LASG REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO END TUBERCULOSIS IN COMMUNITIES IN LAGOS STATE. (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE.

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 LASG REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO END TUBERCULOSIS IN COMMUNITIES IN LAGOS STATE The Lagos State Government on Tuesday reaffirmed its commitment to completely eradicate Tuberculosis (TB) at the grassroots level across the metropolis.  The Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Health District III, Dr. Monsurat Adeleke made this known during a courtesy visit by the Institute of Human Virology, Nigeria team to her Ikoyi office, emphasising the present administration's commitment to continually prioritise health security across the state. She said the Lagos State First Lady, Dr. (Mrs.) Claudiana Sanwo-Olu, is a Tuberculosis (TB) champion with the mandate of ending TB now and the continuous expansion of TB scale-up diagnostic centres.  According to her, “The First Lady of Lagos State, Dr. (Mrs.) Claudiana Sanwo-Olu is a TB champion. We, the team at the Lagos State Health District III, are satisfying Madam First Lady in achieving our TB mandate. Every day, when we turn on our TV we see ...

TWO ABDUCTED KADUNA JOURNALISTS REGAIN FREEDOM. (PHOTO).


 Two Abducted Kaduna Journalists Regain Freedom 


Two journalists who were kidnapped by bandits a week ago have regained their freedom.


Abdulgafar Alabelewe of the Nation Newspaper and AbdulRaheem Aodu of Blueprint Newspaper were abducted from homes in the Danhonu community in Millennium City of Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna on Saturday, July 7th.


Although police authorities in the state have not confirmed the development, a relative of one of the victims told Channel Television that they were released on Saturday afternoon, and are on their way to Abuja for medical attention


One of the journalists Abdulgafar Alabelewe was released along with his wife and two children who were kidnapped together.


The Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Kaduna State Council Asma’u Yawo Halilu also confirmed the release of their freedom.


“To the glory of God Almighty, our colleagues, Abdulgafar Alabelewe, Abduraheem Aodu, and their families have been released,” the statement read.


“The Council extends her profound gratitude to the office of the CP, Kaduna State Command, office of the NSA, the DG, DSS, the Inspector General of Police, Kaduna State government, the NUJ President, and all well-meaning Nigerians that prayed along with us during the trying time.”


The rescued journalists have been taken to Abuja for debriefing by security agencies and also to get medical treatment.

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