OWO KILLING,OONI DECRIES NIGERIANS VULNERABILITY, SAYS “YORUBA CAN’T BE OVERRUN”

Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has condemned the barbaric attack on St. Francis Catholic Church, Owa-luwa, Owo, Ondo State on Sunday

He described it as a gruesome massacre, dastardly targeted at turning Yorubaland to a war zone, saying Yoruba people have the capacity to defend themselves even though the are peace loving.

In a statement by his Director of Media and Public Affairs, Moses Olafare, Ooni Ogunwusi who warned against plan by a group bloodsucking enemies of God who had vowed to destabilise the Southwest region decried the vulnerability of Nigerians especially the poor who he said are often victims of violent attacks.

He stated that Sunday 6th of June made it exactly one year when an invading gang of killer herdsmen killed at least over 20 people in Igangan, Ibarapa North local government of Oyo State on Saturday night, where several houses, the palace of the Asigangan and a popular petroleum station were burnt in the attack when people were asleep.

Ooni explained that there have been reports that some criminals are currently working to invade and wreck havoc in the Yorubaland like the one that just happened in Owo yesterday.

He stressed further that When calamities like this befall the people, without a single trace, the interpretation is that the intelligence unit of the country’s security architecture is probably faulty or completely missing.

He warned that the descendants of Oduduwa cannot be overrun in their own home as they are prepared and ready to defend themselves against external invaders.

“Rather than discouraging us, this will rather strengthen us especially in our resolve to deploy manpower, resources and technology towards the protection of lives and properties.

He called on the six governors across the south west region and their brothers nationwide as well as the President Muhammadu Buhari-led Federal Government, to live up to their oaths of securing Nigerians and ensuring safety for the citizenry.

The Ooni however commiserated with the Olowo of Owo, Oba Ajibade Gbadegesin Ogunoye III, the entire Owo kingdom,
Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, Ondo State Government, the people of Owo, the Priest and parishioners of St. Francis Catholic Church, Owa-luwa, Owo, families of all the victims, and the entire people of Ondo State over the tragic and senseless killings.

NCPC BOSS REV PAM CONDEMS THE OWO KILLINGS, COMMISERATES WITH GOV AKEREDOLU

06/06/22

DANIELS G.O

PRESS RELEASE

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NCPC BOSS REV PAM CONDEMS THE OWO KILLINGS, COMMISERATES WITH GOV AKEREDOLU

The Executive Secretary, Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission, Rev Dr Yakubu Pam has condemned the killings of Catholic faithful at Saint Francis Catholic Church , Owo, Ondo state on Sunday, 5th June, 2022.

In a statement released in Abuja this Sunday by the Head Media and Public Relations of the Commission, Celestine Toruka, described the killings of innocent worshippers as cowardly and in human .

He explained that the church would not be intimidated by the actions of few disgruntled elements in our society who are bent on destabilizing the peace of this nation.

Rev Pam urged the security agencies to up their game by fishing out the perpetrators of this heinous and callous act.
He equally commiserates with the Governor of Ondo state , Chief Rotimi Akeredolu and the good people of Ondo state over this monumental loss.

The NCPC boss affirmed that light would certainly shine over forces of darkness no matter how long it takes.

Signed
Celestine Toruka
Head Media and Public Relations
5th June, 2022.

ONDO CHURCH ATTACK,BUHARI MOURNS THE DEAD, CONDOLES WITH STATE GOVT

06/06/22

DANIELS G.O

PRESS RELEASE

President Muhammadu Buhari has condemned the heinous killing of worshippers on sunday at the st francis catholic church, owa-luwa street, owo kingdom, in ondo state.

The president said only demons could have conceived and carried out such dastardly act, adding that eternal sorrow awaits them both on Earth here, and ultimately in the hereafter.

President Buhari in a statement issued by his special adviser on media and publicity Femi Adesina mourns the dead, condoles with their families, the catholic church, and the government of ondo state, charging emergency agencies to swing into action, and bring succor to the wounded.

“no matter what, this country shall never give in to evil and wicked people, and darkness will never overcome light. Nigeria will eventually win,” the President says.

ALLEVIATING PERIOD POVERTY… Diatom Impact Donates Reusable Sanitary Pads

01/06/22

Daniels G.O Publisher

Press Release

Diatom Impact donates N15 million worth of reusable sanitary pads to MPMC

About 10,000 packs of reusable sanitary pads have been donated to girls in Lagos and Nigeria at large through Sanitary Pad Media Campaign, (SPMC), as part of a grand plan to alleviate period poverty especially among vulnerable schoolgirls in low income and poor communities.

The NAFDAC- approved reusable sanitary pads, which value was put at about N15 million was donated by an investment advisory firm, through its impact wing, Diatom Impact, in Lagos, for distribution to rural and disadvantaged women and children.

Speaking at the event, the Managing Partner, Platform Capital, the parent company, Mr. Dolapo Ogunmekan, commended the SPMC for empowering less-privileged people on the continent with free sanitary pads in the last 12 months.

He expressed the company’s confidence and support to the SPMC’s initiative to which he said they are passionately committed, adding that SPMC’s Executive Director, Ms Anike-Ade Funke Treasure, has a track record of sincerity and integrity, and pledged the company’s support to the project to enable her sustain it not only in Nigeria, but also on the African continent.

In her response, the Convener of the Sanitary Pad Campaign, Funke Treasure, said the donation would go a long way in ensuring that disadvantaged girls in Nigeria and some parts of West Africa do not stay at home or miss classes during their menstrual cycle.

She lamented that the inability of many parents to purchase sanitary pads is both a social and human rights issue. “Period poverty is a problem that girls and women in underserved communities and urban centres have grappled with for years. Girls still use socks, leaves, rags and pieces of cloth cut from wrappers to absorb the blood.

“A large number of them use bushes as change spaces during their periods because there are no toilets in schools. Otherwise they drop out of school and return after their periods. Some don’t make it back to school. The Sanitary Pad Media Advocacy Campaign is anchored on Goal 4 of the Sustainable Development goals which focuses on gender equality.

“It seeks to ensure universal access to sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights, in accordance with the Programme of Action of the International Conference on Population and Development, the Beijing Platform for Action and the outcome documents of their review conferences.”

She stated that in March, this year, her organisation held a roundtable in Ajegunle, Ajeromi Ifelodun Area of Lagos, with the mothers of the girls on her Sanitary Pad Scholarship Scheme and their neighbours to introduce them to menstrual cups and tampons. And to create awareness about period related health conditions. It was in commemoration of International Women’s Day.

Ms. Funke Treasure commended the partnership effort of the donors at ensuring that no girl child is left behind in getting qualitative education because of period poverty.

She thanked the CEO Platform Capital, Dr. Akintoye Akindele, the management of Diatom Impact, for the huge donation which she said came at a time the SPMC is pivoting to a more sustainable alternative to disposable pads.

UniAbuja Alumni USA Seeks International Synergy, Mobilises Support For Alma Mater

01/06/22

By: Nwanma Ogidi

Publisher: Daniels G.O

UniAbuja Alumni USA Seeks International Synergy, Mobilises Support For Alma Mater

By: Nwanma Ogidi

… Alumni to Partner with King Baudouin Foundation

… UniAbuja to be a world class university- VC

The Vice Chancellor of University Of Abuja, Prof Abdul Rasheed N’Allah, was on a working visit to USA welcomed by the executives of the University of Abuja Alumni Association USA Inc. with the aim to build up a strong relationship.
The visit was organized by the UniAbuja Alumni Association USA Inc. which came at a time the university needs upgrade and to discuss in areas of support.
The VC’s working visit to USA with the Alumni, is to mobilise support for its Alma Mater and to partner with King Baudouin Foundation, a U.S.-based independent organisation,
The Pragmatic Vice Chancellor in his remarks thanked the association and its partner for their willingness to support the university.
He said, “we are working to upgrade the ranking of the University of Abuja to a world class university, this cannot be done without strengthen the academic, the infrastructure and strengthen the lives of the students.
“As a public university, the Federal Government cannot fund it alone. We need to mobilise funds and there are no better people to come to our aid than the alumni,” he said.
Prof N’Allah told the alumni and its partner to consider supporting students’ activities centre, provide books to the library and give scholarships to some students.
According to him, the university is upgrading itself in so many areas as it has developed virtual class system in response to COVID-19 pandemic.
“Our Centre for Distance Learning is among the best in Nigeria. Also, we have launched drug free clubs and the counselling services which work around the clock to help and rehabilitate the affected students.”
The high point of the event, was the successfully singing of the Memorandum of Understanding between King Bourdine Foundation USA an American friend of University of Abuja and the collaboration of the Alumni, who would ensure that international donors & investors to the University would be satisfied to see where & how their investments are being utilized”
Earlier in her remark, the President and Founder of the association, Chief Ekeleoma Nwakaego Chuku, said the motive of establishing the organisation in the USA is to source for support and to give back to Alma Mater (The University of Abuja Alumni Association, USA Inc).
Chief Ekeleoma said the alumni had discussed ways of providing infrastructure and to support the good and conducive learning environment of the university.
“In her bid to rally international support to attract investment to the University and the passion of the members of the Alumni to give back to their Alma Mater, this will bring about the symbiotic relationship to join efforts together in order to achieve the purpose”.
“We are happy to partner with the King Baudouin Foundation to proffer solutions to all these needs and to bridge the gap, so we want the foundation to support our Alma Mater and the good policies of the Vice Chancellor, Prof Na’Allah” she said.
In another development, was the support by the Newyork consulate headed by Amb. Peter Egopija, to provide office space and Administrative for the Alumni. This will help in the proper coordination of activities as well as to be the link for the Alumni and to different organizations in and around the USA.
Therefore, the Alumni plead for international support and call for more partners to enable them to provide the required assistance cross educational exchanges between the students of UniAbuja and their USA counterparts.
University of Abuja is a public tertiary institution situated FCT Abuja, Nigerian capital Territry, established in January 1988.
This is just the beginning of better things to come from the USA Alumni. When vision * meets *passion results becomes naturally achieved, the president retracted.
The University of Abuja Alumni Association, USA Inc.’s .vision and passion is to give back to our Alma Mater.

U.S Reacts To Misleading Speculations About Monkey Pox & Infectious Disease Threats 

31/05/22

PUBLISHER: DANIELS G.O

PRESS RELEASE

U.S.-Nigeria Collaboration on Infectious Disease Threats

Recent misleading posts on social media wrongly speculate on the origin of the current global outbreak of monkeypox disease, and supposedly call for WHO to investigate so-called “U.S.-controlled laboratories” in Nigeria.

Such reports are pure fabrication. There is zero merit to any allegations regarding the use of U.S.-assisted Nigerian laboratories in the spread of monkeypox. Furthermore, there are no “U.S.-controlled” laboratories in Nigeria.

These falsehoods detract from the work that the United States, in close coordination with Nigerian and multilateral partners, accomplish together on public health, including in disease surveillance, diagnosis, prevention, and control.

The collaborative work between Nigeria and the United States has provided opportunities for technical assistance in capacity building, equipment, commodities/consumables, and funding to critical public health program, hospitals and laboratories. All of this contributes greatly to the prevention and amelioration of global disease outbreaks.

Monkeypox is not a new disease, nor is it unique to Nigeria or this region, having first been diagnosed in 1970 in the DRC. As we work together to contain its spread, exported cases have been reported in the United Kingdom, United States, and other parts of the world.

The United States government continues to lend its support and work closely with the government of Nigeria in responding to the outbreak. Through our collaborative interventions, U.S. government agencies working in Nigeria (including the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), United States Agency for International Development (USAID), and the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research Program) and their implementing partners have supported both national and state laboratories with technical assistance and funding. These laboratories are Nigerian, and U.S. support enables them to provide essential services for the public good and the health of Nigeria’s citizens. Especially important, our support to laboratories across the country extends to quality improvements that ensure they have appropriate levels of biosafety and biosecurity requirements in place.

We will continue to collaborate with the Nigerian government on the ongoing global monkeypox and COVID-19 outbreaks and intensify support to Nigeria in other areas on which we have proudly partnered over the years, such as HIV epidemic control, tuberculosis eradication, malaria elimination, prevention of vaccine-preventable disease, and enhancing food and nutrition.

Temitayo Famutimi

Information Specialist

Public Affairs Section (PAS)

U.S. Consulate General

#2, Walter Carrington Crescent

Victoria Island

Lagos, Nigeria

Desk: +234-1-460-3703

Cell: +234-803-408-0353

NAFDAC NABS BUSINESSMAN FOR ALLEGED IMPORTATION OF FAKE ANTI-MALARIA DRUG

31/05/22

DANIELS G.O

PRESS RELEASE

NAFDAC NABS BUSINESSMAN FOR ALLEGED IMPORTATION OF FAKE ANTI-MALARIA DRUG

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC has apprehended a 32-year-old businessman, Obinna Igbo, for alleged importation and sale of fake Amanta Forte, an unregistered anti-malarial drug.

Mr. Igbo has however, been arraigned before a Federal High Court on four counts of unlawful importation, possession, sale, and distribution of fake Amanta Forte soft gel (Artemether 80mg + Lumefantrine 480mg Capsules) drug at Head bridge market Onitsha, Anambra State.

In a statement signed by the Resident Media Consultant to NAFDAC, Sayo Akintola, in Lagos on Monday, it was revealed that the defendant sold the fake drugs at Shop E200, Freedom Line, Onitsha Head Bridge Market after importing the same into the country.

Upon intelligence, Director General of NAFDAC, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye disclosed that officials of the Investigation and Enforcement Directorate of the Agency had raided three pharmaceutical outlets at Head bridge market Onitsha; namely Triphon Point Global limited, Emma Medicals Nigeria Limited and Ekeh Mountain Global Ventures Limited.

According to the NAFDAC DG, offending product was found in Triphon Point Global limited, and the product was subsequently evacuated while the shop was placed on hold. She explained further that at Emma Medicals and Ekeh Mountain Global Ventures Limited, the shops were visited, and thorough screening was conducted. She however, said that the offending product was not found being displayed on their shelves, but their sales books revealed that the product was sold by them.

The NAFDAC boss said that the three shops were placed on hold while the managing directors were invited for further interrogation.

She said the three suspects were interrogated independently and their statements extracted, adding that they claimed that they sourced the product from one Blessed OJ Don Global Link in the market. According to the NAFDAC DG, the three suspects further stated that if given the opportunity they would assist the Agency in apprehending Mr Obinna Igbo. (MD, Blessed OJ Don Global Link)

Prof Adeyeye explained that all efforts to arrest Mr Igbo proved abortive as he was on the run knowing that he was being trailed by NAFDAC. She further disclosed that a tracking device was engaged to track him down in Onitsha where he was eventually arrested and taken into custody by the Investigation and Enforcement officers of NAFDAC in Asaba before he was transferred to the I&E Lagos office.

Upon interrogation, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye said that Igbo acknowledged without duress that he was the importer of Amanta Forte Soft Gel an illegal antimalarial drug he smuggled into Nigeria from Ghana.

Although the date markings on the products indicated that the product was manufactured in India and marketed by Mitzaagold International FZE Amin Hussain market, AL Trade Zone, Dubai, UAE.

He however, said he has other pharmaceutical products which he also imported into the country, some of which are anti-hypertensive drugs. In his statement, he acknowledged that he sold the product to the shops visited during the raid by NAFDAC.

Igbo, however, pleaded not guilty before Justice Tijani Ringim.
Although defence counsel, Mr. A.C. Oforjiuba, sought to make an oral bail application for Igbo, prosecuting counsel, Chinyere Okoli, prayed the court to remand him in custody pending trial.

The judge however, ordered that he should be kept in a correctional facility pending a formal bail application.

He adjourned the case until June 6 for trial.

According to the agency, the offences contravened the provisions of Section 1(a) of the Counterfeit and Fake Drugs and Unwholesome Processed Foods (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act of 2004. They also contravened the provisions of Sections 1(1) of the Food, Drugs and Related Products Registration Act of 2004.

SAYO AKINTOLA
Resident Media Consultant
NAFDAC . CUSTOMER-FOCUSED; AGENCY MINDED

Health Affair Episode 73 And Learn how to Avoid Hypertension & lots More

25th May 2022

See The giant Strides Of Lions Club,The Events that Shaped the 2022 World Family Doctors Day In Lagos,Agitations By Stakeholders On Clean Energy Transmission And More by Clicking on the link Below. Pls Subscribe after watching, God Bless You…

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, WHO IS TO BE BLAMED?

22/05/22

Publisher: Daniels G.O

Credit: United Nations

  • Embarrass you in front of your friends or make you feel like you are unable to Take decision
  • Use intimidation or Force to make you comply?
  • Tell you that you are nothing without them?
  • Treat you roughly,grab, push, pinch, shove or hit you
  • Call you several times a night or show up to make sure you are where you said you are?
  • Use drugs or alcohol as an excuse for saying hurtful things or abusing you?
  • Blame you for how they feel or act?
  • Pressure you sexually for things you aren’t ready for?
  • Make you feel like there is “no way out” of the relationship?
  • Prevent you from doing things you want – like spending time with friends or family?
  • Try to keep away from you after a fight or leave you somewhere after a fight to “teach you a lesson”?

Do you…

  • Sometimes feel scared of how your partner may behave?
  • Constantly make excuses to other people for your partner’s behaviour?
  • Believe that you can help your partner change if only you changed something about yourself?
  • Try not to do anything that would cause conflict or make your partner angry?
  • Always do what your partner wants you to do instead of what you want?
  • Stay with your partner because you are afraid of what your partner would do if you broke up?

If any of these things are happening in your relationship, talk to someone. Without help, the abuse will continue. Making that first call to seek help is a courageous step.

Since the outbreak of covid-19 Pandemic in 2020 and the lock down,Nigeria has recorded More cases of Domestic Violence than Ever.

The recent Case that led to the death of Nigerian Gospel Singer Osinachi Nwachukwu was a big shocker to many and a trigger to unite in the Battle Against Domestic Violence in Nigeria.

Uniting to Achieve this set goal, Reverend Mrs Shoke Mohammad and her team of discussants believe there must be deliberate effort in prayers, Seeking the face of God and family approval in the choice of choosing a Partner, Mutual Respect between couples , total compliance to the Biblical injunction of Love And Submissiveness, the need for economic empowerment for married Couples And seeking Mental health Check when the need arises.

A Brief History Of Hour Of Fruitfulness Praise Fellowship And Adi Health Care Initiative.

Having Counselled a substantial number of Persons with Health,Financial Mental, Spiritual and other numerous Challenges, Rev Mrs Shoke Mohammed was led to set up The Hour of fruitfulness praise Fellowship, an interdenominational fellowship to draw them closer to God who can do all things and bring light into every darkness to give them joy.

With the commencement of the fellowship, they started reaching out to communities so as to promote and care for their health, education, social and physical Needs According to Reverend Mrs Shoke,

“We started organizing programmes where they are taught healthy life style and how to prevent communicable diseases, how to manage stress without Drugs Abuse,How to
have good nutrition with less capital, how to draw up a scale of preference to manage their lives with little income and still be happy without stress.

As the programme began to expand,the need to set up Adi health care initiative which is a registered NGO became inevitable.

For More information on this Subject ,Counselling or how to access help concerning issues of Domestic Violence,Call Reverend Mrs Mohammed on 0803 420 2002.

ANOTHER BUILDING COLLAPSES IN LAGOS

22/05/22

Daniels G.O

The National Emergency Management Agency, Lagos state coordinator, Ibrahim Farinloye says three bodies have been recovered while one person rescued by the team of emergency responders in a 3 storey building still under construction located at Freeman street, Lagos Island collapsed under the heavy rain Saturday evening trapping unspecified numbers of persons under the rubble.

Recall that recently, a 2 storey building in Yaba axis of Lagos state collapsed with ten bodies recovered and over twenty persons sustaining various injuries .

The incessant cases of building collapse within Lagos metropolis has become a major cause for concern for many even as the state government in its response has internsified efforts to ensure that intergrity tests are carriedcout on buildings within the state .