Premier League Moyes pulls out stops to find goalie before window shuts

Manager David Moyes is racing to recruit a goalkeeper before the summer transfer window closes on Wednesday after first-choice shot-stopper Vito Mannone was ruled out for at least three months with an elbow injury.

Sunderland had been reported to be interested in a move for Manchester City and England goalkeeper Joe Hart but appear set to miss out on the 29-year-old, who now seems destined for a season-long loan deal with Italian side Torino.

Moyes fielded academy graduate Jordan Pickford in Saturday's 1-1 Premier League draw with Southampton and despite making a string of smart saves, the 22-year-od was at fault for allowing a tame Jay Ro

Zika Singapore confirms 15 more local transmission cases

Singapore confirmed 15 more cases of locally-transmitted infections with the Zika virus late on Monday, having announced 41 over the weekend, the Straits Times newspaper reported, citing the health ministry.

Thirteen of the new cases were people who lived or worked in the same area where the virus was first detected.

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Don Jazzy Music producer finally considering marriage

Finally Don Jazzy is considering marriage. The Mavin boss in an interview with NotJustOk TV says he has been too busy for a relationship.

According to him, he is getting old and has been too busy to be serious with a woman.

 

"I hardly have time. I feel like I'm going to jump into one and won't concentrate on my work or I will

Piers Morgan is back with his controversial tweets and this time, he drags Kim Kardashian into it. play Piers Morgan's tweets So, Alicia Keys stunned at the just concluded MTV VMAs over the weekend with a no make-up face. The singer donned a lovely gown with a bare face as she attended the much talked about event. Morgan took to Twitter praising her for a brave decision. "So @aliciakeys wore no make-up to #VMAs. 100 times more empowering than @KimKardashian @emrata's naked selfies." Apparently, Piers Morgan is far from done with Kim Kardashian and her nude selfies. Recently, he threw shades at her with a semi-nude selfie of himself while quoting the model on self-love. After being blasted over her new nude selfie, Kim had taken to her website to shut down what she now refers to as body shaming and slut shaming, with Piers following suit with the hilarious semi-nude. In a time when people are politically correct and are afraid to speak their mind on individuals exploiting the feminist movement, Piers Morgan is not afraid to speak his mind.

Immediately after the MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday, August 28, 2016, it was date night for hip-hop's superstars, Jay Z, Diddy, Swizz Beatz and Kanye West.

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The superstars were seen with their spouses, Kim Kardashian, Cassie and Alicia Keys celebrating the amazing night with Beyonce.

E! News reports the group of famous friend hung out at Pasquale Jones in New York City to enjoy some food and drinks till dawn.

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Producer Swizz Beatz shared an exciting group photograph on Instagram on Sunday, featuring his wife, Alicia Keys, Beyonce and Jay Z, Kim Kardashian and Kanye West, Diddy and girlfriend Cassie. The power

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Piers Morgan is back with his controversial tweets and this time, he drags Kim Kardashian into it.

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So, Alicia Keys stunned at the just concluded MTV VMAs over the weekend with a no make-up face. The singer donned a lovely gown with a bare face as she attended the much talked about event.

Morgan took to Twitter praising her for a brave decision. "So @aliciakeys wore no make-up to #VMAs.

Blame The Devil Man murders neighbour for selling faulty phone to him in Imo

The police in Imo State has arrested a young man who stabbed his neighbour to death following an argument that ensued because the deceased sold an iTel mobile set to the killer who later realized that the battery in the phone was faulty.

According to a Facebook user, Blossom Emechebe who witnessed the sad scenario, the incident happened at Ibe street, Orji Local Government Area of the state, when the man  who bought the phone

'My husband is not man enough' Shocking Teaser

 
"Dear Goldmindnews, 
My name is Blessing and I have been married for five years I must be sincere to say that the marriage is heading for the rocks because of my husband, Benjamin, is no more the man I used to know.

I am 30-years-old and he is 38 but his sex drive has hit a bottom rock and I don't know if I can stand it any longer. I am still sexually active but Ben is now more of a one-minute man who is not only weak in bed but he does not want to seek any help from doctors.

When we were dating, our sex life was one of the things that made me accept to marry him. For one, do not think I am a sex addict but the truth be told, every woman wants a sexually active man and back then, Ben could not seem to get enough.

Even in the first two years of our marriage, the sex was still great but after our first child, getting into the third and fourth year, it dwindled, so much that I would be lucky to get it once a week. From

Kyrgyzstan Car explodes at Chinese embassy in suspected suicide bombing

A suspected suicide bomber rammed the gates of the Chinese embassy in the Kyrgyz capital Bishek on Tuesday, killing himself and wounding three others, officials said.

An Interior Ministry spokesman said the car exploded inside the compound and quoted Deputy Prime Minister Janysh Razakov as describing the blast as "a terrorist act".

Australia Second British backpacker dies week after attack at hostel

A second British backpacker died on Tuesday a week after he was stabbed trying to protect a fellow traveller during an attack at a hostel in northern Australia, police said.

Nickel Discovery Solid minerals ministry appeals to Nigerians to be patient

The Ministry of Solid Minerals Development has appealed to Nigerians to be patient and allow it to come up with detailed report on the discovery of Nickel in Kaduna State.

This is contained in a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Mr Mohammed Abbas, and made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja.

According to the statement, since the first discovery many months ago, technical experts from the ministry have been following up on the development as provided by law.

"The ministry is aware of the excitement in the media about the discovery of Nickel in parts of Kaduna state.

Niger Delta Avengers ‘You cannot win oil war,’ Militants tell Buhari

 
Militant group, Niger Delta Avengers (NDA) has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to embrace peace as a means of solving the crisis in the volatile region.

The group also accused the Federal Government of plotting a predetermined genocide against the people of the Niger Delta through the recently launched "Operation Crocodile Smile".

NDA made the comments via a statement released by spokesman, Mudoch Agbinibo on Monday, August 29, 2016.

The statement reads:

“We call on President Muhammadu Buhari to put away the garb of a stooge to the imperialists, whenever he speaks outside Nigeria. We have listened carefully and halted hostilities in the Niger Delta.

“We expect a genuine and positive attitude to restructuring and self-determination for every component unit of Nigeria. Dear president, what makes those countries (Japan, Germany, France, USA, Britain etc.) great is the ability of their governments to accommodate internal protestations and conflicts for the greater good of their nations over the years.

“Nigeria is not a one-man personal property. We must have these talks every time if this union must continue to work as one. The people of the Niger Delta have been living here from time immemorial, so we have the secret of the terrain and survival of amphibious operations.

“No amount of troop surge and simulation exercises will make you win the oil war; you can only win battles. You cannot apply the might of the state to restore the people’s confidence in your leadership when you cannot differentiate between genuine demands and being mismanaged by disorganised characters and tribal lords around you in your government that are playing the court jesters’ role as well as counting the days that is left in your four years term.

“You can deceive the whole world but we cannot be deceived by the so glamorized ongoing military operations in the creeks of Ijaw communities in the Delta coded “ Operation Crocodile Smiles”… the world

Felabration 2016 Organisers announce date, theme unveils new logo

  

Felabration, the annual festival celebrating Nigeria’s icon and creator of Afrobeat Genre, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, has unveiled the logo, design and theme for 2016.

The thematic celebration is themed ‘Everybody say yeah yeah’ spotlighting one of Fela’s popular sayings.

The Felabration Festival in its 19th edition will host the world with its various elements such as the Senior

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Bird Flu Togo slaughters 11,500 chickens after H5N1 outbreak

Togolese authorities said on Saturday they had slaughtered 11,500 chickens in response to an outbreak of H5N1 bird flu at two farms in the capital Lome and the town of Adetikope, about 25 km north of Lome.

"We are in the presence of the H5N1 virus," Agriculture Minister Ouro-Koura Agadazi said on public

Zika Singapore mass sprays residences as virus expected to spread

Officials sprayed insecticide and cleared drains of stagnant water in residential areas of Singapore as high risk of further Zika infections on Monday after 41 locally transmitted cases were confirmed in the city state.

Workers wearing fumigation masks traveled methodically through high-rise public housing estates in seven separate areas of the island, inspecting plant pots closely as they sprayed insecticide via thermal fogging machines.

The health ministry on Saturday confirmed Singapore's first locally-transmitted case of Zika, with the tally rising to 41 just a day later. All of the infected people were either residents of the Aljunied district or workers at a construction site owned by GuocoLand in the area.

"We expect to identify more positive cases," the ministry said on Monday in its latest update on the outbreak.

"Given that the majority of Zika cases are asymptomatic or mildly symptomatic, and mosquitoes in the affected areas may already have been infected, isolation of positive cases may have limited effect to managing the spread," it added.

Singapore, a major regional financial center and busy transit hub, which maintains a constant vigil against the mosquito-borne dengue virus, reported its first case of the Zika virus in May, brought in by a middle-aged man who had been to Brazil.

GuocoLand, which is headquartered in Singapore and has developments across Asia, was ordered on Saturday to stop work on the building site where 36 of the infected people worked. It will remain closed until the company rectifies the conditions that allowed mosquitoes to breed and steps up preventative measures, the health ministry said.

Paco Alcacer Striker has Barcelona medical ahead of proposed move

Barcelona are on the verge of completing a reported 30 million euro ($33.57 million) move for Spain international Paco Alcacer from Valencia after the striker arrived for a medical with the La Liga champions on Monday.

The Spaniard was excluded from the Valencia squad that lost 1-0 at Eibar on Saturday, with coach Pako Ayesteran telling reporters, "Today he was not in the ideal situation to compete."

According to Barcelona-based newspaper Mundo Deportivo, Alcacer will sign a five-year contract later on Monday before reporting for international duty with Spain at their Las Rozas training camp in Madrid.

Luke Shaw Defender drives with learner's tag on his Range Rover

He has gradually gotten back into form after suffering a leg break last year, but what Luke Shaw still hasn’t gotten hold of, is how to drive.

Funke Akindele, JJC Timeline of couple's relationship

Popular Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele on August 23, 2016, got married to her sweetheart JJC Skillz in London.

With the star actress getting married in a secret ceremony in London, here's a timeline of Funke's relationship with JJC.

January 19, 2016 - Rumour has it that Funke Akindele found love again in the arms of music producer, JJC Skillz.

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The duo were reportedly spotted in London and the actress was reported to have been visiting London a lot.

Skillz was also reported to have been shooting her new comedy series, "Jenifa’s Diary".

February 2016 - JJC Skillz and Funke Akindele are reported to be walking down the aisle. The 'Jenifa' star

Iraq 15 killed at wedding party - police

 

At least 15 people were killed at a wedding party near Iraq's southern Shi'ite city of Kerbala late on Sunday, police said on Monday.

A police statement said five assailants including a suicide bomber attacked the celebration in Ain al-Tamr, west of Kerbala.

The group opened fire with machine guns and threw hand grenades at the party, the statement said, and security forces killed all the attackers.

South Sudan Country seeks $300M in external support for budget

South Sudan's government wants $300 million in aid and loans to support its next budget, as it seeks to stabilise the country which has been scarred by civil conflict since achieving independence in 2011.

Last week, the cabinet approved a budget proposal for the 2016/17 fiscal year which nearly tripled spending at 29.6 billion South Sudan pounds ($520 million).

"If it is approved by the transitional National Legislative assembly (the funding aim) will be around $300 million, for which we will seek support from the donor community in terms of grants or external borrowing," Finance Minister Stephen Dau said in comments broadcast on local Radio Miraya FM.

The world's newest country has been devastated by war since December 2013, when soldiers loyal to President Salva Kiir clashed in the capital Juba with troops loyal to his former deputy Riek Machar.

The conflict has hammered the economy and left swathes of the 11 million population without enough food.

Oil production, South Sudan's main source of revenue, has tumbled as oil fields have been cut off and global prices have dropped.

Niger Delta Avengers ‘We have no business with Wole Soyinka,’ Militant group says

Militant group, Niger Delta Avengers (NDA) has denied reports that it is in talks with Nobel Laureate, Wole Soyinka to lead ceasefire negotiations with the Federal Government.

Earlier reports had it that Professor Soyinka would head a negotiation team in a bid to achieve peace in the volatile Niger Delta region.

Soyinka also confirmed that he had been contacted by some militant groups and urged the FG to take their agitation seriously.

The NDA made the denial via a statement released by spokesman, Mudoch Agbinibo on Sunday, August 28, 2016.

The statement reads:

“The NDA cannot be teleguided by Charles Okah and Henry Okah from their respective prison cells using disorganised characters of the APC from the Niger Delta to impress Abuja.

“We are not unaware of the creations of the Nigerian intelligentsia community and security apparatus to

Ibrahim Idris Police deny fraud allegations against IG

The Nigerian Police have debunked allegations levelled against the Inspector General of Police (IG), Ibrahim Idris.

There were reports that the IG had auctioned vehicles belonging to the police force to members of the public and also diverted funds.

According to The Guardian, a police source said “It is public knowledge that most auctioned cars are those recovered by the police from armed robbery suspects, purchased with stolen fund or from accident scenes.

“After some time the authority would secure a court order to auction unclaimed vehicles in order to

Abuja Riot breaks out in Kuje Prison

A mild drama occurred at the Kuje Prison in Abuja, today, August 29, 2016, after a riot broke out at the facility.

The incident is said to have started at about 10.30am in one prison block before spreading to several others.

“There is heavy shooting now. The whole place is in confusion. All the inmates have been locked in their cells but the security operatives are shooting teargas into the cells,” a source told Premium Times.

“We don’t know what happened but it seems there is serious trouble here. There are so many armed security operatives all over the place,” the source added.

4-yr-old girl rescued from bush where foster mother caged her for 5 months

A four-year-old girl identified as Precious Michael has been rescued by the Ondo State Police Command from a bush where she had been caged by her foster mother, Mary Michael, for five good months because her mother died of suspected Human Immunodeficiency Virus  (HIV) infection in December 2015.

According to the report, the 28-year-old woman, Mary, who was arrested by the police had allegedly locked the toddler in a kiosk inside a bush in Imafon village in the Akure-South Local Government Area of the state before a tip-off by a concerned resident of the area to the police, led to her rescue.

Love Scam Yahoo Boy who duped Vietnamese woman of $145k arrested by EFCC

An online fraudster, popularly called Yahoo-Yahoo Boy, Iwuchukwu Uche Martins, has been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), for allegedly duping a Vietnamese woman he met online with the promise of marriage, to the tune of $145, 000 (about N457 million), the anti-fraud agency reports.

In a press statement signed by the EFCC Head of Media and Publicity, Wilson Uwujare, the suspect had posed as a military officer working for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), in Kabul,

Ronaldo Portugal without UEFA best for opening World Cup qualifier

European champions Portugal will be without Cristiano Ronaldo for their opening World Cup qualifier in Switzerland after he was left out of the squad on Friday.

The 31-year-old is still recovering from the knee injury which forced him to limp out of the Euro 2016 final against France in the first half, coach Fernando Santos said.

Forward Bernardo Silva, who missed the tournament in France through injury, returned to the squad along with Russian-based defender Luis Neto. Uncapped Porto forward Andre Silva was also called up.

"The clubs are only just starting their championships and this is an unusual phase of the season," Santos said.

"My choice was to maintain the base of the final stages of the European championship, apart from the ones who are medically not in shape.

"The national team is never closed to any player," he added. "There are other options who could be here but aren't today."

Boycotter says to rejoin Libya's UN-backed government

One of two boycotting members of the leadership of Libya's U.N.-backed government said on Thursday he would resume his role, potentially helping to overcome resistance to its rule and win support for a team of ministers.

The government's nine-member Presidential Council has struggled to bridge Libya's geographical divides and factional rivalries as it tries to steer the country into a political transition.

The result of a U.N.-mediated deal signed in December, the Council arrived in Tripoli, western Libya, three months later where it has gradually moved to install ministers. But it has failed to win backing from power brokers in eastern Libya.

One of council's boycotting members, Ali Gatrani, is closely associated with eastern factions, while Omar al-Aswad, who announced the suspension of his boycott on Thursday, is from Zintan, a town in western Libya that has been part of the same loose alliance as armed groups from the east.

Aswad's decision to resume his participation in the Council comes three days after members of the parliament based in eastern Libya voted for a second time to reject the U.N.-backed Government of National Accord (GNA).

The Council said in response that it would resubmit a new list of ministers, though it is not clear to what extent it will try to overhaul the GNA's lineup.

"I am more than willing to join and participate in the formation of the next government with a positive and constructive spirit of compromise," Aswad said in a news conference in Tunis, adding that he

Somalia Beach Restaurant Attack Death toll rises to 10 in Al Shabab assault

The death toll from an attack late on Thursday by Islamic militants on a seaside restaurant in the Somali capital Mogadishu has risen to 10, police said.

The attackers set off a car bomb at the Banadir restaurant at the city's Lido beach before engaging security forces in a fight for several hours.

The casualties comprised six civilians, two members of the security forces and two of the attackers, Ali Abdullahi, a police officer, said on Friday.

Al Qaeda-linked al Shabaab claimed the attack, which ended at around 3:00 a.m. local time, police said.

The group has carried out a series of deadly attacks in Somalia to try to topple the Western-backed government.

Zimbabwe Police fire teargas to disperse opposition protesters

Zimbabwean police on Friday fired teargas to disperse anti-government supporters gathering in a square in the capital Harare ahead of a planned protest calling for electoral reform, a Reuters witness said.

A High Court judge was due to rule on whether the demonstration should be allowed to proceed on Friday morning.

Leaders from 18 political parties, including opposition leader and head of the Movement for Democratic Change, Morgan Tsvangirai, and former vice president Joice Mujuru will lead the demonstration, which they expect to draw thousands of supporters.

Kurdish militant PKK claims attack on Turkish police HQ - website

The Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) militant group claimed responsibility for an attack on a police headquarters in southeast Turkey on Friday, according to a statement on a website affiliated to the group.

The PKK also said it did not deliberately target the leader of Turkey's main opposition party in an attack in

Super Falcons Nigeria top Africa in new FIFA Ranking

The Super Falcons of Nigeria are the number one football side in Africa according to the latest FIFA Ranking.
In the new ranking released, Nigeria are 37th in the world but number one in Africa.
In the African ranking, Ghana are second (46th in the world) Cameroon, third (47), South Africa, fourth (48) and Equatorial Guinea, fifth (52).

Mark Miracle - Chioma Meh

MARK MIRACLE is a talented and sensational Gospel artist who started singing at an early age of 6  as a Chorister in the Children Choir, but professionally released his first album on 2007. He is innovative and ingeniously storming the music scene with his gospel songs. He is also a producer and a dedicated member of Salvation Ministries, Home of Success.

Young C Ft Joe Blizzy ''ChelfTins"

 
Wow! What a lovely song from Mr Young C who just drop his much anticipated 5th studio single title 'ChelfTins' featuring Joe Blizzy.The song which was produce by well known Nigeria producer Zibit.

The Enugu  State young born Artist who is currently under Billionia Republic Enetertanment has just release his a awaited  single.These latest single is a song you will love to listen to,and even play it in your car and in party.After the release of his previous single title 'African LoLo' which had a massive download on the
internet much where not heard from him, but he came back and surprise everyone by coming up with this latest single.

Young C as his musically called has perf orm on stage with most Nigerian popular top Artist such as Selele BoBo, Teckno, and Kiss Daniel etc.I belt you that Young C is the 'Next Rated Artist' to Watchout for in the Nigerian music industry.To know more about him you can follow him on his social media platform like Instagram [iam Young C] twitter [@YOUNGC] Facebook [YoungC] Or contact him on this Phone number +2348169341683.You can Click on this link below to download the song.
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New Music Ric Hassani – 'Gentleman' (remix) ft Ice Prince

International recording artiste Ric Hassani drops a remix to his beautiful single 'Gentleman' featuring Super Cool Cats rapper Ice Prince Zamani.

Hassani is expected to release the album "The African Gentlemen" in summer of 2016.

'Gentleman' is the first single off the album
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Joseph Yobo Kano Pillars forward, Gambo keen to play with ex-Super Eagles captain

Following the signing of ex-Super Eagles captain Joseph Yobo to Kano Pillars, forward Mohammed Gambo is keen to play alongside the former defender.

Yobo has signed to play the remaining Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) games of this

Joe Hart Everton have no interest in City goalkeeper - Koeman

Everton manager Ronald Koeman has dismissed reports suggesting that Manchester City's Joe Hart was nearing a move to Goodison Park, saying his club had never registered an interest in the England goalkeeper.

Hart made his first start of the season for City in Wednesday's dead rubber Champions League win over Steaua Bucharest with City manager Pep Guardiola preferring Willy Caballero.

The arrival of Chilean keeper Claudio Bravo from Barcelona on Thursday will push Hart further down the pecking order and is will probably signal the end of the 29-year-old's 10-year stay at City.

"No. Everybody is trying to improve. But I am not the type of manager to talk about players. Everybody will see what the squad is on August 31," Koeman told reporters on Thursday when asked if

Forster would cope with England challenge, says Puel

Southampton manager Claude Puel is confident Fraser Forster has the qualities to handle the pressure of being England goalkeeper should he get the chance to enjoy a run in the side.

New England coach Sam Allardyce will name his first squad on Sunday ahead of the World Cup qualifier against Slovakia in Trnava on Sept. 4 with doubts over Joe Hart following a disappointing European Championship and his future at Manchester City in jeopardy.

"For me Fraser Forster is a very good goalkeeper with experience and maturity," Puel told reporters on Thursday. "He has all the qualities to answer the challenge of the national team.

"Everyday to have a goalkeeper in the team with his qualities, it's not a problem for Fraser."

Denrele Edun Check out Obasanjo try to dab with media personality

Eccentric media personality, Denrele Edun was spotted on the red carpet today, August 25, 2016, trying to dab with former president Olusegun Obasanjo.

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The TV host was at the launch of "Ethan & Harriet" at Oriental Hotel, Lekki, Lagos today.

He took to Instagram sharing various cheeky photos of himself along with comedian Chigurl and former

Kylie Jenner Reality TV star shares bikini photos from 19th birthday party

Finally! Reality TV star Kylie Jenner has shared photos from her recent 19th birthday trip to Turks and Caicos.

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The fashion entrepreneur shared the bikini images via her app on Wednesday, August 24, 2016.

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“My 19th birthday trip to Turks and Caicos was epic!” she wrote. “I had the best time with all my close

Johnny Depp Actor sends divorce settlement straight to Amber Heard's chosen charity

Johnny Depp has sent the first instalment of cash from his $7million divorce settlement to Amber Heard directly to the two charities she chose.

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American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and Children's Hospital of Los Angeles each received cheques on Wednesday, August 24, 2016, from Johnny on behalf of Heard, TMZ reports.
Each organisation will be receiving $3.5million.
Last week actress Amber said the huge sum "played no role" in her split from the star. Recall Heard who

Lassa Fever Delta state confirms one dead, 32 others on surveillance

The Delta State Ministry of Health has confirmed one confirmed person dead and 32 others on surveillance following the reported case of Lassa fever.

The state Commissioner for Health, Dr Nicholas Azinge, in a statement on Monday in Asaba, said that the state recorded one death from Lassa fever after a medical doctor in the state died from the disease.

"On Aug. 18, 2016, one case of Lassa fever was reported in Delta State. The confirmed case was a medical doctor resident in Asaba who hailed from Anambra State.

"He was first admitted in a private Hospital in the state and was later referred to the Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital (NAUTH), Nnewi, Anambra State.

"The patient’s condition deteriorated and he died after three hours on admission,’’ Azinge said.

The commissioner said that blood sample earlier collected from the victim was confirmed to be positive for Lassa fever after laboratory analysis at the Institute of Lassa Fever, Irrua in Edo State.

He also disclosed that following the incident, the state government took immediate action to forestall the spread of the disease by shutting down the late doctor’s hospital in Umuaji quarters in Asaba.

"Following the discovery, we also ensured that the hospital where he was treated at Bonsaac area was also shut down and fumigated.

"His wife’s blood sample was taken and tested at the Institute of Lassa fever; it, however, came back negative.

"So far, a total of 32 persons have been placed on surveillance; These include 11 persons from the immediate family of the deceased.

"Eighteen persons at the private Hospital where the patient was first admitted and 3 other persons who made contact with the deceased,’’ Azinge said.

The commissioner also disclosed that two local government Disease Surveillance Officers in Oshimili South and Oshimili North were actively involved as part of the state response team.

"The Surveillance Officers have been monitoring the temperature of those under surveillance and this will be done for a period of 21 days.

"The State Lassa Fever Response Team has been reactivated while sensitisation of health workers in the state is ongoing.’’

Lassa Fever Enugu state sends surveillance officers to boundary with Anambra

Enugu State Government has posted surveillance and health focal-point officers to communities within its boundary with Anambra to pro-actively check the spread of Lassa fever, an official has said.

Dr Okechukwu Ossai, the state Chief Surveillance Officer, made the disclosure in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Enugu on Monday.

Ossai said that since last week when the outbreak of the disease and deaths were confirmed in Anambra, the Ministry of Health’s surveillance team had been put on alert.

NAN reports that the Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital (NAUTH), Nnewi, had on Friday confirmed the death of a doctor and two others from Lassa fever in Anambra.

"The ministry is not leaving anything to chance since there is high daily mobility of residents of our

Professional Criminal Gynecologist who drugs, rapes female patients in Abuja arrested

A 47-year-old medical doctor identified as Dr. Kalu Nwachuwku, a consultant Gynecologist working at the Life Point Medical Centre, Utako, Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has been arrested by the FCT Police Command for allegedly drugging and raping some of his female patients in the hospital.

Daily Trust reports that Dr. Nwachukwu was arrested after some of the victims reported to the police that he was in the habit of inducing them with drugs during tests and then raping them inside his office.

The FCT Commissioner of Police, Mustafa Mohammed, while speaking at a press conference where he addressed the arrest of Dr. Nwachukwu, confirmed that the suspect had already confessed to the crime and has already been charged to court.

“Investigations also revealed that the suspect uses drugs to induce his victim in order to have intercourse with them, therefore corroborating the allegations brought up against him.