by Mercy Abang Mrs Audu, 33, had just given birth to her first child at the Asokoro General Hospital. She was ecstatic and could not wait to take her newborn home but her joy was short-lived. “We’ve been asked to stay here until we can pay”, looking at her newborn, she said, feigning indifference. “I... Read More

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September 26, 2016

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‘More than 90% of women awaiting trial in prisons are nursing mothers, pregnant women’

The National Human Rights Commission on Monday said nursing mothers and pregnant women are about 90% of the women awaiting trial in prisons. This was disclosed by the Executive Secretary of the commission, Prof. Bem Angwe during a visit by the National President, National Council of Women Societies, Gloria Shoda to his office. He said, “In our prisons... Read More

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January 29, 2016

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Zika virus: ‘Don’t travel to Latin America’ – FG warns Nigerians

The Federal Government has issued a new directive that Nigerians, especially pregnant women should be restricted from travelling to Latin America due to the Zika virus outbreak until the situation improves. The government said anyone coming from any of the Latin American countries should be interviewed at the various ports of entry and tested for... Read More

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July 24, 2015

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NYSC bars pregnant women and nursing mothers

Could this be a welcome development? The National Youth Service Corps has barred prospective corps members that are pregnant and nursing babies as well as Post Graduate students from participating in the national service across the country because they would not be able to undergo the four cardinal programmes of the NYSC. This includes mobilisation,... Read More

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December 23, 2014

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No chill: Okada rider knocks out pregnant woman for grabbing his penis

by James Sambo A seven-month pregnant woman was beaten to a coma along the Lagos-Badagry expressway, near Oluti bus stop, Lagos by a commercial motorcyclist on Monday. Mama Bola, an eyewitness who spoke to Leadership Newspapers, disclosed that the pregnant woman, Feyisara, had paid the unknown rider a stipulated amount of money to convey her... Read More

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September 29, 2014

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“Abortion is against God’s word” – Pastor Adeboye’s aide tells congregation

by Kolapo Olapoju An aide of Pastor Enoch Adeboye, General-overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Johnson Odesola says that as Christians, abortion is not allowed, regardless of the circumstances which may warrant it. Odesola, the Special Assistant on Personnel and Administration to Pastor Adeboye, made the comments at the monthly prayer and... Read More

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March 16, 2014

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Opinion: Preventing disabilities is our collective responsibility

by Dr. Freeman Osonuga Efforts must be made by governments at all levels to reduce delays in accessing health care by pregnant women. An initiative such as the Abiye (Safe Motherhood) Project of the Ondo State government of Nigeria has been globally acclaimed for reducing maternal and childhood morbidity and mortality, and should therefore be... Read More

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January 31, 2014

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This boy can make unborn babies disabled just by being near their mothers (PHOTOS)

by Adeola Balogun A teenager in the United Kingdom is not allowed to be near pregnant women because he could harm their unborn babies. 14-year-old Bryant Hackett is a carrier of cytomegalovirus (CMV) and though it is not causing him any discomfort, it poses a grave danger to pregnant women and their foetuses. Hence Bryant... Read More

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December 21, 2013

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19 pregnant girls freed in yet another baby factory bust

by Akintomiwa Agbaje The police discovered a house in Umuahia, Abia state that housed a total of 19 pregnant women. Their discovery revealed a baby factory with the women planning to sell their newborns. Geoffrey Ogbonna, a police spokesman, said that the prime suspect who’ location is currently unknown is the owner of the property and suspected... Read More

July 29, 2013

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Lagos bars pregnant women, children, others from pilgrimage

by Oge Okonkwo Pregnant women, children, aged people, people with terminal diseases like cancer, stroke and others have been barred from taking part in this year’s pilgrimage (hajj) by the Lagos state government. This announcement was made due to their susceptibility to the deadly Coronavirus ravaging Saudi Arabia and parts of the Middle East and Asia,as they were... Read More

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June 7, 2013

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Human trafficking: Mexican troops rescue 165 people sold to drug cartel

Mexican troops have rescued 165 people, mostly Central Americans including children and pregnant women, who were kidnapped by gunmen in Mexico’s northeast and held captive less than a mile from the U.S. border, the government said on Thursday. The group of would-be immigrants, primarily from El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras, had hoped to cross into... Read More

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May 25, 2013

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Study shows pregnant women who eat less fish have children with lower IQs (READ)

Scientists are finding that there is a relationship between what a mother eats and her child’s IQ. Using women in Britain for the study, researchers concluded that women who eat less fish had kids with lower IQs than those whose mothers ate plenty of fish. Study leader, Margaret Rayman, of the University of Surrey worked... Read More

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Mercy Abang: Jail Time or Death— Pregnant women in Nigeria face unlikely sentence in hospitals

‘More than 90% of women awaiting trial in prisons are nursing mothers, pregnant women’

Zika virus: ‘Don’t travel to Latin America’ – FG warns Nigerians

NYSC bars pregnant women and nursing mothers

No chill: Okada rider knocks out pregnant woman for grabbing his penis

“Abortion is against God’s word” – Pastor Adeboye’s aide tells congregation

Opinion: Preventing disabilities is our collective responsibility

This boy can make unborn babies disabled just by being near their mothers (PHOTOS)

19 pregnant girls freed in yet another baby factory bust

Lagos bars pregnant women, children, others from pilgrimage

Human trafficking: Mexican troops rescue 165 people sold to drug cartel

Study shows pregnant women who eat less fish have children with lower IQs (READ)

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