GUNMEN SNATCH TWO RESIDENTS NEAR UGBA GENERAL HOSPITAL BENUE STATE. (PHOTO).

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 GUNMEN SNATCH TWO RESIDENTS NEAR UGBA GENERAL HOSPITAL BENUE STATE 18th December, 2025  Two residents, Mr. Kpishi Terhile and Madam Demetindi Nongo, were abducted in the early hours of today in Ugba, Logo Local Government Area of Benue State. The incident occurred around 1:00 a.m. at the residence of Teacher Jerry Ugba, located near the General Hospital. Witnesses in the area confirmed the abduction and said it happened without violence. Community sources noted that the operation was carried out calmly and followed the prevailing patterns often associated with such incidents in the area. Authorities and residents are awaiting further information, as more details are expected to emerge.

LASSA FEVER CASES SURGE IN ONDO, EDO- NCDC. (PHOTO).


 Lassa Fever cases surge in Ondo, Edo — NCDC 


The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) recorded a rise in Lassa fever cases in week 39 of 2024, with Ondo and Edo states reporting nine new confirmed cases.


The NCDC stated this on its official website, based on latest Lassa Fever Situation Report.


The agency said that this marked an increase from four cases reported in  previous week, raising the total number of infection and deaths in the year to alarming levels.


The NCDC revealed that “the country is witnessing a surge in Lassa fever cases, with the total number of infections in 2024 rising to 1,018 across 28 states.


“As of week 39 (September 23-29), 172 deaths have been reported, reflecting a slight increase in the Case Fatality Rate (CFR) to 16.9 per cent, compared to 16.8 per cent in the same period in 2023.”

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