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Pregnant women groan as hunger persists, calls on govts to address problem

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By Francesca Hangeior

As the prices of food continue to rise unabated with no end in sight, some pregnant women in Nigeria have cried

out to both the federal and state governments to address the problem, claiming that they now go to bed on empty stomachs.

The expectant mothers also lamented that they are unable to meet the daily dietary requirements expected of persons in their state due to high costs.

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For many families in the country, the upsurge in the prices of food since the removal of fuel subsidy in 2023 has been a cause of worry, especially for pregnant women, children and other vulnerable groups.

Meat, fish, and other more nutritious food sources have been replaced on several family dinner tables by cheaper food items, even though they do not necessarily provide the same nutritional benefits.

This is a cause for concern, as nutrition and child health experts say the rising food prices are bound to have short and long-term effects on expectant mothers and their unborn babies.

According to the National Bureau of Statistics, Nigeria’s annual inflation rate rose to 31.70 per cent in February from 29.90 per cent in January.

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The NBS said the rise in food inflation yearly is caused by increased prices of bread and cereals, potatoes, yam and other tubers, fish, oil and fat, meat, fruit, coffee, tea, and cocoa.

Some of the pregnant women, claim that they are passing through tough times, even as hunger bites harder.

A 28 -year-old mother of one, who is pregnant with her second child, Mrs. Blessing Bode told our correspondent that if she knew that things would be so difficult for her and her family during this period, she would not have become pregnant.

The Lagos housewife, who is six months pregnant, said the hardship in the country has denied her access to a balanced diet as her husband’s shoe-making business is near closure.

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“We now feed from hand to mouth. Breakfast and dinner are unaffordable, and even the food we manage to eat is mainly rice concoction. The situation is making me restless”, Bode said with a voice laced with anger.

She further lamented that the situation has made to start overthinking, restless and frustrated,

Bode said in exasperation, “My challenge is that other people can endure hunger but a pregnant woman can’t!

“The suffering is too much. I pray that hunger will not finish me with this pregnancy.”

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Another woman, Mrs Adejoke Taiwo, 32, who is four months pregnant, said the economic hardship had inflicted poverty on her family.

The local tailor and mother-of-three said she and her husband were not prepared for the hardship, complaining that she cannot afford to buy fruits and vegetables or other nutritious diet at the moment.

Also, a petty trader, Mrs Ngozi Nnaemeka, said, “I only manage to eat once a day now, and I’m tired of the carbohydrates that I’m eating. Today garri, tomorrow rice.”

“My pregnancy will be six months next week, yet we can’t make plans for antenatal registration and care because there is no money. The situation is biting harder,” another pregnant Lagos resident simply identified as Felicia lamented.

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Edo guber: LP’s Akpata remains a front runner, set to capture Edo

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By Kayode Sanni-Arewa

Less than twenty-four hours to the start of voting in Saturday’s governorship poll in Edo State, a rash of fake news has broken out.

Leading parties in the election have had their fair shares of fake news either indicating the withdrawal of their candidates or disqualification by a Magistrate Court or Supreme Court.

For instance, Olumide Akpata of LP was said to have withdrawn from the race and thrown his support for Asue Ighodalo in a statement that read smoothly and appeared convincing.

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THE CONCLAVE sent the statement to Akpata via WhatsApp for confirmed.

He responded by sending the same statement with FAKE NEWS boldly stamped on it.
He said he was set for victory at the poll.

There was also a news flash about the Supreme Court disqualifying Asue Ighodalo of the Peoples Democratic Party, with a sign off: More details coming….

A Magistrate Court in Abuja was also reported to have disqualified Monday Okpebholo of the APC from the poll on account of age falsification.

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The APC campaign organisation had swiftly put a lie to the report by deploying the court papers in the circumstance.

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Guber poll :PDP govs storm Edo to support Ighodalo

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By Kayode Sanni-Arewa

Barely 24hours to governorship election in Edo State, no fewer than two governors elected on the platform of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Friday arrived Benin City.

The governors, Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa and Kefas Agbu of Taraba, arrived the state to mobilise support for the party’s candidate, Asue Ighodalo.

Fintiri made this known in a post on his social media page on Friday evening.

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He said : “Just touched down in Edo State alongside my brother, Gov. Agbu Kefas, ahead of the September 21st gubernatorial election. We stand united in support of our Official PDP Nigeria candidate, Asue ighodalo, for a brighter future.”

Edo governor, Godwin Obaseki, who is the PDP leader in the state, had earlier cried out over alleged plot by the All Progressives Congress to rig the election.

As at the time of filling this report, it was unclear if other PDP governors would also hit the state for the election

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Speed Darlington taunt Burna Boy about his grammy award (+Video)

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……. As Speed Darlington queries Afrobeats singer, Burna Boy over his Grammy win.

By Ojomah Austin.

 

Controversial Nigerian rapper, Speed Darlington has sparked controversy with his claims that Burna Boy’s Grammy Award win can be attributed to the influential role of American rapper and entrepreneur, P. Diddy.

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Amid allegations against US rapper, P.Diddy, resulting in his arrest, Speed Darlington suggested that Burna Boy had an intimate relationship with Diddy which paved the way for him to win the Grammy.

Speed Darlington’s bold and contentious assertion comes amidst recent allegations surrounding Diddy, who was reportedly arrested by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) on charges of human trafficking and racketeering conspiracy.

In a provocative Instagram video, Speed Darlington credited Diddy for Burna Boy’s rapid ascent to international fame and Grammy success, highlighting the American rapper’s significant impact on Burna Boy’s music career.

Speed Darlington openly challenged Burna Boy to disclose the nature of his relationship with Diddy. Suggesting an amorous relationship between the duo, he blatantly asked Burna Boy to reveal how many bottles of oil Diddy used on his buttocks before he was able to win a Grammy.

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In his words:

“It wasn’t long after Burna Boy posted a photo of him and Diddy that he won a Grammy Award. Burna Boy, don’t be offended, but how many oils did Diddy use on your nyash before they gave you the Grammy Award?”.

In response to Speed Darlington’s video, One @oluchukwu_____ wrote: “Akpis confidence need to be studied 😂😂.”

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vibe_with_fiona wrote: “When burna comes for him,make una no say burna too do o?”

godson_allsom wrote: “If there is Grammy for comedians 😂 akpi for done win like 10.”

official_kahlan wrote: “Presido I don tire to defend you 😂 ga zu ike 🙄.”

asikosharon50 wrote: “Very anyhow talk, Burnaboy won Grammy for his hard work and talent . If na Diddy dey share Grammy why him own Artist for him label nor dey win the Grammy? Na him be say Tems dey and wizkid sef they nick people dem work with naa, useless talk …”

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jaytee_yna wrote: “I’m a big fan of Akpi but this is so irrelevant and irresponsible. Burna’s hardwork & God’s grace gave him the Grammy. Okbye!”

lorah_irez wrote: “If person never bèat akpi he no go rest, wetin be this na 😂😂😂.”

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