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Mercy Abang: Jail Time or Death— Pregnant women in Nigeria face unlikely sentence in hospitals
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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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19 pregnant girls freed in yet another baby factory bust
by Akintomiwa Agbaje File Photo 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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy