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This study has presented data from a population of low vision clinic patients. A major advantage of low vision clinic studies when compared with population surveys, blind school studies or blind register studies is that they provide more reliable and usually detailed ophthalmic information about people with low vision [11
]. However, such information may be rather clinic-specific and be strongly influenced by the sources of referral as well as the acceptance and utilisation of low vision services by the population served by the particular low vision clinic. In addition, the sample size of such studies is often limited as was the case in our study. Thus, they are prone to sampling errors and are limited in their extrapolation to the general population [13
]. Notwithstanding, the information obtained from such studies can be very useful for planning low vision services, active care and rehabilitation [6
The age distribution of our patients is different from previous reports from developed countries but is similar to those from other developing countries. Although the incidence of low vision has been reported to increase with age [12
], in our study, a significant proportion (38.9%) of patients was below 30
years and majority (58%) were below 50
years of age, while less than a third were aged 60
years and above. This depiction of a younger population is similar to findings from Malaysia [14
], Korea [6
], Nepal [15
], and India [16
] in which the proportion of patients aged below 50
years were 74%, 69%, 58% and 68% respectively. In these developing countries, the proportion of low vision patients aged 60
years and above ranged between 16% and 26%.
On the other hand, in studies from developed countries, Leat and Rumney [17
] (United Kingdom) found 77% of their patients to be aged 60
years and above; Elliot et al. [11
] (Canada) reported that 66% of patients were 70
years or older; while in Australia, Wolffsohn and Cochrane [12
] observed that 87% of patients were aged 60
years and above. This difference in the pattern of the age distribution may be a reflection of the older general populations in developed countries [11
] and low life expectancy in developing countries [16
]. Indeed, the proportion of the elderly (65
years and above) within the general population of Nigeria is only 3.3%, based on figures from the 2006 census [18
]. Despite this fact, the difference may actually be an indication that the older population in developing countries are less likely to access and utilise low vision services than those in developed countries as a result of lower literacy and a relative lack of interest in reading.
The relatively high male to female ratio in our study is similar to that of other studies conducted in developing countries as follows: Korea- 1.8:1 [6
], Malaysia- 2.2:1 [14
], Nepal- 2.3:1 [15
], and India- 2.6:1 [16
]. It is, however, different from the pattern in developed countries where more females were found to present for low vision services [11
]. This probably demonstrates the reduced access and utilisation of eye care services by females in developing countries [20
In addition, it has been reported that the female predominance observed in studies from developed countries becomes more noticeable with age and may be related to greater longevity in women [12
]. In our study, however, we found that the proportion of females reduced with age, though this trend was not statistically significant. Further research into the gender distribution among low vision clinic patients may shed more light on this observation.
Majority of our patients considered their problems with near and distance vision to be of equal importance. However, elderly patients were more likely to deem near vision as being their major problem; while children had a tendency to judge distance vision as more important. This observation perhaps portrays the additional effect of presbyopia on low vision in the elderly, although it may also signify that the elderly have a greater likelihood of central visual loss from macular disease.
Posterior segment disease accounted for the majority of causes of low vision in this study. This correlates with findings of most low vision clinic studies [6
]. One difference, however, is that some previous reports found age related macular degeneration (ARMD) to be the commonest cause [11
], while retinitis pigmentosa was the commonest in our study. Despite this difference, we found ARMD to be the second commonest cause, occurring in one out of every seven subjects seen in our low vision clinic. Similarly, in the Nigerian National blindness survey, ARMD was the third most common cause of low vision, accounting for 11.0% of subjects with low vision. Besides, there are other reports, specifically from developing countries, in which ARMD was also not the commonest cause [6
]. Possible reasons for lower prevalence of ARMD in developing countries may include nutritional factors, less cigarette smoking, and lower body mass index (BMI) [22
]. Further research is required for a better understanding of the role these factors in developing countries.
Retinitis pigmentosa has been found to be a major cause of low vision in only a couple of previous studies. Khan found it to be the commonest cause in a population of 410 low vision patients in India [16
]. While Mohidin and Yusoff observed it to be the second commonest cause in a Malaysian low vision clinic [14
]. Further research is necessary to investigate this finding in our patients in order to elucidate a possible explanation.
Glaucoma occupied the fourth position as a cause of low vision in our study population (11.4%) in contrast to findings of the Nigerian National Blindness and Visual Impairment Survey in which glaucoma was the most common (26.6%) cause of functional low vision [3
]. The small sample size of our study may account for this difference. It may, however, be suggestive of poor uptake of low vision services by patients with glaucoma. Some glaucoma patients needing low vision care may not have been referred to the low vision clinic and may therefore have been missed. It is thus necessary to educate eye care providers and glaucoma patients about the available options of low vision assessment and low visual aids.
The low frequency of diabetic retinopathy as a cause of low vision in our study is contrary to findings from most of the previous reports from both developing and developed countries in which it usually featured as the second or third commonest cause [6
]. Our finding is, however, in keeping with the low prevalence of diabetic retinopathy as a cause of blindness observed during the Nigerian National Blindness and Visual Impairment Survey [23
Contrary to the previous report by Richard [24
] in which cataract was the most common cause of low vision, cataract was uncommon in our study because most cases of cataract were satisfactorily managed in the main eye clinic by surgery. The few patients with cataracts in our study either had another disease as the primary cause of low vision (e.g. retinitis pigmentosa) or could not be operated because of poor health or other social reasons.
The major causes of low vision within the different age groups as shown in Figure are quite similar to other reports [12
]. As expected, congenital and heritable conditions were more common in children, while age related diseases were predominant in the elderly patients.


Berlin, Germany – With CO² emissions from transport growing to over one quarter of the EU’s total carbon footprint, a Greenpeace Germany report highlights the most effective measures to make way for electric vehicles (EVs) on the road as part of changing the way we travel and tackling the climate emergency.
The report found that governments that implemented car restricting measures were the most effective in getting diesel and petrol cars off the road — but only if these requirements are set at ambitious levels. Additionally, policy that creates widespread access to charging stations can have a critical impact on the adoption of EVs.
“With our climate in serious peril, governments must stop ignoring the elephant in the room: the transport sector, which is one of the biggest emitters of CO² emissions. Transport emissions have been rising steadily for years and that’s why a rapid transition to shared electric mobility should be part of a sustainable energy future. If planned correctly, electric vehicles and renewable energy have the potential to go hand-in-hand,” said Barbara Stoll, a Greenpeace International Transport Campaigner.
Research conducted by the Berlin-based Ecologic Institute analysed ten existing policy measures from across the world that have had a direct impact on the increased adoption of electric vehicles. The research also noted:
- Combining a few measures and sequencing them over time is highly beneficial
- Governments that adjust financial support for EVs to reflect market developments is needed
- Financially incentivising the purchase of EVs and disincentivizing the sale of diesel and petrol cars is key to making the transition away from polluting cars.
The report was released ahead of an EU climate summit on June 20th and 21st, where policy makers are expected to discuss Europe’s long-term climate plan. The report should be considered as one part of a larger roadmap for decision makers, helping to guide them through a successful transition away from petrol and diesel cars to one that promotes a radical and sustainable shift in urban mobility.
“We see electric vehicles as an important step towards a fossil-free future, yet by no means should they be viewed as the end-all-be-all on the pathway towards finding sustainable mobility solutions. Policymakers must also prioritise the improvement and extension of public transport networks that run on renewable energy, improve and extend cycling and walking infrastructure, and increase infrastructure to support the safe uptake of micro-mobility solutions,” said Stoll.
 Links below to the full report and media briefing.
 Since 1990, transport emissions have been rising — 25% higher in Europe and 74% higher globally. By far the greatest source of those transport emissions — about 70% — comes from road transport https://www.iea.org/statistics/co2emissions/
Original report can be found HERE
Media Brief can be found HERE
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The campaign to promote electric vehicles is narrow and unethical, without first tackling the appalling human rights issues surrounding the cobalt supply chain as well as disposal of batteries at the end of their life. How is Greenpeace addressing these issues?
Hi Theresa, We see electric vehicles (EVs) as an important step towards a fossil-free future, yet by no means should they be viewed as the end-all-be-all on the pathway towards finding sustainable mobility solutions. The manufacturing of electric vehicles has a significant carbon footprint and the grid that powers these vehicles have associated emissions as well. Therefore, swapping every petrol and diesel car for an electric one would represent a significant missed opportunity to dramatically reduce our emissions. But you are right about human rights issues surrounding the supply chains and the disposal of batteries at the end of their life. That is why the increased update of battery electric vehicles must be coupled with: -> Transparent supply chains and best practice human rights and environmental standards in mining and manufacturing of batteries. -> Investment in research and development in battery technology to find alternatives to the current materials used. -> 100% renewable energy in manufacturing. -> Increased durability (ie a greater number of charge cycles possible), longevity, reparability, energy efficiency, reuse and recyclability of batteries to minimise the use of virgin materials.
Transparent supply chains are a great idea - but I haven't seen any information from car manufacturers to show that they care whether the supply chain for their products is monitored and ethical. Is Greenpeace campaigning for this? Do you have campaigners specifically targeting the gangs in Democratic Republic of Congo where I believe the worst atrocities are happening and child labour is rife? I have an old hybrid car which will soon need replacing and while I applaud the vision and aspirations for the future, nothing can convince me at the moment that by buying another hybrid or an electric car that I won't be adding to the profits of protection gangs and building up a waste problem for the future.


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WASHINGTON — Supreme Court justices indicated Tuesday that they are poised to deliver a fresh blow to affirmative action, hinting they will uphold a voter-approved ban on racial preferences at Michigan’s state-run universities.
Hearing arguments in Washington, the court’s Republican-appointed justices suggested they saw the measure as a legitimate ban on racial discrimination. A federal appeals court said the opposite, ruling that the affirmative action ban unconstitutionally stripped racial minorities of their rights.
‘‘Is it unreasonable for the state to say, ‘Look, race is a lightning rod’?’’ Chief Justice John Roberts said. He asked why a state couldn’t take racial classifications ‘‘off the table’’ and try to achieve diversity through other means.
A decision backing the initiative would have symbolic as well as substantive importance. A decade ago the University of Michigan won a Supreme Court decision that let institutions across the country continue to use race as one factor in the admissions process.
Three years later, the Michigan ballot initiative amended the state constitution to block such use at state schools, nullifying the Supreme Court decision for the very university that secured it. Black enrollment is down about 30 percent at the undergraduate and law schools since the measure took effect, according to university figures.
Justice Sonia Sotomayor, the court’s lone Hispanic, said that one of the sponsors of the measure had said the goal was to ‘‘bring back’’ segregation. ‘‘And it appears to have done just that,’’ she said.
As the justices heard arguments, about 200 affirmative action supporters gathered on the sidewalk in front of the court building, displaying signs and listening to speakers. Most members of the group were college-age or younger.
Justice Elena Kagan has recused herself from the case. She was President Obama’s solicitor general when the administration had a chance to get involved in the litigation.
Roberts has sought to steer the court toward a color-blind approach to the Constitution. The justices last year overturned a core part of the Voting Rights Act, the law designed to protect minorities at the polls. The court also issued a compromise ruling that ordered tougher judicial scrutiny of university affirmative action programs.
The latest case involves different legal issues from those in past affirmative action disputes. Rather than debating whether universities violate the rights of white students with affirmative action programs, the court is considering whether state bans on racial preferences amount to discrimination against minorities.
Michigan is one of 10 states where race-conscious admissions are barred as a matter of law.
A federal appeals court said the Michigan measure put racial minorities at a unique disadvantage. The 8-7 decision said minorities are barred from asking universities for special preferences — something athletes, band members, and children of alumni could still do.
The measure ‘‘singles out race for different treatment,’’ Mark Rosenbaum, a lawyer with the American Civil Liberties Union arguing against the law, said Tuesday.
That position gained little traction among court conservatives. Justice Anthony Kennedy, usually the swing vote on issues involving race, questioned the limits of Rosenbaum’s argument. Kennedy asked whether the state legislature, a state executive department, or a university president could bar the use of race in admissions. Roberts and Justice Samuel Alito asked similar questions.
‘‘At what point is it that your objection takes force?’’ Kennedy asked.
The court will rule by July in the case.

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- Is rice native to Hawaii?
- Are pineapples native to Hawaii?
- What is the drink of Hawaii?
- What food is native to Hawaii?
- What is indigenous to Hawaii?
- What fruits grow well in Hawaii?
- Can you grow strawberries in Hawaii?
- What growing zone is Hawaii in?
- What is Hawaii’s nickname?
- What type of rice do Hawaiians eat?
- What vegetables are native to Hawaii?
- What fruits and vegetables grow best in Hawaii?
- What do Hawaiians eat for breakfast?
- Why is spam so popular in Hawaii?
- What do Hawaiians eat for Christmas?
Is rice native to Hawaii?
According to the grant description, rice production was established in Hawai’i in the 1860s.
Around the 1920s, rice was second in value and acreage only to sugar (Saccharum officinarum L.) in the Hawaiian islands.
But currently, there is no rice being grown in Hawai’i..
Are pineapples native to Hawaii?
Pineapples have indeed for a long time been a symbol of Hawaiʻi but they are not native to the Hawaiian islands. Pineapples can be traced back to their origin in South America, and are linked together with Hawaiʻi because of the large pineapple industry that was build on Hawaiʻi in the early 1900s.
What is the drink of Hawaii?
Mai TaiA Mai Tai is the drink that usually comes to mind when the words “Hawaiian cocktail” are mentioned. Its distinctive multi-colored look comes from using white rum as the base and adding a float of dark rum on top. Orange curaçao and orgeat syrup are also key ingredients, along with fresh juices.
What food is native to Hawaii?
Traditional Hawaiian Food: Eat These 7 Massively Tasty DishesPoi. The staple and traditional filler starch dish in Hawaiian cuisine is something known as poi. … Laulau. … Kalua pig. … Poke. … Lomi Salmon (lomi-lomi salmon) … Chicken long rice. … Fruit (like pineapple and lilikoi)
What is indigenous to Hawaii?
Native Hawaiians (Hawaiian: kānaka ʻōiwi, kānaka maoli, and Hawaiʻi maoli) are the aboriginal people of the Hawaiian Islands or their descendants who trace their ancestry back to the original Polynesian settlers of Hawaiʻi. …
What fruits grow well in Hawaii?
Here are some of our favorite Hawaiian fruits and the best time to find them.Lilikoi (Passion Fruit) Passion fruit is known as lilikoi in Hawaii. … Mango. Mango is definitely a local favorite. … Guava. A couple of ripe guavas in a fruit bowl can scent an entire room. … Pineapple. … Coconut. … Banana. … Papaya. … Starfruit.
Can you grow strawberries in Hawaii?
Hawaiian-grown strawberries have an intense flavor, much more pronounced than the fruit from the mainland. The strawberries peak January through April but are harvested October through July.
What growing zone is Hawaii in?
Zone 11Zone 11 includes most of Hawaii.
What is Hawaii’s nickname?
ParadiseThe Aloha StateThe Islands of AlohaHawaii/Nicknames
What type of rice do Hawaiians eat?
Rice is at the core of the local culture reflecting the many peoples that call Hawaii home. In the dietary treatment of kidney disease, white rice is favored as it is low in sodium, potas- sium, and phosphorus; in addition, it is a good source of en- ergy, inexpensive, and versatile for meal planning.
What vegetables are native to Hawaii?
The most important of them was taro. For centuries, taro—and the poi made from it—was the main staple of the Hawaiian diet, and it is still much loved. ʻUala (sweet potatoes) and yams were also planted.
What fruits and vegetables grow best in Hawaii?
These six hardy plants thrive in Hawai’i’s humid and sunny weather.Sweet Potatoes. × Illustrations: Christine Labrador. … Lettuce, kale and collard greens. × Fall is the perfect time to start these quick-growing greens, which can wilt in the summer. … Carrots. × … Herbs. × … Tomatoes. × … Strawberries. ×
What do Hawaiians eat for breakfast?
Breakfast. Portuguese sausage, eggs and rice is one of the most common breakfasts of Hawaii. It includes linguiça (Portuguese sausage), eggs, and white rice.
Why is spam so popular in Hawaii?
According to the SPAM website, the island’s love affair with Spam began in World War II, when GIs were served the salty luncheon meat because it didn’t require refrigeration and had a long shelf life. The Hormel Corporation, which manufactures Spam, provided 15 million cans to Allied troops every week.
What do Hawaiians eat for Christmas?
Sometimes Christmas dinner consists of a traditional lu’au, complete with a pig roasted in an underground pit, chicken long rice (chicken noodle soup, Hawaiian style), lomilomi salmon, and poi. A less formal get-together is called kanikapila (kah-nee-kah-PEE-lah), which means “to make music”.

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In the Community: From the American Diabetes Association
This year’s 2022 2022 American Diabetes Association Tour de Cure was an in-person event this year. It took place on Saturday June 11, at Xerox Campus in Webster, NY. Riders across Upstate New York, including the Rochester, Buffalo, Syracuse and Albany regions, who united for the second consecutive year to raise much needed funds for diabetes research, education and advocacy.
“We’re beyond excited to welcome riders from across Upstate New York in person after two years of participating virtually due to the pandemic,” Jeff Collins, Executive Director said.
“This is the first time that riders will gather in person since the four communities joined forces last year. We couldn’t be happier to welcome them.”
There were 609 riders who came out and $480,000 was raised so far for diabetes research, education and Camp Aspire, a camp for children with diabetes.
The 2022 Tour de Cure: Upstate New York encourages participants to focus on the three main components, including:
- Committing to participate in person on an event day at the Tour.
- Continuing to fundraise because the 34 million Americans with diabetes are counting on your support of the ADA’s mission.
- Celebrating your journey by posting, sharing and showcasing efforts on social media using the hashtag #WeRideTogether and tagging @AmDiabetesAssn to get featured. Join the conversation on our community Facebook group to stay connected.
Founded in Buffalo in 1991, Tour de Cure brings together thousands of riders in cities across America to raise much needed funds to support diabetes research and provide education and advocacy for people living with diabetes and their families.
For more information about the organization or looking to donate, visit www.donations.diabetes.org/site/SPageServer/?pagename=TC_homepage.

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Today a wonderful, kinda-roadside attraction was brought to my attention: Pizza Farms. Having briefly researched the concept on Google, it appears to me that there are Pizza Farms all over the country.
You might be wondering what a pizza farm is. Basically, a farmer raises all the various plants and animals one might need to make a pizza (wheat, tomatoes, cows, chickens, pigs), and arranges each crop into "slices." So, you get to go through the pizza-shaped farm (usually a guided tour) and see everything that goes into making that holiest of foods. Best of all, some of them serve pizza for lunch (The farm I looked at got it from Pizza Factory. WTF??).
The only downside I've seen regarding pizza farms is the horrible puns all the news articles throw in, for example "Pizza farmer finds new way to grow Dough," or "Farmer makes lots of green by growing pizza." As a brief tangent, why do people feel compelled to make puns about any given food topic? It's funny when Weird Al does it, but Weird Al is significantly more talented than your local news outlet.
Anyway, once I begin touring in earnest, I suppose I'm going to have to hit one of these places. You never know, I might get a hayride as part of the deal! Hayrides are awesome.
Here's the link that my informant provided which set me off on this crazy path:

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This course aims to expose students to those literatures which stand outside the British and American literary canon but which are connected by a shared historical experience of colonization. While readings contain selections from single countries or regions, the course offers scope for wide-ranging and comparative views in the literatures and cultures of the English speaking regions of Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, Canada, Australia, and Ne Zealand. This course will also introduce students to the ongoing dialogues between postcolonial literatures and theory and attempt to re-examine the history and legacy of colonialism.
Students will be exposed to a selection of readings from postcolonial literature following the dissolution of colonial rule during the latter half of the twentieth century. These texts address issues of imperialism and the aftermath, such as nation building, race relations, diaspora, emigration, exile and the formation of new cultural identities.
In this course, we examine the condition of the postcolonial through its writings and effects. Divided broadly between the fields of postcolonial theory, and a range of writings that loosely identify with the condition of being postcolonial, we will attempt a reading of both the social conditions as well as the psychic imprint of what it means to be situated in a postcolonial world.
(a) Familiarity with postcolonial theory; (b) Exposure to social theory related to postcolonial studies; (c) A reading of postcolonial literatures

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A RARE UNITING MOMENT FOR DEMOCRATS…. In recent memory, there’s really only one high-profile policy fight that united every faction of the American center-left — George W. Bush’s 2005 push to privatize Social Security.
Looking back, it was actually pretty impressive. The media was generally inclined to praise the effort — ending the traditional Social Security system is apparently evidence of “seriousness” — but this was one of those rare moments in which progressive wonks, lefty activists, and Democrats at every level were effectively saying the same thing, at the same time, for the same reason.
Incidentally, they won. The public hated the Bush plan; Republicans abandoned it; and the proposal withered on the vine, failing to even get a vote in Congress. It all happened rather organically, too — there was no top-down model, since there were no progressives in a position of power at the time.
There’s no reason we can’t see something similar this year, in response to the House Republican budget plan. Bush wanted to eliminate Social Security, and Paul Ryan & Co. want to eliminate Medicare. These are not only both pillars of American public life, but they’re also both pillars of the Democratic tradition.
With that in mind, I was delighted to see a full-throated condemnation from Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus (D-Mont.) — not exactly a raging liberal from a “blue” state — in response to yesterday’s announcement from the House GOP.
“Independent experts agree the House Plan would make deep cuts to the Medicare benefits seniors count on,” said Baucus. “It would end Medicare as we know it and funnel Medicare dollars directly into private insurance companies’ pockets. Under the House plan, seniors’ coverage would be cut drastically, benefits would no longer be guaranteed and seniors’ costs would skyrocket. We can’t allow the House to balance the budget on the backs of seniors and we won’t — not on my watch.”
It was soon followed by a statement from Senate Budget Committee Chairman Kent Conrad (D-N.D.) — again, not exactly a traditional progressive champion — who also wasn’t impressed.
“Representative Ryan’s proposal is partisan and ideological. He provides dramatic tax cuts for the wealthiest, financed by draconian reductions in Medicare and Medicaid. His proposals are unreasonable and unsustainable. His plan is most troubling because it lacks balance.”
Regrettably, Conrad’s statement included praise for the Simpson/Bowles Fiscal Commission plan, but the point is, the senator immediately realized the House Republican plan deserved to be rejected out of hand, and in particular, Conrad offered a strong defense of Medicare.
Brian Beutler added this morning, “A funny thing happened on the way to a government shutdown. Democrats got on message about the House Republicans’ other, bigger budget, which creates a policy blueprint for the next decade. That message? The GOP plan to end Medicare and hack away at Medicaid is a non-starter. This came from top Democrats across the political spectrum.”
Uniting Democrats and progressive activists is always difficult, but there’s ample reason to believe Paul Ryan has presented a unique opportunity. It happened in 2005, and if the left is smart, it’ll happen in 2011.


Currently with the program if I am doing an image based DHTML menu I have to have a separate normal and over state for each image. Easy enough to do. But if you have a long menu you end up with a large number of images which is inefficient as each image has to download from the server 1 at a time.
First is it possible to do CSS sprites with DHTML menu? Secondly if not, would this not be a good feature idea? That way just create 1 image with all the rollover states and have the CSS background state do the rest.
I look forward to any answers!


Afeez Hanafi and Daud Olatunji
Two persons lost their lives while six others suffered varying degrees of burns after a petrol-laden tanker fell and exploded at Bible College bus stop, Sango, along the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway, Ogun State.
About 17 vehicles, including a Dangote truck loaded with bags of cement, also got burnt in the incident that occurred around 11.30pm on Thursday.
This is just as the state Governor, Mr Dapo Abiodun, in a statement on Friday commiserated with the victims, promising that the incessant accidents on the expressway would soon be a thing of the past.
A motorist, Muhammed Abdullahi, who witnessed the incident said the container on the tanker tilted and he quickly disembarked from his vehicle to inform the driver of the imminent danger.
The eyewitness said he was approaching the truck when the tanker skidded off and went up in flames.
‘Container fell while driver was driving against traffic’
At the scene of the incident on Friday morning, Abdullahi told our correspondent that the tanker driver was driving against the traffic heading for Lagos.
He said some people informed him that soldiers were ahead controlling traffic and would send him back.
Abdullahi said the driver wanted to make a U-turn to connect the right lane when the tanker tilted to one side.
He stated, “The tanker driver was driving against traffic. Some people told him that soldiers were in the front and that they would stop him. As he wanted to turn back, the vehicle tilted and the container wanted to fall.
“I was not far from the tanker. I saw when it wanted to fall and rushed out of my vehicle to tell the driver. It suddenly fell and in less than one minute, it caught fire. Firefighters didn’t come on time. About 10 minutes after they arrived, they said water had finished. Many vehicles were burnt.”
Another eyewitness, who gave his name only as Sunkanmi, said while the fire raged on, some hoodlums pounced on a van conveying sachets of confectionery and stole the product.
He said, “I was there throughout the night while the fire was burning. I saw a rescued victim. His skin had peeled away. There was a man who parked his vehicle at a distance when he saw the fire. The fire later spread to where the car was around 2am and burnt it.
“A man and his wife were trapped in their car. The man was able to escape but his wife got burnt. Unfortunately some ‘bad boys’ saw the incident as an opportunity to steal. They vandalised a van loaded with confectionery and stole as many as they could.”
The incident resulted in gridlock which held many for hours while others who got the news of the explosion from far distance were forced to take deplorable inner roads.
The Ogun State Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps, Mr Clement Oladele, in a statement on Friday confirmed that two persons – a man and woman – were killed in the fire while six persons were injured.
He identified the vehicles trapped in the fire as a tanker, nine trucks, two buses, a Toyota Camry, a Toyota Sienna and a trailer.
“A blue truck filled with bundles of confectionery sachets and a Dangote Cement truck were burnt. Two burnt corpses were evacuated to the Ifo General Hospital mortuary, Ogun State. The six injured victims were rescued to the hospital,” Oladele added.
The sector commander said the tanker was suspected to have had a mechanical fault which resulted in the accident.
“The spilled contents spread from the ShopRite Mall in Sango up to the FRSC Command Office located at the old Tollgate, destroying vehicles and other property.
“Motorists especially tanker drivers transporting flammable products should adhere strictly to the 1957 United Nations Agreement Concerning the International Carriage of Dangreous Goods by Roads which Nigeria was recently a signatory to. The ADR requires trucks conveying dangerous goods, including petroleum products to be installed with tanker’s seal valve, which prevents the liquefied contents from spilling its contents in the event of a road traffic crash.”
Joint takeover of road’ll end avoidable deaths –Abiodun
Meanwhile, the Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, said the planned takeover of the road by both the Ogun and Lagos state governments would end unnecessary loss of lives and property on the highway.
He said, “I am most distressed by the news of the midnight inferno at Sango, which was the result of an accident by a fuel-laden truck.
“It is heartbreaking that many lives were lost in addition to properties running into millions of naira. This sad occurrence has made our quest to take over the management of this road more compelling. The incessant road mishap around the toll gate axis is avoidable.
“While I commiserate with those who lost their loved ones and property, we shall do everything humanly possible to forestall a recurrence. I use this opportunity to once again plead that the Federal Government should approve the request of both the Ogun and Lagos state governments to take over this all-important Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway.”
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Rams Clash with Mountain West Preseason Favorites
The Colorado State Rams have played numerous competitive matches this year, but haven't found the results they have been looking for yet. CSU opened up its conference season with a pair of home losses against Air Force and Wyoming. The Rams now will take on preseason favorite San Diego State in San Diego before returning home to take on New Mexico, who was selected to finish second in the conference.
Ready to continue its first season in program history, the Colorado State women's soccer team is not backing away from some of the premier programs in the sport. The Rams have brought in five transfer students, including two Fort Collins locals, Megan Speed and Jami Vaughn, with NCAA Division-I experience.
Going the Distance
Through nine matches this season, junior defenders Megan Speed and Jami Vaughn have played every single possible minute this season. The juniors are two of just seven players (not including goalies) in the Mountain West Conference to have accomplished this feat. Colorado State is one of just two teams, joining Air Force, that has two players fit this criteria.
Scouting Report on San Diego State
- Chosen by coaches to win the Mountain West conferenece and was ranked No. 7 nationally in the preseason poll.
- The Aztecs are 4-5-2 this year after facing a tough non-conference schedule including two top-15 programs.
- San Diego State is 2-0-0 in the MW and 4-1-1 while playing at home.
In 12 matches, the Aztecs have scored 12 goals and conceded 15.
Scouting Report on New Mexico
- The Lobos were chosen by the coaches to finish second in the Mountain West conference this year after a runner-up finish last year.
- New Mexico is 4-7-1 this year, with three of its losses coming against nationally ranked teams.
- The Lobos are 1-2-0 while playing on the road this year, and 2-0-0 in conference play.
- This year, seven different players have scored a goal for New Mexico.
San Diego State: A Mountain West Player of the Year candidate heading into the season, junior Hannah Keane has been impressive this year. Keane leads the Mountain West in shots, shots per game, points, points per game, goals and goals per game. This season, Keane has found the back of the net seven times and has 16 points.
New Mexico: Leading the way for New Mexico's attack is sophomore midfielder Dylann O'Conner. O'Conner is the only player for the Lobos to score multiple goals this year with three. She also leads the team with 23 shots, while the next most on the team is 12 shots.
A Pair of Wins Will...
- Give Colorado State its first-ever program victories over a division-I opponent.
- Give the Rams their first wins ever in Mountain West play.
- Improve Head Coach Bill Hempen's career record to 279-193-46. He currently ranks No. 19 among Division I active coaches in all-time wins.
Last week the Rams announced the addition of freshman midfielder Kasey Dietrich. Dietrich is a local product of Fort Collins, Colo. and joins Megan Speed and Jami Vaughn as the third Fort Collins native to play for her hometown team.
Last Time Out
Playing in front of its home crowd in a pair of Mountain West matches, the Colorado State Rams came up short in both matches.
The Rams went into overtime in a back-and-forth match against intra-state rival Air Force, but a goal in the 95th minute sealed the 2-1 victory for the Falcons.
Trying to regroup on Sunday against Border War rival Wyoming, the Rams played a competitive match and controlled possession for much of the match. CSU couldn't find the back of the net while Wyoming capitalized on its opportunities en route to a 3-0 victory.
Fort Collins Soccer Complex - Home of the Rams
Located northeast of the Colorado State campus, FCSC serves as the Home of Rams Soccer. CSU's pitch is at the far northeast corner of the complex.
Directions: Take I-25 north to Exit 271, Mountain Vista. Turn west (left) on Mountain Vista and then north (right) on the frontage road. Continue 1.5 miles on the frontage road, crossing Richards Lake Rd. Address: 3955 NW Frontage Rd.
The Rams will travel to Nevada for a pair of road conference matches. First, CSU will take on the University of Nevada on Friday at 8 p.m. MT in Reno, Nev. before traveling to Las Vegas to take on UNLV on Sunday at 2 p.m. MT.
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These are the first new recordings by Godspeed You! Black Emperor since 2002. Featuring two twenty-minute slabs of epic instrumental rock music and two six-and-a-half minute drones, ‘ALLELUJAH! DON’T BEND! ASCEND! provides soaring, shining proof of the band’s powerful return to form.
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7-Day Gorilla – Chimpanzee Trekking, Queen Elizabeth and Lake Mburo Park Wildlife Uganda Mini-Loop Safari
Experience 4 Ugandan Parks in 7 Days: Track mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, explore wildlife in Queen Elizabeth and Lake Mburo Parks, and immerse yourself in Kibale Forest Park for either a Chimpanzee Trekking or Habituation Experience, visit Bigodi Wetlands Sanctuary’s jungle swamp. This 7-day gorilla and wildlife safari in Uganda offers a quintessential Ugandan experience, all condensed into one action-packed week. It’s a preferred safari tour in Uganda, the Pearl of Africa, where you’ll enjoy unique activities unavailable in any other East African nation. Experience a concentrated taste of Africa in the small yet incredibly diverse country of Uganda.
The Uganda Mini-Loop Safari Highlights
- Gorilla Trekking – Ruhija Area – Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
- Chimpanzee Trekking – Kibale Forest Park
- Kazinga Channel Wildlife-Reptile-Bird Boat Ride
- Game Drives, including the famous Ishasha
- Explosion Crater Drive in Queen Elizabeth Park
- Bigodi Wetlands – Jungle Swamp Hike
- Visit Lake Bunyonyi
- Lake Mburo National Park Game drive
- Local Driver/Guide who is friendly and knowledgeable.
Entebbe International Airport Arrival information
Upon arriving at Entebbe International Airport, your friendly team will be ready to receive you warmly. After completing immigration and customs, step into the arrivals area, where our driver or the hotel’s representative will be waiting to greet you. Your entry into Uganda is hassle-free, with officials known for their assistance. The airport process typically takes around 45 minutes to an hour. Most lodges and guesthouses in the Entebbe area often offer complimentary airport transfers, while we can transport you to your chosen lodging if needed. Remember to have your Uganda Tourist Visa for $50 beforehand with a Yellow Fever Certificate being a mandatory requirement. Exceptions may apply in specific cases, such as pregnancy. If you plan to venture into Rwanda or Kenya, we recommend the East Africa Tourist Visa. We’re based in Kampala, an hour away, and can arrange your arrival and last night upon request.
Day 1: Pick up and head west to the Kibale Forest Chimpanzee Park
Our 7-day gorilla and wildlife safari begins after breakfast at your preferred Kampala or Entebbe lodging, followed by a Westward 5-6 hour drive to the Kibale Chimpanzee Park. Your English-speaking driver and our 4-wheel drive vehicle will ensure that you have a pleasant journey through the Ugandan countryside. As you travel, you’ll appreciate Uganda’s nickname, the Pearl of Africa, because of its scenic views. Depending on the schedule, we may stop at Fort Portal town for lunch or continue to your preferred Kibale Forest National Park lodging. Fort Portal town is named after Sir Gerald Portal, a British Special Commissioner for Uganda, whose statue graces the main road of the town.
At 3 p.m., we go for a guided nature walk in Bigodi Wetlands Sanctuary. Our expert guide will accompany you through this fascinating jungle swamp, where you’ll walk on planks above the swamp and discover the sanctuary’s diverse flora and fauna.
Birdwatchers can discover over 200 bird species at Bigodi Wetlands Sanctuary, making it a haven for birding enthusiasts. The sanctuary is home to a variety of birds, including the Large Blue Turaco, Brown Parrots, White-spotted Flufftail, Yellow-spotted Barbet, Hairy-breasted Barbet, Yellow-billed Barbet, Western Nicator, Grey-winged Robin-chat, White-tailed Ant-thrush, Brown-backed Scrub-robin, Black-and-white Shrike-flycatcher, Brown-throated Wattle-eye, Superb Sunbird, Brown-crowned Tchagra, Bocage’s Bush-Shrike, Black Bishop, White-breasted Negrofinch, and Black-crowned Waxbill.
Bigodi Wetlands Sanctuary is also home to various primates, including Chimpanzees, red colobus monkeys, baboons, black & white colobus monkeys, blue monkey grey-cheeked, mangabey, vervet monkeys, red-tailed monkeys, and the L’Hoest monkey. Mammals such as Sitatunga semi-aquatic Antelopes, mongooses, bush pigs, otters, and bushbucks can also be spotted.
Lodging included: Isunga Lodge – All meals.
Day 2: Chimpanzee Tracking – Kibale Forest – Journey to Queen Elizabeth Park – Explosion Crater Drive
Option: Instead of Chimpanzee trekking, where you are with a group of Chimpanzees for one hour, you can be on an all-day Chimpanzee Habituation Experience.
After tracking, we can have lunch at the lodge or on the way to Queen Elizabeth Park.
Transition to Queen Elizabeth Park and Explosion Crater Drive
After the trek, we’ll continue our journey to Queen Elizabeth Park in a 2½ – 3 hour drive. Before we check in at the Lodge, we take the most scenic Katwe Explosion Crater drive, which is 27 kilometers of scenic wonders.
It is the highest point of Queen Elizabeth Park, with splendid views of the Rwenzori Mountains of the Moon, the Western Rift Escarpment with the vast Savannah below, Lake George, and Lake Edwards connected by the natural Kazinga Channel. There are about 12 explosion craters, made famous recently by a picture in National Geographic.
Lodging: Bush Lodge – All meals.
Day 3: Queen Elizabeth National Park; Safari/Game Drive and Kazinga Channel Boat Safari
Start your day with an early breakfast and drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park, which takes about 2½ – 3 hours. As you drive through Fort Portal town, you will enter the park on a game drive. The park is surrounded by the snow-capped 16,000-foot Rwenzori Mountains and, in the north, the “Mountains of the Moon.” It is a conservation area that covers 767 square miles and is bordered on the North East by Lake George and Lake Edward on the South West. The park’s western border adjoins the Zaire Parc Du Virunga. While you are on your game drive, keep an eye out for teeming herds of impala-like Uganda Kob, as well as topi, elephant, lion, giant forest hog, and Cape buffalo. There are also several soda lakes filling ancient volcanic calderas where flamingos reside seasonally. Once you arrive at your chosen lodging, check-in, have lunch, and relax.
At 3:00 PM, you will enjoy a leisurely boat safari along the Kazinga Channel. This safari provides a unique opportunity to see a variety of wildlife up close, including hippos, crocodiles, hundreds of bird species, elephants, and buffaloes. The slow boat ride is a memorable experience often considered one of the highlights of a Queen Elizabeth National Park safari. After the boat ride, you will return to the lodge for a delicious dinner and a well-deserved rest.
Day 4: Ishasha Region – Tree Climbing Lions and Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
We started our day with an early breakfast and continued our safari by driving to the Ishasha region. This is where the famous tree-climbing lions can be found, making it the best place in Africa to see them. Ishasha is the unexplored section of Queen Elizabeth Park, but it’s rich in wildlife, including vast herds of buffaloes, elephants, various antelopes (like topi antelopes), and, of course, lots of birds. One of the highlights of Ishasha is the shoebill, a bird species frequently seen in the lake swamps.
Lunch at Savannah Resort
Proceed to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest – Ruhija Region in 3 hours.
Lodging: Bakiga Lodge, Ruhija. A cozy haven that preludes our gorilla adventure!
Day 5: Mountain Gorilla Trekking – Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Ready for an adventure of a lifetime? The big day is here! Start your day bright and early with a hearty breakfast.
Remember to grab your packed lunch from the Lodge.
Your daypack essentials: Preferably a waterproof daypack, you can use it as a carry-on flying to Uganda. Pack all essentials inside of the daypack. A yummy lunch, 2 litres of water, a rain Jacket, or a Poncho: Pack into your daypack.
What to Wear for Gorilla Trekking in Uganda
Choosing the right attire for Gorilla Trekking is crucial. Unfortunately, many trekkers come unprepared, leading
to discomfort that distracts from the awe-inspiring experience. Dressing appropriately isn’t just about comfort; it’s about ensuring your safety and protection. Here’s what you should consider wearing:
- Long-Sleeved Shirts: Protects against scratches, insect bites, and the sun. Neutral colors are recommended.
- Breathable Trousers: Opt for long pants that are durable and can protect your legs from thorns and nettles. Tuck them into your socks for added protection from ants.
- Sturdy, Waterproof Hiking Boots: Essential for the often muddy and uneven terrain. Ensure they are broken in to avoid blisters.
- Garden Gloves: These are helpful when holding onto branches or moving through dense vegetation.
- A Hat: Protects your head from the sun and keeps it dry in case of rain.
- Waterproof Jacket or Poncho: Even if the weather seems clear, rain can be unpredictable in the forests. You are in an Afro-montane Rainforest.
- Thick Socks: These can be tucked into trousers to prevent insect bites.
- Camera equipment: Pack extra batteries and storage devices in Ziploc bags. Binoculars are only necessary for birders.
- Insect Repellant: We recommend using effective Australian RID Insect Repellent, as well as sunscreen and sunglasses.
- You will need a Porter and Walking Stick: The services of a porter free you on the often-difficult trail, and a local walking stick helps you and steadies you on the often-challenging path. We supply our clients with both.
- Optional walking sticks and porters for $20 can help lighten the load, but they’re not included in the package price. Check out our list of what to wear on safari.
Remember, it’s all about ensuring a comfortable and memorable experience with the Gorillas while staying protected.
Lodging: Lake Bunyonyi Eco-Resort – All meals
Other options: BirdNest Resort
Day 6: We move to Lake Mburo National Park:
We head to Lake Mburo National Park early in the morning, an ideal stopover location in Uganda. You can choose to stay at one of the eco-friendly tented
camps, some of the nicest places you have ever stayed in, or opt for the budget facilities.
Upon arrival, check-in and settle down, and enjoy lunch together, then, embark on a leisurely tour of the lake. There, you’ll encounter an array of wildlife, including hippos, crocodiles, buffaloes, zebras, antelopes, and a variety of birds. Furthermore, the tour will also introduce you to other lakes in the area,
such as Kazuma and Lake Bwa.
Lodging: Moderately priced Rwakobo Rock Lodge – All meals
Day 7: Morning Game Drive & Return to Kampala
Waking up on the last day of our 7-day Uganda Mini-Loop adventure, the serenity of Lake Mburo National Park surrounds us. This safari has offered unforgettable moments, and today, we’ll add a few more to our collection.
After relishing breakfast at the lodge, lace up your boots for a different kind of safari – a walking safari. Unlike our previous game drives, today’s safari on foot immerses us deeper into the wilderness, feeling the pulse of the wild.
Walking safaris are a distinctive feature of Lake Mburo National Park and offer a different perspective on wildlife. As you quietly stroll, watch for zebras, elands, impalas, buffaloes, and antelopes in their natural habitat. This intimate and immersive experience lets you notice smaller details of the park – footprints, droppings, insects, and diverse plants – that you might miss on a vehicle safari.
The nature walk lasts about 2-3 hours, depending on the pace and interests of the group.
Around late morning, as we start our journey back to Kampala or Entebbe, we’ll pass through the equator line. This is a great photo opportunity! There’s an informative talk about the equator phenomenon, and you can even witness a simple yet fascinating water demonstration.
We’ll stop for lunch, arriving at Entebbe by the late afternoon. This marks the conclusion of your 7-day Uganda expedition. It’s been an incredible journey filled with unforgettable memories and new friendships. We hope Uganda’s diverse and mesmerizing beauty stays with you forever!
Here is what we offer in this Private 7 Day Uganda Mini-Loop Safari:
- Gorilla Permit – Bwindi Park
- Chimpanzee Tracking Permit
- Lodging with all meals except for drinks
- Ground Transportation in a 4×4 Private Safari Vehicle with a pop-up roof
- The Bigodi Wetlands Sanctuary walk
- Entrance to Parks, including Vehicle
- Game drives (safaris)
- 2 Boat Safaris
- Drinking Water on all drives
- Equator Visit
- Relevant Government Taxes
Not included in Safari price: Air Travel to and from Uganda, Uganda Visa Costs, Laundry, Tips, Drinks, except those included in lodging meal price
Contact us anytime for inquiries about our Uganda safari. We’re here to help with any questions about our 7-day Chimpanzee-Gorilla Trek, Queen Elizabeth, and Lake Mburo Park Mini-Loop Safari.

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