Most cholera patients don’t take clean water, lacked personal hygiene, govt should help affected communities –Doctors The Punch
Published 24 July 2021
Cholera cases have continued to be recorded in some states in Nigeria. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control Director-General, Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu, listed Bauchi, Plateau, Kano, Niger, Zamfara and Kaduna as some of the affected states. The Federal Capital Territory Minister of State, Dr Ramatu Aliyu, said 60 persons died of suspected cholera in six area councils, adding that suspected cases had risen to 698. In Plateau State, the disease has killed 21 people and infected 1144 in two months as of Wednesday.
APC registration: Governor Lalong warns against manipulation APC registration: Governor Lalong warns against manipulation
Feb 4, 2021
Governor Simon Bako Lalong shortly after registering at his ward Ajikamai in Shendam Shendam local government area of Plateau State. Picture: Isaac Shobayo
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Governor Simon Bako Lalong of Plateau State has warned against attempts to manipulate All Progressives Congress registration and revalidation exercise saying that the party has put in place strategies for multi-level vetting to ensure that only a credible register is generated.
Governor Lalong who gave the warning shortly after he registered alongside his wife, Mrs Regina Lalong and daughter Stephanie described the process as another great opportunity for members of the party to demonstrate their faith and love for the party and also bring in more members into their fold.