Hepatitis B kills faster than AIDS – Expert

National President of the Nigerian Medical Association, Dr. Osahon Enabulele

A medical practitioner, Dr. Joseph Onigbinde, has said that Hepatitis B virus kills faster than the Human-immunodeficiency virus and the Acquired Immunodeficiency syndrome.

Onigbinde, who spoke at a screening programme at the Ropheka Hospital and Dental Clinic, Akowonjo, Lagos, as part of activities to mark the World Hepatitis Day on Sunday, said the virus was ravaging Nigerians because many were ignorant of its mode of transmission.

Jailed producer not a Nigerian

Contrary to reports, the music video producer recently convicted for raping his daughters, Aswad Ayinde, is American and not a Nigerian, writes CHUX OHAI

Emerging feelers indicate that the award-winning music video producer, Aswad Ayinde, who was allegedly sentenced to 90 years in jail in the USA for fathering six children with his own daughters, is not a Nigerian after all.

Ayinde, whose real name is believed to be either Eric McGill or Charles McGill, has been described as a ‘misguided’ Afrocentric American who, in the process of  tracing his roots back to Africa, decided to adopt a Nigerian name. He is an American citizen and a resident of Paterson, New Jersey.

A controversy appears to surround the actual identity of the shamed producer on social media. Just as various reports identify him as Eric McGill, a quick check online shows that Ayinde was mentioned in a story published by True Crime Report as Charles McGill.   Full Story?

Alzheimer's Symptoms 'Linked To Gum Disease And Poor Dental Health

Poor dental health and gum disease may be linked to Alzheimer's disease, a study suggests.

Brains of deceased dementia patients were found to contain signs of Porphyromonas gingivalis, the bug responsible for unhealthy gums.

Scientists believe when the bacteria reach the brain they trigger an immune response that can lead to the death of neurons.

The process could help drive the changes that are typical of Alzheimer's disease, causing symptoms of confusion and memory loss.

Brad Pitt Promotes World War Z In Japan And Angelina Steals The Show

When it comes to a red carpet dress that does ALL the talking Angelina Jolie plays it right - every time. This week was the Japan premiere of her fiancé Brad Pitt's latest flick World War Z and Ange was right there by his side in a stunning black, asymmetric Saint Laurent dress, naturally.

Now they might just be one of Hollywood's hottest couples - but this week it was Ange doing the gorgeous glamorous thing while Brad attempted smart-cas on the red carpet. She totally stole the show - and sorry Brad but the long hair thing is losing that smouldering effect. Whereas the short, cropped style circa Fight Club was SO you. 

Brad and Ange are clearly head over heels in love and with a hint at what they might be planning for their big day revealed earlier this month - yes a ceremony onboard the Hebridean Princess (think luxe cruise liner) - we can't wait to see them together as bride and groom.

Royal Baby Footman Badar Azim Back In India After Employment At Buckingham Palace Ends

Badar Azim, the footman who announced the birth of the Royal Baby, has returned to India after his visa expired, it has been reported.

The 25-year-old's image was beamed around the world when he helped fix the birth announcement to an easel outside Buckingham Palace.

But now he is believed to have flown back to Calcutta, where his parents still live, because his employment with the royals has come to an end.

Condoms: Not Just For Safe Sex And Contraception, But Also To Promote Healthy Vaginas

 

To add to the list of reasons why you should always use condoms - safe sex and unwanted pregnancies being the obvious top two - a new study has revealed a third.

According to the study from China that was published in the journal PLOS One, LiveScience reported that condoms may help good bacteria to flourish in the vagina.

Jasleen, Baby Weighing 13.47lbs Is Germany's Largest... & It Was A Natural Birth

Baby Jasleen was born in Leipzig, Germany, last week

Royal baby Prince George may have been described as “a big boy and quite heavy” by his parents, but he’s a tiddler compared to a 13.47lbs baby girl born in Germany in the same week.

Jasleen is officially Germany’s heaviest newborn and is currently being cared for at the neonatal ward of the University Hospital in Leipzig, Germany.

Astonishingly, the not-so-little girl was delivered vaginally and mother and daughter are well, Der Spiegel reports. 

Visa lottery winner, other arrested over scam marriage

Two persons, Adetokunbo Adejayan and Juliet Adebisi, have been arrested by the police Special Fraud Unit, Ikoyi, Lagos, for pretending to be married in order to secure a United States visa.

The crime was said to have been brought to the notice of the SFU through a petition by the Assistant Regional Security Officer, United States Consulate General.

Police investigation revealed that Adejayan and Adebisi were not husband and wife as claimed.

US-based Nigerian jailed 90 years for raping daughters

Aswad Ayinde

An award-winning Nigerian music director, Aswad Ayinde, found guilty of fathering children with his daughters, will spend the rest of his life in jail.

According to the Mail Online, Ayinde, 55, of Paterson, New Jersey, United States, was sentenced to 50 years in prison on Friday after being found guilty in the second of five expected trials, in which he is accused of repeatedly raping his six daughters, resulting in six children which he fathered.

Nigeria-No To Gay Diplomats

THE federal government has responded with near adequate conviction, the pressure by Western countries to impose the perverted culture of legalising homosexual lifestyles in Nigeria.

The two arms of the National Assembly have taken uncompromising stands, making a law prescribing a fourteen-year jail term for people caught, tried and sentenced for practising homosexual acts in Nigeria. Our President, Dr Goodluck Jonathan, has also made it clear that he would align with the feelings of the Nigerian people and its supreme legislature in ensuring that the law is implemented.

Bombs kill 29 in Nigeria's Kano,Scores Injured

Twenty nine fun seekers were feared dead and many injured, Monday night, in the multiple blasts that occurred at Christmas quarters in the Sabon Gari area  in Kano.

The Sabon Gari area of Kano, where four blasts were reported, is full out of outdoor bars and eateries and known for its bustling nightlife.

Al-Mustapha: I Could’ve Taken Over Power Immediately Abacha Died.

After his surprise visit to founder of Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN) upon his release from prison, Major Hamza Al-Mustapha on Sunday paid an unusual visit to the leader of the Niger Delta Peoples Volunteer Force (NDPVF), Alhaji Mujaheed Dokubo-Asari, in his Abuja residence.

Rising Prevalence of Hepatitis Worries NMA

NMA President, Dr. Osahon Enabulele

Deeply concerned about the rapidly increasing incidence and prevalence of viral hepatitis in Nigeria, the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has called for the subsidisation of the high cost of treatment of people with liver cancer and liver failure in Nigeria, caused by the disease said to be a silent killer.

NMA President, Dr. Osahon Enabulele, who said this could be attained through the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), attributed the escalation largely to lack of awareness of the disease amongst Nigerians.

Centenary celebration: Ezekwesili, others battle FG

Nigerians have described the ongoing year-long celebration to mark the 100th anniversary of the amalgamation of the Southern and Northern Protectorates as a misplaced priority.

According to the information on the centenary website, www.nigeriacentenary.com.ng, there are dozens of events, competitions and games which Nigerians are encouraged to participate in online as part of activities lined up for the celebration.

The events lined up for the celebration include college road shows, music competitions, comedy night shows, Miss Centenary Pageant, festivals and carnivals.

UK visa: Nigerians begin payment of £3,000 bond Nov

British Prime Minister David Cameron

OUTCRY against its £3,000 tourists visa bond notwithstanding, Britain will commence the scheme in the six listed Commonwealth countries in November, Financial Times report quoted the Home Office as saying.

The Commonwealth countries to be affected by the policy which was announced in June are Nigeria, India, Kenya, Sri Lanka, Pakistan and Bangladesh.

UNIBEN SACK LECTURERS FOR SEX AND OTHER RELATED ACTIVITIES

 

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I blossom this morning with much joy when I heard the glorious news of the sack of some very corrupt lecturers at the University of Benin.

The untouchables suddenly became touchables when the new man at the helm of affairs Professor Oshodin took the step of honor by enlisting with the Army of Truth by the sacking these corrupt lecturers. There offenses stem from sex related offenses to extortion of money from students.

You begin to wonder how many females must have being victimized. Many are testifying. From a friend's facebook page where I first saw this story, a girl gave a sordid narration of how in the examination hall One of these notorious lecturers would be demanding she better yields else she was promised failure. Thank-God for the mother she had, who would have believed her. Alas true to his words she had an extension and she testified it was by grace she graduated. It is left to our imagination what grade she left the University scene