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A cross section of women in Abuja on Sunday expressed diverse views on the use of contraceptives. Some of the women told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), in separate interviews that family planning was a necessity, yet a hectic, journey. Some said they found pregnancy prevention methods safe, while others said they steer clear because of the side effects. Mrs Benita Sampson, a civil servant, said that her family planning method had been helpful because she does not have the fear of unplanned pregnancy. “I use Nexplanon which is the arm birth control implant. I replace the implant every three years which is convenient for me. ”I sometimes forget I’m wearing it; it has been good because, unlike some other women, I usually see my menstrual cycle without hitches. “It is, how...

“Una Papa dey holiday, make I enjoy” The popular Nigerian music star, Wizkid, whose real name is Ayodeji Balogun, has announced his intention to take a break from music and now intends to pursue a career in sports. The singer hinted at this in some posts on his Instagram page. This was in reaction to one of his Fans who urging him to release songs. In response he wrote, “Una Papa dey holiday, make I enjoy” The understanding from the tweets is that it might take him up 5 years, within which he would pursue other career opportunities in sports. He lists football, golf, wrestling as some of the areas in sports he is interested in. However, many are wondering if this is a joke; and have been reacting on his comment page.

This condition is very rare but studies say it may be more common than is held out. A study showed that one 1 out of 400 twin births in USA is a result of heteroparental superfecundation. In a rare case, a woman in Brazil has given birth to twins with different fathers; after she had sex with the men on same day. According to the woman’s doctor, only 20 of such births occurring have been documented worldwide. The rare phenomenon, heteroparental superfecundation, sees a woman deliver twins from two different fathers. Eight months after their delivery the woman requested a DNA test with the man she believed was their dad. When the result came out, only one baby was a positive match. It was then the mother, a 19-year old, from Mineiros, Brazil, recalled that she had sex with anoth...

There’s no way we can miss two World Cup tournaments in succession, that will be a big problem for Nigerian people. The fans are not happy and if the federation had the money, they would have dismissed the coach already. Ali Elias Speaking to the Sunday World, Etafia, who kept the posts for Lobi Stars, and presently a goalkeeper coach with TS Galaxy, a South African club, was positive that Nigeria would qualify for the 2026 World Cup. He said “Nigeria will come out strong when they are against the wall” “We have good players; it’s just that the coach is struggling to strike the balance. In football, you cannot invite all the camp. “You have to know which kind of football will give you the results instead of calling up all the good players and failing to field them. The coach c...