HEALTH SCARE: DEADLY DIAEASE OUTBREAK IN NIGERIA (SJS EPIDEMY)

A new deadly disease known as Stephen Johnson Syndrome (SJS), an unusual allergic reaction, has surfaced in Nigeria, according to the Minister of Health, Isaac Adewole. 

According to Adewole, the disease has killed one person, while another is being treated at the National Hospital Abuja. The health minister announced the emergence of the new disease in Nigeria at a press briefing in Abuja earlier today...

A Senior Consultant Physician/Dermatologist at the National Hospital, Abuja, Dr. Olanrewaju Falodun  who spoke about the disease, said 

“Stephens Johnson Syndrome, is an immune complex mediated hypersensitivity reaction that typically involves the skin and mucous membranes and was first described in 1922 by Albert Stevens and Frank Johnson. SJS is a rare and unpredictable reaction, and is also a minor form of toxic epidermal necrolysis with less than 10 percent body surface area involvement. SJS is a rare but serious and potentially life-threatening contagious drug reaction. Incidence of SJS is estimated between 1.1 and 7.1 cases per million per year and is more prevalent in women than men. Incidence in Europe is two per million per year” he said.

He listed the symptoms of the SJS disease to include fever, sore throat, running nose, fatigue, general aches and pains, ulcers in mouth, genitals, anal regions as well as conjunctivitis.

According to him, the health complications of the disease includes pigmentation problems, skin scarring, scarred genitals, joint pains, lung diseases, obstructive disorders and eye complications, adhesions, ulcers, and blindness.

He said the cause of the disease has not yet been discovered in a quarter to half of cases but that self-medications appeared to be one of its causes. He advised Nigerians to avoid misuse of drugs, while individuals with previous drug reactions should always inform healthcare practitioners.

The Minister of Health says efforts are now being made to sensitize the public about the disease

“We have to find a means to communicate with Nigerians,so they should all be aware of this dangerous disease and it is the sole business of government to enlighten the society by trying to increase their awareness, knowledge and to improve their quality way of life.”

source:lindaikejisblog 

FOOTBALL: Chelsea FC offer captain John Terry a new one year contract

Chelsea football club have listened to the plea of their fans and offered long serving 35 year old captain John Terry a new one year contract for him to remain at Stamford Bridge.

John Terry had already intimated to friends and family that he will be playing his last match for the club against Leicester City this weekend, but having met with Chelsea officials this week, he's been offered a one year deal to remain at the club.

A club spokesman said according to SportsMail: 'Marina Granovskaia and Bruce Buck met with John and his agent this week and offered him a one-year contract extension.

'With it coming so late in the season, this is a big decision for John and his family and it is something that they are now considering.'

Chelsea manager Guus Hiddink revealed during his press conference on Friday that he had been speaking to the club about Terryinforming them that they needed to 'cherish' their legends.

'I talk to the people inside every now and then,' Hiddink said. 'I'm always in favour, generally speaking, that players, ex players – I'm not talking about John now – have a lot of influence in the culture of a club.

'When the players say goodbye to a club they love and come back, in whatever task, I'm in favour. Maybe that's also for John in the future. I don't know.'

He added: 'He is already 21 years in this club. I saw an image of him recently coming in as a youngster. It's huge, 21 years. That's why they become legends.

'You must cherish those legends for the future as well'

source:lindaikejisblog

FOOTBALL: Bayern Munich players drench Pep Guardiola in beer after winning Bundesliga (photos)

Bayern Munich players today drenched coach Pep Guardiola in beer after the team won Hannover 3-1 to clinch a historic 26th German Bundesliga title.
The jubilant players celebrated their manager who is leaving after 3 years at the club to join Manchester City. Photos

PATHETIC: George Zimmerman auctions off the gun he used to kill Trayvon Martin

You killed an unarmed teen then happily brags about it for the rest of your life?

Called it defending his life. From what exactly? 

Enough said on my part... Really this dude needs more Jesus!

George Zimmerman is auctioning off the gun he used to kill 17 year old unarmed black teenager Trayvon Martin 4 years ago. The bid for the gun started at $5,000. In his description of the gun, Zimmerman wrote:

'Prospective bidders, I am honored and humbled to announce the sale of an American Firearm Icon. The firearm for sale is the firearm that was used to defend my life and end the brutal attack from Trayvon Martin on 2/26/2012.'

When he was asked by FOX 51 why he was selling the gun, he said he is a fee American  and 'so can do what I like with my possession.

source:lindaikejisblog

Life Style: Late Prince's Caribbean mansion goes on sale for $12million (pics)

The late singer's Caribbean getaway which can be likened to Paradise on earth is on the market for $12million. It comes with jaw-dropping views of the crystal clear waters, two private beaches, a tennis court, ten bedrooms, a boat dock for easy access, guest and staff accommodation amongst other luxuries. More photos

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Fantastically corrupt: David Cameron is being honest in his comment- Buhari tells CNN

President Buhari says the British Prime Minister, David Cameron was being honest when he said Nigeria was a fantastically corrupt country. President Buhari said this in an interview with Christine Amanpour

"I think he is being honest about it. He is talking about what he knows about the two of us, Afghanistan and Nigeria and by what we are doing in Nigeria by the day. I don't think you can fault him. I hope he did not address the press.
He said it privately and somehow we got to know it"he said President Buhari during the interview said his main focus is to fight corruption and not to merely talk about it. On the missing Chibok girls, President Buhari said he had not seen the clip that was released by CNN last month that showed some of the girls in hiding. He added that even if he had seen the clip, he would not show it to the parents of the missing Chibok girls. "How can we show it to them when we don't know where they are? If we know where they are then we can organize to secure them. If they are divided into 5, 10 groups all over the region, there's no way we can spontaneously and simultaneously attack all those locations. The important thing is to get them alive" he said.

source:lindaikejisblog 

FIFA: Jose Mourinho, Ronaldinho, Luis Figo, other football stars meet in Mexico ahead of FIFA Congress (see photos)

Jose Mourinho teamed up with a host of football icons such as Dwight Yorke, Ronaldinho, Luis Figo, Marcel Desailly, Fabio Cannavaro,Fernando Hierro and Hidetoshi Nakata in Mexico on Wednesday for a charity match ahead of the upcoming FIFA congress that'll be played on Friday.
Mourinho, a strong supporter of FIFA President Gianni Infantino during his election campaign has been enlisted by Infantino to play a key role with a squad of 200 Legends that will play in matches around the world, boost charity initiatives and have input into FIFA decision-making. 

source:lindaikejisblog

FOOTBALL: Bayern Munich sign yet another player from Borussia Dortmund...

Bayern Munich have signed yet another player from Borussia Dortmund after much speculations with the signee himself in denial of the desire to the Bavarians after he came under fire from Borussia Dortmund fans...
It was made official earlier today that 27 year-old Matt Hummels will join the Bavarian on a 5-year long deal sealing his come back to his boyhood club where he left 2008.
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FOOTBALL: Guess which club secured the signature of Manchester United's summer target Renato Sanches for an eye-popping price

Bayern Munich officially announced the signing of 18-year-old Manchester United target Renato Sanches from Benfica on Tuesday in a deal worth up to €80 million on a 5-year long deal.

              "Renato Sanches has been observed by FC Bayern over a long period," CEO Karl-Heinz                    Rummenigge said in a media release.
              "We are fortunate to have him committed to our club in spite of well-known international                        competition."


Benfica later confirmed that the initial fee of €35m could rise to €80m, with an addition €45m depending on success-related bonuses.

source:goal

FOOTBALL: UCL: This years UCL final to be played at San Siro in Italy and the refree of the match is...

 

Real madrid will face Atletico madrid at San Siro on May 28 for the yet another UCL glory.

And the Refree's committe of European football's governing body has selected 41-year old Englishman Mark Clattenburg to referee the the game.

Assisted by fellow Englishmen; Simon Beck and Jake Collin. The fourth official will be Viktor Kassai from Hungary, and the two additional assistant referees, Anthony Taylor and Andre Marriner, are also from England. An English reserve assistant referee - Stuart Burt - completes the refereeing team."

Mark Clattenburg became an international referee in 2007.

He has refereed 6 UCL games this season and 2 UEFA Europa league games.

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