by Chinwe Okafor How would it feel if you know you could go back to the days when you don’t have to worry when having sexual intercourse? Exhilarating right? Well now you can. According to a report, you don’t have to worry about it anymore. In fact, you don’t have to have HIV before you... Read More

February 19, 2015

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Hanks Anuku debunks HIV rumours, says it’s all lies

by Chinwe Okafor News that has been making rounds say that Hanks Anuku is supposedly HIV positive and that he knowingly infected his wife as well. The Nollywood actor has come forward to debunk the story saying he isn’t HIV positive and did not infect his wife. Speaking to Naij.com, Anuku expressed his displeasure over the... Read More

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November 15, 2014

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He infected me with HIV, but I can’t leave him – Wife tells court

by Akan Ido Dasola Joshua, a middle-aged woman who resides in Ile-Tuntun, Oke-Odo area of Ibadan, Oyo State has told a Grade ‘C’ Customary Court in the ancient city how her husband, Olusegun infected her with the dreaded Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). The distraught woman revealed this while trying to convince the court not to dissolve... Read More

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November 8, 2014

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Wyclef and Chidinma’s anti-HIV duet to feature on Coke Studio Africa Season 2 Finale

by Jewel Stephen In support of global efforts to halt mother to child transmission of HIV in Africa, soft drink giant, The Coca-Cola Company, has joined forces with anti-HIV campaign group, RED Foundation, leveraging its unique entertainment platform, Coke Studio, to battle the scourge by raising awareness of the need to provide anti-retroviral drugs for... Read More

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October 24, 2014

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12 HIV positive mothers give birth to HIV-free babies

by Chidi Okoye 12 HIV negative babies have been born to 12 HIV positive women attending antenatal health care at Saint Faith Hospital and Maternity, Awka, Anambra. The Matron of the hospital, Mrs Chisom Ezulike, disclosed this to Journalists Alliance for Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission of HIV in Nigeria (JAPiN), Anambra state chapter, in... Read More

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October 17, 2014

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OMG! Man arraigned for infecting 6 and 8-year-olds with HIV

by James Sambo A 32-year-old man, Mr. Terkura Iorpuu, was arraigned before a chief magistrate’s court in Makurdi, Benue, for raping and infecting two young girls with HIV. Iorpuu was arraigned on Thursday, 16 October, after the victims, the 6 and 8-year-old daughters of his lover, Mrs. Mson Tor, tested positive for the HIV virus. His rape... Read More

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October 17, 2014

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How 35-year-old man infected 12-year-old girl with HIV

by Temitope Onitiju The future of a 12-year-old girl-child has been altered, after getting infected with Human Immuno Virus, HIV, from a 35-year-old man. The suspect, who was arrested by the police in Bauchi on Tuesday, 14 October, had been having sexual intercourse with the girl, who’s a groundnut hawker, since 2012 when she was 10-years-old. According to... Read More

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October 10, 2014

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HIV positive Pastor admits to having sex with members of congregation

by Damilola Jagun Pastor Juan Demetrius McFarland, of the ‘Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church’ in Montgomery, in Alabama, has confessed that he slept with several members of his congregation without telling them that he had AIDS. McFarland confessed to congregants in a series of sermons in the course of weeks, that he’d been HIV positive since 2003 and has had... Read More

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October 9, 2014

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OJ Simpson contracts HIV in prison, has four weeks to live

by Temitope Onitiju American footballer player and broadcaster, O.J Simpson, who is serving a 33-year jail term, is believed to have been infected with HIV from his transsexual lover, Jazmena Jameson. An exclusive front page story by National Enquirer, an Hollywood soft-sell publication, says that Simpson contracted the disease from Jameson in prison, and has... Read More

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September 21, 2014

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“No one is talking HIV anymore! No one is using condoms anymore” – on #WeekendGroove with Damilola Jagun

by Damilola Jagun “The conversation has subsided and the world hasn’t stopped.” “The usage has decreased significantly and we are all having jolly steady sexual intercourse. “ HIV and Condoms respectively! HIV – Human immunodeficiency virus. A deadly virus which is passed on through blood and some bodily fluids, during unprotected sex, from mother to... Read More

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August 9, 2014

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Hospital expose: Ebola victim, Patrick Sawyer wanted to take the virus to Calabar

by Kolapo Olapoju Patrick Sawyer, the Liberian-American man who imported the Ebola virus disease (EVD) to Nigeria, attempted to forcefully discharge himself from First Consultant Medical Centre, Obalende, and travel to Calabar, Cross River State, to attend an ECOWAS event. Sawyer, who was a consultant with the Liberian ministry of finance, arrived Lagos on... Read More

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July 31, 2014

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Opinion: Please, help me welcome Ebola to Nigeria

by Raymond Inkabi The arrival of the Ebola in Nigeria had long been expected In recent weeks, the world’s public health workers are been afflicted with a myriad of meetings about the killer Ebola virus ravaging parts of Western and in times past Central Africa. The WHO had just convened a meeting of the health ministers from 11... Read More

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July 31, 2014

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Olusegun Adeniyi writes | What Death said to Ebola about Nigeria

by Olusegun Adeniyi There was roaring laughter in the Kingdom of Death. He continued: “Ebola here walks in a stealth manner. An odd kiss, a harmless handshake, an innocuous peck and before they know it, his victims have me to contend with. Heralded in by drummers, it was clear to all those who were already... Read More

July 25, 2014

Emmanuel Chidiogo: Why you should not go to school (30 Days, 30 Voices)

by Emmanuel Chidiogo ”In this day and age, it’s what you do with your knowledge that stands out; not the certificates you accumulate and hang on your wall.” Did you ever come across those complex things called equations? If you never did, count yourself lucky. We all (mostly science students) encountered some frustrating moments... Read More

July 22, 2014

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This condom ‘kills’ the HIV virus (LOOK)

by Kolapo Olapoju A new condom capable of deactivating 99.9 per cent of HIV, herpes and human papilloma virus cases has been designed – and it could be available for purchase within months, after key regulatory approval. Starpharma, an Australian bio-tech firm has developed the antiviral Viva Gel, the active ingredient designed to tackle sexually... Read More

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June 19, 2014

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Man jailed 95 years for deliberately infecting a 15-year-old girl with HIV (PICTURED)

by Zara Mustapha A 31-year-old man, Matthew Louis Reese was accused of knowing that he had HIV when he had sex with a 15-year-old girl but didn’t tell her, infecting her with the disease. Louis Reese pleaded guilty in a Dallas court to three charges which included aggravated sexual assault with a deadly weapon, for repeatedly having sex... Read More

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June 2, 2014

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What’s your motive? 5 reasons why people have casual sex

by Alexander Churchill It’s a familiar scene: a thriving nightlife, a club or maybe a wine bar where glasses are clinking and singles are mingling before drifting off into the shadows — two by two. It’s not the perfect picture of romance, but when you’re caught up in the moment, a warm body... Read More

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May 20, 2014

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SHOCKING: ‘How I infected thousands of men with HIV’ – Woman confesses in Lagos (See Photos)

by Akan Ido “I was very angry with every kind of man, anyone that called himself a man… It’s only that I could not manage to hunt and kill them but my desire was to use any weapon to kill men – because one of them killed me. Inside me, I said to myself, ‘I... Read More

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April 24, 2014

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The 9 biggest misconceptions about STDs

by Frank Kobola The truth: “Technically it is very hard to get an STD from a toilet seat,” says Ross. “But can it happen? Theoretically it is possible, but it is highly improbable.” Dr. Rachael Ross, family doctor, sexologist and host of “The Doctors,” tells Cosmo that you can’t get an STD from a toilet seat.... Read More

April 9, 2014

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Don’t do it! 10 things you should NEVER share

by Huffington Post Turns out that disgust may be a pretty good indicator of smart hygiene habits. A growing body of research suggests that our revulsion may actually have been key to our early ancestors’ survival. Perhaps you’ve found yourself in a situation like this: You’re preparing for your weekly softball game, when you realize... Read More

April 9, 2014

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Top 10 HIV/AIDS myths and misconceptions

by WebMD 33 Million People Now Live With HIV. How Did We Get Here? For nearly 30 years, HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) and AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome) have been shrouded in many myths and misconceptions.In some cases, these mistaken ideas have prompted the very behaviors that cause more people to become HIV-positive. Although unanswered questions... Read More

April 4, 2014

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Incredible! Meet the 8-year-old girl who ‘cures cancer, HIV with a single touch’ (See Photos)

by Zara Mustapha 8-year-old Alani Santos could be called a wonder as she keeps amazing people with the level of her faith in God, considering the fact that her father was a car thief who recently became born again. Santos claims to be channeling God’s power to perform faith healings, curing everything from cancer to... Read More

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March 14, 2014

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Good news: After-sex vaginal gel protecting women against HIV developed

by Akan Ido Scientists appear to have inched closer to discovering the cure for the dreaded killer disease HIV with the development of a vaginal gel to protect women who apply it even three hours after sex. US researchers say the vaginal gel contains anti-retroviral drugs which is effective against the virus. The drugs were... Read More

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February 15, 2014

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Why Jonathan fired Stella Oduah, Orubebe, two others,NACA warns against HIV, STIs this Valentine’s day & other important news you should know today

by Oge Okonkwo Why Jonathan fired Stella Oduah, Orubebe, two others President Goodluck Jonathan on Wednesday sacked the embattled Minister of Aviation – Stella Oduah , Minister of Niger Delta Affairs – Godsday Orubebe , Minister of Police Affairs – Caleb Olubolade and Minister of Finance – Yerima Ngama. According to reports, some of the ministers sacked Wednesday have corruption allegations hanging on... Read More

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January 28, 2014

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Good news: Researchers make breakthrough in HIV treatment

by Oge Okonkwo A team of Nigerian scientists have found what could be termed a novel treatment for Human Immune-deficiency Virus (HIV) infection that may reduce greatly the cost of treatment. The team of scientists includes graduate students and researchers from the Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Abia state, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, and the... Read More

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December 29, 2013

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How I got HIV while looking for a child – Married woman narrates

by Oke Efagene A woman (names withheld), has revealed that she contracted the HIV disease while on a mission to seek a solution to her childless marriage of 8 years. In an interview, the woman disclosed that she and her husband tested negative to the virus before they got married. However, in 2007, she discovered... Read More

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December 27, 2013

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Good news: Researchers discover wonder drug which may prevent AIDS

Research led by scientists at the Gladstone Institutes, San Fransisco, United States has identified the precise chain of molecular events in the human body that drives the death of most of the immune system’s CD4 T cells as an HIV infection leads to AIDS. Further, they have identified an existing anti-inflammatory drug that in laboratory... Read More

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December 20, 2013

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Akin Osuntokun: From Nelson Mandela to Bode George

by Akin Osuntokun To be screened and get certified as free of HIV is definitely a better medical status than suspected carriers who are yet to undergo verification. What I found most unacceptable is the scurrilous attempt in the media to impugn the integrity of the Supreme Court for not joining the multitude to do... Read More

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December 2, 2013

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Opinion: A moving message from an AIDS victim

by Hannatu Musawa But no matter how much I try to convince myself that I contracted HIV through a syringe, blood transfusion or blade, I know that I am lying to myself. If I really and truly want to be honest with myself, I know that; no haircut, injection or transfusion was responsible. I know... Read More

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Guess what? There is a new drug to prevent HIV

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Wyclef and Chidinma’s anti-HIV duet to feature on Coke Studio Africa Season 2 Finale

12 HIV positive mothers give birth to HIV-free babies

OMG! Man arraigned for infecting 6 and 8-year-olds with HIV

How 35-year-old man infected 12-year-old girl with HIV

HIV positive Pastor admits to having sex with members of congregation

OJ Simpson contracts HIV in prison, has four weeks to live

“No one is talking HIV anymore! No one is using condoms anymore” – on #WeekendGroove with Damilola Jagun

Hospital expose: Ebola victim, Patrick Sawyer wanted to take the virus to Calabar

Opinion: Please, help me welcome Ebola to Nigeria

Olusegun Adeniyi writes | What Death said to Ebola about Nigeria

Emmanuel Chidiogo: Why you should not go to school (30 Days, 30 Voices)

This condom ‘kills’ the HIV virus (LOOK)

Man jailed 95 years for deliberately infecting a 15-year-old girl with HIV (PICTURED)

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The 9 biggest misconceptions about STDs

Don’t do it! 10 things you should NEVER share

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Good news: Researchers discover wonder drug which may prevent AIDS

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Akin Osuntokun: From Nelson Mandela to Bode George

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