARY COURT OF APPEAL, BENUE STATE

 

Onche, Ogah Inalegwu

Igba, Theophilus Terhile

EIGHT JUDGES, HIGH COURT OF RIVERS STATE

Onyiri, Frank

Ugoji, Victor Chinedum

Obomanu, Godswill Vidal

Oguguo, Rita Chituru

Fubara, Alatuwo Elkanah

Kokpan, Bariyima Sylvester

Obu, Ibietela Innocent Madighi

Wifa-Adedipe, Lesi

SIX JUDGES, HIGH COURT OF ONDO STATE

Daomi, Williams Adebisi

Fabuluje, Adewumi William

Ogunwumiju, Mobayonle Idowu

Demehin-Ogunbayo, Inumidun Happiness

Kpemi, Ojufisintei Justinah

Adegoroye, Olufunke Adeola

ONE KADI, SHARIA COURT OF APPEAL, FCT ABUJA

Muhammad, Lawal Munir

All recommended candidates are expected to be sworn in after the approval of the NJC recommendations to the President and their respective State Governors.

Soji Oye, Esq.

Director, Information

 

 

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