The FG on Friday called the attention of the public to the outbreak of avian influenza (bird flu) in the FCT and seven other states in the country. The Director of veterinary and pest control services, federal ministry of agriculture and rural development, Gideon Mshelbwala, raised the alarm at a meeting with state commissioners of agriculture... Read More

January 11, 2017

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The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversations today

The top five stories that drove conversations today. NUPENG BEGINS 3-DAY WARNING STRIKE TODAY The National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) commenced its three-day warning strike today. 2. 3.5 MILLION BIRDS INFECTED WITH FLU IN 26 STATES – OGBEH The Federal Government has said the Avian Influenza Virus otherwise known as bird flu... Read More

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January 11, 2017

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3.5 million birds infected with flu in 26 states – Ogbeh

The Federal Government has said the Avian Influenza Virus otherwise known as bird flu has affected 3.5 million birds. This was disclosed by Minister of Agriculture, Audu Ogbeh in Tuesday at a consultative meeting with commissioners for agriculture/livestock, and major stakeholders in the poultry industry. Ogbeh said the virus has spread to 26 states. He... Read More

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December 15, 2016

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Bird flu outbreak recorded in Kano

Kano State government on Wednesday announced the outbreak of bird flu in the state. The Director Veterinary Services, Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Dr. Shehu Bawa, disclosed this to journalists in Kano. Nawa said the flu was discovered in one of the poultry farms in the state. “The state government has taken proactive measures... Read More

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January 14, 2016

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Bird Flu returns to Nigeria [DETAILS]

by Emeka Nwankwo Two days ago, the Kano state Government, through the Directorate of Veterinary Service in the Ministry of Agriculture, confirmed that the dreaded Bird flu disease had returned to the country, with the report of several cases in the state. It would be recalled that the disease was prevalent in the country between January and... Read More

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September 23, 2015

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Bird flu returns to Lagos

There has been a resurgence of bird flu in Lagos state, as an estimated 60,000 birds reportedly affected. Olugbenga Ogunsetan, the Executive Secretary of the Poultry Association of Nigeria, Lagos State chapter, revealed on Tuesday, that most of the poultry farms affected by the avian influenza are in Ikorodu. “Over 60,000 birds were lost in August after the... Read More

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January 29, 2015

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Bird flu hits 11 states in Nigeria; Agric Minister confirms

by Chinwe Okafor The bird flu outbreak (Avian Influenza) has hit 11 states of the federation, the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development confirms. In an announcement made to reveal the statistics at an emergency meeting with the state commissioners for agriculture in the capital city, Akinwumi Adesina said that the Federal Government had approved... Read More

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January 21, 2015

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Ring the alarm: Bird flu spreads to 5 more states

by James Sambo The Federal government says the recent outbreak of Bird flu has spread to five more states, besides Lagos and Kano, where the first cases were recorded. The highly transmittable avian influenza viral disease, has now been reported in poultry animals, in Ogun, Delta, Rivers, Edo and Plateau states. The development was communicated by the... Read More

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January 16, 2015

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Bird flu discovered in Lagos and Kano

by Kolapo Olapoju The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development has announced that a high mortality in two poultry farms and live bird markets in Kano and Lagos states, have been recorded. According to the ministry, the bird’s blood samples, which were forwarded to the National Veterinary Research Institute tested positive for H5 Strain... Read More

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June 2, 2012

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Heading to Asia? Hong Kong reports first bird flu case in 18 months

by Tolu Orekoya A 2-year-old child has just been diagnosed with bird flu in Hong Kong, making it the first case seen in the Chinese city in 18 months. The young child had visited a “wet market” (a fresh food market typical to Asian countries) in the middle of May, came in contact with a duck, and... Read More

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