The Lagos State Government has advised residents of Eti-Osa, Ibeju-Lekki, and Epe to stay vigilant and implement preventive measures against Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) to protect public health. This announcement was made by Dr. Monsurat, the Permanent Secretary of Health District III, as part of the state's efforts to ensure community safety.

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has urged Nigerians to strengthen preventive measures against Lassa fever ahead of the dry season, warning that infections typically rise between November and April. NCDC Director-General Dr Jide Idris made the call, according to Vanguard. The agency's appeal comes as health authorities seek to curb the seasonal surge of the viral disease, which is endemic in parts of Nigeria and spreads largely through contact with infected rodents.

A medical doctor in Benue State has died due to complications from Lassa fever, highlighting the urgent need for increased efforts from all stakeholders to address the ongoing health crisis. This incident is seen as a critical reminder of the importance of containment measures against the disease.

Lagos has initiated an awareness campaign across three local government areas in response to concerns about Ebola. Although there is currently no confirmed outbreak of the virus in Nigeria, officials emphasize the importance of remaining cautious among residents.

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has advised Nigerians to protect their food, maintain clean surroundings, and prevent rodents from entering their homes as the country approaches the peak period of Lassa fever transmission. The advice was given by the agency's director-general, Dr Jide Idris, according to Leadership newspaper. Lassa fever, a viral illness commonly spread through contact with infected rodents or their droppings, typically surges during Nigeria's dry season.

The Aresaadu of Iresaadu in Surulere Local Government Area, Oba Abraham Adeyeye Oyerinde, says he has alerted Oyo State authorities to what he describes as plans by the state government to remove him from the throne. According to the Daily Post, the monarch made the claim in a letter addressed to Acting Governor Chief Adebayo Lawal; the report does not include a response from the Oyo State government or details of the alleged grounds.