Another rituals tunnel discovered at ILE ZIK Bus Stop, Along Abeokuta -Agege Expressway,

BREAKING NEWS:        

Another rituals tunnel discovered at ILE ZIK BUS STOP between Ikeja along and mangoro bus stop, Agege

 Five people Suspected including one woman, they had been apprehended by the police and had been taken to police Station

Below are the images of the suspect

Details later

Security officials uncover another kidnap den in Ojokoro axis of Lagos.

An underground den for alleged ritualists have been discovered by residents of obadeyi under Ojokoro LCDA along the Lagos Abeokuta expressway.

Some road side sweepers who alerted resident in the early hours of today said a woman and her child were dragged into the hole as she cried for help.


Following residents Intervention, one AbdulRaheem was  brought out of the canal that links Agbado Oke Odo area still on the expressway.

Efforts by security operates to arrest the alleged ritualist proved abortive as aggrieved youths and touts lynched him and set him ablaze as he insisted he can not confess but preferred to be killed.

The Lagos state fire service truck assisted in saving his life as they put out the fire from the man that was set a blazed.
While two other alleged ritualists were caught at different end of the canals around Obadeyi end and Ijaiye.

They confessed to the fact that there is a ritualist den under the road that has been in operation for over four years.
The suspects are presently at Ojokoro police station.

RadioOne reporter, Ruth Sheidu Akinwunmi-King, was there live and sent in the story and pictures.


Compiled by Ruth.

In addition to this, the burnt suspect according to report was prodded to reveal the secret about the den but was said to have said that he would prefer to die rather than make any revelation about it.

Heavy gridlock has since build up in the axis and movement has since been greatly hampered.

Exercise: A Future Investment

If current life expectancy is 58 years and adulthood begins at age 18, your midlife crisis is expected to occur between age of 35 to 40. Yoruba have an adage that says life begins at age 40. It is merely described as a time when adults contemplate their mortality and the waning years they have left to enjoy life. Now before the age of 40 many people have started experiencing symptoms of diseases depending on individual life style

According to Arbaje (a well known Psychologist), for many people, the mid-40s is the time in life when our future isn’t a scary unknown, our past is something we can laugh about, and our present is filled with marriage, kids, careers, and a general satisfaction in knowing who we are and what we want out of life. So it’s not surprising that we may feel melancholy beyond our 40s, when the future can once again seem uncertain. Let me tell you the truth, whatever your life style is before the age of 40 matters a lot.


As you grow old, the body physiological parameters also grow and wears out gradually. In some individual it is faster while in others it is slow depending on your lifestyle. Research shows that only 8 percent of young adults reported no daily stressors, compared with 12 percent of middle-aged adults (ages 40 to 59) and 19 percent of older people (ages 60 to 74).

Regular physical exercise boost both your energy and your mood, and it reinforces you more at old age Exercise is about way more than fitting into our clothes as we get older, it is one of the biggest factors determining our quality of life, says Rhonder Anderson.

The day-to-day activities they find hardest at age 50 and above include putting on socks, stockings and trousers, using escalators, stepping up into garden beds or bending down to pull out weeds, carrying groceries, walking up and down stairs, and getting up off the floor.

All of these require balance, strength, flexibility and coordination, which can be developed through circuits and obstacle courses — pulling, pushing, lifting and squatting. To walk up and down stairs, over things and around things, with changes of direction, going backwards and sideways has become so challenging for so many adults all because of lack of regular exercise.

Many of us are investing so much into material things which cannot save us at old age. So many people have fleet of cars but couldn’t at least buy one exercise equipment and even those who manage to buy it use it to decorate their room. Let us look at it this way, when you read, you increase the capacity of your brain. The same way reading increase the capacity of your brain is the same way exercise increase the capacity of your body system to function well at old age.

Human beings often aren’t good at thinking about the long term benefit of exercise, but  I am telling you that nurturing your health and developing good exercise habits in our 20s - 60s is a huge investment in the quality of your 70s and 80s.

To exercise is very cheap but to treat complications arising from lack of regular exercise is very expensive, don’t allow yourself to be a lab rat from which others learn from.

 Check your diet, do your regular exercise

By Toye Okunola
Exercise physiologist
For AgegePulse Magazine
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Lagos conducts placement test for 144,275 JSS pupils

A total of 144,275 students participated in this year’s placement test exercise for Primary 6 pupils seeking admission into Public Junior Secondary Schools in LagosState.

A breakdown of the figure shows that 91,500 Pupils from the State Public Primary Schools and 52,775 Pupils from the Private Schools took part in the examinations.

During the monitoring of the exercise, the State Universal Basic Education Board Executive Chairman, Dr. Ganiyu Oluremi Sopeyin acknowledged the tremendous improvement in the conduct of this year’s exercise while noting that answer scripts known as the OMR sheets were customised in the names of all the pupils that took part in the test.

While condemning the situation whereby some parents and guardians wait till the test day before locating the pupils’ centres, Sopeyin extolled the sterling performance of all stakeholders who participated in the conduct of the test, stressing that challenges were quickly identified and easily addressed.

He added that the State Government would not relent in its efforts to provide qualitative and quantitative education in the State.

Lagos unveils roadmap to fix potholes, tackle flooding

...Reels out  plans to control flooding

…To Carry Out Repair On 43 Major Link Roads, Others In Coming Days

…Divides State Into Five Zones To Control Flooding

The Lagos State Government on Sunday unveiled its roadmap targeted at maintaining and rehabilitating roads across the State as well as comprehensive drainage maintenance and flood control programme between August and December 2017.

Recently appointed Special Adviser to Governor Akinwunmi Ambode on Public Works and Drainages, Engr Temidayo Erinle, who reeled out the roadmap at a press briefing held at the Bagauda Kaltho Press Centre in Alausa, said in the coming days, the State Government, through the Public Works Corporation, would carry out rehabilitation works on 43 major link roads across the State, while other major highways and arterial roads found to be in bad state would be fixed.

Erinle said the State Government was well aware of the challenges being experienced by commuters on Lagos roads, and that Governor Ambode had already repositioned the Corporation to comprehensively address the issues relating to potholes and drainages in the State.

He said: “As you are all aware, we are presently in the rainy season, as such much cannot be done during this period. However, we are currently carrying out palliative works on our major roads through the application of boulders, crushed stones and other construction materials to address the potholes problems in order not to paralyze the economic activities of the State.

“Similarly, we also take advantage of some dry days to carry out repair works in an effort to reduce traffic gridlock on Lekki-Epe Expressway between Adetokunbo Ademola to Samuel, section of Ikorodu Road between the new and old pedestrian bridges inward Maryland, Ikorodu Road, Ketu Bus Stop and Ikuomola Street, Idimu Alimosho Local Government Area.

“Asides that, I want to assure the people that immediately the rain subsides, the Lagos State Public Works Corporation will embark on massive road maintenance and repairs of all major highways and arterial roads found to be in bad state.”

Erinle said aside the 43 major link roads to be repaired in coming days, engineers of the Corporation have also been sent out to identify other failed spots across the State, assuring that the State Government was determined to fix all potholes to bring about seamless driving experience to motorists.

He listed some of the 43 roads to include Alfred Rewane Road, Ikoyi which work has already commenced; Ojota Interchange transiting the ramps on both directions, Sina Ogunbanwo Street, Agric Road Oko-Oba, Ifako Ijaiye; Club Road off Osborne Road, Ikoyi; Oroke Drive, Ikoyi, Eti-Osa LGA; Central Avenue, Apapa; North Avenue, Apapa; Maybin road, Apapa; Lateef Jakande road, Ikeja; Gberibe road, Ikorodu; TOS Benson road, Ikorodu; Oke Sabo along Imota; Itamaga, Itoikin; Oba Sekumaderd, Ogolonto, Ikorodu; Adeniran Ogunsanya road Ikorodu; Admiralty way, Lekki Eti-Osa; Topo inward Ajido, Badagry; Hospital road, Badagry and Ijesha road network, Surulere.

Other roads include Liverpool Apapa; 1st Avenue Festac Amuwo- Odofin; Kirikiri road, Ajeromi Ifelodun; Ojo road, Ojo; College road, Agric, Ojo; Baale road, Ojo LGA; Okun-Owa street, Ajegunle, Ajeromi Ifelodun; Crowther Crescent, Apapa LG; Oba Akran Avenue, Ikeja; Shasha road Akowonjo; Bonny Camp Victoria Island; Musa Yar Adua street, off Ozumba Mbadiwe; Obafemi Awolowo way, Ikeja; Old Abeokuta motor road; Pen Cinema to Abule Egba; Iju road, Ifako Ijaiye LGA; Akowonjo road, Alimosho; Itire road, Babalola bus stop axis, Mushin LGA; Diya street, Gbagada Kosofe; Chivita road, Ajao Estate; Asa Afariogun street, Ajao Estate; Herbert Macaulay road, Yaba; Ahmadu Bello way, Victoria Island; Lekki Epe Expressway to Ibeju Lekki Axis.

While reeling out the plans of the State Government to control flooding, Erinle said works have already commenced in earnest to deflood the State, adding that in a bid to forestall flooding as witnessed few weeks back due to torrential rainfall which led to high intensity of about 465mm of water within five days, the State has been divided into five zones namely Alimosho, Ikeja, Mushin, Kosofe, Agege, Ifako-Ijaiye, Oshodi-Isolo and Somolu (Zone 1); Ajeromi-Ifelodun, Amuwo Odofin, Ojo and Badagry (Zone 2); Ikorodu (Zone 3); Apapa, Surulere, Lagos Island, Mainland and Eti-Osa (Zone 4); and Ibeju Lekki and Epe (Zone 5).

Already, Erinle said in all the five zones, dredging of primary channels and outfalls as well as clearing/cleaning of collector and tertiary (street) drains have been carried out and still ongoing, while a drainage master plan which covered the whole of the State has been developed to improve on the earlier four master plans.

Under the new comprehensive master plan, Erinle said 169 primary channels/outfalls have been identified, while all the recommendations in the plan were being implemented in phases.

“I wish to reassure Lagosians that the Corporation will not rest on its oars to ensure that the people continue to enjoy pot-hole free roads and drastic reduction in the incidences of flooding in Lagos State,” Erinle said.

At last: Lagos finalises plans to relocate Computer Village

The Lagos State Government on Sunday reiterated its commitment to relocate popular technology hub in the state, Computer Village from its present location. 

This in line with the state's resolve to achieve the objectives of the renewed Ikeja Model City Master Plan originally conceived to address infrastructural challenges in the capital city.

A statement by the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Steve Ayorinde, reiterated that Governor Akinwunmi Ambode is desirous of making Ikeja a model city and would leave no stone unturned in actualizing the relocation of the Computer Village to the new site in Katangowa, Agbado Oke-Odo Local Council Development Area in line with the reviewed Master Plan.

The Commissioner said that as a sign of the state government’s genuine commitment to the relocation of the Computer Village from Ikeja to Katangowa, the take-off of the Katangowa project is already in its final stage of implementation.

He disclosed that the government had met with the executive members of Computer and Allied Products Dealers Association of Nigeria (CAPDAN) where it (the government) reiterated its commitment to the relocation plan.

Ayorinde urged the general public to disregard any insinuation that might be suggesting the possibility of a spurious ICT mall adding that the current administration in the state acknowledges the entrepreneurial spirit of hardworking Lagosians who are contributing their quota to the growth and development of both the formal and informal sectors and would, therefore, continue to do its best to support their endeavours.

MDAs, Civil Servants celebrate Lagos @50 inside Agege Stadium

AgegePulse Magazine

Lagos State Polytechnic was cynosure of all eyes yesterday when a drone created by students of the institution was flown high across the roof of the Agege Stadium during exhibition of various activities by Lagos State MDAs.

The exhibition was part of events lined up by the state government to celebrate Lagos @50.

The hovering of the drone was a beautiful sight to behold for all the Lagos State civil servants, politicians and other dignitaries in the stadium. Many said the technological product is a reassurance of the technical endowment of Lagos State.

His Excellency, Governor Akinwunmi Ambode ably represented by Deputy Governor, Dr. Idiat Adebule was full of praise for the workers saying they (workers) have contributed immensely to the success story of the state. He however urged them not to relent on their laurels.

Also, Education District 1, Agege led by TGPS Dr. Ayandele led dignitaries at the exhibition to showcase several works of arts and crafts as well as trophies won by District 1 at various competitions they partook. The district had 2016 One Day Governor, Master Olaseinde among the team who paraded at the exhibition.

Other ministries, agencies and parastatals of the state took turn to parade round the stadium amidst singing, dancing and beautiful displays.

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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

AgegePule Magazine

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

Lagos Speaker Obasa Greets Tinubu At 65, Says He's Architect Of Modern Lagos

Lagos Speaker Obasa Greets Tinubu At 65, Says He's Architect Of Modern Lagos


The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, has saluted the courage, determination, commitment and the will to succeed despite all odds of the former Governor of Lagos State and National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

Rt. Hon. Obasa stated this in his message to celebrate the 65th birthday anniversary of the former Governor. The statement was signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Musbau Razak.


Describing Tinubu as the architect of modern Lagos, Obasa stated that the ingenuity of the former Governor has turned the state once regarded as the dirtiest in the country to not only the cleanest but that has also achieved a mega city status.

"He's not only the architect of modern Lagos, he's also a great leader of men whose unrivalled ability to discover talent has led to the discovery of great leaders who have turned out to become reference point in great leadership and good governance in the present democratic dispensation in the country," the Lagos Assembly Speaker said.

Obasa stated further that Asiwaju Tinubu will continue to remain relevant and the main reference point in Nigerian politics forever because of his selfless and humane nature which centre on the development of man in particular and the nation in general.

"His love for the common man knows no bound and his passion for the development and growth of this great country makes him arguably Nigeria's greatest politician of the present political dispensation," he said.

He concluded saying, "on behalf of other members of the Lagos State House of Assembly, I greet our leader and wish him more years of celebration in good health and wisdom".

Lagos needs N60bn to revamp public schools- Ambode

Lagos needs N60bn to revamp public schools- Ambode

…Reveals plan for A-Meal-A-Day programme

…Says N10bn already spent on rehabilitation

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode has said that his administration would require about N60billion to give public schools in the State a befitting facelift as well as set up new schools especially in the riverine areas.

The Governor, who said this during an interview with journalists, said though his administration has spent about N10billion in the last 22 months to boost the quality of education in the State, there was still a lot to be done in the sector.

He said the State Government had carried out a study last year on the interventions needed in public schools and the construction of new ones, assuring that the funds set aside in the 2017 budget for education would be judiciously put to good use.

“The result showed that we need about N60billion to put our schools together. But we have started the massive rehabilitation of our schools last year and you can go round to confirm. We expended about N10billion trying to put the worst set of schools back in place.

“This year, a major intervention is also going to take place from our budget to see that at least let the existing schools even compete favourably with the private sector schools. That is the whole idea. I went to a public school and I must give back. Then, some of our riverine areas don’t really have schools. If you go to Ilaje and other places, there are no schools there and you see people taking canoes to go to school. So, that intervention is what we are also doing this year to see that there is continuous capital expenditure in public schools,” Governor Ambode said.

He said over 2300 qualified teachers have also being employed and posted across the various primary and secondary schools in the State to improve the performance of students, which according to him is already yielding results.

Explaining the delay in the take off for the A-Meal-A-Day programme, the Governor said his administration was working towards a sustainable plan for the programme to cater for the eventual take off.

He said that since the programme was a combination of resources from the Federal Government in partnership with State Governments, it was pertinent that the necessary funds to be provided to prevent hiccups after the take off.

“Yes, it was in our manifesto but again in practical terms, we are still on it. The number of students in Lagos and the budgetary provision also do not really match for us to start. I don’t like a situation whereby we come out for two to three months and then stop.

“I will like to sustain it when we start and don’t forget also that the project is a combination of resources from the Federal in partnership with State Governments. So, obviously in terms of provisions and resources, we in Lagos think we should have a long drawn sustainable plan and that is why we have not started it. What I can assure the people is that we are working on it,” Governor Ambode said.