Category Archives: Lifestyle

Do only women fake orgasm?

A research carried out by a Harvard academic has found a surprising number of men feigning ejaculation, just as a lot of women are known to lie about having reached their orgasm. In his new book “Why Men Fake it: … read more »

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Nigeria: Pastor Series1: Tunde Bakare-Prophet of Church Revival and National Rebirth

Tunde Bakare is among the most controversial gospel ministers in Nigeria-this man who goes by title of a pastor, is obviously, by calling, a prophet of church and national revival. Tunde Bakare, a former legal adviser in Deeper Life Church, … read more »

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Interfaith and Peaceful Coexistence from an Islamic Point Of View

By Abdulrazaq O Hamzat In the name of the most high, the restorer of peace and bestowal of understanding. The merciful and he, who created the entire human community from a single soul, spread us in different tribes, regions, races … read more »

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Nigeria: Re – Et tu, Monsignor Kukah?

By Justine John DYIKUK In the chill of January 20, 2013, this writer chanced upon what was supposed to be a rejoinder to the sermon delivered by the Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, his Excellency, Most Rev. Matthew Hassan Kukah … read more »

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Nigerian Churches and the Rising Influence of Marine Spirits

Nigerian Churches and the Rising Influence of Marine Spirits (1) Marine Spirits are gradually penetrating and influencing the behavioral pattern of some churches  in Nigeria. Marine spirits are generally referred to as spirits which have operational base in the waters. … read more »

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Nigeria: Re – Christmas: Not of Christ, But of Baal Worship!

BY Justine John DYIKUK While all around the world of Christendom (Christians and their friends) were enthusiastically awaiting the yuletide celebration for 2012, one Mr.  Eferovo Igho was clandestinely preparing an unpalatable meal to serve God’s children on Boxing Day. … read more »

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It’s a sin to wish Merry Christmas – imam

Sydney – Sydney’s main mosque has warned its followers not to have anything to do with Christmas, local media reported on Sunday. The head imam at Lakemba Mosque, Sheikh Yahya Safi, told followers during prayers it is a “sin” to … read more »

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Tanzania: Witchcraft used as excuse for violence against older women

Marishka Van Steenbergen, guardian.co.uk, UN report on ageing highlights how traditional practices have resulted in the deaths of thousands of older women Nyamizi, a 73-year-old widow from Sukumaland, Tanzania, was returning home from work one night when she was attacked … read more »

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Teacher couple ‘had sex with female student, 16, at their home’

A male and female teacher were arrested on Monday accused of having sex with a 16-year-old high school student. The couple – Bambi Dewey, 32, and John Stalmach, 31, from Las Vegas – were both charged with solicitation of a … read more »

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Woman who spent $15,000 on illegal bottom speaks out

An American mother-of-two who spent $15,000 to enhance the size of her hips and bottom says she’s lucky to be alive after her ‘obsession’ could have killed her. Vanity Wonder spoke to Eamon Holmes and Ruth Langsford on This Morning … read more »

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Is Nigeria Experiencing a Christian Revival?

ABSTRACT: A number of commentators have described Nigeria as one of the most religious countries in the world. It is also one of the most densely churched countries in the world. One can hardly drive in a car for five … read more »

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Will it hurt the baby? Answers to common pregnancy questions

“Will it hurt the baby?” Every pregnant woman asks this question at least once during their 40-week journey. Pregnancy is a time when women become especially aware of their health and lifestyle, eating habits, physical activity, and other aspects of … read more »

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Husband ‘raped’ his bride on their wedding night

A husband raped his bride on their wedding night after returning home from a huge party to celebrate their wedding, a court has heard. The newly-wed woman told him she did not want to have sex because she was so … read more »

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Don’t let tech babysit your kids

Electronic tablets like the iPad are a revolutionary educational tool and are becoming part of childhood, but should be watched carefully so that overuse doesn’t lead to learning or behavioural problems, experts say. “It’s a topic that really emerged in … read more »

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Don’t let your sex life fade

By: Phoenix Miles It’s a fallacy that your sex life should diminish with age, says US sex therapist Dr Marty Klein. His new book entitled Sexual Intelligence: What We Really Want From Sex And How To Get It, explains that … read more »

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Consensual sex can lead to as many injuries as rape

Vaginal injuries are as common in voluntary sex as they are in rapes, a new study indicates. The research carried out in Denmark casts doubt on the commonly held view that vaginal injuries are evidence that intercourse has been forced. … read more »

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Have a drink, feel sexier

French scientists say they have confirmed the folklore that a glass in your hand will make you feel sexier, smarter and funnier, even when others privately think you are a turkey. Psychologists led by Laurent Begue at the Pierre-Mendes France … read more »

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Fertile women’s dreams sexier

Article By: Phoenix Miles It’s no secret that women become less approachable and more emotional during PMS, but that’s not the end to the rollercoaster ride according to scientists who say that women are also more likely to have raunchier … read more »

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‘No nookie tonight, honey’

Article By: Phoenix Miles It’s one of the oldest excuses in the book for avoiding sex with your partner, but now researchers think that women who suffer from frequent headaches or migraines might in fact suffer sexual dysfunction. In a … read more »

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Water, water everywhere, nor any drop to drink

Helplessness and hope in using the law to combat violence against women Osai Ojigho It is necessary to implement legislation to address violence against women in Africa. Yet women must tread the fine line between cultural expectations and legal systems … read more »

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Why the Africa UNiTE campaign?

The Africa UNiTE Campaign to End Violence Against Women and Girls aims to create a favorable and supportive environment for governments, in partnership with civil society experts, to be able to fulfill existing policy commitments.   BACKGROUND The regional component … read more »

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What way forward for African Protocol for Women’s Rights?

Marren Akatsa-Bukachi Ending gender-based violence will mean changing cultural concepts about masculinity. This includes recognition of the importance of active engagement of men and women at all levels, whether they are policy makers, parents, spouses or young boys and girls. … read more »

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Black women are heavier but happier U.S. study

Black women in America may tend to be heavier than white women but they are far happier with their bodies, a study has found. A nationwide survey found that 66 per cent of overweight or obese black women had high … read more »

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Being Christian DOESN’T give you the right to be off work on Sundays: Devout care worker loses tribunal

Christianity was dealt a further blow yesterday when a devout care worker was told she had no legal right to take Sundays off. Celestina Mba, 57, lost her claim for constructive dismissal after a judge ruled her employer could make … read more »

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How a woman’s sex drive declines over time – and a man’s stays as strong as ever

A happy, healthy relationship and sex life are all very well, but when it comes to measuring a woman’s sexual desire, all scientists really need to know is how long a couple has been together. Women’s sex drives gradually ebb … read more »

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Dangerous abortions ‘on the rise’ in Africa WHO Report

A rising proportion of abortions worldwide are putting women’s health at risk, researchers say. The World Health Organization study suggests global abortion rates are steady, at 28 per 1,000 women a year. However, the proportion of the total carried out … read more »

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Afghan girl’s ‘horrifying abuse’

A teenage Afghan girl was brutally tortured, beaten and locked in a toilet by her husband’s family for five months after she refused to become a prostitute, it has emerged. Sahar Gul, 15, was in critical condition when she was … read more »

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Woman, sentenced to death by stoning for adultery

A woman who was to be stoned to death in Iran on an adultery conviction could be hanged instead. Authorities said today they were moving ahead with plans to execute the woman but are reconsidering what punishment to carry out. … read more »

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Baby born with two heads in Picture

A Brazilian woman who has given birth to a baby with two heads, admitted she had initially expected twins. Maria de Nazare, gave birth by caesarean at a hospital in Anajas, in Brazil’s northern Para state, with her newborn weighing … read more »

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Mother, 35, ‘had sex with her daughter’s underage friends on dozens of occasions’

A mother is facing up to 80 years in jail after being accused of having sex with two of her daughter’s male teenage friends. Tessa Gay, 35, is also alleged to have played sexually charged game of ping pong with … read more »

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