COMMINIQUÉ NCEH2013

FIRST NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SCIENCES ORGANISED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SCIENCES, FACULTY OF PUBLIC HEALTH, COLLEGE OF MEDICINE, UNIVERSITY OF IBADAN, IBADAN, NIGERIA.

Introduction

The first national conference on Environmental Health Sciences held from 24-27 November, 2013, took place at the Centre for Sustainable Development (CESDEV), University of Ibadan. The theme of the conference was “Environmental Health: Protecting the Ecosystems beyond the Millennium Development Goals”.

The conference was attended by scientists and researchers from within and outside Nigeria, environmental health practitioners, policy makers, students, civil society organisations, environmental health activists and a host of other stakeholders in sustainable environmental health development. The conference which had the Executive Governor of Oyo State, Senator Abiola Ajimobi, as special guest of honour, featured presentations and discussion of several papers which cut across emerging and re-emerging issues relating to environmental health and safety. At the end of the conference, participants developed and endorsed the following communiqué.

Geneva Talks on Iranian Nuclear Ambitions yields Positive Results

Photo Credit: The BBC(Iranian FM amd Senator Kerry)

Could this be Peace at last?

"We have reached an agreement," the Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif announced on his Twitter feed at about 03:00 (02:00 GMT) such were the words from the Iranian Minister early this morning.

In a televised statement from the White House President Obama said the measures agreed would "help prevent Iran from building a nuclear weapon".

National Conference on Environmental Health(NCEH 2013)

Professor MKC Sridhar during the Press Conference

Its less than 24hrs and all is set for the kick off of the 1st National Conference on Environment. The Conference with the theme: "ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH: Protecting The Ecosystems Beyond The Millenium Development Goals"; is organised by the Department of Environmental Health Sciences, Faculty of Public Health, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria.
      Opening Ceremony:
      Date: 25th Nov. 2013
      Venue: Supreme Management Training Centre, 64 Francis Street By Davies Hotel, Old Bodija, Ibadan.

      Plenary/Parallel Sessions & Exhibition
      Venue: CESDEV Suites 20 Awolowo Avenue, Old Bodija Estate, Ibadan.

Ese's Blog is the Official Blogger for this conference. Follow @eseblogger with the hashtag#NCEH2013 for real time updates as proceedings unfolds. Make out time to be there as its going to be expository and educative.
I share with you some profile of just a few scholars expected amongst the many erudite scholars who would be pouring out knowledge from their cistern to Conference participants.

The President Deserves Some Respect

President Goodluck Jonathan

It is with nostalgia I read irresponsible reports from Regional Bigots who pretend and hide under the auspices and shadow of citizen's reportage to peddle lies which lacks credence and has written over it its intended evil intentions of misinforming the public with fictional stories concorted in their bedroom.

The President like every other mortal man deserves some respect. Just like any other man can be prone to illness and sickness as he is not from above but a man amongst men. Constructive criticism should not be clouded with regional sentiments and desperation for power as power belongs to God.

The Power of a Twitter Handle - Yemi Olutayo

With the geometric increase in the number of new people that sign up for Twitter monthly, many are in need of positive guide so as to be relevant in the social media world. The ones that don’t get this guide usually end up constituting nuisance to our online environment. Naturally, everyone wants to be reckoned with; no one wants to be left out, irrespective of what we do, we always crave support and acceptance from fellow humans; even the terrorists and armed robbers wants to be friend with the media. Twitter happens to be one of those few platforms where such an attention is gotten; with the way it is structured, the longing for high number of human supporters (followers) can be disturbing if not properly managed.

Adaobi M. Obih a Nigerian Electrical Engineering Student Murdered In Cold Blood

Adaobi M. Obih

According to Fox News, The Columbus Police are looking for 36-year-old Ryan Allen Klug, who they say is now the prime suspect in the murder of 26-year-old Nigerian-American  Adaobi M. Obih, who was found dead Tuesday in an apartment. Police initially said Klug was a “person of interest” in the case.

Columbus police don’t think Klug is still in the area and said multiple law enforcement agencies were looking for him.

Police were alerted to Obih’s death after she missed work Monday and Tuesday without notifying anyone. Concerned coworkers contacted her apartment complex to ask about her. Police also contacted the property manager to request a welfare check, according to the arrest affidavit.

Tony Elumelu Makes A Fortune In Just Three Weeks- Forbes Africa

Tony Elumelu (Owner:Heirs Holdings)

The Former Bank Executive turned Business Guru is the Owner and Chairman of the Investment Company; Heirs Holdings a young but Big Investment initiative from Mr Tony.

According to Forbes, Nigerian banker Tony O. Elumelu has become at least $123 million richer between November 1 and November 21 as shares of Transcorp PLC, a Nigerian-Stock Exchange-listed conglomerate, surged 186% in that period.

Jaden Smith and Kylie are Dating For sure

As reported by the Huffington's post, Just in case there was any doubt about the nature of Kylie Jenner and Jaden Smith's relationship, look no further than these photos taken on Tuesday (Nov. 19) in West Hollywood.

The Kardashians sure knows how to get preys eating up some sweet baits. Kris's show can be sure of some premium views in the nearest future.

Karen whaz sup with the Bikini?

Photo credit: Linda Ikeji's Blog

Please someone should tell me the relationship posting one's nude with being a UK's citizen.

Don't you think it is high time we find a boyfriend for the ever crying for attention, Karen????

C. Ronaldo- World's Best Footballer 2013

Photo Credit: Goal.com

Last night it was a battle of natural soccer artistry by two most blessed footballers on earth, C. Ronaldo vs Z. Ibrahimovic. Wow!!! So precise and incisive, sharp and direct like a double edge sword who marauded the swedes with d taste n predatory instinct of a shark. All hail him! Cristiano Ronaldo has single handedly taken Portugal to the land their ancestors colonised in the 19th Century- Words of Evuarherhe James Odjesa

Press Brief on the 1st National Conference on the Environment Organized By the University of Ibadan

Professor Sridhar ( Emeritus Professor of Environmental Health Sciences)

In preparation for the forthcoming 1^st National Conference on Environmental Health Sciences, a Press Brief was called on Friday 15^th November, 2013 at the Olufemi Bamiro Hall, Centre For Sustainable Development (CESDEV), Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria.
The Press Brief was necessary to intimate the public with the activities slated for the conference and the need to emphasis that the conference promises to be the first of its kind in Nigeria that would bring to bear the multidisciplinary nature of Environmental Health in addition to fostering unity and integration amongst various experts and scientists in the field of Environmental Health Sciences.

Stars are going Nuts- Checkout these crazy pics

The world is heading for somewhere we all can easily tell. Morality just like Marriage seem to have got a new definition. There are two crazy Fashion gaining prominence around the World today- Gayism and being Naked on stage or to events. Its now who does take it to the roof.From Miley to the celebrated whore Kim to K Michelle, its just crazy. I hope such madness doesn't get to shores of our Music scene. See some crazy pictures after the cut

Kenny Ogungbe losses Mum

Photo Credit: Vanguardngr.com

The Primetime Show Boss who doubles as the Managing Director Radio Services, Daar Communications lost his Dear Mother.

Otunba Letticia Onojoke Ogungbe was a devout Methodist. She is survived by many Children and Grand Children amongst whom are the Wife of High Chief Raymond Dokpesi, Mrs Moji Dokpesi and a Host of others.
Mama was 80yrs Old. We are bereaved and join the family to pray for her Soul to rest in God's bossom.

Women Born Without Vagina, Cervix And a Worm

Photo Credit: Huff's Post

Have you ever imagined someone born without a worm, cervix and a vagina?

A British teenager, Jacqui Beck was in total shock and left in dismay when she leant from her Doctor she had the genetic disorder, MRKH syndrome, a genetic condition that meant she had been born without a vagina, womb or cervix.

According to the National Institutes of Health, Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser syndrome (named for the physicians that first diagnosed it), or MRKH, affects one in 4,500 newborn girls.

CLARA CHIME RETURNED HOME TO HER MOTHER

The First Lady of Enugu State and Gov. Chime

For some time now the First Family in Enugu State has been making headlines in News not for the right reasons.

In exclusive report from Sahara Reporters, We got to know of some purported illegal detention of Clara Chime the wife of the Governor on orders of the Governor,which he had admitted to in a press conference on this issue; basically on the grounds that the wife is not well and didn't want her to be ridiculed.

Reports reaching our desk has it on good authority that she has being returned home to her mother who had longed to be with her allegedly ill-daughter.

President Jonathan visits Pastors Ayo's Church for the Jubilee Festival Celebrations

President Jonathan was on Sunday at the World Life Bible Church, Ajomimoghan, Warri, Delta State for the 26th Jubilee Festival Celebration. The day also coincided with the Pastor's Birthday. In attendance were the Governors of Delta State, Cross Rivers and other PDP party Big-wigs.
The President noted had acknowledged that the prayers of the church has kept the country together and that the challenges the country faces would have been more in magnitude than it is today if not for the supplications of the Church.

Mr Adamu Tanko Maikarfi, Deputy Speaker of Taraba State Assembly Escapes Assassination Attempt

Mr Adamu Tanko Maikarfi

Barely one week after the death of the speaker, Mr Haruna Tsokwa, the Deputy Speaker of Taraba State House of Assembly, Mr Adamu Tanko Maikarfi weekend escaped being killed by unknown assassins.


It was reported the Assassins trailed him to his Brothers house but met his absence. The Deputy speaker confirming the reports sounded rather defiant as he promised to stand against Principles and promised not to compromise his position.


Its a pity we are treading this path. We need to grow up and see politics not as a do-or-all affair.

Lady Gaga Smokes 15joints of Weed

Photo Credit: The Huff's Post

Many us kept wondering what sorts of lady is Lady Gaga. Her weird behaviours,attires and lyrical content are just but a few mentions of her awkward personality. I saw a video of her getting stake naked before fans in a gay club show.

Anyway We have got the answer,she admitted recently that she smokes 15-joints of weed per day when healing from a surgery she claims. She however said she has cut down on the quantity of the coke but that she does take it when it matters most. What is your take on girls who smoke joints?

Haiyan Hell As captioned By the Huff's Post- By Oghaghare Ese

                                Haiyan Hell (Photo Credit: The Huff's Post)

If you are reading this message, it is because you made it to Sunday. You did see today not because you own your life but because of Grace. So many times we don't know how we live by the day but fail awfully to acknowledge the Supreme God. As a Country we are so highly favored. I say this because we hear of pestilences and Disaster of wanton Magnitude but we don't witness such in our land. I wonder if such would befall us an unprepared Country as regards Poor Risk Assessment and Disaster Management plan and preparedness.

The Philippines has witnessed more than 15 Natural Disaster this year alone. This typhoon Haiyan is presumed to be the worst Disaster ever witnessed on Earth dwarfing the Hurricane Katrina Disaster. There is quantum Number of yet to be ascertained casualty arises from the typhoon which swept seaside building away and causing severe damage to large area of land space spanning towns. The storm is headed for Vietnam as we speak. Our hearts goes out to the good People of the Philistines who may have lost loved ones and properties in this disaster.

Big Lessons from Abu Dhabi- Dele Momodu

Photo Credit: Thisday live

Fellow citizens, this is certainly a good time to be a proud Nigerian. It must be obvious to all and sundry what the source of that pride is. If you missed the Nigeria-Mexico under-17 final match played in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, last night, you missed a great deal. The game was that wonderful. Our guys played with mathematical precision. Their approach was scientific. And they had no time to waste. They must have realised the hopes of 170 million people rested on them. Ours is a country where bad news has been the order of the day. We could afford to indulge in the giddiness of football and derive some fun in a rare moment of ecstasy.

Rejoinder:Waiting for implosion of APC- Chioma Gabriel

The All Progressives Congress seems to be having an owambe party all over Nigeria; from the North to the South and is getting all the media attention required. The party also appears to be mocking the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and celebrating the implosion of the ruling party.

But somehow, there is always this nagging feeling that just like the PDP, the APC is also an accident waiting to happen. The opposition party seems to be disappointing in many fronts and some nagging questions are beginning to come to mind - These were the opening remarks of Chioma Gabriel in her piece, "Waiting for the Implosion of APC".

Golden Eaglets of Nigeria Wins FIFA Under 17 World Cup, UAE 2013

The Victorious Golden Eaglets<World Champions 2013>

The Golden Eaglet has done it again. For the 4th Time we are World Champions, thanks to the spectacular display and artistry of this crop of players chosen by the technical team led by Coach Manu. The boys have been emphatic from the start of the competition to the finish, defeating Mexico by three(3) unreplied goals. At Least Nigerians have something to celebrate irrespective of tribe, zone and region. Congrats to the boys. We hope to give you guys a glorious welcome back Home on Sunday

PHOTO OF THE DAY- The Pope with a Sick Man

Photo Credit: The Huff's Post

Pic of the day............The pope praying and hugging a man covered with boils. Quite a scene. What do you think?

BUS DRIVER FIRED FOR PRAYING IN A BUS

Photo Credit: Huff's Post

The CBS Local reports that a School bus driver George Nathaniel III was fired last week for inviting the children on his routes to pray with him each morning, despite being repeatedly asked by his company to stop.

Rejoinder: #WandeDonjazzyGate- Uduak Oduok

I normally do not like getting involved in matters as these, but it seem this blogger need some publicity and so this my contribution for some more recognition not to popularize her creativity but her naivety. 

Her opening remarks were so eye catching as I thought she was going to be neutral in setting out the records straight but no soon as I begin to read I saw her biase and profound love for the ololufe boy from Mushin.

Its Official: MAVIN RECORD RELEASES STATEMENT ON THE EXIT OF WANDE COAL FROM THE LABEL

An official statement from Mavin Records regarding Wande Coal's exit from the label...


It is with deep regret that we officially announce the departure of recording artist Wande Ojosipe, popularly known as Wande Coal, from Mavin Records due to irreconcilable differences.

CHIME NEVER IMPRISONED HIS WIFE

It was on the 29th I first came accross the story of Gov. Chime imprisoning the wife against her consent due to some health challenges she suffers.
 I was of the opinion that the veracity of such a story cannot be verified and such matters are not for public consumption.
However,yesterday we heard that the Mrs Clara had engaged the services of the Human Rights lawyer to negotiate her release.
The story however, took a new turn today as the Governor explained his actions which I admit was in the interest of the family. The wife also refuted claims she engage any lawyer for that matter to seek her release from any detention. She however stated her grievances. Here is man who is managing a crisis the best way he can. I believe now that the Governor and the Wife has explained their roles in all these saga; the press should respect their privacy in these trouble and hard times for the couple. The focus should rather be on the developmental strides; the young man is achieving in Enugu state. God will keep this family and deliver them from the affliction and snare of the Devil.

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AMAECHI AN EPITOME OF COURAGE

Photo Credit: Sahara reporters(Gov. Amaechi being greeted by a mammoth crowd)

Amaechi an epitome of courage was the words used to describe the amiable Governor of Rivers State by the National Chairman of APC, Chief Bisi Akande.

 These remarks were made when the Governor received the National leaders of the All Progressive Congress who were in the State to woo the Governor to their party. 

In several statements made by the APC leaders the summation of their comments was that since the Governors party were not appreciative of the Developmental strides of the Governor and since the leaking Umbrella can no longer accommodate neither shield the Governor from the scorching sun, It has become imperative that he jumps into the moving train so as to get to the promise land of political emancipation.

TARABA SPEAKER, MR HARUNA TSOKWA IS DEAD

The late Mr. Haruna

Reports has it that the Speaker of Taraba State House of Assembly Mr. Haruna Tsokwa passed on yesterday after a brief illness in Hospital in Jalingo
Mr. Haruna ,one of the staunch supporters of the Acting Governor has being at loggerhead with Mr. Suntai's loyalist over his support for the embattled Acting Governor.
He survived Gun attack, an attempt on his life not too long ago but not this time by the sting of Death.
He is survived by his Wife and four Children.
May his Gentle Soul rest in Perfect Peace.

HUMAN RIGHTS LAWYER, FEMI FALANA COMES TO HER RESCUE

PHOTO CREDIT: SAHARA REPORTERS

On the 29th of October I featured a story on the alleged imprisonment of the Mrs Clara Chime, the Wife of Enugu State Governor.
I was of the opinion that the claim for the cry for help from a said Mrs Clara could not be substantiated to be from her. However,it is beginning to look like the said story is infact true.
Mrs Chime has engaged the services of a Renowned Human Rights Lawyer, Bar. Femi Falana, who has asked the Inspector General of Police to ensure the immediate release of the unlawful detention of Mrs Chime, who is being held hostage at the Government House against her will or be dragged before a court of law.

Welcome to November

Its always a month to remember. A love month.
Lots of celebrations.
 As many that are celebrating Birthdays, Getting Married, Wedding Anniversaries; We wish you a Blissful celebrations.
Wow! Getting Excited. Sounds of Music in my head Already. You know those tunes. Christmas Carols. I just can't wait to have that Harmattan Breeze and feeling of Christmas.

Congratulations once more. We made it. All Glory to God Almighty.