NewsAmerica sneezes, Nigeria catches fever – Ejiofor reveals why Trump’s move angers politicians.

Social critic and legal practitioner, Sir Ifeanyi Ejiofor says Nigerian politicians are angry over President Donald Trump’s decision to wipe out terrorists from the country mainly for self-preservation.

In a statement posted on his official Facebook page on Saturday, the lawyer said “many people have turned insecurity into a thriving enterprise”.

He opined that those “crying foul” since Trump designated Nigeria as Country of Particular Concerns and threatened military action over alleged Christian genocide “are simply afraid of losing their political bargaining chip”.

He said, “America sneezes and Nigeria catches a fever. When Donald Trump recently declared his intention to “wipe out the monsters committing genocide against Christians in Nigeria”, you could almost hear the political class jump in unison.

“Suddenly, we became born-again defenders of sovereignty, those that failed to protect children in Chibok, girls in Dapchi, or farmers in Benue. How convenient!

“Let’s be clear: the noise isn’t about patriotism. It’s about self-preservation. Too many people have turned insecurity into a thriving enterprise: those who negotiate ransoms, those who supply arms, those who collect “security votes” without securing anything, and those who profit politically from fear”.

According to the lawyer, the “prospect of a foreign force dismantling this network terrifies them, not because they love Nigeria, but because it would collapse their cash cow.

“The world knew the scale of our tragedy long before any single politician made headlines. Human-rights organisations and investigators have documented widespread atrocities and urged accountability. Thousands of lives have been lost, millions displaced, and entire communities erased from maps. The evidence is on every Nigerian lip, every burnt village, and every weeping IDP camp.

Nigeria not Iraq, our mosquitoes waiting for your soldiers – Ex-security expert tells Trump.

An ex-security expert, Comrade Mohammed Ali, has warned the US President Donald Trump against invading Nigeria with his military.

Mohammed, in a viral video, could be heard saying that there is no Christian genocide in Nigeria as claimed by the US President and some of his lawmakers.

Recall that Trump recently designated Nigeria as Country of Particular Concerns over alleged killing of unsuspecting Christians.

Trump also said that the US department of war has been informed to prepare for possible action in Nigeria if the federal government fails to address the highly disputed claim.

But in the viral video, the ex-Security expert said Nigerians have been living together in peace despite their religious differences.

He warned that mosquitoes in Nigeria will infect the US soldiers and kill them instantly if they try invading Nigeria.

He said, “Trump should be aware that we are not suffering from regionalism, tribalism, we are not persecuting Christians, we are all living together as with the Christians and other religions. We are only suffering from humanitarianism.

“Mr Donald Trump, be aware that Nigeria is not Afghanistan, Nigeria is not Iraq. if you try to enter Nigeria with your armed forces, our mosquitos are waiting for your soldiers to bite and infect them with malaria fever and they will die instantly”.

42 Dead In Latest Ebola Outbreak In DR Congo WHO
The highly contagious haemorrhagic fever has killed some 15,000 people in Africa over the past 50 years.

An Ebola outbreak declared in the DR Congo in early September has caused 42 deaths out of 64 confirmed cases.

The risk of it spreading in the region is moderate, the WHO said Wednesday.

Health authorities in DR Congo began rolling out a vaccine programme against the often fatal virus two weeks ago.

The highly contagious haemorrhagic fever has killed some 15,000 people in Africa over the past 50 years.

A nurse holds a vial of the Ebola Sudan vaccine during the launch of an Ebola trial vaccination campaign at Mulago Referral Hospital in Kampala on February 3, 2025. (Photo by Badru Katumba / AFP)
The deadliest Ebola outbreak in the DRC, between 2018 and 2020, killed nearly 2,300 people.

Last month’s vaccination campaign followed the announcement of a resurgence of the disease in the central province of Kasai.

‘Increased Risk Of Spread’
World Health Organization chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus posted on X that “at this time, 64 people have had Ebola in the DRC, of which 42 have died.”

He added that the UN health agency and its partners are supporting the government-led response.

The WHO estimates a risk of further spread as high on a national level but moderate in the wider region.

It says the outbreak is fuelled by insufficient protective equipment, incomplete contact tracing, late detection, and unsafe burial practices.

It added that high population mobility in the country and reliance on traditional healers, increased the risk of spread.

Armed Robbers Kill Online Publisher in Ibadan.

Armed robbers have killed Mr. Ojo Mogbadewa Peters, publisher of Daily Monitor, in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.

Peters, whose death was first announced on the Oyo State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) platform on Sunday, September 7, 2025, was earlier believed to have died of typhoid fever. However, investigations later revealed that he was a victim of a robbery attack around Molete, Ibadan, on August 18, 2025.

A discreet probe by National Insight, corroborated by family sources, confirmed that the journalist was killed by a notorious “one-chance” robbery gang operating along the Oke Ado–Molete axis of the city.

According to his younger brother, Mr. Peter Enahoro, the deceased was attacked around 2 p.m. on August 18, shortly after leaving a bank in Oke Ado. “On that same day that he was shot, I got a call from a police officer at Orita Challenge that our brother was at their station. But upon getting there, I was told he had been shot by a notorious armed robber operating with a motorcycle,” Enahoro said.

Family members disclosed that the assailants accosted Peters as he stepped out of the bank, snatched his bag, and shot him from behind before escaping on a motorcycle. He later died from the gunshot wounds and has since been buried.

A police source at Challenge Division confirmed the incident, adding that investigations are ongoing.

NCDC Issues Advisory As Ebola Outbreak In DR Congo Claims 15 Lives

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has issued a public health advisory following an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), where 28 suspected cases and 15 deaths — including four health workers — have been confirmed as of September 4.

NCDC Director General, Dr. Jide Idris, said no cases have been reported in Nigeria but surveillance has been heightened at airports, borders, health facilities, and communities.

The outbreak, linked to the Ebola Zaire strain, is affecting the Bulape and Mweka health zones in Kasai Province. Authorities in the DRC have activated emergency response measures with support from the World Health Organization.

Idris reminded Nigerians that an approved vaccine, Ervebo, is effective against the strain. He urged citizens to practice good hygiene, avoid contact with suspected cases, and promptly report symptoms such as fever, vomiting, diarrhoea, or unexplained bleeding to health authorities by calling 6232.

The NCDC also advised healthcare workers to maintain strict infection prevention protocols and Nigerians to avoid non-essential travel to affected areas.

BREAKING: 28 Persons Infected As Rare Flesh-Eating Disease Hits Adamawa, Authorities Await Diagnosis

At least 28 people have been struck by a rare disease in Adamawa State, with victims suffering flesh and bone destruction.

Dr. Suleiman Bashir, Chairman of the Adamawa State Primary Healthcare Development Agency, confirmed the outbreak on Saturday, noting that specimens have been sent to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) in Abuja for analysis. Results are expected in 10 days.

While eight victims are receiving treatment at the Modibbo Adama University Teaching Hospital (MAUTH), Yola, others continue to rely on local remedies despite free government treatment.

The outbreak is most severe in Malabu, Fufore LGA, where residents report symptoms beginning as boils before spreading into deep wounds that eat into flesh and bones.

Authorities have urged residents to seek prompt medical care and report unusual health cases, warning against reliance on traditional medicine.

The development has rekindled concerns about Nigeria’s preparedness against emergent health crises, recalling past outbreaks such as meningitis (1996), lead poisoning in Zamfara (2010), Ebola (2014), and Lassa fever.

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WHO Confirms New Ebola Outbreak in DR Congo, 15 Dead Including Health Workers.

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has declared a new outbreak of Ebola virus disease in Kasai Province, with at least 28 suspected cases and 15 deaths, including four health workers, confirmed as of September 4, 2025.

The World Health Organization (WHO), in a statement on Thursday, said the outbreak was detected in Bulape and Mweka health zones, where patients showed symptoms such as fever, diarrhoea, vomiting, and haemorrhage. Tests conducted on September 3 at the National Institute of Biomedical Research in Kinshasa confirmed the Ebola Zaire strain, the deadliest form of the virus.

A national Rapid Response Team, supported by WHO experts in epidemiology, infection control, laboratory analysis, and case management, has been deployed to Kasai. WHO has also sent two tonnes of medical supplies, including protective equipment and mobile lab kits, to aid the response.

Despite the swift deployment, the agency warned that Kasai’s remote location, with limited road and air access, poses major challenges. Dr. Mohamed Janabi, WHO Regional Director for Africa, said authorities are racing to contain the outbreak.

“We’re acting with determination to halt the spread and protect communities,” he stated, highlighting DRC’s experience in managing viral outbreaks.

Health workers are tracing contacts and providing treatment for suspected cases, while 2,000 doses of the Ervebo Ebola vaccine already stockpiled in Kinshasa will be rushed to Kasai to protect frontline workers and high-risk individuals. Kasai previously experienced deadly Ebola outbreaks in 2007 and 2008.

Nigeria Records 811 Lassa Fever Cases, 152 Deaths in 2025

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) reports 811 confirmed Lassa Fever cases and 152 deaths in the first seven months of 2025, with a case fatality rate of 18.7%. Five states—Ondo, Bauchi, Edo, Taraba, and Ebonyi—account for 89% of cases. NCDC urges prompt reporting of symptoms and improved sanitation to curb spread.

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Mpox outbreak hits Benue 5 LGAs, records 31 suspected cases, confirms 7.

Mpox outbreak hits Benue 5 LGAs, records 31 suspected cases, confirms 7
Makurdi—Benue State has recorded 31 suspected cases of Mpox across five Local Government Areas (LGAs) — Makurdi, Ushongo, Gwer East, Katsina-Ala, and Guma.

The Executive Secretary of the Benue State Primary Health Care Board, Mrs. Grace Wende, disclosed this on Thursday during the Benue State Stakeholders Engagement/Townhall Meeting on the Mpox Vaccination Rollout. She explained that seven of the suspected cases had been confirmed.

Represented by the State Immunization Officer (SIO), Mr. Emmanuel Adega, she said 10 unconfirmed cases were recorded in Makurdi, eight in Katsina-Ala, seven in Gwer East, four in Guma, and two in Ushongo LGAs.

According to her, “Of the figures, we have confirmed one case in Gwer East, two cases in Katsina-Ala, three cases in Makurdi, and one case in Guma LGAs. These cases were recorded in June, and samples were collected and taken to the laboratory. The results were released in July.

“As we speak, we have line-listed all the people who came in contact with the confirmed cases. Their names have been taken for vaccination after monitoring them for 43 days, and they did not come down with the disease.”

The Executive Secretary explained that the upcoming Mpox vaccination exercise would not be a statewide programme but restricted to communities at risk of an outbreak.

She urged all stakeholders to support the vaccination exercise and ensure prompt reporting of any suspected case of the disease for urgent attention by health authorities.

In his presentation, the Social and Behaviour Change Health Consultant with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), Victor Olaniyi, noted that “Mpox is an infectious viral disease that can occur in humans and other animals.”
He stated that symptoms of the disease include rashes that form blisters and then crust over, fever, and swollen lymph nodes.

Lassa Fever Claims 152 Lives in Nigeria in 2025 — NCDC Report

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported that Lassa fever has killed at least 152 people across Nigeria in 2025, with new cases recorded in Ondo, Edo, and Benue states.

This was revealed in the agency’s latest situation report for epidemiological week 28, which noted that the number of new cases remained unchanged from the previous week.

According to the NCDC, the current case fatality rate stands at 18.7%, up from 17.3% during the same period in 2024.

So far this year, 21 states and 105 local government areas have reported one or more confirmed cases. However, just five states account for the majority of infections:
• Ondo: 32%
• Bauchi: 23%
• Edo: 17%
• Taraba: 14%
• Ebonyi: 3%

These five states together represent 89% of all confirmed cases, while the remaining 11% are spread across 16 other states.

The most affected age group is 21–30 years, with a median age of 30, and a male-to-female ratio of 1:0.8 among confirmed cases.

Although both suspected and confirmed cases have declined compared to this time last year, the death toll remains high.

The NCDC also confirmed that no new infections among healthcare workers were reported during the latest week.

Edo: Again, 12 feared killed in renewed cult clashes.

No fever than 12 persons were reportedly feared killed last weekend following the ongoing cult killings in Benin, the Edo state capital.


The Nigerian Tribune Metro learnt that eight of the victims were killed last Friday, while others were killed on Saturday at different locations in Benin, such as Oluku, Ogida, Textile Mill Road, 3rd East Circular Road, Ovbiogie, Ugbowo, Siluko Road and Uzama Street.

Among the 12 feared killed was an alleged staff of the Federal Neuro Psychiatric Hospital in Benin, Mr. Osamede Iyamu.

The killing of Iyamu was confirmed by a staff member of the hospital who pleaded anonymity.


Edo Police Public Relations Officer, Moses Yamu, however, confirmed the cult killings.

Meanwhile, SERGEY Torop, a Russian religious cult leader who claimed to be the reincarnation of Jesus Christ, has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for causing physical and psychological harm to his followers, the country’s media reported.

A former traffic policeman, Torop gained a huge religious following in the early 1991, taking advantage of the void caused by the collapse of the Soviet Union.

He called himself ‘Siberian Jesus’ and claimed to be Jesus reincarnated by traveling to other countries to convert people.

He was finally arrested and charged with using psychological manipulation to control and exploit his followers for labour and money. He was sentenced to 12 years in prison.

“It’s all very complicated. But to keep things simple, yes, I am Jesus Christ,” Torop told The Guardian of London in a 2002 interview.

Egyptian President Al Sisi Threatens Full Scale War if Israel Does Not Halt Operations in Gaza.

According to the Daily Iran News, In a dramatic escalation, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el Sisi warned this week that Egypt could enter a full scale war against Israel if it fails to cease its military campaign in Gaza.

Speaking following recent intense Israeli offensives and civilian casualties, Al‑Sisi issued a stark ultimatum: unless Israel halts its operations, Cairo may be forced to take decisive action to protect regional stability.

Although Egypt has historically maintained the 1979 peace treaty with Israel, the president emphasized that continuous Israeli strikes and mounting civilian deaths along the border are pushing relations to the breaking point.

Repeated Israeli aggression is dangerously undermining our peace, Al Sisi stated a departure from previous remarks that had only warned against regional escalation.

Diplomatic sources describe Egypt’s position as increasingly uncompromising, with Cairo working at the United Nations and Arab League to pressure Israel into agreeing to extended ceasefire and humanitarian pauses.

The Foreign Ministry, led by Badr Abdel Aty, recently called for a 60 day Gaza truce, warning that renewed military action would destabilise the region.

While Egypt’s armed forces have massed troops and reinforced buffer zones near the Gaza border, analysts caution that lapsing into an active military conflict with Israel would be unprecedented and could shatter decades of diplomatic relations.

Nevertheless, Al Sisi’s remarks underscore deepening frustration in Cairo over the humanitarian toll in Gaza.

With Israel nearing control of Rafah and tensions at fever pitch, the region watches closely Egypt’s next moves could reshape Middle East stability.

Fatalities rise six years after NCDC declared emergency on Lassa fever.


On January 22, 2019, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control declared Lassa fever a public health emergency, following a spike in confirmed cases and rising fatalities across several states.

The designation, which should have marked a turning point in the country’s handling of the viral haemorrhagic fever, came with expectations, with many Nigerians hoping that such classification would trigger swift, coordinated national action, backed by sustained political will and funding.

Many had hoped that the emergency classification would move Lassa fever out of the shadows and place it firmly on the front burner of national health priorities.

But six years later, findings by PUNCH Healthwise reveal that Lassa fever, far from being controlled, remains entrenched and deadly.

The virus has become an annual visitor, recurring with ruthless consistency, especially during Nigeria’s dry season. Yet, the government’s response continues to be sluggish, underfunded, and mostly reactive.

In 2025 alone, Nigeria recorded over 700 confirmed cases and more than 140 deaths across 18 states within just the first half of the year.

Our correspondent observed that what was supposed to be the beginning of a coordinated, data-driven, and well-funded national strategy has instead become a case study of missed opportunities, fragmented interventions, and policy fatigue

I was having a fever that was why I mistakenly agreed to the Aburi Accord -Yakubu Gowon

Here’s what you need to do if you get a tick bite:
• Don’t crush the tick – use tweezers to remove it gently by the head, close to the skin
• Clean the bite area with soap, water, or antiseptic for at least 1 minute
• Watch for fever, headache, or muscle pain within 2 weeks – see a doctor and mention the bite

Early action can save lives. Protect yourself and prevent the spread of Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever (CCHF).
__According to WHO