Police Go Tough On Kidnappers, militants as force demolish criminal hideouts in Ishawo creeks

Police Go Tough On Kidnappers, militants as force demolish criminal hideouts in Ishawo creeks

The people of Ishawo Community in Ikorodu will no longer sleep in apathy and anxiety over the nefarious activities of hoodlums who have turned the area into den as security operatives from the Lagos State Police Command deployed to the riverine area Wednesday commenced total demolition of illegal waterfront shanties within the creeks.

The State’s Commissioner of Police, Mr. Fatai Owoseni who briefed journalists in Ishawo on the ongoing operations in the creeks by a combined team of the State Marine Police, the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS), mobile policemen and the men from the anti-kidnapping squad in coordination with the local vigilante group, said 13 suspected kidnappers have already been arrested and are currently aiding the team to track down the remaining suspects still on the run.

It would be recalled that two weeks ago, four Police Officers and one Army Captain lost their lives after an ambush unleashed on them by suspected militants in Ishawo area.

Governor Akinwunmi Ambode, while condoling with the families and loved ones of the departed officers, had assured that every perpetrator directly or remotely linked to the dastardly act would be brought to justice in the shortest possible time.

Owoseni said that the Governor immediately ordered a joint operation to hunt down the perpetrators, adding that the operation was yielding positive results.

“So far so good following the attack that occurred at Ishawo where we lost four of our policemen and army captain, we have deployed operatives in the water. What you have seen now is for us to appraise what we have been doing for the past one week. So, quality arrests have been made and we are talking to them because the arrests that were made we believe that we get some evidential value from them, so they are talking to us, at least that makes us to know who we are looking for so that we won’t be just wild catching,” Owoseni.

Owoseni said that one of the suspected militants died during a fierce encounter with the Intelligence Response team of the Inspector General of Police, assuring residents in the area that they would go all out to ensure that they fish out all criminal elements in the State.

He commended the synergy of the combined efforts of the security operatives, just as he added that the efforts of the local vigilante groups who are familiar with the terrain was critical to the operation especially in aiding to navigate the hideouts of the militants.

Solid waste reform will improve the socio-economic conditions of Lagos residents - Dr. Babatunde Adejare

Solid waste reform will improve the socio-economic conditions of Lagos residents - Dr. Babatunde Adejare

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The Lagos State Commissioner for the Environment, Dr. Babatunde Adejare has said that the ongoing reform in solid waste management, tagged: “The Cleaner Lagos” initiative,will contribute to the improvement of the socio-economic conditions of the residents of Lagos State by tackling the problems of poverty and unemployment.

Adejare, who on Monday at the Bagauda Kaltho Press Centre, Alausa, during the 2017 Annual Ministerial Press Briefing in commemoration of the second year in office of Governor Akinwunmi Ambode, stated that the Solid Waste Management (SWM) sector had been identified as critical to the realization of the vision of the current administration to position Lagos as a clean, healthy and livable State.

He stated that the sector, therefore, required urgent attention to bring it to the required level of international standard as its current situation, which had necessitated the reform of the entire solid waste management sector, clearly did not align with the Lagos State Government’s future vision.

“Current realities in this sector reveal deficiencies across the entire process chain, from insufficient collection services to inadequate transportation methods and abysmal disposal practices that are not only wasteful in terms of resource utilization but also injurious to environmental and public health”, he said.

The Commissioner recalled that Lagos State, in its 50years of existence, had grown exponentially in population thereby impacting on solid waste management and sanitation as a whole, adding that at present the daily waste generation in the State officially stood at 13,000 metric tonnes.

According to Adejare, by devolving the provision of Solid Waste Management services to the private sector, the CLI will birth a new financially viable and technology-driven sub-sector to the Lagos economy, creating new businesses and job opportunities that can be emulated by other Stateswithin the country.

His words: “These reforms are all encapsulated under the ‘Cleaner Lagos Initiative’ (CLI) with a broad strategy of creating an environment for the private sector to harness international best practice in this vital area of infrastructure.

“The CLI aims to protect the environment, human health and social living standards of Lagos residents by addressing the lacunae in the existing legislation and refocusing the scope of LAWMA to enable the agency enforce, regulate and generate revenue from the waste management process”.

“The components of the Cleaner Lagos Initiative include Residential Waste Collection and Processing, Commercial & Industrial Waste Collection, Primary, Secondary and Tertiary Drainage Maintenance, Provision of Engineered Sanitary Landfill , Manual Street Sweeping, Mechanised Street Sweeping, Provision of Transfer Loading Stations(TLS), Material Recovery Facilities(MRF) and Marine Waste Collection”, he added.

The Commissioner maintained that under the CLI, waste generated by the commercial sector would be handled by licensed waste management operators while an environmental consortium would provide waste collection processing and disposal services for residential properties.

Speaking on the de-flooding activities of the State Government, the Environment Commissioner noted that over 10.8million people have benefited from the de-flooding programme through completion of 21 drainage construction and 14 drainage dredging projects across the State.

He stated that to achieve this feat, the Lagos State Government constructed 12.99 km length of drainage channels in 17 LGAs/LCDAs, dredged 22.250 km length of primary channel across the State and made provision for 16 new drainage projects.

Is Exercise important for safe Delivery?

Is Exercise  important for safe Delivery?
By Toye Okunola for AgegePulse Magazine

There are usually many questions that come to mind when planning how to exercise during pregnancy. Likewise, in those days when our great grandma, grandma and mummies were still in the business of giving birth, there is this perception about pregnant woman: they should not participate in any physical activities as it is dangerous for both the baby and the mother. During this time in marriage the man takes over the woman responsibilities, trust our women they always make good use of this opportunity. In fact, it is believed that any man who refuses to turn to a woman during this period of nine months is not a real man. Is exercise during pregnancy safe? Yes, depending on the situation at hand. If you were physically active before you got pregnant, it is likely safe to remain active during pregnancy.

Although, stress during pregnancy is very dangerous for both the mother and the baby. It is important to know that pregnancy time is not the time to exercise for weight loss, however, proper exercise during pregnancy will likely help with weight loss after the delivery of your baby. Can exercising during pregnancy lead to miscarriage? Yes it can, if it is not properly done and as well it depends on whether the pregnancy is normal or not. This is because during pregnancy, all the body’s physiological parameters changes.

What do I stand to gain if I exercise with my pregnancy? You may ask.  It has been clearly proven that physical exercise is bodily activity that improves or maintains physical fitness and overall health and wellness. This type of exercise during pregnancy is important and can help with some common discomforts of pregnancy and even help prepare your body for labor and delivery which will make it easier for you to get back in shape after your baby is born. Other benefits include reduction of backaches, constipation, bloating, and swelling, help to  prevent, or treat, gestational diabetes, increases your energy, Improves your mood, improves your posture, promotes muscle tone, strength, and endurance, helps you sleep better. How often do you exercise during pregnancy? Duration of Exercise for 30 minutes on most days or everyday can benefit your health during pregnancy. Exercising for just 20 minutes, 3 or 4 days a week, is still beneficial as well.

The important thing is to be active and get  your blood flowing. To have success in completing exercises during pregnancy, it is a good idea to plan the days and times during the week when you will exercise. If you participated in a regular exercise activity prior to becoming pregnant, it is probably fine to continue to participate during your pregnancy. There are many exercises that are safe to do during your pregnancy but it is important not to overdo it and to use caution.


Your baby is surrounded by fluid in the amniotic sac, which is nestled inside the uterus, which is surrounded by the organs, muscles and your physical body. This actually creates a rather safe environment for your developing baby. However, even with this protection, it is recommended you avoid high-impact exercise.There are some exercises that you have to avoid during pregnancy, exercises that may cause any abdominal trauma, including activities with jarring motions, contact sports or rapid changes in direction. Activities that require extensive jumping, hopping, skipping, or bouncing, bouncing while stretching, waist twisting movements while standing, intense bursts of exercise followed by long periods of no activity, exercise in hot  humid weather. It is important not to hold your breath for an extended period of time and not to exercise to the point of exhaustion.

All of these factors may affect how you exercise and what exercises you choose to do.  Remember, it is always recommended you consult your healthcare provider about exercises for your specific situation.

I hope now you know that you can exercise with your pregnancy. I wish every pregnant women reading this article a safe delivery.


ByToye Okunola
Exercise physiologist


07031082221
Toyefitness@gmail.com

Lagos Education District 1 Agege Celebrates Lagos @50 in Grand Style

Lagos Education District 1 Agege Celebrates Lagos @50 in Grand Style

The three-day event organised by Lagos Education District 1 Agege to commemorate the Golden Jubilee celebration of the state has ended.

The event tagged 'Celebrating Lagos @50 - Science, Arts and Crafts Exhibition', was the brain child of Governor Akinwunmi Ambode as part of the 50 activities lined up for the celebration.

Science and technology research works were exhibited on the first day. The second day witnessed the display of creative arts and crafts while the third day was dedicated to talent discoveries among students of the districts.

 

Although, the exhibition took place across the six education districts of the state simultaneously, Education District 1 Agege - known for excellence, staged a glamorous, educative, fanfare, dramatic, exciting and fun-filled event that showcased the true MegaCity status of Lagos state.

Speaking at the grand finale of the exhibition, the Tutor General/Permanent Secretary Education District 1, Dr Yinka Ayandele lauds the leadership of Lagos from onset till date saying their foresight gave Lagos a perfect structure.

"Lagos is our pride. Lagos is a place to be. We are very proud of our founding fathers and the incumbent leadership. They have all contributed immensely to make Lagos what it is today with a perfect social, political, and economical structure that could compete favourably with other climes", Dr Ayandele asserted.

 "It is a privilege that we have an education loving Governor in person of His Excellency, Gov. Akinwunmi Ambode who gave us the impetus to showcase our children as part of the Lagos Golden History celebration.

"We appreciate the presence of the Deputy Governor, Dr. Oluranti Adebule who declared open - the exhibition of various research works of students of Education District 1 in the area of Science, Technology, Arts and Craft".

She promised that the exhibition of the children's creative efforts in the area of arts, crafts, music, dance and drama will not end with the Lagos @50 celebration. She said the district will work towards making the programme an annual event.

"We wish to take this event beyond the Lagos @50 celebration. We believe such move will endear us to discover the talents deposited in them by God and avail them entrepreneurial skills to leverage on while schooling", said Dr. Ayandele.

Also, as a show of appreciation to Governor Ambode, the  drama group of Agege Local Government Education Authority under the leadership of Hon. Olamilekan Majiyagbe presented an interesting drama titled 'Ambodemocracy'. The drama was used to depict democratic style of the number one citizen of Lagos.

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Motorists, hawkers arrested for illegal street trading

 Motorists, hawkers arrested for illegal street trading

In a determined effort to stop the menace of street trading, Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps Agency, LASECORPS, have arrested six motorists, four passengers and nine hawkers during a recent operation carried out on Agege Motor Road for patronizing highway hawkers while their vehicles were also impounded.

Speaking on the operation, the Corps Marshal, CSP Jimoh Amusat Bola (rtd) said LASECORPS would henceforth arrest buyers, sellers and motorists for illegal street trading, adding that the Agency was poised to stop ‘illegal street trading’ in the State.

He disclosed that the arrested offenders were subsequently arraigned at the Samuel Ilori Court in Ogba, listing the impounded vehicles as Honda Accent marked MUS-479DE, Hiace – LSR – 272XP, Toyota Hilux – KRD - 389XE; Sienna – JJJ745DQ; taxi cab – GGE 149XG and a commercial bus- LSD – 348EH.

In a judgement delivered by Magistrate Olayiwola Ogundare, the hawkers and their customers were sentenced to three months jail with an option of N10,000 fine with each of the motorists paying additional N20,000 to the State.

The state government had embarked on continuous sensitization of citizens on the dangers inherent in illegal hawking and street-trading, as well as a violation of the environmental laws of the State.

Meningitis: Causes, Signs & Symptoms

INTRODUCTION
Meningitis is an inflammation (swelling) of the protective membranes covering the brain and spinal cord known as the meninges. This inflammation is usually caused by an infection of the fluid surrounding the brain and spinal cord.

CAUSES
Meningitis is usually caused by bacteria or viruses, but can be a result of injury, cancer, or certain drugs.

Bacterial meningitis
Bacteria that enter the bloodstream and travel to the brain and spinal cord cause acute bacterial meningitis. But it can also occur when bacteria directly invade the meninges. This may be caused by an ear or sinus infection, a skull fracture, or, rarely, after some surgeries.
Viral meningitis

Viral meningitis is usually mild and often clears on its own. Most cases in the United States are caused by a group of viruses known as enteroviruses, which are most common in late summer and early fall. Viruses such as herpes simplex virus, HIV, mumps, West Nile virus and others also can cause viral meningitis.

Fungal meningitis
Fungal meningitis is relatively uncommon and causes chronic meningitis. It may mimic acute bacterial meningitis. Fungal meningitis isn't contagious from person to person. Cryptococcal meningitis is a common fungal form of the disease that affects people with immune deficiencies, such as AIDS.

Chronic meningitis
Slow-growing organisms (such as fungi and Mycobacterium tuberculosis) that invade the membranes and fluid surrounding your brain cause chronic meningitis. Chronic meningitis develops over two weeks or more. The symptoms of chronic meningitis — headaches, fever, vomiting and mental cloudiness — are similar to those of acute meningitis.



Other meningitis causes
Meningitis can also result from noninfectious causes, such as chemical reactions, drug allergies, some types of cancer and inflammatory diseases such as sarcoidosis.

SIGN AND SYMPTOMS
1. Sudden high fever
2. Stiff neck
3. Severe headache that seems different than normal
4. Headache with nausea or vomiting
5. Confusion or difficulty concentrating
6. Seizures
7. Sleepiness or difficulty waking
8. Sensitivity to light
9. No appetite or thirst
9. Skin rash (sometimes, such as in meningococcal meningitis)

RISK FACTORS
Risk factors for meningitis include:
1.Skipping vaccinations. Risk rises for anyone who hasn't completed the recommended childhood or adult vaccination schedule.
2. Age. Most cases of viral meningitis occur in children younger than age 5. Bacterial meningitis is common in those under age 20.
3. Living in a community setting. College students living in dormitories, personnel on military bases, and children in boarding schools and child care facilities are at greater risk of meningococcal meningitis. This is probably because the bacterium is spread by the respiratory route, and spreads quickly through large groups.
4. Pregnancy. Pregnancy increases the risk of listeriosis — an infection caused by listeria bacteria, which also may cause meningitis. Listeriosis increases the risk of miscarriage, stillbirth and premature delivery.
5. Compromised immune system. AIDS, alcoholism, diabetes, use of immunosuppressant drugs and other factors that affect your immune system also make you more susceptible to meningitis. Having your spleen removed also increases your risk, and patients without a spleen should get vaccinated to minimize that risk.


COMPLICATIONS
1. seizures
2. hearing loss
3. brain damage
4. hydrocephalus
5. a subdural effusion, or a buildup of fluid between the brain and the skull

PREVENTION
1. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
2. Getting adequate amounts of rest
3. Not smoking
4. Avoiding contact with sick people
5. Avoid kissing and handshaking
6. Vaccinations
7. Consult your doctor.

REFERENCES
http://www.healthline.com/health/meningitis
http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/meningitis/symptoms-causes/dxc-20169522
https://www.cdc.gov/meningitis/

National Stroke Association gives explication on stroke

Before the stroke. Many tragic incidences do happen even though nobody prays for it. Yes that is true, but not all are without prior warning. The unfortunate thing is that people tend to ignore it instead of taking necessary steps to avoid it from happening.  National Stroke Association gives explication on stroke as a "brain attack" which could happen to anyone at any time and occurs when blood flow to an area of the brain is cut off. When this happens, brain cells are deprived of oxygen and begin to die. When brain cells die during a stroke, abilities controlled by that area of the brain such as memory and muscle control are lost.

They further explain that how a person is affected by their stroke depends on where the stroke occurs in the brain and how much the brain is damaged. For example, someone who had a small stroke may only have minor problems such as temporary weakness of an arm or leg. People who have larger strokes may be permanently paralyzed on one side of their body or lose their ability to speak. Some people recover completely from strokes, but more than 2/3 of survivors will have some type of disability.

It will interest you to know that blood supply to a particular area in the body cannot just completely be cut-off except in the case of accident. It is a gradual process. When a blockage is building up in the wall of the blood vessel that supplies the brain, the body tends to give some warning which could come inform of sudden-onset of face weakness, arm drift (i.e., if a person, when asked to raise both arms, involuntarily lets one arm drift downward) and abnormal speech together with twitching of mouth to one side. It has been recorded that 87% of stroke seen today is as a result of blockage of blood from reaching the brain.


Also, blood flow to a part of the brain can stop for a short period of time, this case is called transient ischemic attack (TIA), it can mimic stroke-like symptoms. These symptoms appear and last less than 24 hours before disappearing. While TIAs generally do not cause permanent brain damage, they are a serious warning sign that a stroke may happen in the future and should not be ignored.

I have met with many stroke patients and 90% of them told me they had in one time experienced those warning but they never took it serious. What can I do if I noticed this symptoms? It is simple all you need to do is to visit any standard hospital around you for a checkup. Never ignore any of this signs as they come before stroke.

I will like to end this week article by borrowing a quote from an American speaker. It goes thus: “The Bible give us a list of human stories on both sides of the ledger. On list of human stories is used examples -- do what these people did. Another list of human stories is used as warnings -- don't do what these people did. So if your story ever gets in one of these books, make sure they use it as an example, not a warning.”

Our health will not fail us ooooooooo

AgegePulse Magazine

By Toye Okunola
Exercise physiologist
07031082221
toyefitness@gmail.com