Why Ebola Virus Is A Security Challenge To Any Country – Aregbesola reveals some facts

                        

The governor of the State of Osun, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, on Thursday highlighted not only the health, but the the security challenges posed to any country by the scourge of Ebola virus.

The governor, who conveyed a state security council and stakeholders’ meeting on the prevention of Ebola virus disease, at the Government House Banquet Hall, held that any country under the threat of the epidemic, risks losing its sovereignty.

Aregbesola pointed out that all hands must be on deck on how to checkmate the disease from entering the state, saying the state’s meagre resources should be concentrated on bringing about massive economic development.
The governor stressed that most of the countries affected are almost losing their sovereignty because of the Ebola.
He said: “We should not see the disease as an ordinary health challenge, but a situation that can be seen as a security problem for a state or a nation. That is why I have called all the security chiefs and all stakeholders to this meeting.

“I am happy that we now have a big relief in the state against the rumour of the virus in the state. God forbids it, I have been troubled ever since the news broke. How could we have coped with the little resources of the state? You should now go out to tell the world that there is no Ebola in Osun and that we will prevent its manifestation here at all cost.

“With all these countries around us, there are countries like Liberia, Sierra-Leone, Guinea and Congo that we need to support because they are too close for the comfort of our country. Our prayer is that the disease will not have place to stay in our land,” the governor prayed.

Speaking at the meeting, the Special Adviser to Governor Aregbesola on Health, Dr. Rafiu Isamotu, noted that the state health ministry is prepared for the disease.

“We have set up various committees, comprising five ministries, meeting and sensitising peo ple on what to do and we have distributed personal protective equipment to  hospitals in the state.

There Is Nothing Like Sexual Harassment In Nollywood - Adokiye

            

Controversial singer cum actress, Adokiye Kyrian popularly known as Adokiye has revealed that there is no sexual harassment in Nollywood.  The actress who recently revealed that she is a virgin was interviewed by Vanguard and she said so many thing bothering on Nollywood and  the movie industry ethics. The delectable singer, who recently challenged Boko Haram to deflower her so as to release the kidnapped chibok girls, always seems to have her hands on the pulse of things. If she is not making something happening, something is happening about her. You need to read what Adokiye told Vanguard in a new interview about sexual harassment in Nollywood. Read below excerpts from the interview:

PDP Threatens To Reveal APC Members Sponsoring BH

                                  

The Peoples’ Democratic Party Councillors Forum has threatened to reveal the identities of members of the All Progressives Congress who are allegedly behind Boko Haram activities in Nigeria. Speaking to journalist, Mr. Collins Onogu, the Chairman of the Forum said Boko Haram will continue to lie about their real sponsors to Nigerians, Punch reports.

Onogu said: “Boko Haram cannot reveal their real sponsors to Nigerians, they will continue to lie. APC leaders are happy because the Australian negotiator, Stephen Davis, did not mention the names of their members as Boko Haram sponsors, we at the grassroots will soon mention their names, the truth will soon be revealed.”

Ebola: Governor Mimiko Reacts To Resumption Date

                             

Governor Olusegun Mimiko of Ondo State has advised schools proprietors and parents to stop agitating for early resumption of schools across the country. This was announced at the weekend in Akure, the state capital by the state Commissioner for Health, Dr. Dayo Adeyanju, at the public presentation/investiture ceremony of Mr. Bode Akinwumi as the 28th President of the Akure/Owena Lions Clubs for 2014-2015 Lions year, This Day reports.

He said the governor urged parents and proprietors to allow the Federal Government exploit all necessary measures in ensuring that the country is free from the deadly Ebola Virus Disease (EVD).

Adeyanju further revealed that the state government has already put in place measures to contain the spread of the disease in the state. He urged residents to always abide by instruction from medical practitioners in order to avoid contracting the deadly disease. The commissioner, who expressed optimism that Ebola will be fully contained, said there had been other deadly diseases that have come and gone in the past, and advised that all the was needed is for people to follow the instructions about the disease. He said residents should call if there is any suspicious case of Ebola, and pleaded to residents to always ask questions.

“If our students must go back to school, they should not go back in trouble, we should not forget that only one case in Lagos brought problem to the whole country, so there is need for us to be in a hurry about our children’s resumption date” he said.

Lagos-Ibadan expressway Accident Claims Innocent Lives(PHOTOS)

                                                                                                                                                                         

Nine innocent souls including a child lost their lives yesterday morning at the Lagos-Ibadan expressway. According to eyewitnesses on  the scene, they reported that two Mazda cars had collided with a Petrol Tanker which then exploded. The Nigeria Fire Service, police and Federal Road Safety Commission have immediately reported to the scene of the crash and are said to be managing the horrid situation. The fire service has put out the fire but traffic at the area is still at a standstill. The Federal Road Safety Commission has reported on the situation through their facebook page.

They have reported that the run away driver of the Volvo trailer with registration No: XN350AGL belonging to BHN Logistics said to have been responsible for the crash has been apprehended.

The run away driver was caught about 10km from the scene of the crash, the truck has been impounded and the driver will be charged to court later today. see more photos below..

Nigeria Awaits Delivery Of Mi Helicopters From Russia

                                       

The new contract for delivery of several state-of-the-art Mi-35 and Mi-171Sh helicopters has been recently signed between the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the Russian Federation. This has been confirmed by the Deputy Director General of Rosoboronexport, Sergei Goreslavsky, in a statement obtained by airrecognition.com. The contract was signed in August this year. Unfortunately, the official did not confirm the exact number of helicopters subject to delivery. According to previous statements by Nigeria’s DHQ, the most likely quantity is 6 or 7.

He emphasised that the models are in demand on the African continent, noted that Mozambique is also among the customers. Mr Goreslavsky revealed that Mi-171Sh flying machines are in demand on global markets. They can be delivered in various configurations, with air defence, reconnaissance equipment and missile weaponry.

1.2 Million Signatories Have Asked Jonathan To Run For President In 2015- Pius Anyim

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Pius Anyim, stated on Saturday at a rally in Minna, Niger State capital that at least 1.2 million Nigerians have signed a register calling on President Goodluck Jonathan to seek a second term in office.

The rally was the North Central version of the zonal rallies being organised by the Transformation Ambassadors of Nigeria, TAN and he gave the figures which he claims are signatories cut across all the parties as;

Benue, we have 103,694; FCT 101,377; Kogi 100,948 and Kwara 101,060. From this zone: Niger State, 300,767; Nasarawa 100,429; and Plateau 308,610. By September 30, during the grand finale of this rally, we shall have a greater number of signatures’’, he said.

This is an affirmation of Nigerians’ appreciation of the present administration’s achievements he concluded.

Nigerians stop wishing me dead, i am in “great health” – Tinubu

                             

A national leader of the All Progressives Congress, Senator Bola Tinubu, has cautioned Nigerians against wishing him dead. The former Lagos State governor stated on Thursday that there was no truth whatsoever in the speculation making the rounds that he was flown to London for medical attention.

Insisting that he was hale and hearty, Tinubu explained that he travelled to the United Kingdom with his close family members for a vacation as against the rumour that he was lying critically ill in a London hospital.

The social media had been awash with stories of various life-threatening ailments which Tinubu was reportedly battling with. Many were already wishing him speeding recovery.

But Tinubu’s media aide, Sunday Dare, in a statement posted on Facebook described as “idle charter” his report of ill-health, adding that the APC leader was in great shape.

Aregbesola asks tribunal chairman to step down

                                  

The Election Petitions Tribunal hearing the petitions arising from the Osun State governorship election on Thursday granted the Peoples Democratic Party governorship candidate, Senator Iyiola Omisore, the permission to paste the notice of the tribunal on the walls of Government House, Osogbo and the Governor’s Office. However, Governor Rauf Aregbesola, has challenged the authority of the chairman of the tribunal, Justice Suleiman Ambrusa, to grant such permission and has asked him to step down.

Earlier, Ambrusa had said having considered the application of the petitioner’s counsel, Mr. Afolabi Fashanu, the respondent should be served a copy of the petition by pasting same on the walls of the Government House and Governor’s Office at the state secretariat. The petitioner had prayed the tribunal for an order of substituted service following an allegation that security agents did not allow the bailiff to serve the governor.

PDP Can Not Lose Elections In 2015 When Popular Faces Like Us Are There- Orji Kalu

                     Orji Kalu and others at the office of the National Chairman of PDP, Mu'azu  in Abuja

The Former Governor of Abia State, Orji Kalu during his visit to the national secretariat of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Abuja has said the insurgency ravaging the North Eastern part of the country is instigated by people who do not want the President to lead the country. Even though he refused to name their names, he insisted it was politically motivated.  Orji who left PDP in 2007 for PPA only to return last year, made it clear at the party’s secretariat that PDP cannot lose come next year because of popular faces like him who are now in the party. continue...

Photos: Activists Protest New ATM Charges

Activists today continued to protest the introduction of N65.00 charges on ATM withdrawals saying it shows how inconsistent some of our leaders could be. The concerned activists took to streets in Agege where they carried different placards which condemned the action of the new CBN Governor while chanting solidarity songs. More photos after the cut.

Education Rights Campaign Condemns NANS President For Honouring Goodluck Jonathan

I just knew some people were going to come for Yinka Gbadebo, the NANS president for honouring the president his Excellency, Goodluck Jonathan with an award. Lol. The Education Rights Campaign yesterday released a press statement distancing itself from the award and saying, the award was only given by Yinka and his excos who are only interested in what would go into their pockets without the knowledge of Nigerian students, the statement emphasized. Read the press statement after the cut. It’s a good read, lol…

Photos: 9ice Campaigns In Ogbomoso Against 2015

Y’ll know by now that 9ice is seeking to be elected as a house of representative member at Ogbomoso North/South/Orire Constituency in 2015. 9ice has gone home to start early preparations. He had a little campaign rally, where a lot of youths came out to have a glimpse at the music star. He also went around his constituency telling the people how beneficial it would be if they vote him in. We sincerely wish him all the best. More photos after the cut.

Former Falcons Coach, Ntiero Effiom Is Dead

The former head coach of Super Falcons, Ntiero Effiom, who led the women to the 2007 FIFA Women's World Cup has died. Effiom died yesterday, 10^th of September after a brief illness in his home town, near Calabar.

Cross River State Sports Commissioner, Patrick Ugbe, has also confirmed his death. “I was informed that he took ill a day after the Nigeria match against Congo in Calabar and was taken to hospital, where he died," he said. He was 59. May his soul rest in peace.

Taraba Governor Suntai Stuck Abroad Again

According to Sahara Reporters, Taraba State governor Danbaba Suntai, who suffered brain injuries in a 2012 air crash, is stuck in Wellington Hospital in London with his inner circle. The group had hoped to bring him back to Nigeria on September 9, but he has failed to improve sufficiently and appears incapable of governing the state.

Earlier on Thursday, 11 of the 13 members of the executive council wrote to the Taraba House of Assembly asking for an investigation into the medical condition of the governor in order to determine his physical and mental capacity to resume work as governor.

It will be recalled that the Governor was the one flying the aircraft which crashed in 2012.  We pray God steps into his boat and heal him.