Abortion cases in Nigeria soars, increase by 640,000 – Study

Notwithstanding being exceedingly confined, the instances of abortion in Nigeria somewhere around 1996 and 2012 expanded by 640,000, another study conducted by researchers at the Guttmacher Institute and the University of Ibadan has shown.

The study which is titled, ‘The rate of fetus removal in Nigeria,’ uncovered that 1.25 million abortions were performed in Nigeria in 2012, interestingly with 610,000 abortions evaluated to have happened in the nation in 1996.

It noted that the increment in abortions was not just because of the nation’s more prominent populace size, additionally as an aftereffect of an evident ascent in abortions rate, including that the majority of them were perilous.

The study’s lead author and Director of International Research, Guttmacher Institute, Dr. Akinrinola Bankole, expressed that in spite of the fact that abortions was allowed just when important to spare a lady’s life, its induced form was common in Nigeria.

Bankole, who talked at a event in Abuja on Wednesday, expressed that the assessed rate was 33 abortions for every 1,000 ladies matured 15 to 49 years in 2012.

He said, “Although this rate is greater than the 23 abortions per 1,000 women rate estimated in a previous study in 1996, the most prudent conclusion may be that the abortion rate has increased slightly, as the two rates were calculated using different approaches.”

The study noted that most of the abortions were clandestine and many were unsafe.  This, it said, was a major contributor to Nigeria’s maternal mortality rate, which was among the highest in the world.

Bankole said, “These findings make clear not only that abortion is common in Nigeria, but unsafe services are putting women’s health and lives at risk. Clandestine procedures are often carried out under unsanitary conditions by providers who are not appropriately trained. The resulting complications range from unchecked bleeding to serious infections and even death.”

On measures adopted for the study, he noted that a widely used indirect methodology was undertaken to estimate the incidence of abortion and unintended pregnancy in Nigeria in 2012.

According to the study’s lead author, data on provision of abortion and post-abortion care were collected from a nationally representative sample of 772 health facilities.

Bankole stated that estimates of the likelihood that women who had unsafe abortion experience, complications and obtained treatment were collected from 194 health care professionals with a broad understanding of the abortion context in Nigeria.

“Results from findings showed that an estimated 1.25 million induced abortions occurred in Nigeria in 2012, equivalent to a rate of 33 abortions per 1,000 women aged 15 to 49,” he said.

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Six killed in Edo bank robbery, police recover IEDs

Alexander Okere
No fewer than six persons including a motorcyclist and two bank customers have been reportedly killed in a bank robbery attack at Igarra, Akoko-Edo Local Government Area of Edo State.
It was learnt that the robbers stormed the town in two Toyota Sienna buses at about 6pm on Tuesday, where some of them reportedly attacked a police station in the area and killed two policemen.
The others were said to have raided a new generation bank nearby, reportedly destroyed the entry with explosives and carted away an undisclosed sum of money.
The motorcyclist, bank customers and a private security man were also said to have ‎been shot dead in the bank premises.

NDLEA impounds bullion vans with Indian hemp in Ogun

The men of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Ogun State command, have impounded two purposely-built bullion vans and a Ford bus loaded with bags and parcels of Cannabis Sativa popularly known as Indian hemp. The two vans, with number plates, FKJ 731 XQ and LSR 837 XR respectively, were impounded in Ijebu Igbo area of the state, where the suspects had abandoned them. Concealed inside the vans were 42 bags of the illicit drug, weighing 512 kilogrammes.

Top 10 Odd Looking Sharks You May Not Know Exist !

There are more than 440 types of sharks in the whole world, and that is just tallying what researchers have officially found. There may be a lot more that people may not know of, particularly down in the depths of the sea where nobody can entirely explore at this time. Some of these sharks that we know of are as of now really odd looking, similar to the Hammerhead, yet there are a lot more out there that will stun you with their appearance. Here are ten odd looking sharks to explore.

Continue bellow.

10) Japanese Wobbegong (Orectolobus japonicas)



The Japanese Wobbegong is a ay like animal species with folds of skins, known as barbels, dangling from the mouth. These empower the shark to taste and feel. The Wobbegong is found generally within the Philippines, and is common with being an efficent hunter.

9) Megamouth Shark

Found in 1976, the Megamouth Shark rarely been spotted by mankind. It is really rare ocean shark that picked up its name from the goliath mouth, which houses 50 rows of small hooked teeth.

8) The Australian Ghost Shark

The Australian Ghost Shark, also called the Elephant Shark, is just around 4 feet long, and is perceived effectively in light of the fact that it grows slowly.It can likewise be recognized by the trunk-like compartment  on its snout.

7) The Goblin Shark

The Goblin Shark is another uncommon find within the world of sharks and may grow up to 13 feet long. The distending mouth, which has a jaw that stretches out to grab prey, is the greatest eminent feature.

6) The Thresher Shark

Because of the huge, exceptional tail joined to the Thresher Shark, this one is a quite a fast swimmer. The tail alone is said to weigh up to 700 pounds, and makes up 33 percent of the shark’s body weight.

5) Caribbean Roughshark

The Caribbean Roughshark is alarming in appearance, and has abnormally vast blades on its little body. Staying close to the ocean bottom at the depth of the sea, the Roughshark isn’t easily seen by man.

4) The Cookie Cutter Shark

The Cookie Cutter Shark has additionally been known as the stogie shark. A grown-up can weigh around 10 pounds altogether, and grows up to 2 feet long. It got its name from the cookie cutter imprints it leaves on bigger prey with its mouth.

3) The Whorl Shark

The Whorl Shark was an ancient animal species known as a result of its unique jaw structure. The lower bit of the jaw was organized in a winding, with saw-like teeth that ensured it was wrecking havoc against its prey.  
2) Pyjama shark

The Pajama shark is a slow, nighttime animal categories that has seven dull stripes over its dim body. The sharks drop egg sacs once every year, which append to marine vegetation and hatch5 to 6 months later, to breed.

1) The Frilled Shark

The Frilled Shark is an interesting remote ocean animal species that has been known as a lizard shark. With a large number of pointy hooked teeth and a slim, snake-like body, the Frilled Shark is an incredible sight to behold

 

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Photos from another traffic robbery in Lagos this morning.

This one happened early this morning around past 6am. Three guys attacked the owner of this car as she descended the bridge to enter Victoria Island (Muson Centre area) on her way to work. They broke the driver and passenger's side glasses, took her phone and her chain. Luckily for her she said she kept her bag in the booth because of similar stories she'd read online. Dear Lagos Govt, we can't live in perpetual fear while driving around in our city. Makes no sense. Can these menace be cleared from our roads? We need a permanent solution. More pics after the jump

Ex pension boss Maina faults EFCC for declaring him wanted, says he was never charged by the agency

A day after he was declared wanted by the EFCC over allegations of contract scam and stealing of N2 billion while he was in office, former Chairman of the Pension Reform Task Team, Abdulrasheed Maina, has released a statement faulting the antigraft agency's decision to declare him wanted.

According to the statement signed by his counsel, Esther Uzoma, the former pension boss has not been served any charges or invitation by the antigraft agency and so cannot be declared wanted

Hearless Maid Chop Off Baby's Arm For Crying too much - Graphic Pics

OMG! This is the most terrible thing I’ve ever heard in a long time! as indicated by a facebook user, this house keeper was frantic at the crying baby and chose to fling her, slashing off her hand in the process, Agbasi Uche Dorothy wrote on her facebook :

“We need to be careful with house

helps. This is what a house help did to an innocent child”. She didn’t give further details. Don’t know if this happened in Nigeria…the child also looks dead. Oh God! Why do you let evil people prevail?

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Nigeria to sell, buy oil directly, cut out middlemen

 -- Nigeria will start selling and buying oil and gasoline directly to cut out middlemen and curb graft, the new managers of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corp. announced Tuesday night.

The major policy shift fits new President Muhammadu Buhari's plan to halt corruption endemic in the industry in Africa's biggest oil producer. The previous administration of President Goodluck Jonathan had ignored warnings from Central Bank Governor Lamido Sanusi that some $20 billion in oil sales over three years was missing from federal coffers, and instead fired Sanusi.

Nigerian Army Detains 4 Brothers Two Years Without Trial

SaharaReporters has just learned that officials of the Nigerian Army have illegally detained four brothers since 2013 at a detention center at Dodan Barracks in Ikoyi, Lagos.

The men, Haroon Abdullahi, 21 years old, Ahmed Abdullahi, 17, Mohammed Abdullahi, 14, and Yahaya Abdullahi, 9, have been in detention since March 2013.

“It’s a grave injustice that these four brothers, the youngest only nine years old, have been held by the Nigerian Army without trial for more than two years,” said a human rights activist who brought the disturbing situation to the attention of a correspondent of SaharaReporters.

Politicians, Others Evade BVN

• Banks’ enforcement raises new issues
• CBN extends enrolment for Diaspora customers

IF, as the saying goes, money talks, it is speaking in unmistakable terms to some people: You may own me but do not touch me. At least for now.

For fear of being identified as owners of huge deposits in banks, amid acclaimed success in the Bank Verification Number (BVN), some politically exposed persons and top officers in the public service seem to have evaded the scheme, The Guardian has learnt.

This revelation came to light last night as the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) extended the timeline for banks’ customers in the Diaspora to enroll for their BVN to January 31, 2016.

Army Releases 182 Boko Haram Prisoners

Nigerian Army has released 182 Boko Haram suspects from Maimalari Barracks in Maiduguri, Borno State.

About 40 boys, 24 women, 100 men and 18 children were among those released on Sunday.

Spokesman of the army, Colonel Sani Usman, revealed that the “joint intelligence community investigated and authorised” the release of these prisoners.

He added that the release was part of Nigeria Army Day, which was held on July 6 to commemorate the first shots of Nigeria’s Civil War at Garaken, Cross Rivers State.

The prisoners were reportedly released to the governor of Borno State, Kashim Shettima.

The military had also said that more people detained for alleged links with the Boko Haram sect will be released after being cleared by its joint intelligence cell.

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JOINT STATEMENT: Final declaration on the results of the Syria Talks in Vienna as agreed by participants

(red bolded color added to the original)

Meeting in Vienna, on October 30, 2015, China, Egypt, the EU, France, Germany, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Jordan, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, the United Nations, and the United States [“the participants”] came together to discuss the grave situation in Syria and how to bring about an end to the violence as soon as possible.

The participants had a frank and constructive discussion, covering major issues. While substantial differences remain among the participants, they reached a mutual understanding on the following:

Top 5 Useful tips to help you deal with a Nigerian Policeman

‘The policeman is your friend!’

This statement is feared by numerous Nigerians. This observation is as an aftereffect of some reported experiences that numerous individuals have had with men which led awful end results.

While a lot of people have a bitter-sweet relationship with the law enforcers, most concede the indispensable part the police play in securing lives and property. Which is the reason Nigerians need to engage with them to protect the nation.

Stop when a Nigerian Policeman flags you

Policemen have the right to stop and search anyone by virtue of being a law enforcement agency. So, whenever a policeman flags you to a stop, do not hesitate to hit the brakes. Before setting out on your journey, ensure your car particulars are up-to-date and you have a fire extinguisher as well. This will not give them a loophole to exploit. However, ensure that you watch them with an eagle eye so that they will not implicate you.

Speak Foreign Language or English

‘Pidgin English’ otherwise known as vernacular is the easiest way a policeman can communicate with you. With this knowledge, when interacting with them, reply the policeman in English. This will make it easier for them to let you go. They will even think you are a lawyer. However, do not allow your ‘big grammar’ to get you into trouble.

Don’t argue with a gun-wielding policeman

In a buzzing city like Port Harcourt, you do not want anyone to waste time. A police intrusion on a Monday morning is unwelcome by many commuters. Hence, the tendency to argue with a policeman especially a gun-wielding one is possible. It is better you allow them humiliate you rather than argue with them. What you should do is to memorize the policeman’s tag number and report him to a superior officer. But if you do otherwise, the outcome may be nasty.
Know your right

Ignorance is not an excuse under the law. So, try as much as possible to know your right and privileges. It will really come handy when a policeman is attempting to be smart by referencing or quoting non-existent laws. If you are not a lawyer, you will definitely fall for this. Your car may be tolled or you may end up offering a tip to the policeman. At the very least, know the necessary documents to share with share with the police when flagged down.
Respect the policeman

The Nigerian policeman stays on the highway, in our neighbourhoods, in the sun and even in the rain from dusk to dawn to safeguard lives and property. Yet, Nigerians rarely appreciate them. Alternatively, if they are withdrawn from the streets, what do you think will happen? Chaos. The Nigerian police may not be comparable to their American or British counterparts, but at the very least, they are doing their best to keep the country safe.

 

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Buhari Yet To Assign Portfolios To Ministers – Adesina

The Presidency has denied releasing any list that assigned portfolios to the ministerial nominees.
It was reacting to the speculated list of portfolios, which went viral on social media Sunday evening.
Reacting to the list, Special Adviser to President Mohammadu Buhari, Femi Adesina said that the list did not emanate from the presidency as it was not officially signed.
He called on the general public to disregard it and watch for official announcement from the presidency.

Ruling On Dasuki’s Foreign Trip Set For Tuesday.

Sambo Dasuki, former national security adviser, will know on Tuesday whether or not his travelling documents will be released so that he can embark on a foreign trip to seek medical attention.
Justice Adeniyi Ademola of federal high court in Abuja fixed the date after hearing the submissions of Dasuki’s Counsel, Joseph Daudu, and Mohammed Diri, the prosecuting counsel.

Lawmaker To Aisha Buhari: Start A Pet Project On Boko Haram Victims.

Asabe Vilita Bashir, a member of the federal house of representatives, has urged Aisha Buhari, wife of the president, to consider making victims of Boko Haram insurgency, particularly women and children, her pet project.

Speaking to journalists in Abuja on Monday, Vilita, who represents Gwoza, Chibok and Damboa federal constituency in Borno state, said women and children in the northeast region had suffered severe hardship as a result of the insurgency.

According to her, some of the women had been abused by the insurgents while many others had become widows, and many children orphans.

Goje Forged Assembly’s Resolution To Collect N5bn Loan – Witness

Published on November 2, 2015 by pmnews ·
A witness in the ongoing trial of a former governor of Gombe State and serving senator, Danjuma Goje, Shehu Mohammed Atiku has told a Federal High Court, Gombe that the ex-governor forged the Resolution of the House and collected N5bn (five billion naira) facility from Access Bank.
“My Lord, the said resolution did not emanate from the Gombe State House of Assembly and I was not a signatory to it”, said Atiku, a former Clerk of the Gombe State House of Assembly and one of the three witnesses called by prosecuting counsel, Wahab Shitu.

Fayose Replies Presidency: We Won’t Let You Take Nigeria Back To Military Era

The statement credited to the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Malam Garba Shehu, warning Ekiti State Governor, Mr Ayodele Fayose to stop speaking on the running of the economy by the federal government has been described as a demonstration of military dictatorship mentality.


Special Assistant to the Governor on Public Communications and New Media, Lere Olayinka, in a statement issued in Ado Ekiti on Monday, said it was sad that the presidency could be warning a Nigerian, who is heading one of the country’s federating units on what to say and what not to say.
Olayinka, who said he was sure that Garba Shehu must have spoken for himself, and not President Mohammadu Buhari, added that “Governor Fayose will continue to say the truth in interest Nigeria and its people because the Governor is not one of those that will go underground because of political persecution.”

Pro-Jonathan Elements Behind Renewed Agitation For Biafra - Senator Sani

The senator representing Kaduna North Senatorial zone, Kaduna state, Senator Shehu Sani, at the weekend alleged that the new agitation for the sovereign state of Biafra was being sponsored by pro-Jonathan forces who lost the 2015 general elections.

According to him, their aim is to destroy the administration of President Mohammadu Buhari by igniting a national conflict , chaos and confusion in the country.

Scott Disick's Kids visit him for the 2nd time at rehab (Pic)

Scott Disick got a second visit from this three kids – Mason, five; Penelope, three; and Reign, 10 months yesterday Sunday November 1 in a recovery centre in Malibu. The 32 year old father was envisioned cuddling up to his child Mason while watching out on the balcony. More pics bellow.

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3 Ways to Groom Sporting Talents for Nigeria

Nigeria is a country replete with sporting talents however, the country is yet to aggregate these talents into medal-winning performances at international sports events.

The few young talents that have found themselves at the top have done it through their own hard work, relied on luck with little or no government support and it is adversely affecting our medal hopes at both local and international events. Jovago.com, Africa’s No 1 hotel booking portal shares 5 tips for grooming sports talents for Nigeria’s teams be it athletics, gymnastics, football and other sports.

Academy

Academies are littered all of Lagos and Port Harcourt where young talents are groomed for different sports in Nigeria. An interesting twist has been introduced in the grooming of talents by combining sports and education. This is because there is life after sports as some Nigerians sports personalities live in penury despite excelling in their chosen sports. Sports official can visit these academies to poach talents for the team or attend sporting events to identify new talents.

Focus on other sports aside Football

Football is no doubt the king of sports. In Nigeria, a visit to the various viewing centres at the weekend will offer a clear picture of the passion of Nigerians for football. However, the over-reliance on football is affecting other sports. So much Monies are pumped into football and we are yet to get any tangible results. If this trend continues, other sports will suffer and sports talents will have little opportunities to succeed because of lack of opportunities.

Training and personal development

Nigerians virtually self-fund everything they need shelter, security, water, meanwhile the government play little role in providing these amenities. Hence, many Nigerians have decided not to wait for the government. This is same with sports talent. Waiting for the government may be a futile effort. Therefore, personal development and training is advisable. Blessing Okagbare is a very good example. Now that she’s an athletics star, she is now the golden girl of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria.

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A321: 1st Flight With Crash Victims Leaves for St. Petersburg

The first plane with the bodies of Airbus-A321 crash victims left Egypt for St. Petersburg.

A Russian Emergencies Ministry airlifter with the bodies of flight 2968 victims has set off toward St. Petersburg, Russia from the airport in the Egyptian capital of Cairo, the ministry’s press service said Sunday.

“EMERCOM Il-76 aircraft has taken off from Cairo to St. Petersburg. The bodies of those killed are on board,” the press service said, specifying that the plane departed at 20:45 GMT.

The Russian Emergencies Ministry aircraft with the bodies of 144 out of 224 victims of the Kogalymavia airliner was to depart toward Russia at 20:30 GMT, Deputy Minister Vladimir Stepanov said Sunday.

“The planned timeframe to finish loading bodies is at 11:00 p.m. Moscow time [20:00 GMT], the flight is at 11:30 p.m. Moscow time [20:30 GMT],” Stepanov said at a conference call.

Another ministry representative said the bodies of the victims were loaded onto the Il-76 (NATO reporting name Candid) airlifter, adding that the expected arrival time in St. Petersburg is 02:00 GMT.

Over 200 DNA samples have been gathered among the victims’ relatives to identify the bodies. The Russian Health Ministry said earlier all preparatory works for the identification process have been completed.

The Kogalymavia aircraft crashed in the northern Sinai Peninsula early Saturday shortly after takeoff from the Sharm El-Sheikh resort to St. Petersburg, killing all 224 people on board.

A Kogalymavia official Alexander Smirnov has earlier said that engine failure would not lead to the crash of the airplane.

The Russian Kogalymavia Airbus crash has become the major air catastrophe in the history of Russian aviation.

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Military: Boko Haram Rocket Making Factory Photos Not Real

• Says terrorists are surrendering, starved of funding

By Senator Iroegbu in Abuja

The Nigerian military has debunked pictures of the rocket-making factory being displayed by the Boko Haram terrorists as fake, saying the intention is to deceive members of the public on the insurgents’ potency.

Some photographs purported to be sites of the insurgents’ bomb-making factories in the North-east region allegedly released by Boko Haram were displayed on some online platforms last week.

Annuity Settlements: Top 4 Things to take note of !

What is annuity settlement? The best answer to this inquiry can truly help you in making a decent measure of cash for yourself with the assistance of different venture arrangements and settlements. Annuity settlement is for the most part an assention in which the organization pays a specific amount of money to the person for a specific period of time. There are some vital documents also that are required in such sort of projects and they are: an annuity application, an annuity approach or police, a task and an agreement. The funds are principally made to a person as installments

Annuity Settlements: Top 4 Things to take note of !

What is annuity settlement? The best answer to this inquiry can truly help you in making a decent measure of cash for yourself with the assistance of different venture arrangements and settlements. Annuity settlement is for the most part an assention in which the organization pays a specific amount of money to the person for a specific period of time. There are some vital documents also that are required in such sort of projects and they are: an annuity application, an annuity approach or police, a task and an agreement. The funds are principally made to a person as installments

In this way, in the event that you are selecting a specific annuity settlement, then I you may wish to know that the installments which are givien using the annuity settlements are totally free from expense. You ought to likewise guarantee that you take the assurance from the credential. You advisded to always select the suitable settlement alternative for yourself before you begin with the annuitization stage. There are predominantly four procurements identified with annuity that you ought to consider before you begin with these money related settlements.

These procurements are: Straight Life, Straight Life Option with Certain Period, Straight Life Option with Refund and Joint and last survivor. Indeed, you would also like ti know that annuities are all that much convoluted and they are very much upgraded with different money related products. These annuities can basically permit different money related offices to the investor. A percentage of the main annuity selection that you ought to consider are listed bellow.

Top 4 Annuity Settlements selection and what you take note of !

1. Straight Life

Without much of a stretch you can  enjoy different facilities like lifetime salary with the assistance of these programs. You can as well enjoy an extensive installment related to different settlement alternatives. You can likewise get a specific installment for the duration of your life with the assistance of annuity settlements.

2. Straight Life with Certain Period

It is for the most part a specific period in which the provider gives a specific installment to the annuitant. You can without much of a stretch make installments for the duration of your life with the assistance of annuity payments. It essentially gives additional security to the annuitant. The main impediment that is associated with the annuity settlement is that it offers a low periodic payment.

3. Refund Straight Life

The refund  procurement of these settlement basically implies that the advantages are totally associated between the sum and the price tag of the annuity.

4. Joint and last survivor

It essentially implies that the joint payments are just given on the basis  of any two persons. On the off chance that any one passes away, then the other survivor can basically get the advantage. These are a percentage of the essential aspects connected with the annuity settlement.

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