OKPOKO BUILDING COLLAPSE: ANAMBRA COMMISSIONER CONDEMNS ILLEGAL STRUCTURE, ORDERS DEMOLITION. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE

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 Okpoko Building Collapse: Ojukwu Condemns Illegal Structure, Orders Demolition ‎ ‎By Chukwuka Ugokwe ‎ ‎The Anambra State Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Bar. Chijioke Ojukwu, has on Oct 8, described the collapse of a three-storey building under construction in Okpoko, Ogbaru Local Government Area, as unfortunate. ‎ ‎The incident, which occurred in the Anata Anaba area of the town, claimed the lives of a middle-aged woman and her 14-year-old daughter, amid allegations that warnings about the safety of the building had been ignored. ‎ ‎The victims, identified as Happiness Ugoagu and her daughter, Chikaima, were reportedly asleep in their bedroom when the building collapsed onto their residence. ‎ ‎Ojukwu, who visited the scene alongside officials of the ministry, alleged that substandard materials had been used in the construction. He also disclosed that a stop-work notice had previously been served on the building. ‎ ‎Describing the structure as illegal, ...

HELEN MIRREN REVEALS THE 'LITTLE CHANGES' THAT HAVE HELPED HER 'EMBRACE AGEING' AS SHE APPROACHES 80.(PHOTO).


 Helen Mirren reveals the 'little changes' that have helped her 'embrace ageing' as she approaches 80


Dame Helen Mirren is using her platform to encourage people in midlife to adopt small, sustainable lifestyle habits that can make a big difference later on. 


Partnering with Age UK’s Act Now, Age Better campaign, she explained that embracing ageing rather than fearing it has been key for her. 


Simple practices like walking, yoga, and maintaining a positive outlook have helped her stay active, continue working, and avoid major health complications. 


She emphasized that ageing inevitably comes with challenges, but preparing early can help preserve independence.


Age UK’s campaign highlights how even modest amounts of exercise can lower risks of dementia, cardiovascular disease, and type 2 diabetes, while also improving balance and overall wellbeing. 


The charity compares regular movement to “paying into a physical pension plan,” stressing that daily habits play as important a role as genetics in how we age. 


Their survey found that nearly half of adults aged 50 to 65 feel they don’t exercise enough, with health issues, lack of fitness, and busy schedules cited as barriers. 


That’s why the focus is on manageable routines like short walks or yoga sessions that fit into everyday life.


Mirren’s own routine gained attention when her 12-minute workout, originally developed by the Royal Canadian Air Force, went viral online. She insists it’s never too late to start, and that even small steps can make a meaningful difference. 


Age UK’s chief executive, Paul Farmer, echoed this, noting that physical activity in any form supports both mental and physical health. 


The message is clear: incorporating regular movement into daily life is one of the best investments we can make to sustain independence and wellbeing as we grow older.

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