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  • NNPC warns oil marketers against fuel hoarding

    NNPC warns oil marketers against fuel hoarding

    The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation ( NNPC ) on Monday warned oil marketers to desist from hoarding petroleum products or risk arrest by law enforcement agencies.

    NNPC Spokesman, Ndu Ughamadu, said in a statement in Abuja that the warning followed the uncovering of 144 oil tankers filled with petroleum products in Kano.

    Read also: NNPC threatens to shut stations hoarding fuel

    According to him, government has intervened in an industrial action embarked upon by the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria ( PENGASSAN ) over labour disputes with NECONDE Energy Services Ltd.

    “NNPC warns marketers not to hoard products as law enforcement agencies, working with industry regulators, have been detailed to take appropriate measures against any defaulter.

    “The Corporation further assures that there are enough petroleum products to keep the nation wet,” Ughamadu said.

    He urged motorists and other consumers of   petroleum products to resist the temptation to go into panic buying.

    “NNPC wishes to state that relevant government agencies are in consultation with industrial unions to arrive at an amicable resolution of issues over which there are threats of industrial action,” he said.

    The Federal Government has also waded into the matter, appealing to leaders of PENGASSAN to shelve its strike over the sack of workers by NECONDE Energy Services Ltd.

    Queues, which eased some days back, have now returned at filling stations in the Federal Capital Territory.

    NAN

  • NAFDAC wants public to blow whistle

    NAFDAC wants public to blow whistle

    Prof. Christiana Adeyeye, Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC), on Monday called on Nigerians to report any form of illegal drug production in their environments.

    Adeyeye made the call at the ongoing 8th Annual Symposium of the Health Writers’ Association of Nigeria ( HEWAN ) in Lagos.

    The director-general was represented by Mrs Abayomi Bolaji, a Deputy Director in the agency.

    The symposium had the theme “The Menace of Counterfeit Drugs, the Role of Regulatory Bodies’’.

    “One of the greatest challenges of the agency is shortage of manpower because Nigeria is a large and complex country, and its little manpower cannot be everywhere.

    “We are calling on the public to blow the whistle whenever they discover any form of illegal manufacturing or production of drugs within their vicinity.

    “Blow the whistle; most of these illegal productions of drugs are done in the night. We will ensure utmost confidentiality.

    Read also: NAFDAC refutes report of 70% fake drugs in Nigerian markets

    “NAFDAC will neither relent nor waver in the fight until the battle is won,” she promised.

    The director-general said that counterfeit drugs had many health and economic consequences.

    “Counterfeit drugs pose a public health hazard, waste consumers’ income and reduce incentives to engage in research, development and innovation.

    “The result of the use of fake drugs can be poisoning, treatment failure, untreated disease and death,’’ she said.

    Adeyeye said the magnitude of drug counterfeiting was much and required strong and sustained actions from governments, the industry and consumers.

    She highlighted strategies being used by NAFDAC to eradicate drug counterfeiting to include sustained public enlightenment and collaboration with national and international agencies.

    According to her, the agency had also engaged in capacity building of its staff, reviewed NAFDAC laws and applied cutting edge technologies to tackle drug counterfeiting.

    Adeyeye appealed to stakeholders and other members of the public to join hands with NAFDAC in the fight against drug counterfeiting.

    In his remarks, Dr Emmanuel Enabulele, Chairman, Board of Trustees, HEWAN, said that, with adequate collaboration, Nigeria would win the fight against drug counterfeiting.

    He thanked NAFDAC for sharing knowledge with the journalists, and expressed the hope that the relationship between the agency and the media would continue to yield fruitful results.

    NAN

  • Tailor jailed for absconding with wedding fabrics

    Tailor jailed for absconding with wedding fabrics

    A Masaka Upper Area Court on Monday sentenced a 37- year- old tailor, Felix Ayuba, to four months in prison for absconding with his customer’s wedding  fabrics.

    Ayuba, a resident of Angwan Jaba Masaka, pleaded guilty to two-counts of criminal breach of trust and cheating.

    The judge, Yakubu Ishaku, however, gave him an option of N4, 000 fine.

    He also ordered Ayuba to pay N53,000 as damages for the materials and another N20,000 for expenses incurred during prosecution.

    Read also: Prince Harry dump gunners fa cup final wedding

    Ishaku ordered that if the convict defaulted, he would get additional one month imprisonment.

    The police prosecutor, Frank Swem, had told the court that Albarka Danjuma of New Karu, Nasarawa State, had reported the matter at the Divisional Police Station in Masaka, on December 12.

    Swem said that on October 10, Danjuma gave the accused some fabrics to sew a kaftan and a dress for his wife.

    The prosecutor told the court that the accused did not make the cloths as agreed, instead he absconded with the wedding fabrics.

    Swem said the offence contravened the provisions of Sections 312 and 322 of the Penal Code.

    NAN

  • Two docked over theft of motorcycle

    Two docked over theft of motorcycle

    The Police on Monday arraigned two suspected motorcycle thieves at an Osogbo Chief Magistrates’ Court.

    The accused, Wahab Moruf, 23, and Adedeji Abiodun, 28, are facing a four count-charge, including conspiracy, theft and malicious damage.

    The Prosecutor, Sgt. Rasaki Abiodun, told the court that the accused committed the offences on December 5 at Ita-Olokan area of Osogbo.

    Abiodun alleged that the accused conspired with a minor ( Omisore Ridwan,14 ) to steal a Bajaj motorcycle with registration number WEN 627 QD and chassis number MDZA18A27CWJ68212 belonging to one Lateef Kolapo.

    He told the court that the offences contravened Sections 516, 390(9), 430(2) and 415 of the Criminal Code cap. 34 vol. 11 laws of Osun, 2003.

    Read also: Task force impounds 163 motorcycles

    The accused pleaded not guilty to the charges.

    Their counsel, Mr Najite Okobie, prayed the court to grant his clients bail in the most liberal terms.

    The Magistrate, Mrs Fatima Sodamade, granted bail to each accused in the sum of N200, 000, with one surety in the like sum.

    She ordered that the sureties must reside within the court’s jurisdiction, and should show evidence of tax payments to the Osun Government.

    Sodamade also directed that the sureties must present two passport photographs and an affidavit of means.
    She adjourned the case to January 31.

    NAN

  • No civilian killed in BH attack on WFP’s convoy – Army

    No civilian killed in BH attack on WFP’s convoy – Army

    The Nigerian Army on Monday denied the killings of civilians in an attack coordinated by the Boko Haram insurgents against the World Food Programme’s  ( WFP ) trucks on Saturday.

    Maj.-Gen. Rogers Nicholas, the Theatre Commander, Operation Lafiya Dole, gave the clarification in a Short Service Message ( SMS )

    Nicholas said that the troops escorting the trucks had killed six insurgents and recovered weapons.

    He explained that there were no civilian casualties in the attack, adding that he was at Dikwa when the incident occurred.

    “There was an ambush but the soldiers killed six Boko Haram insurgents and recovered weapons. No civilian was killed.

    “I was in Dikwa that Saturday and this happened while I was within,” Nicholas said.

    Read also: Army sentences soldier to death for killing five civilians

    However, the Wold Food Programme ( WFP ) on Sunday said a driver of its hired truck and three other persons were killed in an attack at Ngala in Gamboru-Ngala Local Government Area of Borno.

    Adedeji Ademigbuji, the Communication Associate of the WFP, said in a statement issued in Maiduguri that a convoy of the WFP’s hired trucks conveying food items were attacked by gunmen 35 kilometres South-West of Ngala on Saturday.

    He disclosed that the convoy escorted by the military were conveying foodstuff for distribution to the vulnerable Internally Displaced Persons ( IDPs ) in the area.

    He said that a driver of the hired truck, his assistant, and two other persons were killed in the attack.

    “WFP confirmed that a convoy escorted by the Nigerian Military including WFP hired trucks were subject of attack by armed groups, 35 km southwest of Ngala in Borno, on December 16.

    “Four people, including the driver of a WFP hired truck and his assistant, were killed in the incident.

    “WFP is working with the authorities to determine the whereabouts of the trucks,” Ademigbuji said.

    NAN

  • Yuletide: FAAN assures air travelers of safety

    Yuletide: FAAN assures air travelers of safety

    The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria ( FAAN ) has assured air travelers and other airport users that her network of airports across the country were fully prepared for the usual surge in passenger traffic that is the norm during the yuletide.

    FAAN gave the assurance in a statement signed by its General Manager, Corporate Affairs, Mrs Henrietta Yakubu, on Monday in Lagos.

    Yakubu noted that security had been beefed up at all airports, especially the major international gateways in Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt and Kano.

    According to her, this is to ensure that passengers and airport users make use of airport facilities, without any security threat.

    She said: “At our premier airport, the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos, a multi-storey car park was recently inaugurated to ease ground facilitation.

    Read also: 2 people killed as Boko Haram ambush travelers

    “The VIP lounge has also been renovated to enhance passenger comfort, the carousels are working optimally, amidst other facilities upgrade currently ongoing.

    “The stories are similar at all other airports, as the authority has put in place facilities, procedures and systems to ensure maximum comfort, safety and security of airport users during this season and beyond.”

    Yakubu, however, advised travelers to get to the airports early to conclude all check-in procedures in good time, in order to avoid the experience of missing their flights.

    “This is important because of the heavy passenger traffic that is usually the experience around this time and the ongoing construction work by the Lagos State Government on Airport Road, Lagos,’’ she added.

    NAN

  • 3 Deadly Mistakes Men Make In Bed That Causes Weak Erection, Makes Their Wife Cheat..and How to Avoid Them

    3 Deadly Mistakes Men Make In Bed That Causes Weak Erection, Makes Their Wife Cheat..and How to Avoid Them

    My Grandpa married 5 wives and had 19 children and there was no time any of the wives packed out of his house according to what my Dad told me.

    I don’t mean to scare you but the Number 1 reason women cheat on their husband is lack of sexual satisfaction.

    That is why you see older women have sugar boys, they claim their husbands are now weak or too busy to give them what they want in bed.

    The saying “Hell hath no furry like a woman scorned “ is not just a saying , nothing gets a woman pissed than a 2 minute sex performance.

    So what do most Nigerian women do if their husband cant satisfy them.

    10 percent take it as their fate and get used to it but nag once in a while.

    30 percent of them tell their friends about it or go online to seek other people’s opinion;they get different advice ranging from using sex toys, masturbating to orgasm and having a side boyfriend.

    The remaining 60 percent simply find a younger guy who can satisfy them,sometimes they go for the gate man,or the driver or maybe the neighbor .It would amaze you that no matter a woman’s societal class she can do have sex with just anybody to cure her sex cravings.

    In this short article I would outline 3 silly mistakes men make in bed and also introduce you to a complete permanent solution to two minute embarrassing issue.

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    #1 – Neglecting Foreplay
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    It is not just about penetration, most men skip the foreplay part and this aspect is where the woman get really aroused ,wet and ready for penetration.

    Some women even take foreplay more serious than the main thing.But most men just want to get an erection and zoom in.

    Now the issue is if after zooming in without good foreplay you cant go for upto 10 minutes which is the point at which a woman get into the sex then it makes no sense to her, because you are the only one who enjoyed it.

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     #2 – Not Focusing On Her Desires
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    Believe me “Ladies first” doesn’t just apply in social etiquettes,
    but in lovemaking as well!

    Try to listen to her moves,if she is not feeling the sex position you would know,  most men only try to satisfy themselves without thinking about the woman’s desires. After sex take a good look at her face,ask her he sex positions she likes, the spots she would like you to hit.

    My wife wants it very deep so most times I raise her legs up hit it for 15 mins and she gets orgasm.

    You have to study and focus on her sex desires  or else she would find it elsewhere

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    #3 – Not Lasting Long Enough
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    My brother in the midst of economic downturn, Evans the kidnapper story amongst others, the last thing a woman wants is 2 minutes sex.

    At least if she cant control economic matters and the bad news she hears on tv,work stress ;  a lasting and earth shaking sex with the man she loves would complement for all that.

    Truth is more than 20 million Nigerian men cant last upto10 minutes on first round, and most of them cant get an erection after first round..

    The major causes of this embarrassing issue is:

    1.Poor diet and lack of exercise.

    2.Stress and psychological problem.

    3.Excessive masturbation and pornography.

    But the GOOD News is…

    There are special herbal products that are approved by NAFDAC and they actually work if you administer them professionally.

    But There is this herbal supplement that is highly effective and can raise even a dead man’s manhood when used properly.

    This special herbal mixture is approved by NAFDAC and it is a combination of 3 very powerful medicinal herbs that your great grandfather probably knew and used to satisfy their multiple wives even till old age.

    I call it M-Rok Herbal Capsule

    Let me introduce you to this 100 percent natural Herbal solution that cures the root cause of weak erection and increase stamina on bed, helping you to last up to 35 minutes on first round.

    I suffered from Premature ejaculation for Years and couldn’t even find a good solution no matter how Hard I tried until I found Help with M-Rok Herbal Capsule.

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    … From Lasting 2 minutes To Lasting Up To at least 30 Minutes In Bed!

    M-Rok Herbal Capsule is made of a pure herbal ingredients in capsule form, there are 30 capsules in it, produced to boost male sexual performance. The main mechanism of M-Rok is to improve sex appeal is increase reflection of nerve condition. With M-Rok as I fondly call it, you enjoy bigger and harder erections,increase in libido and complete cure to your quick ejaculation!

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    The M-Rok Herbal Capsule Kill Premature Ejaculation The Same Way Ota Pia pia kills Mosquito.

    Try M-Rok Herbal Capsule today and say Bye Bye to your sexual worries for ever and ever.

    The M-Rok Herbal Capsule Has been Evaluated and Approved by NAFDAC With Registration Number A7-0940L

    Some Interesting Facts About The M-Rok Herbal Capsule

    The M-Rok  Herbal Capsule, is a specially formulated herbal ingredients that will Make you Last Longer than 35 Min In Bed when having sex.

     The M-Rok Herbal Capsule is Strong at Boosting and giving you harder ERECTION So you can penetrated better, The Harder the Better.

    You will have erections when you ready to have sex, and be able to maintain a rock-hard erection that gives her mind blowing sex.

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    You will be able to give your woman more rounds of deep satisfying sex and last longer for up to 35 minutes…

    No more embarrassing yourself or disappointing your woman due to cumming quickly…

    You will finally save your marriage or relationship with your spouse. She won’t look outside trying to cheat on you with another man, because you will be the only one that she craves for and satisfy her completely.

    It has No Side Effects Whatsoever!

    It is safe-to-use.

    It gives permanent cure.

    Even people with diabetes and hypertension can use it, without fearing any negative effect to their health.

    Truly, it is very SAFE.

    You Start to See Results… IMMEDIATELY!

    The 30 Capsules inside a pack of M-Rok  is enough to completely cure your quick ejaculation and give you harder erection, increase libido in male and female. It corrects weakness of the penis, lost of sexual desire, quick ejaculation. It boosts sperm count and give a super hard rock erection for better sex enjoyment.

    If you have ever wondered how to increase your man-hood size without pills and make the enlargement permanent.

    This Singapore  made enlargement oil is the answer.

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    This natural penis enlargement oil helps to easily increase the size of your manhood.

    All you have to do is simply use the oil to massage your penis before going to bed every night.

    According to scientists, the oil is made up of:

    1. botanical extracts,
    2. vitamin complexes, and
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    It goes straight into the tissues of the penis for fast, targeted, and immediate results.

    In fact, to prove to you how effective the oil is…

    This is what you should do:

    Before you begin using the enlargement oil, get a measuring tape and measure the size of your penis.

    Write down the measurement.

    Then, after using it for 2 weeks, take out the measuring tape and use it to measure your penis again.

    You will be surprised at the difference.

    Then after you have used it for 4 weeks, measure your penis again.

    By this time, you will be jumping up and shouting for joy!

    But don’t stop there…

    At this point, I want you to confidently go give your wife, girlfriend or lover the most amazing sex of her life!

    I bet she would be shocked when she sees your new King-Kong-sized penis.

    But… she will LOVE it!

    The sex from now on will be so electrifying. She will be begging you for more.

    Why am I so confident about this?

    Because I KNOW it works – it worked for me.

    As at today, more than 563 Nigerian men have used it. And we have testimonies – from men like you – of how it helped them increase the size of their penis safely.

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    See some unsolicited testimonies of people that have used the M-Rok Capsule & Vicsum Oil:

    “An instant increase of .5 inches and she loved it”

    I bought the vicsum oil and M rok about 2 weeks ago and have been using it.

    Here’s where my results started to get interesting. and I was saying to myself DAMN my penis looks huge, very thick and heavy. My penis has NEVER been this thick before, so I went into the bedroom where my wife was watching TV.

    I grabbed her hand and put it on my penis and said feel how thick this is. She said in a scared voice “what did you do to it?”

    I did not tell her about the Oil or M-rok yet so I just said an exercise and told her to get her Pyjamas off quick I want to try this thing out.

    We had one of the best sex we’ve had in a while. She moaned like never before and I could tell she enjoyed it.

    When we were done she asked if I was on viagra or something I said “no” and laughed.

    Thanks , I owe you guys BIG,

    Uche

    Abuja

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    I just started using the M-rok and Vicsum oil  for about a week now and wanted to fill you in on my progress. In that period of time, I’ve had definite immediate gains in girth. After each session, my manhood feels heavy which feels great!

    I have gained about half an inch in “width”. This is all in just a little over a week My erection has been superb.

    So as of now there isn’t anything bad that I can say about this amazing solution. I can only say good things.

     Thank you guys for helping getting me on the path to the penis I want!

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    Yet another satisfied buyer

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    It works fast and hard… very hard!

    During the first week there were no results, but after that I realized I had a firmer and stronger erection. Before, it would take some time to get an erection, but with M-Rok™, my erection comes fast and hard, very hard..I now average 26-31 minutes on first round.

    Unlike most that have used, the M-rok didn’t give me headache or any pains.

    Afeez

    I could fill up this page with unsolicited testimonials of people like you, this amazing breakthrough M-Rok Capsule and Vicsum Oil has helped.

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    The M-Rok Herbal Capsule is N15,000 payment On delivery If  you Order Today!

    Here is the break down of the price if you are ordering today

    M-Rok Herbal Capsule only is N15,000

    2 packs of Vicsum Oil only is N14,000

    So, if you order for the 2 solutions together today, you pay only N20,000 instead of N29,000 (that’s a extra discount of N9,000)

    if you order for the 2 solutions together today, you pay only N20,000 

    Do you want to continue to suffer from the shame and frustration caused by premature ejaculation and small penis…when you can do something about it now?

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    Of course, I know you will make the smart choice!

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    Bonus  :  “Nomacin Broad Spectrum Antibiotic”

    The ultimate solution for stds like; stapph, gonorrhea, chlamydia.

    The one reason why this is very important is that; most times premature ejaculation is always caused my infections. And without treating them you only sabotaging your efforts.

    Best part is that you get this 100 percent herbal antibiotic for free when you place order today.

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    Before N28,000 Today price is  N20,000

    To erase the fear of been scammed we now offer Cash on delivery to any part of Nigeria.

    You will only pay when this product has been physically brought down to you face-to-face by our courier company. We call it ==> Pay on Delivery.

    All shipments are sent in discreet packaging without images or text that could suggest the contents. The shipping documents and invoice are discreet as well. 

    Warning: Before you send in your order details, make sure you meet the following criteria:

    1. You have your money ready with you.
    2. You are available within the delivery period, usually from 2-6 days depending on your location.(buyers in Lagos get it within the next day)

    How To Order

    Depending on the product that you are ordering for…

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    Oil ONLY – N14,000
    M-Rok + Vicsum (plus Nomacin)- N20,000

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    Send This Information as a text message to 081-3739-7651

    NOTE: Your address must include local government and state. Detailed enough to make it traceable by our courier company that will come around to deliver to you.

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    James

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    Larger Life Nigeria

  • Court Marshal sentences soldier to death over murder

    Court Marshal sentences soldier to death over murder

    Nigerian Army Court Marshal on Friday sentenced a soldier, Lance Corporal John Godwin, to death over the murder of five civilians at Yamteke community of Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno.

    The President of the court, Brig.-Gen. Gbemiga Adesina, said at its sitting in Maiduguri that Godwin was charged with murder punishable under Section 106 ( a ) of the Armed Forces Act (Cap A-20), Laws of the Federation of Nigeria ( LFN ), 2004.

    Adesina said the prosecution had proved its case beyond reasonable doubt that the soldier committed the offence and guilty as charged.

    He added that the court in its judgment took into consideration the presentations and submissions of the prosecution to treat Godwin as first time offender.

    He explained that the court found the accused person guilty as charged and sentenced him to death, adding that the ruling was, however, subject to ratification by appropriate authorities.

    The Lead Prosecution Counsel, Lt. Col. NO Nyaro, had earlier told the court that troops of the 122 Task Force Battalion on Nov. 13, 2015, rescued 22 civilians at Yamtake village in Gwoza.

    He explained that the rescued civilians included five males, nine females, five boys and three girls.

    Nyaro argued that the convict fired three shots at each of the rescued men and killed them while they were undergoing investigations by the military personnel in the area.

    Read also: Court remands policeman in prison over murder

    The Court Martial also convicted and sentenced one other soldier, Sgt. Innocent Ototo, to life in prison after conviction for manslaughter.

    Ototo was convicted for torture, which resulted to the death of a 13-year-old boy,  Yakubu Isa, at Zabarmari village of Maiduguri Local Government Area.

    The prosecution told the court that the convict had on May 15, 2015, beat up and rubbed pepper on the body of the minor, whom he accused of stealing his cell phone, arguing that the boy died while in detention at the military guard post in the area.

    Corporal Benjamin Osaji, an accomplice in the torture and murder of the minor was also sentenced to 20 years in prison.

    The court also sentenced Private Sunday Onwe to 20 years jail term for illegal possession of firearms and ammunition.

    Two other soldiers, Ayuba Jonathan and Bitrus Yunana were also sentenced to five year imprisonment each.

    The two were convicted for illegal possession of ammunition.

    The president of the Court Martial said the offences contravened the Nigerian Army Rules of Engagement ( ROE ), Nigerian Laws and Geneva Conventions which Nigeria is a signatory.

    Adesina admonished troops to adhere strictly to the ROE and Human Right Laws in the ongoing counter-insurgency campaign in the northeast.

    The court adjourned sitting until to January 11.

    NAN

  • Nigeria second largest HIV epidemic in 2016 – Report

    Nigeria second largest HIV epidemic in 2016 – Report

    Nigeria had the second largest HIV epidemic in 2016, with over 196,000 adolescents representing 10 per cent of the global burden said to be living with HIV/AIDS, according to a World Health Report.

    The report was given by Mrs Esther Samuel, The Chief Matron, Lagos State Ministry of Health, at a programme by a Non-governmental Organisation ( NGO ) Lisa Demi Project, in Lagos.

    The Lisa Demi Project, initiated in the U.K., seeks address the sexual health issues through Talks, Counselling and Entertainment among others.

    The programme, held at the Teslim Balogun Stadium Surulere, Lagos on Thursday, and title “ Let’s Talk about Our Sexual Health’’, is targeted at teenagers between the ages 14 to 24.

    Speaking on the dangers of unrestrained sexual activities among the youths, Samuel said the statistics from the health sector remained a concern.

    “Nigeria has the second largest HIV epidemic. About 3.2 million people Nigerians were living with HIV in 2016.

    “In Nigeria, over 196,000 adolescents, representing 10 percent of the global burden, are said to be living with HIV/AIDS.

    “Also. 230,000 babies were born by girls aged 15 to 19 in 2015. This is a frightening report. However, 1 million STIs are acquired every day,’’ she said.

    Read also: http://staging.thenationonlineng.net/50-nigerians-living-hiv-adolescents-unicef/

    Relaying the statistics further, Samuel said that the world was groaning under the heavy burden of sexually transmitted diseases.

    “Each year, there are estimated 357 million new infections, while globally more than 2 million 10 to 19-year-olds are living with HIV.

    “About one in seven of all new HIV infections occur during adolescence.

    In the U.S., 21 per cent of the adolescents had drunk alcohol or used drugs before last sexual intercourse.

    “About 85 per cent of these youths live in developing countries, while we also have 32 per cent of Nigerian population as youths which half (48.6 per cent) of adolescents aged 15 to 19 are sexually active.

    “About 1 in 5 of sexually active females and 1 in 12 sexually active males had already engaged in sexual intercourse by the age of 15,’’ she said.

    Samuel said that the alarming statistics should call for urgent action so as not to lose the bulk of the productive population to untreatable diseases such as STDs and STIs.

    “These are real figures which should bring something to our mind and it is no other thing than fear, and a call to action, especially among our youths.

    “Our youths must be cautioned to refrain and advise. They all need to be guided not to waste their lives on what is worth waiting for.

    “The youths should start to avoid something they call a little thing that does not matter but are sexual behaviours such as kissing, keeping secret friendships and others.

    “We should focus on health education and STI prevention through school seminars, clubs, social media, parents, peer groups and proper counseling when STDs are detected early,’’ she said.

    NAN reports that the event has in attendance over 1,000 students drawn from schools in Lagos.

    NAN

  • We only increased acceptance fee, not tuition – LASU

    We only increased acceptance fee, not tuition – LASU

    The Lagos State University ( LASU ) says though it has increased acceptance fee for its new intakes, it has no plan to increase tuition.

    The University made the clarification in its official bulletin on Friday, signed by Mr Adekoya Martins, Coordinator, LASU, Centre for Information Press and Public Relations Unit.

    Adekoya said that the university increased its acceptance fee from N10,000 to N20,000.

    He said the N20,000 is payable once by candidates recently offered provisional admission by the institution.

    The institution offered admission to 3,500 candidates for the 2017/2018 academic session.

    “Attention of LASU Management has again been drawn to the erroneous insinuations making the rounds, especially on the social media, regarding a plan to increase or purported increase in the school fee being paid by its students presently.

    “What the university has done is to increase the acceptance fee from N10,000 to N20,000 and this remains the cheapest in Nigeria compared to what other universities charge as their acceptance fee.

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    “The university management, however, wishes to reiterate that there is no increment in tuition, neither are there plans to effect any increment,” Adekoya said.

    He urged members of the university community and the general public to disregard any contrary information and be wary of mischief makers trying to incite and create unnecessary tension in the university.

    NAN