A CATHOLIC PRIEST, REV. FR. SAMUEL OPEYEMI OYETORO, HAS BEEN REPORTEDLY KILLED BY UNKNOWN ASSAILANTS IN AJAOKUTA, KOGI STATE. (PHOTO).

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 Catholic priest reportedly klled in Kogi  A Catholic priest, Rev. Fr. Samuel Opeyemi Oyetoro, has been reportedly killed by unknown assailants in Ajaokuta, Kogi State. According to reports, the priest was stabbed multiple times along Ajaokuta road on Wednesday, 29th July 2026. His body was found dumped at the roadside.  Rev. Fr. Oyetoro was born in Egbe, Yagba West Local Government Area of Kogi State and a native of Ayetoro in Ijumu Local Government Area.  Until his death, he served as a priest at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Egbe. The full circumstances surrounding the incident are still unclear, and authorities are yet to issue a comprehensive official statement.  The Catholic Diocese of Lokoja confirmed the d3ath of the priest in a statement and requested all religious and Laity to pray for the peaceful repose of his soul.” “We kindly request all priests, religious and Laity to pray for the peaceful repose of his soul during their Holy Masses and personal pra...
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CHINA IS DEALING WITH A SURGE IN CASES OF THE HUMAN METAPNEUMOVIRUS, FIVE YEARS AFTER THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. (PHOTO).

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 China is dealing with a surge in cases of the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), five years after the Covid-19 pandemic.


 The virus, which causes flu-like symptoms similar to Covid-19, is reportedly spreading rapidly. Videos and social media posts show crowded hospitals, with claims that crematories and healthcare facilities are overwhelmed. Health experts say multiple viruses, including Influenza A, HMPV, Mycoplasma pneumoniae, and Covid-19, are circulating in the country.


Unverified social media claims suggest that China may have declared a state of emergency due to the outbreak, but no official confirmation has been made. Children’s hospitals are reportedly under severe pressure, with rising cases of pneumonia, including “white lung” infections. The situation has raised alarm among citizens, sparking fears of another health crisis.


In response, China’s disease control authority announced on Friday that it is piloting a new monitoring system for respiratory diseases and pneumonia of unknown origin. Officials expect cases of respiratory illnesses to rise during the winter and are working to set up protocols for managing unknown pathogens. This is a step forward from five years ago when authorities were less prepared to handle the emergence of Covid-19.


Health experts are urging caution as the outbreak unfolds, advising people to monitor symptoms and take preventive measures. The rapid spread of HMPV and other viruses highlights the ongoing challenges of managing respiratory diseases, especially during colder months when such illnesses typically spike.


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