FIRST IMPORTED EBOLA CASE: NIGERIA EVACUATES INDEX CASE TO SWITZERLAND AS CONTAINMENT MEASURES CONTINUE. (PHOTO).

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 FIRST IMPORTED EBOLA CASE: NIGERIA EVACUATES INDEX CASE TO SWITZERLAND AS CONTAINMENT MEASURES CONTINUE The Nigeria’s confirmed Ebola index case has been medically evacuated from Abuja to Switzerland, following approval by the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Muhammad Ali Pate. The forty-two-year-old patient, whose case marked Nigeria’s first imported Ebola virus disease case, was transferred alongside her spouse, who has remained asymptomatic. In a statement posted on his X handle, Professor Pate said the patient was clinically much improved, stable, conscious and able to communicate, with laboratory test results approaching baseline levels. However, the Minister cautioned that the patient’s clinical improvement does not necessarily mean she is no longer infectious, stressing that strict public health protocols remain in place. He commended the clinical teams for providing quality care and public health personnel for ensuring that the evacuation was c...
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CUSTOM INTERCEPTS FOUR TRUCKS OF FOOD ITEMS IN KANO. (PHOTO).

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 Customs intercepts four trucks of food items in Kano


The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Kano Area Command has intercepted four trucks of food items as part of efforts to tackle smuggling. 


The spokesman of the Service, Saidu Nuradeen, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, February 20, 2024, in Kano.


He said that personnel of the Service intercepted the vehicles transporting a significant quantity of food items intended for illegal export along Hadejia – Taura – Ringim axis in Jigawa. 


Nuradeen listed the items to include 1,505 cartons of big and small sized dried fish, 17 bags of local variety rice and two bags of beans.


According to him, the seizure underscores the relentless effort of the Service to enforce the border closure policy aimed at safeguarding the nation’s economy and ensuring food security.


“Smuggling undermines legitimate trade channels, poses risks to public health and deprives the government of much needed revenue,” he said

“The NCS reiterates its unwavering commitment to combat smuggling activities across all entry points into the country."


While urging members of the public to provide credible information to enable it to stem smuggling, Nuradeen reiterated commitments to curb illicit activities to protect local industries and enhance food security


 Meanwhile, the Zonal Coordinator, Zone B, Assistant Comptroller General of Customs, IQ Ibudu urged the Maigatari border community to be vigilant and abide by the land border closure in line with the ECOWAS directives.


She said that the government adopted proactive measures to address social and economic challenges bedevilling the country.


 Also, the Controller, Kano/Jigawa Area Command, Dauda Ibrahim Chana, enjoined border communities to cooperate with the Service and other security agencies to safeguard border posts.

 

He assured them that the Service was committed to address their needs, especially in terms of community relations.

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