City Crawler Information: Lassa Fever Outbreak

‎​City Crawler has been alerted to the confirmed outbreak of Lassa fever in some states of the federation; some people have been confirmed dead and several others infected. Lassa fever is an acute viral infection associated with persistent high fever. People at greater risk are those in areas of poor sanitation or crowded living conditions. 

And that cases have been reported in 12 states Edo, Nasarawa, Plateau, Ebonyi, Taraba, Yobe, Ondo, Rivers, Gombe, Anambra, Delta and Lagos.

But no need to Panic, The Ministry of Health has released adequate quantities of Ribavirin injections and tablets, the specific antiviral drug for Lassa fever. Amongst other percausionary measures, Hotlines have been provided for health workers for expert advice. The numbers are: 08037154575, 08023214998, 08037879701 and 08023047101.

Be Cautious because one can get infected by eating food contaminated with rat excreta/urine deposited on surfaces such as floors, beds, household utensils or in food and water e.g. surfaces of canned drinks/foods and other stored food items). Person to person infection also occurs through direct contact or inhalation of infected body fluids including blood, urine, saliva, throat secretion, etc.

The symptoms of the disease, which are noticed between one to three weeks after being in contact with the virus include:
· Fever
· Pain behind the chest wall
· Sore throat
· Back and abdominal pain
· Cough
· Vomiting and diarrhoea
· Facial swelling and mucosal bleeding.

The antiviral drug “Ribavirin” is an effective treatment for lassa fever when given early in the course of the illness. Patients suspected to have lassa fever, or have persistent fever and do not respond to the standard treatment for malaria and typhoid, should report to the nearest hospital.
 
To prevent Lassa Fever Good Sanitary measures must be taken immediately to promote Good hygiene and prevent rodents from entering homes. Rodent Proof your house, Cook food thoroughly and make sure you check the surfaces of canned food before you consume.

Health is Wealth, You Know this, so be cautious.
N.B Hotlines are Available 24/7

Ijeoma Okeagu.

(take this seriously people so that the only time you trend on twitter or on people’s status and display pictures will be on your birthday)

CIty Crawler Recommends: Vanilla Restaurant

It seems a little incredible that this place has been re-opened for a few months now and I only just went there.

If there is one thing I know for sure its that Things Change, You know Prices go up(subsidy and things), Change of location, Good places go Bad, some go kaput - Nothing stays the same.
But despite the move one thing has stayed the same for Vanilla Restaurant; Lovely Decor and Ambiance, Great Service with a Smile and most importantly Fantastic Cuisine after all we are talking about the ultimate "Eating Out" Experience.

But wait! Did I say it stayed the same? My Apologies. It got so much better.
A new place could spring up in the City on any given day but I'm impressed that Vanilla has been able to set a standard for fine dining and evening relaxation.
My Bday dinner was made special because of their impeccable service and such a gracious Host.
You know I can't experience something Nice and not share with you all. So head over to No.28 Pope John Paul 2 Street (former Quorum)off Gana, Maitama Abuja. They have a Garden section where you can enjoy the cool of the evening, Perfect for me.

P.S If you find anywhere that has gotten better or gone worse, Recently open or Long since Closed, Please Let the City Crawler know. Remember you are Golden.
IJ Okeagu.

Happy 2012!!! City Crawler; Back and better

Happy New Year to all my Dearies. 

Yes I know it’s more than 43 days gone into the New Year but since this is my first blog post of the year, it’s in order.

My last post was a while back, I apologize. Old woman like me(LOL) I took a short hiatus to go back to business to learn the rudiments of business because I found out the hard way that sometimes passion, determination and drive, although important, are not quite enough.

When I say I learnt the hard way, I mean every word. I ventured into business in 2008 and I became quite the serial entrepreneur, it was nice and fulfilling you know but the millions were not rolling in because there was no proper structure. Things came to a head in April 2011 when my biggest investment went down the drain mainly because I took a sensitive business risk based on personal reasons. I hadn’t really recovered but I was so eager to go back to business. Not so easy. The obstacles of starting again stared at me.

But you can’t keep a good woman/man down. I admit I was depressed at my loss for a while, who wouldn’t be. All my money gone, the time invested etc. it felt like adopting a child and loosing it after only a few months. Luckily for me I had the right kind of support to see me through; I picked myself up, dusted myself and carried on.

I was very lucky to find a business school in Abuja that really suited my schedule at the time, because it catered to CEOs of already existing business. If you haven’t already heard about it, it’s the Enterprise Development Center of the Pan African University. Also under the Pan African Uni is a Graduate business school; the Lagos Business School (LBS) and the Graduate School of Media and Communication(SMC), (at my graduation ceremony I noticed Wale Adenuga Jnr and Helen Paul of Jara graduating from this unit).

The 30 days which luckily was spread out to a 3month period was extremely enlightening. By the end of the first day, I knew what I had been doing wrong all along. By the time I encountered Mr. Mark George, aka OMG the Strategy facilitator, I had started asking myself some difficult questions and making personal and corporate changes. It is true that people make it happen and Mrs Omotosho with her awesome style of delivery really hit the nail on the head, just two of the very strategic and helpful modules of the Certificate in Entrepreneurial management (CEM)

Long story short, I am back in business. With a double dose of passion, drive, determination, vision and confidence that I am going to make it this time armed with my newly acquired knowledge and of course God by my side.

I am one of the lucky few; some people fall down and stay down because they are too afraid or too embarrassed to show their faces. But like the saying goes, “don’t give up, if you try and don’t succeed, try try again.

Ill Definitely recommend the Certificate of Entrepreneurial Management course to anyone who wants to venture into serious business that will even outlive them, the school is also great for networking purposes as I made lifelong friends and business partners amongst my classmates. If you want to know more call Miss Nata on 07029201980.

P.S If you or your organization ever need to Hire projectors, Microphones, Screens, Flipboards or need to rent a small space for your meetings or mini trainings, please call the City Crawler Company (TCCC) on 08037135829. we also provide other services like Corporate Events Management for workshops, conferences, trainings, launches etc, Online marketing and Media Relations. please visit www.thecitycrawler.com.

TCCC - We Promise, We Deliver.

Thank You....

PEOPLE MAKE IT HAPPEN....

HAVE YOU EVER BEEN STUCK in an elevator with the CEO of a company you have been dying to meet?

Have you ever been sited on the same table next to a guy/girl you have been dying to talk to? 

You should actually picture the scenario in your head. If you find yourself in this situation, what are you going to say? 

Most of the time we are overwhelmed. Before we even recover from the realization of the sheer magnitude of our luck, the Chief Executive gets off on his floor or your table partner turns his/her back, to talk to someone else on the table.

As a young business person, being PREPARED is Key. But more important than being prepared is being able to deliver in a way that will capture your audience in a space of 2mins (approx). Seems like very little time doesn’t it? But the reality of today is that the world is fast moving and people only pay attention to the UNIQUE and DIFFERENT.

Its global entrepreneurship week (14th to 18th Nov) and it is my humble belief that the SME’s (small and medium enterprise)in every field will play a strong role in the solving of Nigeria’s unemployment issues, either as employer or employee. Running a small business is tough, especially for young people all over the world, and you need all the support you can get, from investors, partners, customers etc. Don’t ever take for granted that you have a good product or service that will sell itself, always be prepared to sell your product in a unique and creative way, at every opportunity you will find, that will spark the interest of your audience and If you need any help Developing an “Elevator Pitch” or Creatively Selling your Product or Service to assure great ROI please contact White Rabbit Global Concept on 08037135829

Other Business you might find useful……

$ For your Clean, Clear and Better Print contact; MUFTAJ PRESS LTD we deliver anywhere in Nigeria 08034509282

$"To secure your step on the property ladder,
CACHY EXQUISITE ECO HOMES offers beginner affordable Homes in style
Comfort and safety".
 For enquires please call. 08079381861 or email: kachibeh@yahoo.co.uk

$PRODIGIT TECHNOLOGIES, offers wide range of original ICT products, such as,
Computer Systems, Printers, Scanners, Ink, Toner, and Accessories.
 For enquires, please call:
 Paradise on 08033811647 or email emy.fresh@yahoo.com, pejprodigit@yahoo.com

$PLAINFIELDS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
Free your Home & Office of Pests & Rodents; Fumigate & stay healthy this yuletide!
Contact Timi@PlainfieldsEnvironmentals, Kado Estate.08064966277

$What is social media? How do I use social media? What media is social? Talk to Chioma for answers to those questions and more! 
CC CONSULTING SERVICES also offers
• Bespoke social media solutions for businesses
• Hands-on monitoring and technical support for new platforms
• Content development and production for radio and television programmes
If you can think it, we can do it! And if you can’t, then leave the thinking to us!
Twitter/Facebook – chiomachuka
Email – chioma@chiomachuka.com
www.chiomachuka.com
Phone - +447405753135

$: OKWUME SHEA BUTTER A.K.A "WOMEN'S GOLD".
Why is shea butter in such demand? Western countries are just beginning to recognize the considerable health and beauty benefits of shea butter, something Africans have known for thousands of years. Shea butter has been used to help heal burns, sores, scars, dermatitis, psoriasis, dandruff, and stretch marks.
How to Order: Call Theresa Archibong : 08059257272 or Tony Archibong: 08056073927.

SHEA BUTTER, SHEER MAGIC.......

My home girl is getting married.

It’s so romantic how her fiancé proposed to her. It came as a total surprise. Yes she knew that the relationship was going to end in marriage, but she didn’t know he was so ready to do the big “P”. Anyways, my friend wasn’t ready for her big day5months ago when she was proposed to and her reason might seem fickle to you but not to her. She wasn’t her perfect weight, her skin wasn’t glowing and her front hair had chopped off (damn lace wig).

So you can imagine my surprise and delight when I ran into her a couple of days ago, she is looking trim, her skin is glowing and she has a FULL head of HAIR. WOW

WHAT's The Secret????

Shea Butter, Sheer Magic

Shea Butter is becoming increasingly popular in the natural body care and cosmetic industries for good reason. It has been used for centuries in Africa for its moisturizing and healing properties, where it has been used to protect and condition skin which has been damaged by the sun and wind. Shea Butter is an intense moisturizer for dry skin, and is a wonderful product for revitalizing dull or dry skin on the body or scalp. It promotes skin renewal, increases the circulation, and accelerates wound healing. It is also beneficial for the treatment of many different conditions, such as:
*Dry skin *Stretch marks *Itchy skin, *skin rashes, *Eczema, *Dermatitis *Sunburn *Small skin wounds *Damaged skin *Rough skin (such as on feet) *Insect bites*Muscle aches, fatigue, and tension *Wrinkles and signs of ageing *Chapped skin from cold weather *Dry or over processed hair *Diaper rash*Skin allergies *Frost bite etc.....
Interesting right????

Interested? you can contact 2 of the leading distributor in Abuja

Olory shea, is a company with a vision to be Nigeria's leader in the marketing, distribution and education of sheabutter skin and hair products.
The word OLORY means Queen in Yoruba and this word encapsulates what our company feels about sheabutter 'the stuff for royalty'
For product ordering pls phone me on 08163361126: soshikanlu@yahoo.co.uk

AITADI SHEA butter is not recommended for those with nut allergies.
Aitadi Shea butter is available for sale and delivery in Abuja at the retail price of N700, N500, and N250 per pack.
You can check out our product, and place an order on aitadi wares/facebook.com or call Tell: 08160036081, 08099349973 or contact @aitadi on twitter for sale and delivery within Abuja Nigeria.

Other Business you might find useful……

$For your kiddies needs, ADORABLE KIDDIES CENTRE
TOYS*SHOES*SCHOOL BAGS*LUNCH BAGS/BOXES*EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS*CLOTHING – GIRLS,BOYS, BABIES*MATERNITY WEARS AND LOTS MORE…….
Find us at 322 Road Corner Shop, Shop 54B, A Close, Lane E. Gwarimpa Housing Estate, Abuja. Telephone number - 08023140501

$For your Poultry Needs, we have got you covered. MAJESTY FARMS 

Broilers, Eggs. Feed, contact us. Find us at Latya Village Rayfeild, Jos Plateau. Telephone Number – 08037871941

$For your Tiles, granites and Marbles contact Diala Charles @ Shop A2-71 Dei Dei building Material Market Abuja

$ Ever thought of surprising a loved one or rewarding loyalty? Take
advantage of our Trick n Treat gift services and choose from our wide
range of hamper deliveries too. Let us deliver your care!. Contact
Jennifer Chisom Opara
Tetrafinesse Creations...touch, taste, thrills
22 ladoke akintola boulevard.Garki 2, Abuja
07089893159, 08038994417
www.tetrafinessecreations.blogspot.com

$ Our vision at ROSWELL is to be a pro-active company that are clientele centric and adding optimal value to businesses and lives.
Our Services include:
-Corporate Branding-Web Design-Consulting-I.T-Security Solutions
Office Add: Suite 203,Millennium Verdict Plaza.Wuse II Abuja

+2348030720857,+2348023737955 Info@roswell-ng.com

$ For all your laboratory equipment,workshop equipment,metal working equipment,cutting tools,hand and power tools,meters,instrument(flow,level,pressure and temperature)
contact :enscoventures@yahoo.com,elest2002@yahoo.com.tel;08033128320,08099304762.no 9 chief ejims street rumuomasi,port harcourt,rivers state.nigeria.

$HOMALL CONCEPTS LTD Your one stop shop in hygiene cleaning Providing Professional Cleaning services in Post Construction and Pre move in, domestic and retainership cleaning, fumigation, cleaning supplies. Contact: Call 08033055780

Barka d Sallah People

Barka d Sallah to all our numerous Readers

Its a long weekend because of the monday and tuesday addition(Bankers must be happy) so endeavour to enjoy yourself, be hospitable, give the kids a treat but whatever you do, do your best to stay safe in the city of Abuja and avoid areas that we have been warned about.

All the recreational centers in sure will have a crowd this period so im certain they will be fun to visit for Adults and kids alike. The Movies, The Game alleys. the Amusement Parks etc.....

But if you are on a budget this period you can pack a picnic and head to theMillennium Park, just opposite the Transcorp hilton, rent a Mat for N200 - N500 (depending on size) and have a great time with your family or friends. its good for bonding or people watching too and there is always something exciting going on....

im gon' be crawling around the city so if you see me pass by, holla at your girl...

Enjoy your celebrations.....

DEAR CITY CRAWLER: Tips for our Readers.....

I compiled a couple of questions that were sent to the City Crawler Mail Box and I hope it will be helpful for our other readers.

Dear Abuja City Crawler
I was lucky to get information on a land for sale in a very highbrow area of Abuja. It is ridiculously affordable for where it is located. I am a bit skeptical because I have heard of all kinds of scams that happen in the FCT especially with real estate. Please where can I confirm the authenticity of the C of O.
Segun, Utako.

Dear Segun,
Information like that is hard to come by so ill say lucky you. You are right to be skeptical and you have taken the best step seeking this information. The Agency that handles this is AGIS and its located at No. 4 Peace Drive,Garki Abuja. 234-7070271909 email info@abujagis.com. Goodluck.

Hello City Crawler,

I live in one of the high rise buildings In wuse and I have two sons (4 and 2). This might sound funny, but I would love to play “Monkey Post” football with my boys like my dad did with me when I was a kid. My building is really restrictive, please can CC suggest somewhere I can take them to play?

from Gabe.

dear Gabe,

You live in wuse, you are in luck. There are recreational parks spread around the city that caters to that sort of thing, but ultimately you can head to millennium park, lots of space and you might find other dads with the same idea and you guys can form a team. Good luck

hello city crawler,

I would like to hang out with my girls every once in a while, but I have kids. Please where can I go that ill have fun and the kids too will have a great time?

Hauwa.

dear hauwa

If you have small kids, wonderland and Maitama amusement park. For older kids, you can go to the Dome in central area, they have lots of games and a great bowling alley where not only they will enjoy but you and your girls as well.

Hello city crawler,

I don’t live in Abuja, but I am around very often for business and I usually wish to unwind after a hard day or have celebratory drinks with partners and clients after a deal is closed. Please I would like to know what the entry requirement is for clubs in Abuja because they only seem to allow people they see on a regular basis? Thanks

Anonymous

dear anonymous,

Looking sharp and tipping the bouncers at the gate goes a long way, but you can just make it easier and get a membership card, most of the clubs in the city use this.

Dear city crawler, 

My Sunday afternoons after church is most boring, please any activity you can suggest to vibe up the day before work starts again Monday.

from nicole.

Dear Nicole,

My friends and I use to have a lil fishing expedition every sunday afternoon to abacha barrack before it got bombed. Really Sunday afternoon fun is an individual thing except there is a comedy event. You can head to Silverbird and catch a movie, or head to dome for bowling, oling nitendo wii or snooker. Picnic @ mellinium park with friends or a significant other . Also you can attend the GAP(guild of artist and poets) meet that happens every sunday.

Dear City Crawler,

Please where can I get a great massage in Abuja at a reasonable cost?

from Omotosho.

Dear Omotosho,

Look no further, head to Body line gym and your Back will never remain the same. I am a living testimony.

Dear city crawler, 

Im looking to meet nice decent women of marriageable age who are not boring or desperate. Any suggestion of where I should go. P.s please don’t say church

From L

Dear El.

Im going to say church, sorry. Also ill say the supermarket, the cafes, work etc. any where you can find people really. Im no match maker and I really can say any particular place has good or bad girls but I will just advice you to also garner up courage to walk up to ladies and talk to them, as a man im sure you will be able to figure out a lady you are interested in by chating with her. goodluck

*any contributions to help out readers will be appreciated, just leave a comment in the comment section. for questions and enquiries send emails to whiterabbitconcept1@yahoo.com*