Thursday, September 18, 2014
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Photos: Governor Fashola hosts some Ebola survivors
The survivors in attendance included the widow of late Port Harcourt doctor, Dr Emenuo Kelechi (left), Dr Ibeawuchi Morris (second left), Dr Fadipe Akinniyi (centre), Mr. Dennis Akagha (late Nurse Justina Ejelonu's fiance) and Dr Adaora Igonoh. See more photos after the cut...
While sharing their experiences, one of the survivors and staff of First Consultant Hospital, Dr. Ibeabuchi Morris, said he was the first to receive late Sawyer at the hospital where he was first treated for Malaria.
He said after the patient continued to have high temperature, he took the blood sample and sent it to the laboratory, then contacted Dr. Stella Adadevoh who advised him to continue attending to the patient pending the arrival of the test result. He said when the blood result arrived it was confirmed that he was EVD positive. Sawyer died a few days later.
Dr. Ibeabuchi disclosed that he started manifesting symptoms of the disease 12 days later as his body temperature continued to rise beyond 38.5 degrees Celsius. He said when his condition continued to degenerate, he reported to the Lagos State Ministry of Health and was advised to restrict his contact with members of his family.
According to him, his body temperature got to an all time high of over 40 degrees at which point the Medical team from Lagos State came and took him to the isolation centre after decontaminating his house. He thanked the Lagos State Government and all the other agencies and individuals who took care of him and made it possible for him to survive.
Another survivor, Dr. Adaora Igonoh, thanked the Lagos State Governor and the Government for their dedication in the battle to contain the spread of the disease which, according to her, made it possible for some victims, including herself to survive the virus.
Dr. Igonoh, who is also a staff of First Consultants Hospital, commended the hospital and the staff for the risk they took to ensure that the disease did not spread beyond the limit it did. She also paid tribute to those who lost their lives, adding that without their sacrifice, the story would probably have been different.
Also giving his testimony, Mr. Dennis Akagha, fiancee to Justina Akagha, a nursing staff of First Consultants Hospital who died days after attending to Patrick Sawyer, said he got to hear about his fiancee's contact with Sawyer when the death of the Liberian was announced on television. She later told him she'd treated Sawyer.
He said when the symptoms of the disease started manifesting in Justina, they first thought it was pregnancy induced or Malaria because she'd told him she wore protective gloves while attending to Sawyer. He said that on the 14th day, Justina's condition worsened and he took her to First Consultants from where he was directed to the Isolation Centre in Yaba where she later passed on.
He disclosed that he did not immediately go to hospital when he started manifesting the symptoms until he started vomiting and feeling dehydrated. He said he was finally taken to the Isolation Centre where he was treated and discharged after he tested negative of the virus.
Other survivors who gave testimonies were Dr. Fadipe Akinniyi, also a staff of First Consultants Hospital and Dr. (Mrs.) Kelechi Emenuo, wife of late Dr. Emenuo, who treated one of Mr. Sawyer�s companions in Port Harcourt and later died of the disease.
Rescue operation at Synagogue building collapse site ends, death toll put at 80
Rescue operation at Synagogue Church of All Nations site ended today September 18th. NEMA officials say they are convinced that there are no more bodies at the site. The death toll has been put at 80. NEMA says the next phase is for proper identification and retrieval of the bodies by families of the victims.
Enugu get ready for the 1st Enugu MakeUp Fair this Saturday Sept 20th
Pops Concepts the Organisers of The MakeUp Fair Series �Nigeria's leading MakeUp and Beauty trade fair, a cross national industry event that is held annually in major cities in Nigeria. Since its creation in February 2012, the hugely successful MakeUpFair SeriesTM has toured 5 major cities - Abuja, Lagos, Port Harcourt, Uyo and Owerri is now moving to the coal city ENUGU.
The Enugu MakeUp Fair (EMUF) stands as the 14th edition in The MakeUp Fair Series intended to provide a platform for professionals in the business of makeup and beauty, to showcase and demonstrate their products to a select target audience of potential customers and business partners. They are calling on makeup artists, re-sellers, enthusiasts and lovers of everything makeup and beauty to come prepared to shop and stock up.
The Enugu MakeUp Fair, promises to be fun as it will showcase a variety of makeup and beauty brands/Professionals. Highlights include meeting makeup & beauty experts, launching of makeup brands and products, demos, networking, shopping, makeovers, special offers, treats, loads of freebies for grabs. Also visit the Maybelline New York Nigeria Stand, purchase products worth N15,000 and above and become a Maybelline Sales Ambassador (MSA).
Date: Saturday 20th September, 2014
Venue: Toscana Hotel 1 Aguleri Street, Independence Layout Enugu.
Time: 10am � 7pm
Attendance is FREE so bring a Friend!
Phone No: 08188905667, 08037862333
Email Address: popsconcepts@gmail.
Facebook: www.facebook.com/
Twitter: @themakeupfair
Instagram: themakeupfair
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Nigeria has the 10th sexiest English accent in the world
Pic: Newborn baby found in toilet pipe after student gives birth and runs
Firemen were called to the student dormitory in the city of Linyi in China's Shandong Province, and they immediately went to work to free the new born
But firemen couldn't free the child from above (pictured during the rescue mission). Fire Brigade spokesman Tao Fang told a local newspaper
"It was impossible to get the baby out from above. She had fallen into the toilet and gone down the pipes were she had got stuck between the third and fourth floors. We used an angle grinder to break open the pipeline on the third floor and we could then push the child up to colleagues on the fourth floor where she was handed to medics who were waiting to take her to hospital."The police tracked down the child's mother who was a student living in the hotel and they took her to the hospital. Police say they are waiting to question her before deciding what she might be charged with.
Nigeria Police Force refutes Amnesty International report
The attention of the Nigeria Police has been drawn to an on-line publication entitled �Welcome to Hell-Fire�: torture and other ill-treatment in Nigeria.
While we do not question the freedom of Amnesty International to earn its relevance and bread, the Nigeria Police takes serious exceptions to some blatant falsehoods and innuendoes contained in that report.
While the Nigeria Police and other operators in the criminal justice sector are undergoing systematic reforms, and aligning themselves with the demands of democracy, there is no gain saying the fact that the Nigeria Police Force has since improved its operational efficiency and effectiveness. Since the dawn of democracy in 1999, the Nigeria Police Force has significantly improved on its human rights records, owing largely to training and re-training, community policing, attitudinal change and structural transformation.
In its report under reference, Amnesty International did admit in its methodology that it visited some Police Formations and interviewed some family members of suspects. At no time in its report, did Amnesty speak or interface with the Police authorities. This obviously shows their disdain and apparent lack of character where the democratic tenets of fair hearing are concerned.
The report covered a seven year period of 2007-2014. I dare say that some of the issues raised have since been dispensed with and settled.
Of a truth, torture or ill-treatment is not, repeat, NOT an official policy of the Nigeria Police.
The Code of Conduct of Officers, as well as our Regulations prohibit torture and incivility to members of the public. We are versed with international best practices, and the dictates of the Nigerian Constitution as regards human rights. So the Police do not routinely torture suspects. It is not systemic or endemic. Whenever instances of human rights abuses are brought to the notice of superintending officers, the offending personnel are promptly sanctioned in line with the laws and regulations. For the avoidance of doubt, Nigeria Police Force has a zero tolerance for corruption and abuse of power. There is no Immunity for impunity in Nigeria Police Force.
Besides, the Nigeria Police is women-friendly. We do not target sex workers, nor routinely adopt rape as a weapon. Instead, the Police has established a family and human trafficking unit to protect the rights of women, children and the vulnerable members of our society.
However, the Nigeria Police Force shall meticulously scan through the document, and investigate any current human rights abuses linked to any officer or formation. Any identified and established case of malfeasance or misconduct shall be treated in line with the laws and regulations.
We crave the indulgence of Amnesty International to, for the first time, furnish the Police with specific details of its allegations to enable us reach the ends of justice for the alleged victims, and to improve our service delivery.
The Nigeria Police Force remains responsive to the yearnings of Nigerians for improved safety and security.
Ag.CP EMMANUEL OJUKWU, psc
FORCE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER,
FORCE HEADQUARTERS,
FORCE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER,
FORCE HEADQUARTERS,
Runtown runs Industry Nite
The star studded industry nite with Runtown experienced a multiple climax as every artiste that performed delivered an amazing stage performance.
Guests at the event were utterly thrilled with the awesome performances that happened that night and just when it looked like it couldn't get better, Runtown stepped on stage to give a wonderful performance of his various singles. Spice Route was so full, that the building shook when Runtown started Performing. Watch for yourself above...
Guests at the event were utterly thrilled with the awesome performances that happened that night and just when it looked like it couldn't get better, Runtown stepped on stage to give a wonderful performance of his various singles. Spice Route was so full, that the building shook when Runtown started Performing. Watch for yourself above...
High ranking Boko Haram member captured, 60 members killed by military
In a related development, one soldier was killed after an ambush was laid by the sect members in Benishek, Borno state. Four motorcycles were captured from the terror group after the attack. See the tweets after the cut...
Ikedi Ohakim's son Obi and wife, Obiageli welcome son
Photos: Multiple accident at Trans Ekulu this evening
Trade Advisory Start Up Re-launches
With support from the Department of International Development (DFID), an advisory and data portal known as TradeViz (www.tradeviz.info) is set to help importers, exporters and prospective investors simplify trade for Nigeria. The platform gives you easy access to expert advice on import, export and also how to simply register a business.
TradeViz provides a simplified access to factors such as tariffs, business registration process, steps to trade, and prohibition lists. It allows users to know which item you cannot import or export from Nigeria. It makes citizens familiar with government policies and how it directly affects local consumption or production by simply raising or reducing tariff.
We believe trading in Nigeria should not be a hit or miss. That is why we provide simple and practical procedures for Traders/Investors. This platform is aimed to promote investment in Nigeria, encourage youth participation in this field and to simplify the cumbersome procedures that surrounds trade in Nigeria.
"We believe that Nigeria is the next big story for investment and we need to simplify this process to prospective investors and also supply relevant data and information that can be of guide". Abiola Afolabi, Project Manager, TradeViz. "We are ready to make this a success and we will intensify campaign to ensure that Nigerians can easily import and export their products"
For more information about Trading and Investment in Nigeria, Kindly visit our websitehttp://tradeviz.info/ ortweet at us on @TradeViz. BudgIT is presently managing TradeVizwith the technical support from Co-Creation Hub.
Photo: KCee the fashion icon...lol
South African football coach arrested in Nigeria for drug trafficking
The married father of one was arrested during screening before boarding an Arik Air flight to South Africa. He is said to have neatly packaged the drugs which tested positive for methamphetamine in a compartment before it was discovered by officials.
When interrogated, Steven said he was promised $6,000 if he successfully trafficked the drug and that he ventured into the crime to support his family as the money he was making as a coach wasn't enough
�I am married with a child and have lived in South Africa for about a decade. I coach a team in South Africa. I have worked very hard to attain financial freedom, but have nothing in return. This is my first time of smuggling drugs. I was under financial pressure to cope with peers. A friend introduced me to drug trafficking as a way of making quick money. They promised to pay me $6,000 to take the bag containing the drugs to South Africa.�NDLEA commander at the MMIA, Mr. Hamza Umar, said
�Steven was apprehended on his way to South Africa. He was found in possession of 1.54kg of substances that tested positive for methamphetamine. The drug was concealed in a false compartment of the suspect�s luggage.�Source: Punch
Photos: Omotola Jalade Ekeinde shines at movie premiere in USA
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