by Gideon Arinze Until the government steps up measures to tackle sickle cell, it will continue to ravage the country. Sickle cell is a global health issue that is not as well known as malaria or tuberculosis. But every year, thousands of babies are born with the disorder. And the number is expected to... 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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January 25, 2013

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Opinion: Rape and a few underlying issues

by Abdullahi Aborode There is no justification for rape, but we can achieve a significant plus when we cut off the extreme indecent dressing rampant nowadays. It is also a significant tool used by the perpetrators / rapists to cower their victims into believing it was their fault. The sudden increase in the number of... Read More

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