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NCDC records 3,623 cholera cases, 103 deaths

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NCDC records 3,623 cholera cases, 103 deaths

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention on Tuesday said as of July 15, it has recorded 3,623 suspected cases of cholera and 103 deaths across 34 states and the Federal Capital Territory as of July 15, 2024.

The NCDC DG, Dr Jide Idris, who disclosed this at a press briefing in Abuja stated that the current outbreak has spread to 187 local government areas, with a cumulative case fatality rate of 2.8 per cent since the beginning of the year.

Idris noted that the predominant age affected is five years old, while males account for 52 per cent of cases and females account for the rest.

He, however, said there was a 5.6 per cent decline in the number of cases in this reporting week (8th -14th July) as compared to the preceding week.

“As of July 15, 2024, we have recorded 3,623 suspected cases and, unfortunately, 103 deaths across 34 states plus the Federal Capital Territory and 187 Local Government Areas, with a cumulative case fatality rate of 2.8 per cent since the beginning of the year.

“The predominant age affected is 5 years old while males account for 52 per cent of cases and females account for the rest.

“Furthermore, there was a 5.6 per cent decline in the number of cases in this reporting week (8th -14th July) as compared to the preceding week. We also recorded a drop in the case fatality rate from 2.9 per cent to 2.8 per cent.

“There is a decline in case fatality rate from week 24 when the spike started to the present week.

“Whereas ongoing current efforts at the national and some state levels might have been yielding some results and largely responsible for the decline being reported, however, given the trend from previous years, we know it is not uhuru yet.

“The trend analysis from previous outbreaks shows the peak of the outbreak usually coincides with the peak of the rainy season, which is still some weeks ahead.

“Also, some of the northern traditional hotspot states have been reporting fewer number of cases, which may be connected with the delayed onset of the rainy season in this part of the country,” he said.

He added that although almost all the states in Nigeria have reported cases of cholera, there appears to be an underreporting of the situation as required data from the states are not coming in real-time as expected given the trend in previous years.

“This is largely due to inadequate resources to support surveillance and disease detection activities at the subnational level,” he said.

APGA youths throw weight behind National Chairman, Ezeokenwa

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APGA youths throw weight behind National Chairman, Ezeokenwa

Youths of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, have thrown their weight behind the leadership of its National Chairman, Barrister Sly Ezeokenwa.
They urged him not to be distracted by the purported activities of moles within and outside the party.
The youths wing said the current structure of the party represented the dreams of its founding fathers, which the national chairman emboldened and worked assiduously to entrench.
They stressed that it was foolhardy that unscrupulous elements were scheming to decimate and destabilize APGA as currently constituted.
National Youth Leader, Comrade Eze Onyebuchi-Chukwu, said this in a statement titled, ‘Sly Ezeokenwa we know, Edozie Njoku we don’t know’, which was made available to journalists in Abakaliki, on Tuesday.
Parts of the statement read, “APGA has never been a Youth party until Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo came onboard and found trust in the capacity of the Youths which saw the handing over of the entire party structure to the Youths leadership.
“For the first time in the history of Nigeria politics, a Youth yet to be 40 years was trusted enough to lead a top five National Political Party as it’s National Chairman.
“This of course, is an answered prayer to the Youths of Nigeria who have over the years been marginalized and tactically sidelined in the leadership of any kind in the country. This new turn of events we the youths of APGA will not trade for any political gimmicks.
“We, the youths of APGA are not unaware of the new twist of things where falsehood thinks itself popular enough to outshine the truth. We are in APGA because APGA came to us first. We accepted Barr Ezeokenwa Jr, because he’s one of us and anything short of that is short of us.
“Since inception, Sly Ezeokenwa has constantly reiterated his resolve to turn APGA a Youth oriented political party where aspirants will stand candidates based on age, merit and competence.
“He has in many occasions promised the youths of his first consideration, giving young people the hope they have lost in contesting and winning elections without a Godfather in Nigeria where money replaces competency. This we will not throw away because of desperate politicians.”
APGA youths throw weight behind National Chairman, Ezeokenwa

Osimhen’s £113m price tag stalls potential Premier league move

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Osimhen’s £113m price tag stalls potential Premier league move

The future of Nigerian and Napoli striker Victor Osimhen remains uncertain as the summer transfer window heats up.

Despite a dip in form during the 2023/24 season, where he scored 17 goals in 32 appearances across all competitions, the Nigerian international continues to attract interest from top European clubs.

Chelsea, Arsenal, and Paris Saint-Germain have all been linked with Osimhen, though his £113 million release clause, inserted into a contract signed just six months ago, presents a significant hurdle for potential suitors.

Recent reports suggest Chelsea may be rekindling their interest in Osimhen.

According to CaughtOffside, the Blues are looking to “progress” a deal, potentially involving Romelu Lukaku in a player-plus-cash arrangement.

Journalist Fabrizio Romano wrote via X on Monday, “Victor Osimhen remains on Paris Saint-Germain list in case they sell one striker this summer. No formal proposal on the table but he’s one of the names on PSG list, while also Saudi Pro League clubs are keen. If Osimhen leaves, Napoli plan to go for Romelu Lukaku.”

However, this contrasts with other sources claiming Chelsea have cooled their interest due to concerns over Osimhen’s injury record and tactical fit under new manager Enzo Maresca.

Maresca himself has hinted at a cautious approach to transfers, stating in a recent interview, “I’m convinced the squad is very good and full of talent. The most important thing now is we’re able to create the right culture that drives us for the season.”

Arsenal’s pursuit of Osimhen faces financial constraints.

Italian journalist Gianluca Di Marzio suggests the Gunners are “far from the clause” in terms of their valuation.

Arsenal’s spending last summer has left them navigating Profit and Sustainability Rules carefully, making a marquee signing like Osimhen unlikely.

Di Marzio added, “If he were to leave, and at the moment it is not certain, the very first choice would be [Romelu] Lukaku, the alternative is [Artem] Dovbyk from Girona.”

As the transfer window progresses, Osimhen’s situation remains fluid.

With PSG potentially in the market for a Kylian Mbappé replacement and both London clubs seeking striking reinforcements, the Nigerian’s future could become one of the summer’s intriguing transfer sagas.

Attack helicopters delivery date on track – NAF

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Attack helicopters delivery date on track – NAF

Officials from the US Government’s AH-1Z Programme Management Office and Bell Textron Company have assured the Nigerian Air Force that the delivery date for the AH-1Z attack helicopters remains on track.

The United States Department of Defence had in December 2023 confirmed the sale of the 12 AH-1Z Viper attack helicopters and other arms to Nigeria.

According to a report on the US Defence website, the helicopters were expected to be completed in June 2024.

The report partly read, ”This modification increases the ceiling for the production and delivery of an additional 32 H-1 tech refresh mission computers in support of the AH-1Z aircraft for the government of Nigeria. Work will be performed in Salt Lake City, Utah (55%); Baltimore, Maryland (25%); and Woodland Hills, California (20%), and is expected to be completed in June 2024.

“No funds will be obligated at the time of award; funds will be obligated on individual orders as they are issued.”

But in a statement on Tuesday, the NAF’s Director of Public Relations and Information, Edward Gabkwet, said the US government officials gave assurance that the delivery date for the helicopters was on track.

He said, “The Nigerian Air Force has been assured that the delivery dates for the AH-1Z attack helicopters purchased by the Federal Government remain on track.

“The assurance came when the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, represented by the Chief of Policy and Plans, Air Vice Marshal Sayo Olatunde, met with officials of the United States Government and Bell Textron Company in the first Program Management Review meeting to discuss progress made so far on the supply of the AH-1Z attack helicopters to the NAF.

“The five-day meeting, which began on July 16 2024 at NAF Headquarters, majorly aims at reviewing the progress made so far regarding the manufacture of the aircraft, ensuring a smooth transition as well as providing technical guidance to the NAF.

“This collaboration demonstrates the assurance and strong partnership between Nigeria and the US in enhancing the country’s air power capabilities.”

Speaking during the meeting, Air Vice Marshal Olatunde noted that the PMR meeting underscores the impending delivery of the AH-1Z attack helicopters to boost NAF’s close air support and ground attack capabilities while also enhancing its modernization efforts.

He also stated that the AH-1Z Helicopters, when inducted into the NAF Order of Battle, will surely bolster its firepower and operational capabilities, particularly in counterterrorism and counter-insurgency operations.

Speaking earlier, the US Government AH-1Z Programme Management Office team leader, Mr Kevin Stone, noted that the collaboration between the NAF and the US military was a testament to their shared commitment to regional stability, peace and security.

He added that the successful implementation of PMR is expected to have a significant impact on Nigeria’s ability to tackle security challenges and ensure the safety of its citizens.

Plateau PDP congress: Group warns against favouritism, subverting will of party members

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Plateau PDP congress: Group warns against favouritism, subverting will of party members

Ahead of the local government Congress of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Plateau State, a group under the aegis of Concerned PDP Members (CPM) has called on the party leadership to avoid favouritism and attempts to subvert the party’s electoral processes.
The group warned against a repeat of the court litigations that led to the party losing seats at both the state and National Assemblies.
Speaking on behalf of the group after presenting a letter to the chairman of the party at the state secretariat, the leader, Arch Macham Makut, said, “We are here as PDP members from across every local government of the state. We have come to see the party chairman to state our concerns about the happenings within our party.
“As loyal party members, we do not want to go back to the times where we suffered litigations in court that caused us to lose many seats.
“We want to help the party grow. We love the party and, as faithful members, we have come to express our concerns before the upcoming elections”, he maintained.
“Our concerns are mainly about inter-party affairs. We are facing challenges within the party regarding leadership in the local governments.
“With congresses approaching on the 27th, issues of favouritism and attempts to subvert party processes are troubling.
“Our letter is addressed to the chairman, and this is a family affair that we will discuss when called upon. There is no problem with the party structure at all.”
TVN recalls that prior to the 2023 general elections, the PDP in Plateau State conducted parallel congresses and went through several ligations, leading to the party losing the national and state assembly seats it won in the 2023 general elections.
Plateau PDP congress: Group warns against favouritism, subverting will of party members

Kumuyi debunks relocation rumours

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Kumuyi debunks relocation rumours

The General Superintendent of Deeper Life Bible Church, Pastor Williams Kumuyi, has debunked circulating rumours about his alleged relocation to the United Kingdom.

In a message posted on the Facebook page of Cross River State Deeper Life, the cleric described the relocation rumour as misleading.

“You must have read that I relocated to the UK,” he said, before asking, “Did I relocate?”

Clarifying the situation, Pastor Kumuyi explained, “I did not relocate anywhere. I travelled for a crusade and conference, and because of the time difference, the events couldn’t be transmitted back home.

“Some countries, like the one I visited in May, have about five hours of time difference. When it is 7 am here, it will be 2 am there. There’s no way I could transmit that here because of the time difference.”

He further elaborated on his travels, stating, “I visited many countries in the United Arab Emirates preaching the gospel.

“It was a long trip, and after that, I needed a few days to rest to avoid returning weary and unable to preach. So I waited. And because I spent that time, they told you that I have relocated.”

Pastor Kumuyi expressed shock over the rumours, recounting how someone wrote a letter to him addressed to the UK branch of the church, believing he had moved there.

The letter stated, “I need prayers. I need counselling. But I heard you are now based in London.”

Addressing his congregation, Kumuyi urged them to remain steadfast and not be swayed by misleading information.

“You will not believe a lie. In our church, people creeping in are careless and corrupt.

“They deliberately want to poison your mind against your pastor.

“Nobody will do that to you. Someone hears that the General Superintendent of Deeper Life has relocated to England, and you read that without understanding.

“They want to scatter us and say, ‘What are you still doing there? Your pastor has relocated to England.’ They tell other people, and those people tell more people. I did not relocate anywhere,” he added.

 

Jubaili Bros Earns Top Recognition as First Electric Power Self-Service OEM for Perkins Engines

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Jubaili Bros Earns Top Recognition as First Electric Power Self-Service OEM for Perkins Engines

Jubaili Bros. Nigeria Ltd. has been awarded the prestigious “Perkins Self-Service OEM Workshop Standard” by Perkins, the 90-year-old leading global manufacturer of industrial engines. This recognition signifies Jubaili Bros. Nigeria’s exceptional commitment to quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction in the power generation sector.

Jubaili Bros. Nigeria is the world’s first and only Electric Power Self-Service OEM (SSOEM) for Perkins engines, showcasing our unmatched expertise in integrating Perkins engines into power generation equipment. Ensuring only the highest performance and reliability for our customers.

Speaking on the award, Mr. George Kai, Marketing Manager of Jubaili Bros. Nigeria, said: “This award affirms our dedication to excellence in the competitive power generation industry and reaffirms our commitment to delivering exceptional solutions to our customers.”

Jubaili Bros. Nigeria Ltd is currently offering a special promo on Perkins 15KVA soundproof single-phase generators. Visit to learn more and take advantage of this limited-time offer.

 

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Rivers crisis: Appeal was authorized – PDP legal adviser counters party leadership

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Rivers crisis: Appeal was authorized – PDP legal adviser counters party leadership

The Legal Adviser of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Rivers State, Barrister Kingsley Chuku, has claimed that the controversial appeal filed at the Port Harcourt Division of the Appeal Court with respect to Suit No: PHC/2177/CS/2024 was authorized by the state chapter of the party.
TVN recalls that the national leadership of the party had disowned an appeal challenging the order of the Rivers State High Court which restrained the state’s Chief Judge and the Clerk of the State House of Assembly from receiving or acting on any resolutions from the Martins Amaewhule-led faction of the Assembly.
In a statement issued on Sunday by the National Publicity Secretary of the party, Mr Debo Ologunagba, PDP said no individual or organ in the party has the the competence to file or engage external solicitors to file or handle cases on behalf of the party.
Reacting, Chuku, in a statement on Tuesday, claimed that the appeal was authorized by the state chapter of the party.
“I reiterate that the Rivers State chapter of the party authorized the filing of the appeal,” he said.
The lawyer cited a judgment of a Federal High Court in Abuja, which, according to him, authorized state legal advisers of the PDP to appoint legal representation for the party in relation to the activities of the party at the state level.
“We want to put it on record that the Federal High Court, Abuja Division, in the case of Ambassador Desmond Akawo v. People’s Democratic Party & 2 ORS – Suit No PHC/ABJ/CS/112/2023 delivered on the 20th day of September, 2023, had interpreted Article 46(1) of the Constitution of the People’s Democratic Party and declared that the State Legal Adviser of the party is vested with the requisite powers and authority to appoint legal representation for the party in relation to the activities of the party at the State Level.
“It is pertinent to state that the Peoples Democratic Party did not appeal against the said judgment till date,” he added.
Rivers crisis: Appeal was authorized – PDP legal adviser counters party leadership

Abure, Obi mourn Kaduna LP lawmaker, Adams

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Abure, Obi mourn Kaduna LP lawmaker, Adams

The National Chairman of the Labour Party, Julius Abure, on Tuesday, disclosed that he was saddened by the death of the party’s promising lawmaker, Ekene Abubakar Adams.

Until his demise, Adams was a member of the House of Representatives representing Chikun/Kajuru Federal Constituency in Kaduna State.

The chairman of the House Committee on Sports died in the early hours of Tuesday at the age of 39.

In a condolence statement issued in Abuja by the National Publicity Secretary of LP, Obiora Ifoh, the party’s chair said the news of his death came to him as a rude shock.

According to him, Adams spoke truth to power and invested heavily in his constituency in his first year in office signalling that he was in the House of Representatives for serious business.

He said, “We have interacted very closely and was one lawmaker who spoke truth to power even at his young impressionable age. Though he was barely one year in office, his impact on the Chikun/Kajuru Federal Constituency and the entire Kaduna state was huge. Just a few months ago, he donated transformers, cars and motorcycles to communities and individuals and also empowered all the ward chairmen and several women from his constituency across political divides with huge sums of money.

“This philanthropic gesture, he told me, was in fulfilment of his campaign promises. On the floor of the National Assembly, he was a notable voice and had defended the voiceless through his motions. He also made invaluable contributions to the party and offered great counsel to me on party affairs.

“On behalf of the leadership and the entire members of the party who have been mourning this great personality we offer our condolences to his immediate family, constituency, Kaduna State government and the nation over this painful demise. We pray that God will give all of us the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss. May his soul rest on the bosom of the Lord.”

Meanwhile, the 2023 presidential flagbearer of the party, Peter Obi, in a statement on Tuesday via X also mourned the loss if the lawmaker.

Obi wrote, “I am deeply saddened by the news of the passing of Ekene Abubakar Adams, a member of the Labour Party in the House of Representatives from Kaduna State. On behalf of our Party and the Obidient family worldwide, our heartfelt condolences go out to his wife, family and loved ones.

“His untimely death at the age of 39 is a tragic loss to the nation. It is in addition a blow to the much needed youth input into our political space as a nation. This tragic loss has come at a time when there is a nationwide clamour for increased youth participation in our political leadership.

Obi noted that as Chairman of the House Committee on Sports and Representative of the Chikun/Kajuru Federal Constituency, in his short tenure, made significant contributions to the development of sports in Nigeria.

“His passion and expertise in this field will be greatly missed by the nation at large. May God Almighty who called him home at this time, forgive his sins and grant him eternal rest, and grant his family and all of us the fortitude to bear his very sad irreplaceable loss.

“May God Almighty protect and bless his family always,” Obi added.

Ignore pro-Wike lawmakers on state expenditure, factional lawmakers tell Fubara

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Ignore pro-Wike lawmakers on state expenditure, factional lawmakers tell Fubara

The Victor Oko-Jumbo-led Rivers State House of Assembly loyal to the state governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has dismissed the purported resolution passed by the Martin Amaewhule-led Assembly which barred the governor and the state government from withdrawing money from the Consolidated Revenue Fund of the state.

Speaking before the commencement of sitting in the Government House, Port Harcourt, the state capital on Tuesday, Oko-Jumbo said Amaewhule and the other lawmakers who defected from the Peoples Democratic Party to the All Progressives Congress have lost their seats, describing their siting as illegal.

Oko-Jumbo said their seats were declared vacant on December 13, 2023, by Edison Ehie, the then duly recognised Speaker of the 10th Rivers State House of Assembly.

This was contained in a statement issued by the factional Clerk of the state Assembly loyal to the state governor, G. M. Gillis-West on Tuesday.

The statement quoted Oko-Jumbo as saying, “The House states as follows: On December 11, 2023, at the 87th Legislative sitting of the House, former Speaker, Martin Amaewhule and the 24 former members defected from the Peoples Democratic Party to the All Progressives Congress.

“By virtue of Section 109(1) (g) and (2) of the 1999 Constitution, which are self-executing, and consequent upon their defection, on December 13, 2023, . Edison Ogerenye Ehie, as the then duly recognised Speaker of the 10th Rivers State House of Assembly, by virtue of a court order granted Justice Danagogo on December 12, 2023, in Suit No. PHC/3030/CS/2023, and pursuant to Section 109(2) of the 1999 Constitution, declared their seats vacant.”

Oko-Jumbo said it is laughable to have heard and seen the news of the illegal sitting of the 25 former members of the state House of Assembly, led by Amaewhule on television and social media space on July 15, 2024.

Recall that the Amaewhule-led House had during plenary on Monday passed a resolution to the effect that Fubara is not permitted to authorise the withdrawal of money from the Consolidated Revenue Fund of the State.

Amaehule also threatened a shutdown on expenditures until an Appropriation Bill for the 2024 fiscal year is presented to it by Fubara for consideration.

The pro-Wike lawmakers’ resolution directed the governor to desist from further authorisation of withdrawals from the Consolidated Revenue Fund of the state while directing all the state government ministries, commissions, agencies, departments and extra-ministerial departments to desist from spending taxpayers’ funds until the 2024 Appropriation Bill is laid before the House.

But Oko-Jumbo, according to the statement insisted that the only recognised state legislature currently in the state is the one he presides over.

“Consequent upon constitutional provisions and the declaration of their seats vacant, the recognised 10th Rivers State House of Assembly is the one led by Victor Oko-Jumbo. Thus, the Rivers State Government has ceased paying any form of salaries, allowances or statutory remunerations to the former members.

“The 10th Rivers State House of Assembly, which is the legitimate House under the leadership of Victor Oko-Jumbo is the only one recognised by law and the Rivers State Government, and thus, has been receiving all statutory allocations due the House of Assembly.

“And has been discharging its financial obligations by paying the salaries of the recognised members of the House, their aides, and allowances of the public servants in the Rivers State House of Assembly,” the statement added.

Oko-Jumbo said Amaewhule and the 24 ex-lawmakers had hinged their resolution on Section 122 of the 1999 Constitution, which empowers a state governor to continue to make appropriations for six months, from the budget of the previous fiscal year, where for any reason, he was unable to present an Appropriation Bill to the House.

He noted, “May I remind the defected members that His Excellency, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, presented the 2024 Appropriation Bill to the Rivers State House of Assembly, under the leadership of the then Speaker, Rt. Hon. Edison Ogerenye Ehie.

“It was duly passed on December 13, 2023, and assented to on December 14, 2023.”

He further said, “This House awaits to receive from His Excellency, the presentation of the Medium Term Expenditure Framework for the next three financial years, pursuant to Section 10 of the Rivers State Fiscal Responsibility Law, No 8 of 2010, in order to prepare for the 2025 fiscal year.

“The general public is, therefore, called upon to disregard and ignore those misguided former members, and also discountenance their illegal actions.

“I once again call on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to expedite preparations towards the conduct of a bye-election to fill the vacant seats created in the Rivers State House of Assembly by the defection of Martin Amaewhule and 24 others.”

Oko-Jumbo explained that the position of the authentic state House of Assembly has been communicated to Prof. Ngozi Odu, the Deputy Governor of Rivers State; the Secretary to the Rivers State Government; the Head of the Civil Service of Rivers State; the Accountant-General; and Auditor-General of the state.

He said other institutions that have also been communicated, include the governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria; Chairman of Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation and Fiscal Commission; Accountant-General of the Federation; Group Managing Director/CEO, Zenith Bank PLC; and Managing Director/CEO of Access Bank Group.

At the commencement of legislative business, a member representing Opobo/Nkoro State Constituency and Deputy Speaker, Hon Adolphus Orubienimigha, proposed the Rivers State Vocational and Technical Training Institute Bill 2024, which passed the first reading.

The bill seeks the establishment of a comprehensive training institute where Rivers youths, including women, can access to learn and acquire requisite and industry-based skills to become self-reliant or employable where such skills are needed.

Also at plenary, the House entertained the motion to Prohibit Public Defecation, which was proposed by Deputy Speaker, Hon Adolphus Orubienimigha, demanding the declaration of public health emergency on public defecation in order to protect public health and dignity of lives and ensure environmental responsibility in the State.

The House also received a petition from the Ataba Community in Andoni Local Government Area over the ongoing land dispute between Bonny and Ataba communities, with the speaker referring the petition to the Committee on Public Complaints headed by the member representing Ahoada West State Constituency and Leader of the House, Sokari Goodboy Sokari.

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