Month: July 2017

Breastfeeding doesn’t sag breast—health practitioners

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Mrs Olubunmi Aiyedun , the President National Association of Nigeria Paediatric Nurses says exclusive breastfeeding does not flatten or make breast sag. Aiyedun made this known when she featured at a forum of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Sunday. The paediatrician, who noted that a lot of women prefer not to feed their babies exclusively because they don’t want their breasts to sag or get flattened, described it as a myth. According to Aiyedun, whether or not a woman  exclusively breastfeed her child, the breast will…

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US-based Nigerians develop free TV, movie streaming App

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Two US-based Nigerians, Bamidele Adetayo and Suleiman Nadabo, have developed a Web App, “Entertale’’ to give TV audience in Africa and the world quality experiences. Adetayo on Tuesday in Abuja said “Entertale’’ was an online live TV and movie streaming services. “It allows users to watch multiple live TV stations for free. “The story of Entertale begins due to lack for African valued TV contents to enable people connect with what are happenings and watch movies and TV shows with friends they are already connected with. “The App which is…

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‘I regret not being a graduate’ – Reminisce while advising upcoming artistes

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Nigerian rap star, Reminisce, regrets not being a graduate despite having a buoyant career in music along with a number of endorsement deals. ‘For anybody who wants to make a career out of music, you have to be sure that you are skilled and that it’s something that you can [sustain]; if not, go to school. ‘Either ways, it is important to go to school, whether you go into full-time music or not. I actually regret not being a graduate.’ Alaga Ibile as he also calls himself, said in an interview with Punch,…

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Alves on target as PSG win Champions Trophy

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New Brazilian recruit Dani Alves powered Paris Saint-Germain to their first title of the season beating Monaco 2-1 in the Champions Trophy final on Saturday. It was a fifth straight trophy for the Parisians in the traditional curtain-raiser to the French season to put them level with Lyon’s record of seven titles. The match was touted as a revenge mission for both sides with PSG losing their Ligue 1 title to Monaco, with the Principality side crushed 4-1 by the Parisians in the League Cup final. Against a backdrop of…

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Recession not over till Nigerians feel impact – Economist

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An economist, Dr Aminu Usman has said that Nigeria could not be said to have exited recession until the average Nigerian feels the positive impact of the “economic progression”. Usman, Head of Economics Department, Kaduna State University, told our correspondent that the nation had yet to fully come out of recession as claimed adding the only economic proof that recession was over was for things to get better. In a recent report, Finance Minister Kemi Adeosun was quoted as saying that the country is already out of recession to an…

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People always think I’m foolish, stupid – Mr. Ibu

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Nollywood actor, John Okafor, aka Mr. Ibu, has revealed that he is always seen as a foolish and stupid person by most people as a result of the roles he plays in movies. Mr. Ibu commands a huge fan base and is one of the most popular actors in Nigeria. The comic actor, who is not entirely happy about his status, said that even when he had something meaningful to say, people don’t take him serious. He told Punch, “A lot of people think I’m stupid and foolish because of…

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Betty, Soni Irabor celebrate 34th wedding anniversary

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Betty Irabor, publisher of Genevieve Magazine, and ace broadcaster, Soni, on Saturday marked 34 years of being married. The couple, although high profile public figures, are known to be private about their personal affairs. But in celebration of the milestone, Soni and Betty took to social media to share with the world their anniversary messages. “Tickle Tickle…34 years later..We still do,” Betty wrote in one post, while another read: “Cheers to one love #34#blessed. When somebody loves you back. God is love.” “34 years and still trudging! Glory be to…

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Biafra is not possible – Kalu

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Former governor of Abia State, Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu, has said that the agitation for Biafra country by the Igbos cannot be made possible now, calling on the Igbo to rather channeled their energy for Igbo to become President of Nigeria. Kalu said rather than despite energy for secession they should up their political ante and play politics of inclusion which can earn the Igbo the nation’s president sooner. He also take a swipe on Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti state over his comment in a recent interview that he…

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Two dead, four wounded in German nightclub shooting

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A gunman opened fire at a packed nightclub in southern Germany on Sunday, killing one and wounding four before being shot by police, authorities said, in an attack likely motivated by a personal feud. The 34-year-old man, identified as an Iraqi national, “was critically injured in a shootout with police officers as he left the disco, and later succumbed to his wounds in hospital,” police said in a statement. “Investigations are ongoing into the background of the act, which was likely linked to a dispute in the attacker’s personal life. There are…

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Guinness Nigeria explains facts behind N40bn rights issue

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Guinness Nigeria Plc Wednesday presented a detailed breakdown of its plans to raise N39, 700,688,598 by way of rights issue to its existing shareholders. The company shared details of its rights issue programme at a presentation which was held at the Nigerian Stock Exchange, Lagos. The event was attended by a cross section of stakeholders including shareholders, fund/portfolio managers, regulators, auditors, issuing houses and registrars. A total of 684,494,631 ordinary shares of 50 kobo each will be offered to existing shareholders in the ratio of five new ordinary shares for…

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