Nollywood actress assures Lagosians of high level productivity, economic boost

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7 months ago

March 8, 2023

Nollywood actress and politician, Funke Akindele, has called on Lagosians to vote for Abdul-Azeez Adediran and herself, as their next Governor and Deputy Governor of Lagos State on Saturday.

The renowned actress, who took to her Instagram page to solicit for votes, assured Lagos residents of high level productivity and boosting of economy if voted to power.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Akindele is the running mate to Dr Adediran, the governorship candidate of the PDP, Lagos State, for the 2023 election scheduled to hold on Saturday.

According to her, the most used means of transportation has been left unattended to.

She added that even the problem of traffic has continuously plagued Lagosians for years, hence affecting productivity.

Akindele noted that some of the traffic problems required infrastructure renewal, stressing that most of them could be solved with a strong political will.

“We call Lagos state a “wealthy” state and the reason for this, is because of its high level of commercial activities which could only be made possible through effective transportation.

“Some of our traffic problems require infrastructural renewal. However, most of them can be solved with a strong political will.

“This, we will bring to bear in the short term, to clear up bottlenecks, identified flash points by rejigging traffic management agencies to improve performance and delivery,” she said.

Akindele said that her team would ensure enforcement of traffic laws with the aid of technology and skew travel time for heavy duty vehicles, among others.

The deputy governorship candidate said that if elected, their administration would create more lay-bys and fly-overs for free flow of traffic.

“These we are convinced, will safe man hour wasted on our roads and improve productivity, thereby boosting the economy of the state.

“This is one of the many issues the #JandorFunke2023 administration will prioritise once elected into power.

“Vote wisely! Vote Dr Abdul-Azeez Olajide Adediran and Funke Akindele as your next Governor and Deputy Governor of Lagos state,” she wrote.

NCDC registers 1,968 Lassa fever cases in 28 states

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16 hours ago

October 3, 2023

Alero Danjuma

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), has registered 1,068 Lassa fever infections across 112 local government areas in 28 states of the federation.

The NCDC said this via its official website on Tuesday in its Lassa Fever Situation Report for Week 37 (Sep. 11 -17, 2023).

The centre indicated that 75 per cent of the cases were detected in Ondo, Edo, and Bauchi States.

Lassa fever is a viral hemorrhagic fever caused by the Lassa virus. It is primarily found in West Africa, particularly in Sierra Leone, Liberia, Guinea and Nigeria.

The virus is transmitted to humans through contact with the urine or feces of infected rodents, specifically the multimammate rat.

According to the NCDC, there are currently 7,352 individuals with suspected cases and the infection has resulted in the unfortunate loss of at least 181 lives in the country.

The centre said that the case-fatality ratio of the infection stood at 16.9 per cent.

“Cumulatively from week 1 to week 37, 2023, 181 deaths have been reported with a case fatality rate of 16.9 per cent which is lower than the CFR for the same period in 2022 (19.1 per cent).

“In total for 2023, 28 States have recorded at least one confirmed case across 112 local government areas.

“Seventy-five per cent of all confirmed Lassa fever cases were reported from these three states (Ondo, Edo, and Bauchi) while 25 per cent were reported from 25 states with confirmed Lassa fever cases.

“Of the 75 per cent confirmed cases, Ondo reported 35 per cent, Edo 29 per cent, and Bauchi 11 per cent.

“The predominant age group affected is 21-30 years (Range: 1 to 93 years, Median Age: 32 years).

“The male-to-female ratio for confirmed cases is 1:0.9. The number of suspected cases increased compared to that reported for the same period in 2022,” it said.

It is regretted that in 2023 Lassa fever infected 49 healthcare workers across the country.

The agency said that the National Lassa Fever Multi-partner, Multi-sectoral Emergency Operations Centre had been activated to coordinate the response activities at all levels.

It added that prevention of Lassa fever involves avoiding contact with rodents and their droppings, practising good personal hygiene and taking precautions when caring for infected individuals.

The NCDC said that early diagnosis and prompt medical care are crucial in managing the disease and preventing complications.

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NLC, TUC suspend planned strike for 30 days

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16 hours ago

October 3, 2023

Ifunaya Emeka

Organised labour unions have suspended their planned nationwide indefinite strike action for the next one month.

This was contained in a memorandum of understanding signed Monday by the NLC President, Joe Ajaero, and General Secretary, Emmanuel Ugboaja; as well as the TUC President, Festus Osifo, and Secretary General, Nuhu Toro.

The three-page document was also signed by the Minister of Labour and Employment, Simon Lalong; Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Dr Nkeiruka Onyejeocha; and Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris.