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Flood wrecks havoc in Borno, palace, state secrétariat affected, dam collapses
Flood wrecks havoc in Borno, palace, state secrétariat affected, dam collapses
A larger part of Maiduguri metropolis, including the Shehu of Borno’s palace, the State Secretariat, Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) office, State Specialist Hospital, among others, have been submerged by water following the collapse of the Alau Dam in Konduga local government area of Borno State in the wee hours of Tuesday.
The Milionaires Quarters around Gamboru Ward and its environs were also flooded even as the popular Lagos Bridge and the Moduganari bypass bridge have also been submerged and inaccessible.
Also, Zoo Road has been flooded with water gushing to the College of Health Technology in Maiduguri while the water is already going towards the Commissioner of Police Junction via Damboa Road as at press time on Tuesday morning.
The Shehu Sanda Kyarimi Park, the popular Maiduguri Zoo has also been submerged forcing staff to relocate to a safe place, while many animals in the Zoo including snakes and crocodiles have strayed through the water channels, thereby raising apprehension amongst residents who are scampering to remove their properties floating on the raging flood.
The situation is so dire and it is said to be worse than the previous flooding incident of 1994, exactly 30 years ago, thereby making history to repeat itself in the month of September.
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Meanwhile, the Executive Director, Network of Civil Society Organisations in Borno State, Comrade Bulama Abiso, has called for humanitarian action towards the victims of the flood.
Abiso, who noted that the flooding has left numerous families devastated and homeless, with particularly severe impact on women and children, further called on all Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) and Community-Based Organisations (CBOs) under its wing to extend their assistance to the affected communities in the State.
“As we rally to address this emergency, it is crucial to adhere to the core principles of humanitarian response, including humanity, neutrality, impartiality, and independence. Our focus should be on safeguarding the well-being and dignity of those affected, providing aid based on genuine need, ensuring fair and unbiased distribution of assistance, and maintaining autonomy in our decision-making and actions.
“In alignment with these principles, we urge CSOs and CBOs to offer vital emergency aid, such as food, shelter, and non-food items, to the affected communities. Additionally, we encourage efforts to aid in the evacuation and relocation of displaced persons, provide essential psychosocial support and counseling services, and collaborate closely with government and partners as well as other stakeholders, to ensure a united and effective response.
“Let us stand together to demonstrate our unwavering commitment to the people of Maiduguri, upholding the fundamental values of humanity, neutrality, impartiality, and independence in our response. Through collective action, we can truly make a positive impact and provide crucial support to those grappling with the aftermath of the floods,” Abiso stated.
In the meantime, the Borno State government has reopened the closed Bakassi Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camp in Maiduguri for relocation of citizens displaced by the flood.
Flood wrecks havoc in Borno, palace, state secrétariat affected, dam collapses
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NAFDAC alerts Nigerians to fake Dettol soap
NAFDAC alerts Nigerians to fake Dettol soap
The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control has alerted Nigeria to the sale of a fake soap labelled as “Dettol Health Fresh Soap” in the market.
According to the alert on NAFDAC’s website on Thursday, the manufacturer of Dettol Antiseptic products confirmed that the soap is fake as it does not have any product by the name “Dettol Health Fresh Soap.”
“The Marketing Authorisation Holder and manufacturer (Reckitt Benckiser Nigeria Limited) of Dettol Antiseptic products, received a consumer complaint regarding the above-mentioned product. The product was reported to have caused skin irritation to the complainant.
“The MAH has confirmed that the product is fake as they do not have any product by the name “Dettol Health Fresh Soap”. Dettol Antiseptic products are widely used in Nigeria for household disinfection and personal hygiene to prevent illnesses from germs (bacterial infection),” it said.
It added that details of the complaint product were not provided by the complainant except for the name of the product “Dettol Health Fresh Soap.”
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The agency noted that the illegal marketing of NAFDAC-regulated products or fake products poses a risk to people’s health, and since they do not comply with the regulatory provisions, the products’ safety, quality, and efficacy are not guaranteed.
It said all NAFDAC zonal directors and state coordinators have been directed to carry out surveillance and mop up the fake product if found within the zones and states.
“Importers, distributors, retailers, healthcare professionals, caregivers, and consumers are advised to exercise caution and vigilance within the supply chain to avoid the importation, distribution, sale, and use of the fake product. All medical products must be obtained from authorised/licensed suppliers. The products’ authenticity and physical condition should be carefully checked.
“Healthcare professionals and consumers are advised to report any suspicion of the sale of substandard and falsified medicines or medical products to the nearest NAFDAC office, NAFDAC on 0800-162-3322 or via email: sf.alert@nafdac.gov.ng.
“Similarly, healthcare professionals and patients are also encouraged to report adverse events or side effects related to the use of medicinal products or devices to the nearest NAFDAC office, or through the use of the E-reporting platforms available on the NAFDAC website www.nafdac.gov.ng or via the Med- safety application available for download on android and IOS stores or via e-mail on pharmacovigilance@nafdac.gov.ng.”
NAFDAC alerts Nigerians to fake Dettol soap
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JUST IN: Lagos shuts Idera market over dirty condition
JUST IN: Lagos shuts Idera market over dirty condition
The Lagos state government has shut down the Idera Market in the Oshodi-Isolo Local Council Development Area over unsanitary conditions.
Corps Marshal of the Lagos Environmental Sanitation Corps, popularly known as KAI, Maj. Olaniyi Olatunbosun (rtd), said ‘the market stinks’.
He said: “We shut Idera market because it stinks. They had probably not cleared the drainages for over one year and everywhere was smelly. So we shut the market based on the commissioner’s directive. And when they are ready to do the proper thing, the market will be reopened. It might take days or weeks, but it has to be clean.
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“Though they complained of ineffective PSP operators in clearing their waste, we found out that they most likely don’t even patronise the PSP operators. Besides, Idera is not the only market in the Oshodi area so let them do the right thing by cleaning their space and the market will be reopened.”
JUST IN: Lagos shuts Idera market over dirty condition
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Two people remanded for allegedly unleashing dogs on police
Two people remanded for allegedly unleashing dogs on police
An Iyaganku Chief Magistrates’ Court in Ibadan has ordered the remand of Olayinka Akinware, 35, and Tunji Adesina, 29, for allegedly using four dogs to prevent police officers from arresting a suspect.
The court, presided over by Magistrate M. Mudashiru, did not take the plea of the defendants due to lack of jurisdiction and directed that they be remanded in Abolongo Correctional Facility pending legal advice from the Directorate of Public Prosecution (DPP).
The case has been adjourned until December 18 for further mention.
According to the Prosecution Counsel, Inspector Femi Oluwadare, Akinware and Adesina are facing charges of conspiracy and prevention of arrest. The incident occurred on September 12 at around 8:30 a.m. at their residence in Oluwo, Ibadan.
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The suspects allegedly assaulted four police officers, DSP Festus Fagbohun, ASP Ojo Tolulope, Inspector Sariki Mohammed, and Corporal Tosin Olubode, with bamboo tree branches while unleashing their Pitbull, Rottweiler, and two Eskimo dogs to prevent the lawful arrest of a suspect, Korede Adeoye, who was staying at their house.
The prosecution stated that the offenses are in violation of Sections 332 and 516 of the Criminal Code Laws of Oyo State, which prescribe life imprisonment for the offender if found guilty.
This case has drawn significant attention due to the unusual circumstances surrounding the use of dogs in obstructing law enforcement.
Two people remanded for allegedly unleashing dogs on police
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