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Two Men Drown While Swimming In Ogun River

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While attending a program at a Cherubim and Seraphim Church in Onikoko located in Ogun State, two young men from Lagos tragically lost their lives by drowning in a river at Itori.

The tragedy reportedly happened on Monday.

Ogun State Police Command Public Relations Officer in Ogun, Omolola Odutola, disclosed that a member of the church, Adebayo Adeosun, had reported at the station at about 6:30 pm, “that some boys numbering seven who came from Lagos on the 27th of August for his church inauguration, left the church premises to swim, and got drowned in the process.
According to Odutola, the two victims were Femi Akinola, 32, of Odo Eran, Itire, and Tunde Falade, 35, of Kola Alagbado, both in Lagos.Their bodies were recovered from the tides and rushed to the health centre in Itori, Ewekoro Local Government Area of Ogun State, “where they were unfortunately confirmed dead by a medical doctor on duty.”The Divisional Police Officer, CSP Olayemi Jacob, had detailed his team to visit the scene upon receipt of the report and ascertained that there were no signs of violence or foul play suspected.“Their remains have since been evacuated to Ifo General Hospital for autopsy reports and later deposited in the same mortuary,” she explained.

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LASG Reaffirms Commitment to Sustainability, Rapid Urban Growth

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The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to sustainable urban growth, while prioritising safety, sustainability, and resilience.Ms Bakarat Odunuga-Bakare, Special Adviser to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Housing, made this known on Thursday during a news conference announcing the 5th Lagos Real Estate Marketplace Conference and Exhibitions.

The conference, organised by the Lagos State Real Estate Regulatory Authority (LASRERA), will take place from Dec.
10 to Dec. 11t at Eko Hotel and Suites in Lagos.According to her, the focus of the state government on sustainable development practices is critical, as it faces growing challenges in managing the increasing demand for housing.
Odunuga-Bakare said that the state government was also addressing environmental concerns, and improving the safety and integrity of its built environment.She stated that Lagos remains one of the fastest-growing cities in the world and a major economic hub in Africa.Odunuga-Bakare said that the real estate sector plays a significant role in driving this growth, creating jobs, attracting investments, and contributing to the development of the state’s infrastructure.The special adviser noted that Lagos had become a beacon of progress, innovation and sustainable development in the real estate sector under the leadership of the governor.She said: “The theme of this year’s conference is “Reimagining the Lagos Landscape: Ensuring Sustainable Real Estate Development Practices.“This reflects our commitment to ensuring that the rapid growth of our urban spaces does not come at the expense of safety, sustainability, and resilience.“At the 5th Lagos Real Estate Marketplace conference, we will be focusing on key areas such as innovation in housing solutions, sustainable building practices, regulatory reforms, and investment opportunities.”The lawyer noted that the conference was not just another event, but a strategic step toward building a safer, more sustainable, and resilient real estate sector in Lagos State.“The event will bring together an exciting lineup of speakers and panelists, including thought leaders, real estate developers, investors, policymakers, and regulators who will engage in deep, insightful discussions on these pressing issues.“We believe that through collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and a collective commitment to change, we can overcome the challenges facing the real estate sector,” she added.According to her, the conference will also serve as an opportunity for industry professionals to explore new business opportunities, learn from each other’s experiences, and contribute to shaping the future of real estate in Lagos.Odunuga-Bakare further said that one of the most pressing issues the state must tackle was ensuring that its real estate industry remained transparent, accountable, and professional.She emphasised that showed that regulatory frameworks were needed to safeguard the interests of both the public and private sector stakeholders.The special adviser said that made the state to continue to strengthen LASRERA, charged with the responsibility of registering and regulating real estate practitioners in Lagos.Odunuga-Bakare said that by enforcing standards, monitoring compliance, and encouraging transparency, LASRERA ensures that only qualified professionals are involved in real estate transactions.The lawyer added that this was essential in restoring confidence in the sector, while ensuring that the state do not repeat the mistakes of the past.She appreciated all the sponsors, exhibitors, and participants for their invaluable support and commitment towards the conference and the growth of the real estate sector in Lagos.“Together, we will continue to ensure that our state remains a model for growth and development in Africa,”she said. (NAN)

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Harmattan: Fire Service urges Nigerians to Avoid Bush Burning

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Niger State Fire Service, has advised Nigerians against indiscriminate bush burning to prevent incessant fire outbreak in the country during the harmattan season.The Controller, Niger State Fire Service, Baba Alhaji-Alikali, made the call in a statement issued by Ibrahim Lokogoma, Ag Senior Fire Prevention Officer, in Minna on Thursday.

Alhaji-Alikali urged all MDA, markets, business premises and cooperate organisations to adhere strictly to fire disaster prevention hints.
“Harmattan period is at hand when incessant fire outbreak is experienced and for the safety control against the fire disaster in the state.“People are advised to switch off all electrical appliances and disconnect them from the source when leaving your homes or offices.
“Always keep fire extinguishers nearby and do not overload your electrical sockets.“Keep flammable materials away from igniting sources and avoid parking recently-driven vehicles on dry grasses,” he said.Alikali said that fire should be properly put off with water before charcoals are disposed.“Using of defective gas cooker be discouraged, careless discarding of cigarette ends be avoided.“Avoid indiscriminate bush burning, clearing of surrounding to at least 50ft apart to serve as a fire break.“Insure your property against fire,” he said.The fire controller also urged the people to call the fire service immediately for any emergency through the following GSM numbers, 080535833632, 08062420591, 09068795027. (NAN)

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Osun Govt. to Engage Retired Doctors to Augment Workforce — Commissioner

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The Commissioner for Health in Osun, Mr Jola Akintola, says the state government is planing toengage retired doctors to make up for the scarcity of doctors.He made this known in Osogbo on Thursday during the ministry’s budget defence at the Osun House of Assembly.The commissioner, who said that the state is facing dearth of doctors, added that “majority have left the country.

“We intend to recruit retired doctors who are not tired to fill the needed number of doctors in our health facilities.
“We are planning to engage retired doctors because many of them have travelled abroad for greener pastures.”He explained that when engaged, the retired doctors would bring on-board their wealth of experience to impact the lives the Nigerians andoffer good healthcare to the people.
He said the ministry had earlier been given the go-ahead to employ more staff but the issue of the new minimum wage,which was just settled in the state, delayed the recruitment process.On his part, Dr Afolabi Babatunde, the Chief Medical Director (CMD) of UniOsun Teaching Hospital, while also defending the budget of thehospital, stressed the importance of having more medical staff.Babatunde said that UniOsun Teaching Hospital currently has one nurse to 19 patients, which is not in conformation with the one nurseto three patients recommendation of the World Health Organisation (WHO).He added that when he resumed as the CMD in October, he did an assessment need of the hospital and discovered that the health facilityspends more money than it generates.He explained that the cost of paying staff not under state government payroll, buying diesel and paying for electricity in a month is aboutN140 million, which is far more than what is generated.He said some key equipment like the CT Scan machine, MRI machine and others are not available at the hospital.He solicited the help of the assembly for more funding, saying “what is allocated in the budget for the hospital is not sufficient.”The Chairman, Osun Assembly Finance and Appropriation Committee, Mr Saheed Fatunmise, who heads the budget defence, said thatthe CMD’s appeal is noted, and the hospital’s budget taken.(NAN)

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