FRANCE RECORDS FIRST EBOLA CASE IN DOCTOR RETURNING FROM DR CONGO. (PHOTO).

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 France records first Ebola case in doctor returning from DR Congo France confirmed its first imported Ebola case after a humanitarian doctor returned from a mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the Health Ministry said Wednesday, Anadolu Agency reported. The patient, who had returned from an area where the virus is circulating in Congo, was immediately admitted to a specialised healthcare facility and is in stable condition, the ministry said in a statement. “All precautionary measures, including the patient's isolation, were taken upon his arrival in the country,” it added, saying the transfer to hospital was carried out under secure conditions to prevent any risk of contamination. French health authorities said a full epidemiological investigation is underway to identify people who may have been in contact with the patient. The current outbreak is being driven by the rare Bundibugyo strain of the Ebola virus, for which there is no approved vaccine. The disease causes sev...
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CULTISM DRAINS EDO’S ECONOMY: $1 BILLION INVESTMENTS LOST ANNUALLY, SAYS OKPEBHOLO. (PHOTO).

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 Cultism drains Edo’s Economy: $1 billion investments lost annually, says Okpebholo


Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has revealed that the state suffers an annual loss exceeding $1 billion in potential investments due to the persistent menace of cult-related violence.

In a statement issued on Wednesday by his Chief Press Secretary, Fred Itua, the Governor expressed deep concern over the economic toll of cultism, describing it as a significant barrier to development, investment, and tourism in the state.

He lamented that cult activities have not only endangered lives and property but have also driven away both local and foreign investors, undermining Edo’s economic growth.

“In the past five years—long before I assumed office—cult-related violence has disrupted economic activities. Investors and business owners increasingly grew reluctant to engage with our state due to security concerns,” Okpebholo said.

“What we’ve faced in Edo is more than a threat to public peace; it is a major drain on our economic potential.”

Citing data from the Diaspora Commission, the Governor disclosed that although Edo tops the chart for remittances from Nigerians abroad, 95% of those funds are redirected to other states due to security fears.Local travel packages

“This capital flight, coupled with business closures and dwindling tourism, has left a devastating mark on Edo’s commercial landscape,” he noted.

According to Okpebholo, cultism has negatively impacted infrastructure and commercial hubs across the state, forcing some businesses to shut down either temporarily or permanently.

He added that fear of violence has also deterred tourism, affecting sectors like hospitality and transport.

The Governor, however, assured that his administration’s ongoing crackdown on cultism is already yielding results.

He urged Edo indigenes at home and abroad to support the government’s efforts by investing in the state’s future.

“Edo has immense economic potential. We cannot allow violence and cultism to define our destiny,” he said.

“With firm action and strong partnerships, we are restoring peace, reviving investor confidence, and positioning the state for sustainable economic growth.”

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