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Chain Reactions, St. Ives Partner in #SmearMyWoman Campaign to Fight Cervical Cancer

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In further demonstration of commitment to Corporate Social Investment, Chain Reactions Nigeria, a leading public relations and integrated communication consulting firm, is partnering with St. Ives,  a leading multi-specialist hospital to reduce the scourge of cervical cancer in the country. Cervical cancer is a type of cancer that occurs in the cells of the cervix which is the lower part of the uterus that connects to the vagina.

Chain Reactions is commemorating the Cervical Cancer Awareness/Prevention Month with an initiative titled, ‘A Smear in Time Saves My Woman.’ The initiative is infused with an awareness campaign tagged #SmearMyWoman, and an activation part: “100% Cervical FREE” that will deliver Free Cervical Screening to 100 less privileged girls and women who otherwise might not be able to afford the test. This is to enable early discovery and treatment of the disease.

Speaking about the campaign, Managing Director/Chief Strategist, Chain Reactions Nigeria, Israel Jaiye Opayemi, said: “Women are gatekeepers of life. They contribute to every part of our lives as mothers, sisters, daughters, wives, friends and colleagues offering support to men and the family. At Chain Reactions Nigeria, we celebrate our women, which is why all of us male executives are championing this cause to share their experience, to empathise with women who are going through cervical cancer. Truth is, whatever affects the women in our lives, affects every one of us”

Females from the age of 14 to 65, especially when they become sexually active, can contract the disease. This puts over 50 million Nigerian women at risk of cervical cancer, which remains the number one cause of all cancer deaths in Nigeria among women of reproductive age (15 – 44).

Globally, cervical cancer kills 720 women daily; that is one woman every two minutes. In Nigeria, out of the 14,000 women diagnosed with cervical cancer, about 30 of them die from the disease on daily basis, totalling over 10’000 daily.

Strains of the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV), a sexually transmitted infection, is the major cause of cervical cancer. 95% of cervical cancer diagnosis is attributed to lack of knowledge and failure to undergo pap smear screening, hence, the reason for Chain Reactions Nigeria partnering with the St. Ives Healthcare group.

More details about the #SmearMyWoman campaign and 100% cervical free screening initiative, can be found at www.smearmywoman.com

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‘I can’t date politician’ — Ashmusy revisits Dino Melaye affair rumour

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Ashmusy, the Nigerian content creator, has again dismissed claims of a romance with Dino Melaye, the former Kogi West senator.

The rumours of an affair with Melaye first surfaced last year when blogger Gistlover alleged that the politician had a threesome with Ashmusy and Nons Miraj, the content creator.

Melaye, however, denied the claim and threatened to sue Gistlover.

Ashmusy also denied the rumours, describing how “hurtful and frustrating” it is when her hard work is overshadowed and credited to a man.

In a recent interview on #WithChude, Ashmusy maintained that she and Melaye are merely friends and that any allegations of a romance are baseless.

The skit maker also said it was painful that people believed the rumours. She also stressed that she “can’t relate to dating a politician or doing runs.”

“If me and Dino were friends, it would have made sense. It was too painful; a lot of people believed it,” she said.

“That period, when people see me, they go ‘Dino baby.’ I totally can’t relate to dating a politician or doing runs.”

In March 2022, Ashmusy, born Amarachi Amusi, acquired a luxury home.

The 29-year-old skit maker became an internet sensation after sharing a viral video on social media.

Apart from making skits, she is an actress, brand influencer, and social media content creator.

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Guinness World Records confirms Nigeria’s Fola David’s world record for largest drawing

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A Nigerian doctor, Fola David-Tolaram, has transformed his passion for art into a groundbreaking achievement, setting a Guinness World Record for creating the world’s largest drawing by an individual.

His artwork, which spans an impressive 1,004.7 m² (10,814.5 ft²), was crafted on the pitch at Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Lagos and celebrates Nigeria’s diverse culture.

David-Tolaram, 31, described his work as “a map of Nigeria showing the various cultures,” explaining, “The Nigerian country is a multi-cultural nation. I wanted to create something that speaks to that and give people an avenue to celebrate their cultures.”

Entitled The Unity of Diversity, the piece reflects his experience traveling across Nigeria to immerse himself in the distinct cultural elements that inspired the artwork.

Using a 1,360 m² canvas and waterproof markers, the Lagos-based doctor, who has practiced art professionally for a decade, took two days just to assemble the canvas large enough for his vision.

Beginning from the center, David-Tolaram originally planned to work outward in a circular motion but adjusted his technique as he progressed.

The challenging project, completed over six days, drew enthusiastic spectators who filled the 5,000-seat stadium to watch and cheer him on, creating an “electrifying” atmosphere.

Reflecting on the experience, he shared, “I remember standing right in the center of this canvas, about to start this drawing, and feeling a lot of apprehension and fear… But once I got going, I knew I could do it.”

David-Tolaram described the significance of achieving a Guinness World Records title as “absolutely unbelievable,” noting, “I grew up reading about world records and I never thought that I would be a record title holder. I feel very honored, I feel distinguished, and I feel Officially Amazing.”

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Angel advises women on how to prevent pregnancy

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BBNaija star Angel has raised the alarm over the number of baddies getting pregnant in recent times and has offered an interesting piece of advice to curb the pregnancy epidemic.

Taking to X on November 14, 2024, the reality TV star wrote, “So many bad bitches getting pregnant, yall need to start using your bumbum omg,” hinting that women should opt for anal sex instead of vaginal sex.

Angel’s post sparked lots of reactions across social media, from the streets of X to Instagram, with many flabbergasted, others laughing and some agreeing with her. It also sparked a conversation about the rampant trend of women giving birth outside of marriage and becoming baby mamas.

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A curious follower asked her, “Your pardon, madam.!? ” Angel responded, “I beg your own, too.”

“Delete please,” another fan requested, to which Angel said, “No girl, my sisters are in trouble.”

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An Instagram user wrote, “They need to start closing them legs actually cos wym you pregnant by Yerkky Yerkky??”

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Another comment read, “The baby mama pandemic is gradually becoming a norm in our country and it’s painful because Nigeria is too traditional for all these babymama & baby daddy whatever.”

“I’m telling. Women popping out babies for this men with marriage is the reason most of this men don’t even care about getting married. If they want a baby there’s always a woman go give them a child with Marriage. These men are not under any pressure to get married anymore. All they want is just to be baby mamas and baby daddies,” said another person, in agreement.

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Bodex F. Hungbo, SPMIIM is a multiple award-winning Nigerian Digital Media Practitioner, Digital Strategist, PR consultant, Brand and Event Expert, Tv Presenter, Tier-A Blogger/Influencer, and a top cobbler in Nigeria.

She has widespread experiences across different professions and skills, which includes experiences in; Marketing, Media, Broadcasting, Brand and Event Management, Administration and Management with prior stints at MTN, NAPIMS-NNPC, GLOBAL FLEET OIL AND GAS, LTV, Silverbird and a host of others

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