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June 18, 2024 UNICEF Tasks Nigerian Schools on Cholera Prevention and Spread
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UNICEF Tasks Nigerian Schools on Cholera Prevention and Spread

 

As schools return from the Eid break, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has called for extensive measures to protect school children, following the outbreak of cholera in Lagos and some states.

 

The Chief of UNICEF Lagos Field Office, CELINE LAFOUCRIER ,who made the call in a statement, said that the cholera outbreaks critically affected children and the young population.

 

According to LAFOUCRIERE, these vulnerable groups face substantial health high risks particularly children and young adults attending schools, as they are prone to severe dehydration and high mortality rate.

 

She noted that there is urgent need for good sanitation, hygiene practices, improved access to clean water, regular handwashing with soap and clean water in order to combat the outbreak in schools.

 

June 17, 2024 Rangers International Of Enugu Emerge Champions of the NPFL
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Rangers International Of Enugu Emerge Champions of the NPFL

Rangers international Football Club of Enugu have been crowned champions of the 2023/2024 Nigerian Premier Football League (NPFL).

 

This comes after the Flying Antelopes defeated Bendel Insurance 2-0 in Enugu on Sunday.

 

The win took Rangers to an unassailable 67 points at the summit of the table after their closest rivals Remo Stars lost 2-1 to Sunshine Stars and Enyimba losing to Sporting Lagos.

 

Meanwhile, Abia Warriors have secured their status in the NPFL on the back of a 2-0 home win over fellow strugglers Akwa United.

 

SUNDAYMEGWO scored an early goal at the 4th minute of the game to give the host a lead, and later sealed it up with another at the 51 minute to make the score line 2-0.

 

By the losing the NPFL Matchday 37, Akwa United, have now dropped to 16th in the standings with 46 points from 37 matches and a 0 goals difference.

June 17, 2024 Isreali Forces to Relax Military Action in Southern Gaza to Allow Humanitarian Aid
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Isreali Forces to Relax Military Action in Southern Gaza to Allow Humanitarian Aid

The Israeli military says it will hold a daily tactical pause of military activity along a road in southern Gaza to enable more humanitarian aid to enter, but emphasised that there is no ceasefire and combat would continue in Rafah.

 

The pauses, which are said to last until further notice will only affect a route that leads northwards from the key Kerem Shalom crossing, which Gaza shares with Israel.

 

A UN spokesperson welcomed the announcement but said it had not yet translated into more aid on the ground.

 

Israel has been under continuous pressure from its allies, including the US, to prevent the humanitarian crisis in Gaza from worsening.

 

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said Sunday’s announcement follows additional related discussions with the UN and international organizations.

June 17, 2024 Akwa Ibom State Government Says No To “Market Union By Force”
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Akwa Ibom State Government Says No To “Market Union By Force”

the Akwa Ibom State Traders Association under the leadership of the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Market Matters, Akparawa IDORENYIN RAPHAEL has moved to put an end to forceful market unions in the State.

 

The development is in order to alleviate the sufferings of Akwa Ibom market people. Over the weekend, the Akwa Ibom State Market Monitoring Team took a tour toUrua Akpan Andem in Uyo,UruaMbakara and other markets in Ikot Ekpene.

 

Speaking at Urua Akpan Andem, Akparawa IDORENYIN RAPHAEL maintained that no trader should be forced to belong to any market union, affirming that such an act is punishable by law. He also noted that issue of ticketing in the market will be tackled.

 

Speaking also at UruaMbakara, the Governor’s Aide said that he was happy to discover the absence of union or ticketing in Ikot Ekpene market, reiterating that no one should be forced to join any market union.

 

He further revealed that the Governor’s plan to build an international market in Ikot Ekpene Local Government Area still stands, and that it is a proof that he has good intentions for both the traders and people.

 

Mr RAPHAEL added that the Governor had released 1.5 billion naira interest-free loan to traders with 500 million naira to be allocated to each Senatorial district.He urged traders to register their names at Ibom FADAMA Micro Finance Bank through their respective unions so as to get their share of the money.

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