Dr Leo Odudu, Medical Director of Emel Hospital, Festac, has urged parents to seek prompt medical care for children experiencing seizures, describing the condition as treatable and not a spiritual attack. Odudu, in an interview with reporters on Sunday, explained that seizures result from abnormal electrical activity in the brain. They may manifest as jerky or stretching movements, behavioural or mood changes, repetitive behaviours, fainting spells, or loss of consciousness. He clarified that a seizure is a single event that may occur once in a person’s lifetime, while epilepsy refers to a condition characterised by recurrent seizures. According to available…
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The Chairperson of the Ojo Farmers Community, Mrs. Mayriam Ali, says vegetable prices are expected to rise in the coming weeks following flooding that destroyed farms in Ojo and other parts of Lagos. Ali said this in an interview with reporters on Sunday in Lagos. She described flooding as the biggest challenge confronting farmers in Ojo, noting that the area’s swampy terrain makes farmlands highly vulnerable during the rainy season. According to her, heavy rainfall submerged farmlands, destroyed crops, and prevented many farmers from harvesting or replanting. “We have recorded huge losses. Floodwaters destroyed many of our crops, and farmers…
A member of the House of Representatives, Dr. Adesola Adedayo, has empowered 60 residents of Apapa Federal Constituency with fish farming equipment. Adedayo said the initiative was designed to create sustainable livelihoods, enhance food security, and improve residents’ economic well-being. He spoke on Saturday in Lagos during the distribution of fish tanks, feed, and fingerlings to beneficiaries from the constituency. The programme included about 45 fish tanks, fish feed, and fingerlings, along with practical training by fisheries experts. Adedayo said beneficiaries would also receive continuous technical support through a dedicated platform. “This programme goes beyond distributing fish tanks and feed.…
Some Lagos residents have lamented the rising cost of locally grown fresh corn, urging the government to support year-round cultivation to improve availability and affordability. The residents made the appeal in separate interviews with reporters on Sunday in Lagos. They said fresh corn, a seasonal staple enjoyed by many households, had become increasingly expensive, limiting access for average consumers. A resident of Egbeda, Mrs. Mary Babalola, said the price of fresh corn had risen sharply compared to last year. She recalled buying four cobs for ₦500 last year, whereas the same amount now buys only one cob at the Iyana-Ipaja…
An environmentalist, Ibrahim Ahmad, has said the N29.69 billion flood and erosion control project in Bauchi metropolis will protect the environment and improve livelihoods. He said the initiative demonstrates the Bauchi State Government’s commitment to environmental sustainability and the overall development of the state. Ahmad spoke in Bauchi on Sunday while responding to a survey by reporters on how state governments are utilising ecological funds. He said the project was designed to control gully erosion and stormwater channels in Bauchi metropolis as well as flooding in over 15 flood-prone local government areas of the state. The expert noted that such…
The Anambra, Ebonyi and Enugu state governments have intensified measures to mitigate flooding through improved preparedness, evacuation plans and public sensitisation campaigns. The three states made the assertion in separate interviews while reacting to a survey by reporters on flood mitigation strategies. They said the measures form part of a proactive response to the annual flood predictions and reflect their commitment to safeguarding lives, property and critical infrastructure. The Ebonyi State Commissioner for Environment, Mr Sylvester Nwite, said emergency response agencies have been placed on alert, while vulnerable communities identified through risk assessments have been earmarked for possible evacuation should…
Vice President Kashim Shettima departed Abuja on Sunday to attend the 69th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government in Freetown, Sierra Leone. Shettima is representing President Bola Tinubu at the summit, where he will join other political and business leaders from across West Africa and beyond. The summit is scheduled to hold today, Sunday, July 19, at the Julius Maada Bio International Conference Centre in Freetown. READ ALSO: NEMA urges flood-prone residents to heed warnings, relocate It will focus on key policy decisions and strategic resolutions, while reaffirming the leaders’ commitment to peace, democracy,…
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has urged residents of flood-prone communities nationwide to heed early warning alerts and relocate to safer areas as heavy rains intensify. NEMA Director-General, Mrs. Zubaida Umar, gave the advice in a statement issued in Abuja and made available to journalists by the agency’s Head of Press Unit, Mr. Manzo Ezekiel. The NEMA DG said intensified rainfall across the country required communities to activate flood mitigation measures to reduce the impact of possible flooding. She urged residents to pay attention to early warning information issued by relevant government agencies and to relocate to higher ground…
The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) says it will soon introduce new broadcasting standards to address ethical challenges posed by digital platforms and emerging technologies. NBC Director-General, Dr Charles Ebuebu, disclosed this in an exclusive interview with reporters in Abuja. Ebuebu noted that the commission had observed declining ethical standards in broadcasting due to the rapid growth of digital platforms and online spaces. He said the commission engaged stakeholders, who agreed on the need to develop new standards to address emerging realities. According to him, the new standards will be integrated into the Digital Switch Over (DSO) recently launched by the…
Wife of Anambra Governor, Dr Nonye Soludo, has expressed joy over the full recovery of 10-year-old Chiziterem, who was allegedly tortured by his guardian in Awada, Obosi, Idemili North Local Government Area of the state. Soludo, who had earlier promised to monitor the child’s treatment until he fully recovered, announced on Saturday that Chiziterem had been discharged from the hospital after making a complete recovery. In a statement, she said she had settled all the child’s medical bills and would also support his mother with resources to establish a sustainable livelihood to enable her to cater better for her children.…