Nigeria is the world’s ‘highest producer of HIV-infected babies’

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Nigeria is the highest producer of HIV-infected babies
Source: Sun newspaper (October 2018)

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Explainer: In 2016 Nigeria had the world’s highest number of children newly infected with HIV.

• Sun newspaper carried a headline saying Nigeria is the worlds’ “highest producer of HIV-infected babies”
• UNAids estimated that in 2016 Nigeria had the highest number of children newly infected with HIV among their 23 priority countries.
• But there’s uncertainty in data on HIV infection in children. A new study may produce a more accurate number for children newly infected with HIV in Nigeria.

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A file picture of medicine to reduce the HIV viral load in a pregnant woman's body, so her baby has a smaller risk of contracting the virus. Photo: AFP/ALEXANDER JOE

Under the headline “Nigeria highest producer of HIV-infected babies”, the Sun newspaper reported on a new project to prevent the virus from being passed from HIV-positive mothers to their babies.
At the launch, Nigeria’s minister of health said “there is absolutely no reason why Nigeria should be a major producer of HIV infected babies. We contribute about 30% and our goal is elimination. We believe it’s doable.”
The World Health Organization defines mother-to-child transmission of HIV as the transmission of the virus from an HIV-positive mother to her child during pregnancy, labour, delivery or breastfeeding.

Nigeria loses $6bn from 'corrupt' oil deal linked to fraud

A court in Milan is considering charges of corruption against Eni and Shell in a controversial oil deal that led to Nigeria losing an estimated $6bn.

The campaign group Global Witness has calculated the OPL 245 deal in 2011 deprived Nigeria of double its annual education and healthcare budget.
Eni and Shell are accused of knowing the money they paid to Nigeria would be used for bribes.
The Italian and Anglo-Dutch energy giants deny any wrongdoing.
This unfolding scandal, which is being played out in an Italian court, has involved former MI6 officers, the FBI, a former President of Nigeria, as well as current and former senior executives at the two oil companies.

The former Nigerian oil minister, Dan Etete, was found guilty by a court in France of money laundering and it emerged he used illicit funds to buy a speed boat and a chateau. It is also claimed he had so much cash in $100 bills that it weighed five tonnes.

Video: Top TV Presenter Suffers Heart Attack During Live Broadcast

A Turkish TV presenter, Sukru Oytan has suffered a heart attack during a live broadcast and collapsed while presenting.

The viral video saw Sukru Oytan leaning with his head resting against the table in front of him, before sliding off his chair and falling onto the studio floor.
His co-presenter, Guven Sabaz who was confused at the moment rushed to help him but he fell from his chair.
Reports has it that Oytan was rushed to the hospital, where he was now reportedly in a stable condition.

Benedicta Gafah Shares Photo Of Her Damaged Face After Beaten By A Man

 

Kumawood actress Benedicta Gafah has finally shared a photo of her damaged face after been beaten by an unknown man.

According to Benedicta Gafah, she was abused by a man who was in denial that she left him because she found out that he was married.
The post could be seen that it was first used as the Whats App status of Afia Scharwarzennger that pushed her Gafah to address the issue to her followers.
Afia as we all know inturns teasing her with it which didn’t go well with Gafah as she shared on Instagram.

Herdsmen kill Delta man for attempting to prevent wife’s rape

UGHELLI—Palace chiefs in Ogor Kingdom, Delta State, had hectic time, weekend, preventing aggrieved members of the community from taking the corpse of a 54-year-old pipeline guard, Anthony Ejabare, reportedly killed by herdsmen into the palace.

Outrage in Delta over killings, abductions by suspected ritualists, Yahoo Yahoo boys

ASABA- RESIDENTS of Delta State are enraged at the activities of  suspected ritualists and “Yahoo Yahoo boys,” who  abduct and kill citizens, especially the female folk, make away with their vital organs and panties for moneymaking rituals.

There have been alarming attacks and disappearances of unsuspecting  victims  at Jesse, Oghara Sapele, Abraka, Oghara, Ughelli and Warri in recent weeks.

Besides the latest kidnap, killing and stealing of breasts and tongue  of a first- class undergraduate of Delta State University, DELSU, Abraka, Elozino Ogege , which sparked the latest anger,  suspected ritualists beheaded  a widow at Oghara, the country home of former governor of the state, Chief James Ibori, in a similar manner, recently.

Metele attack : Surviving soldiers send SOS to Buhari

Some soldiers who survived the attack by Boko Haram on the military formation in Metele have sent an SOS to President Muhammadu Buhari, urging him to probe the quality of weapons procured by the military authorities and save them from further avoidable deaths.

'Obasanjo, T.Y. Danjuma Should Be Barred From Entering US, UK Over Odi/Zaki-Biam Massacres'

A group, Policing Nigeria Awarenes Initiative (PNAI), has called on the United States of America and United Kingdom to restrict former President Olusegun Obasanjo and General T.Y. Danjuma, ex-Minister of Defence from entry into their countries as consequences for their alleged involvement in mass killings and detention of innocent Nigerians in Zaki Biam, Benue State and Odi area of Bayelsa during their administration.

The group made the call in a letter obtained by SaharaReporters, addressed to the US and UK embassies.

In the letter, signed by Egbe Akparakwu, Executive Director of PNAI, the group said Nigerians experienced "arbitrary detention and killing" under the Obasanjo administration, with Danjuma as Minister of Defence. 

Akparakwu specifically noted that Richard Odunsanya, a former associate of Obasanjo, alleged that the former Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Board of Trustees (BoT) was in charge of the killer squad that was formed under the military regime of late General Sani Abacha.

The letter read: "As a flashback, during the administration of Olusegun Obasanjo in October 2001, the then Minister of Defence, T.Y. Danjuma, ordered the military invasion of a community in Benue State, where thousands of people were killed and burnt beyond recognition. These innocent persons, including women and children, no doubt share the same faith with TY Danjuma. 

“In 1999, over 2,500 civilians were killed by the military under T.Y. Danjuma in Odi town in Bayelsa State. Odi is another predominant Christian community in the Niger-Delta region of Nigeria with a less than 1 per cent of the people as Muslims.

“In addition, under Olusegun Obasanjo, Nigeria witnessed an unprecedented government-masterminded political killings. This much was confirmed by a close associate who worked closely with him. 

“Among those who were politically murdered during Obasanjo's administration include, the former Minister of Justice and Attorney-General of the Federation, Chief Bola Ige, and South-South politicians, Chief Harry Marshall, Chief A.K. Dikibo, a former Senatorial candidate of the defunct All Nigeria People’s Party, ANPP, in Imo State, Uche Orji, Arc Layi Balogun, former Vice Chancellor of the University of Nigeria Nsukka, UNN, Prof Chimere Ikoku, former Chairman of the Nigeria Bar Association, NBA, in Anambra State, Chief Barnabas Igwe and his wife, Chief Victor Nwankwo of Fourth Dimension Publishers and Chief Funso Williams. 

"All these Nigerians are people that share the same religious faith with both Obasanjo and T.Y. Danjuma yet were killed under circumstances that are quite familiar to the two men. 

"It is also necessary for emphasis to be made that under Obasanjo’s civilian rule, the massacres at Odi in Bayelsa State and Zaki Biam in Benue State where women and children were slaughtered, there has been no accountability. No one has been charged for this mass murder of innocent people despite countless petitions so far submitted by various groups and organisations calling for justice.

“There was also a huge rise in harassment and intimidation of human rights activists under the administration of Olusegun Obasanjo. Arrests, torture and in some cases, systematic killings of youth activists in the Niger Delta were rife. The arbitrary detention and subsequent torture of Comrade Sunny Ofehe, member, Coalition for the Niger Delta Campaign (CNDC), and Mr. Oladeji Odukoya, a member of the Delta Youth Development Council (DYDC), is a clear testimony of the government use of force to silence its critics. Many of these have changed in recent times to pave way for a country where democratic principles are being entrenched.

“It is also our prayer that the duo of Olusegun Obasanjo and T.Y. Danjuma that have brought sorrow and tears to countless families be made to face the full wrath of the law. 

"We implore your governments to raise these issues before the United Nations to serve as deterrent to other world leaders who abuse their office and those who might be preparing the new grounds for crimes against humanity

PDP primary election: Hoodlums attack policemen, set van ablaze in Delta

Hoodlums Friday attacked policemen at the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, primary election in Delta State and set their patrol van ablaze.59 mins ago

DAILY POST reports that the hoodlums stormed the Ethiope-East Local Government Council, venue of Ethiope-East Constituency election during accreditation.

They blocked the gate while shooting sporadically and beating up the electoral officer who was to conduct the PDP primary election.

A serious fight, however, ensued between the hoodlums and some youths leading to an attack on the policemen and their van. A rifle was snatched from a policeman in the process.

The Delta State Commissioner of Police, CP Muhammad Mustafa confirmed the report in a chat with DAILY POST.

CP Mustafa said, “There was a problem actually. It was the PDP House of Assembly election which held at Isiokolo. Though, we have recovered the rifle. The situation has calmed down. One person was injured but it’s not that serious.”

Army demotes 3 senior officers, sentences a soldier over misconduct

ABUJA-THREE Nigerian Army officers and two soldiers were last Tuesday,sanctioned, over various offences.

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The Nigerian Army,in a statement Thursday night by its spokesman,Brigadier General Texas Chukwu, said the personnel were variously sanctioned by the General Court Martial,GCM,sitting in Maimalari Cantonment ,Maiduguri ,in Borno State.

The statement said the GCM was set up to the erring personnel on various offences against them.

” Speaking while delivering the judgement, the President of the Court Martial Brigadier General Olusegun Adesina stated that the offences were bordered on cowardice, negligence, abduction and discipline,”the statement explained.

It added:”One of the accused, Captain Alhamdu Kwasau was found guilty of offences of cowardly behaviour and negligence while carrying out his military duty. He was reduced to the rank of a Lieutenant with two years lost of seniority on the rank.

” Similarly, Captain Jimen Babangida and Lieutenant Sanusi Bello were also found guilty of conduct prejudice to service discipline. Captain Babangida bagged 9 months forfeiture of seniority on the rank while Lieutenant Bello earned 6 months forfeiture of seniority on the rank of Lieutenant.

“In the offence of disobedience to standing order, Captain Babangida is to suffer additional 9 months forfeiture of seniority on the rank of a Captain.

“Also in a 3- count charge of civil offences bordering on abduction, attempt to commit offence of abduction and extortion against one Sergeant Aliyu Hassan and Lance Corporal Bello Nasiru, the two soldiers were awarded five years imprisonment on the 1st and 3rd offences which are to run concurrently. They were also demoted to the ranks of Corporal and Private respectively.

“He further stated that, all the verdicts passed by the Court are subject to confirmation by the Appropriate Superior Authority, adding that the court martial is to keep troops in check and ensure strict adherence to the code of conduct guiding counter insurgency operations in the North East while protecting human rights.

” The proceedings of the General Court Martial was adjudged fair by both the defence and prosecuting counsel while it was monitored by members of the press.”ⁿ

Ghana closes 400 Nigerian businesses

More than 400 businesses owned by Nigerians have been closed by authorities in Ghana, sparking a protest by owners who have issued a week ultimatum within which to resolve the surrounding the maltreatment of Nigerian business community in Ghana.
The National Association of Nigerian Traders (NANTS) have written a petition to President Muhammadu Buhari and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on the issue.

The association gave a one-week ultimatum to the commission to intervene in the matter, warning that the association would occupy the ECOWAS premises if the situation in Ghana was not addressed.

In their protest march to the ECOWAS Secretariat on Monday in Abuja, the traders urged the Commission to intervene to stop the alleged victimisation of Nigerian business men and women in Ghana.

According to some local media reports on Tuesday, the President of NANT, Mr. Ken Ukaoha, stated that the development has reached a point where the Ghanaian Parliament has passed a legislation to make the business environment hostile to foreign investors.

He said that the ECOWAS President, Jean-Claude Brou, had been petitioned over the development.

“This is a save our soul call and the urgency of this protest is to inform you of the state of fear, uncertainty and insecurity that Nigerian traders are currently subjected to in the hands of the government and people of Ghana in different cities under the coordination of Ghana Investment Promotion Centre and Ministry of Trade and Industry,” Ukaoha said.

According to him, the members of the association have been shut out of their business premises in pursuance of the eviction order dated July 27, 2018, demanding that “we must have $1m as minimum foreign investment capital to do business in Ghana”.

I want to play for Nigeria – Liverpool star

England Under-20 World Cup winner, Sheyi Ojo, has revealed that he would consider playing for the Super Eagles of Nigeria if invited.

Ojo is currently on loan at French club, Reims from Liverpool.

He is eligible to play for Nigeria because his parents are Nigerians.

Despite representing England from under-16 to under-21 level with 43 caps, Ojo said he was willing to pitch his tent with the Super Eagles.

“To be honest, I don’t know much about it (Nigeria interest), but if they call me I’d be honoured to go to Nigeria,” the winger told BBC Sport.

“It’s obviously a massive nation. I’m just really focused on club football at the moment, but I’m excited for the future, both club and country.

“My parents are originally from Nigeria as well, so they know a lot about it. They’ve always been keen on the idea (to represent Nigeria) but so far I’ve mainly been focusing on club football.

“It’s starting to get to the time where I have to start thinking about my future. And of course, if Nigeria were to call me now it would be an honour.”

Ojo, who joined Liverpool from MK Dons as a youth prospect in 2011, would love to join such an illustrious list.

“Of course, if I was to get selected I’d definitely think about it, I’d never turn down Nigeria,” said Ojo.

“I’m from Nigeria originally so it’d be an honour, likewise with England as well. If I keep doing well, opportunities will come by for club and country.”

61 Year Old Nigerian Woman Bags Degree In Biology

A 61-year-old Nigerian woman has found herself an internet sensation over her recent achievement, which was getting a degree in Biology.

The graduation photo of the Nigerian woman, was shared by her son on Twitter. Her son wrote;

“Congrats to my Momma for graduating with a Biology Degree at 61”

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Project Manager of Premiere Music, Michael Odiong, said the sad incident occurred on Sunday, September 23. Ras Kimono died on Sunday June 1oth. He was 60 years old.

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Kimono was said to have taken ill on Saturday on his way to the US. Friends rushed him to a hospital in Ikeja from where he was transferred to Lagoon Hospital in Ikoyi were he died on Sunday morning. According to several biographical sketches, Kimono served a long apprenticeship on the Nigerian music circuit, experimenting with a number of styles, before making his late 80s breakthrough as a reggae singer. Together with his Massive Dread Reggae Band, Kimono released his debut album, Under Pressure, in 1989. Accompanied by the popular single, “Rum-Bar Stylee”, this revealed both a Jamaican and native African influence. Before he released his solo album, he was in a group called The Jastix along with Amos McRoy and Majek Fashek. Born in Delta State, Nigeria, he went to Gbenoba Secondary School, Agbor and later joined the legendary Jastix Reggae group, alongside Majek Fashek, Amos McRoy Jegg and Black Rice Osagie. He won several awards including the Nigeria Music Awards, Fame Music Awards and many more. More details soon

Banker who tortured wife to death remanded in prison

A Lagos-based banker, Olaoluwa Adejo, who allegedly tortured his wife, Maureen, to death will spend the Yuletide season in prison as an Ebute Meta Chief Magistrate’s Court ordered that he should be remanded in the Ikoyi Prison till February 28, 2018.

Punch reports that the order was handed down by the Chief Magistrate, Mrs. O.A. Adelaja, who also ordered the police to duplicate the case file and forward to the Directorate of Public Prosecutions for legal advice.

The 32-year-old Adejo was arrested by the Lagos State Police Command for allegedly torturing his wife to death at their residence in the Oworonshoki area of the state.

3 reported dead after amala meal

Three people have been reported dead after reportedly eating amala in Ibokun, Obokun Local Government Area of Osun State on Friday, October 27.

Daily Post reports that the trio reportedly died from suspected food poisoning.

According to the reports, a source in town who pleaded anonymity, said about eight people consumed the meal.

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The source added that four of them are still in the hospital, critically ill.

Daily Post reports that the bodies of the deceased have been deposited at the Osun State General Hospital morgue at Asubiaro in Osogbo, for further medical investigation.

The Commissioner of Health in the state, Dr Rafiu Isamotu, when contacted over the case, said that there was no cause for alarm as all efforts are being geared towards finding out the real cause of the deaths.

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He added that preliminary investigations indicate that the family members had been eating from the same yam flour in the past weeks and that the poison in the food could have been in the stew.

Meet Tobi Cohen, 1st Nigerian woman in the Israeli Army

While many Nigerians have been bringing disgrace to the country with their criminal and dirty activities in foreign lands, Lt. Tobi Cohen has brought honour to the nation by being the first Nigerian woman to serve in the Israeli Defence Forces [IDF].

The young military officer who has been hailed as one of the best officers in the Army actually has a Nigerian mother and an Israeli father but grew up in Nigeria and sees herself more of a Nigerian than an Israelite.

Speaking on the website of IDF, Lt. Cohen said she grew up with stories of her father who served in the IDF as a soldier and had always dreamed of following in his footsteps, a dream which has come to pass today.