250 Nigerians die of snakebite in three weeks
Acute scarcity of anti-venom persists in two key states.
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SPECIAL REPORT: Benue Flood: Two weeks after, it’s still pains, anguish and sorrow for displaced victims
The report details the immense pain left behind by the tragedy and the rebuilding options before authorities.
Nigerian govt hands over seized snakes, spiders, others to University of Uyo
He disclosed that some of the animals had died while others escaped.
Nigeria investigates importation of 140 snakes, 660 other animals from Cameroon
The agriculture minister asked for the return of quarantine officials to ports.
Snake scare stalls construction of airport
The local community threatened to send snakes to anyone involved in the construction.
Plateau govt orders anti-snake venom for free treatment of victims
An average of between 15 and 25 snake bites are reported everyday in Plateau.
Snakes invade Plateau communities, attack many
The encroachment of snakes in Plateau State is cause for emergency intervention.
Floods wash snakes into Plateau community
A local hospital has run out of anti-snake venom.
Hospital records rise in snake bite
A doctor attributed the increase to the farm harvest season. The number of victims of snake bite has increased in ...