CURBING OPEN DEFECATION: LASG, WATERAID, PRIVATE SECTOR COLLABORATE TO BUILD 350 PUBLIC TOILETS IN LAGOS. (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE.

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 CURBING OPEN DEFECATION: LASG, WATERAID, PRIVATE SECTOR COLLABORATE TO BUILD 350 PUBLIC TOILETS IN LAGOS  The Lagos State Government, in collaboration with WaterAid Plan and private operators, is set to build 350 more public toilets across the state to curb widespread open defecation and maintain hygiene and sanitation.  This is just as the State WaterAid team lead gave a projection that by 2028, the organisation will reach 10 million residents directly and another 17 million indirectly through interventions with basic Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) access. Speaking at a roundtable over the weekend, the Special Adviser on Environment, Engr. Olakunle Rotimi-Akodu said work has started on some of the toilets including identifying the locations for them. He stated that the State government will adopt the three-way approach in tackling the issue of open defecation, which is to put infrastructure in place, engage in massive advocacy and lastly, undertake an enforcement d...

ACTOR AND DANCER NORA FATEHI SHARES HER FRIGHTENING EXPERIENCE AS WILDFIRES RAVAGE LOS ANGELES. (VIDEO/PHOTO).

 


Actor and dancer Nora Fatehi shared her frightening experience as wildfires ravage Los Angeles. On Instagram, she revealed that she and her team were forced to evacuate after receiving an emergency order. Nora described the chaos, saying, ā€œIā€™ve never seen anything like this. We got an evacuation order five minutes ago. I quickly packed my stuff and am heading near the airport as I have a flight today. I hope it doesnā€™t get cancelled.ā€


Nora expressed concern for the safety of those affected by the fires and called the situation ā€œscary.ā€ Her experience adds to growing accounts of devastation in the area. Other celebrities, including Priyanka Chopra, also took to social media to express their support for victims. Priyanka wrote, ā€œMy thoughts are with everyone affected. Stay safe,ā€ alongside a video showing the firesā€™ severity.


The Pacific Palisades wildfires have destroyed over 1,500 buildings and displaced more than 100,000 residents, including several celebrities like Jamie Lee Curtis, Mandy Moore, and Paris Hilton. At least five people have lost their lives, and firefighters are struggling to control the fast-moving flames, which have been fueled by hurricane-force winds.


On Thursday, a new fire erupted in the Hollywood Hills, threatening landmarks like the Walk of Fame. Evacuation orders were issued for the area as fire crews worked tirelessly to contain the blaze. Los Angeles County Fire Chief Anthony Marrone called the situation overwhelming, with teams battling around the clock to protect lives and property.

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