Tag: bird flu

Outbreak of bird flu in Abuja, 7 other states

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…

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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.…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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,…

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Bird flu hits 11 states in Nigeria; Agric Minister confirms

by Chinwe Okafor File photo   The bird flu outbreak (Avian Influenza) has hit 11 states of the federation, the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development confirms. In an announcement…

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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…

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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,…

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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…

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