Tag: Adamawa

42 Dead in Measles Outbreak in Adamawa
Nigeria, United Nations

42 Dead in Measles Outbreak in Adamawa

In Adamawa, Nigeria, a devastating measles outbreak has claimed the lives of at least 42 people within just over a week, as confirmed by Felix Tangwami, the state's health commissioner. The outbreak has primarily struck two local government areas, where nearly 200 suspected cases have been identified. Tangwami addressed the concerning situation during a media briefing on Friday, stating that measures are being taken to contain the outbreak. Vaccines have been swiftly dispatched to the affected areas, and field teams are actively working to manage the crisis. Measles, a highly contagious airborne virus, predominantly targets children under the age of five. The disease can be prevented through two doses of vaccine. Initial symptoms include high fever, cough, and runny nose, often acco...
Corps Member Killed by Assailants in Adamawa
Crime, News, Nigeria

Corps Member Killed by Assailants in Adamawa

A Corps member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Samaila Awudu, has been murdered by five assailants in Yola, Adamawa State. According to reports, Samaila, who is 28 years old and from Taraba State, was killed in the early morning of Friday at the Yolde Pate lodge. See Also: NYSC Kicks Over Feeding Allowance For Corps Members As Prisoners Get N1000 A corps member revealed the suspected killers had locked up the doors of other members at the lodge before proceeding to Samaila’s room where he was struck dead with an axe. Samaila was rushed to the Federal Medical Centre (FMC) nearby but died shortly afterwards. Police spokesman Suleiman Nguroje confirmed the incident as he said “The Adamawa State Police Command is already carrying out an investigation to find out...