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NGO donates 200 sanitary pads to teenage students+Photos
By Kayode Sanni-Arewa
A non-governmental organization, Queen Lizzy Shades and More, on Friday, donated over 200 sanitary pads to girls of the Army Day Secondary School, FCT-Abuja.
The CEO of the Queen Lizzy Shades and More, Queen Elizabeth Agbor, while addressing newsmen during a “Pad a Girl Campaign” at the school, called on other non-governmental organizations to also help in empowering most of these students.
She said, “We came to Army Day barracks to empower the female students to enlighten them on how to take care of themselves on personal hygiene before, during and after their period and also several awareness on cervical cancer and blockage of the tube.
“So we are here to give them the basic knowledge that they need to know, how to take care of themselves during their period, in order for them not to get infected. And after that we empower them by giving them sanitary pads to take care of themselves.
“I’m appealing to the federal government and other NGOs as well to come out and give a helping hand in empowering most of these students. During the course of this program, a child told me that she comes to school on her period without pad.
“She said anytime she goes to meet her aunty, she would tell her to use her pant or leather, that the aunty doesn’t give her any pads to use. So I’m appealing to the federal government, if they can be giving out pads to students while on their menstrual period, it will go a long way.
“I’m also suggesting that if sanitary pads can be made free for students, not for all females but for students from 13-16 years that cannot afford pad, it will be a good initiative.”
Fielding questions from journalists, a Public Health Practitioner in the Health Strategy and Health Foundation, Kayode Alabi, said there was nothing wrong in taking drugs to help with pain during menstrual cycle but should be taken with prescription.
According to him, “A lot of propaganda is out there on taking pills before, during and after menstruation. Science has proven that there’s nothing bad in taking pills, especially nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, talking about ibuprofen and paracetamol. It can be taken before the menstruation, there’s nothing bad in that because it helps to relieve pain.
“It won’t affect the fertility of the girl, it’s just to help suppress the pain that the person will be passing through during the menstruation.”
Also speaking, an Estate Surveyor, Ogar Okoli, lauded the organisation over their initiative to conduct an awareness for the students and gifting of sanitary pads.
On her part, CEO Vervirds Palmoil, Edidiong Iorver, said it was a dream come true for Queen Lizzy and called on all girls to be hygienic when going through their menstrual cycle.
She said, “This is a dream come true for Queen Lizzy, she has had this project in mind right from when she has been a teenager and we are glad to be here to show our support. Generally, girls should take their hygiene seriously when seeing their period.
“We know things are not easy for some people and some families that don’t have the means to educate their girl-child on the need to take care of themselves during menstruation. At least with the little effort we have done today, the girls here will be very hygienic when it comes to their menstrual cycle.”
Giving her appreciation, a Student in the senior secondary section of the school, Samuel Blessing, said “It’s nice for them to reach out to us because most people do not have this awareness but hopefully with them being here today, I’m sure most people would have learnt one or two things from it.”
Enugu State Government has hailed the Government of the Republic of Finland for the arrest of the Finland-based leader of the criminal gang, Autopilots, Simon Ekpa, describing him as a common criminal, con man, and terrorist, who has no interest of Igbo people at heart.
The government also described Ekpa as a murderer and fraudster, who delights in killing his people and living large off their misery, saying that Enugu State was ready and willing to provide evidence of Ekpa-sponsored atrocities against Ndigbo to aid his trial and conviction, whether in Finland or Nigeria.
This was contained in a statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Chidiebere Onyia, on Friday.
“The Enugu State Government welcomes the arrest of the Finland-based terrorist, Simon Ekpa.
“His arrest and trial will no doubt go a long way in strengthening peace, security, and stability in all parts of the South East.
“This arrest is in line with the demand of Governor Peter Mbah Administration, which has repeatedly made it known that Ekpa is a megalomaniac, common criminal, murderer, and fraudster, who takes joy in feeding fat on the manipulated emotions of Ndigbo and inflicting misery on the South East region.
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“Ekpa has for long, and unfortunately from Finland, made a living by creating a siege climate and mentality in the South East, destroying lives, property, and the Igbo trademark of entrepreneurship and hard work. He thrives on manipulating, exploiting, and extorting the people on the pretext of fighting for their interest and for the restoration of Biafra,” the government said.
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“Men Need To Submit Too”, says Pastor Olumide, Quotes Bible Passage To Back His Statement (Video)
A pastor has stated that submission in a marriage is not a requirement for women alone.
Pastor Olumide Emmanuel explained that a Christian marriage is not based on “culture” but on the teachings of the kingdom and as a result, men should respect their wives’ opinions and superior judgment and submit when appropriate.
He said: “Men, I will tell you for free, respect a woman’s sensitivity if you want to do well in life.
“Ask any married man that will be honest with you, there are things that if we did not listen to our wife we’d be in trouble by now. And there are times that we didn’t listen, we enter trouble.
“So if you’re a young person now, don’t let Africa kill you. ‘I’m a man of this house, I’m a man of this house, you can’t tell me what to do’. Forget that nonsense.
“Marriage is not an African culture, it’s a kingdom culture and in the kingdom the bible says, submitting yourself one to another. Mutual submission is a kingdom agenda for the marriage.
“So there are times you need to submit to your wife. Submit to your woman.”
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The black market dollar to Naira exchange rate on Friday 22 November 2024 can be accessed below.
NewsOnline Nigeria has obtained the official naira black market exchange rate in Nigeria today including the Black Market rates, Bureau De Change (BDC), and CBN rates. Please note that the exchange rate is subject to hourly fluctuations influenced by the supply and demand of dollars in the market. As of now, you can purchase 1 dollar at a certain rate now, however, it’s important to remember that the rate can shift (either upwards or downwards) within hours.
How much is a dollar to naira today in the black market?
Dollar to naira exchange rate today black market (Aboki dollar rate):
According to Bureau De Change (BDC) sources, the exchange rate for a dollar to naira at Lagos Parallel Market (Black Market) players bought a dollar for N1710 and sold it for N1750 on Friday, November 22, 2024.
Please note that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) does not recognize the parallel market (black market), as it has directed individuals who want to engage in Forex to approach their respective banks.
Dollar to Naira Black Market Rate Today
Dollar to Naira (USD to NGN) Black Market Exchange Rate Today
Buying Rate N1730
Selling Rate N1740
Dollar to Naira CBN Rate Today
Dollar to Naira (USD to NGN) CBN Rate Today
Buying Rate N1745
Selling Rate N1750
Please note that the rates you buy or sell forex may be different from what is captured in this article because prices vary.
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