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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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Skiibii’s ex-lover DJ Dorcas Fapson reacts after Nickie DaBarbie accused singer of engaging in money rituals

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Nollywood actress and Disc Jockey, DJ Dorcas Shola Fapson, has stirred reactions online as she opened up on the rumors surrounding her ex-boyfriend and singer, Abbey Toyyib Elias, better known as Skiibii.

A popular TikToker, Precious Kingsley, AKA Nickie DaBarbie, recently called out Skiibii and his colleague, Mayorkun over money ritual attempt as she narrated her ordeal.

The young influencer shared a video documenting the incident, recording Skiibii’s mansion and its occupants, including the singer.

In the video shared online, Nickie accused the singers of using various girls for money rituals. According to her, she escaped being used for ritual by Skiibii.

However, it’s unclear what transpired between the trio.

The post triggered massive reactions as social media users shared their thoughts about the accusation on Skiibii.

Subsequently, Dorcas Fapson, known for her explicit roles in blockbuster movies, took to her social media page in no time. In a responsive way, she wrote, “If I talk”.

She, however, warned people from associating her with Skiibi, stating that she has nothing to do with him.

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Tunde Onakoya breaks world record for longest chess marathon

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The Nigerian achieved the feat in the early hours of Saturday after surpassing the 56-hour mark.

The previous record stood at 56 hr 09 min 37 seconds. Hallvard Haug Flatebø and Sjur Ferkingstad, two Norwegians, set the record on November 11, 2018.

Despite setting a new record, the Nigerian chess expert aims to play for 58 hours without losing a single game.

Before embarking on the attempt on April 17, Onakoya said he hopes to empower illiterate children across Africa through the feat.

“Doing this for the dreams of millions of children across Africa without access to education. You guys have been rock solid for me through the years,” he said.

The advocate added that the “ultimate goal” of his attempt is to raise the sum of $1,000,000.

He said the money will be used to “transform the lives of undeserved children across Africa”.

“Tunde’s courageous endeavor to set a Guinness World Record for the longest chess marathon is not only a testament to his dedication but also a beacon of hope for underserved children across Africa,” he said in a statement.

“With the ultimate goal of fundraising $1,000,000 to advance the education of these deserving individuals, every contribution, whether big or small, brings us closer to realizing this noble vision.

“Let us unite in support of this noble cause. Together, we are not only witnessing a historic moment but also contributing to a cause that empowers and transforms the lives of children.

“Your generosity and commitment are invaluable as we strive to make a meaningful difference through the power of chess and education.”

As of the time of this report, the fundraiser has garnered over $94,000.

Onakoya’s feat is however subject to confirmation by the prestigious British reference book.

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Burna Boy hailed at Canadian senate for sold-out concerts

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Burna Boy, the Grammy-winning Nigerian singer, has been praised at the Canadian senate for the “huge impact” he has made in the country’s entertainment space.

Speaking at a recent sitting, Marcel Lebleu, director general of the west and central Africa bureau in Canada, lauded Burna Boy for selling out the Bell Centre twice when he came to perform in Montreal.

The Bell Centre is a multi-purpose arena in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. For concerts, it can hold almost 35,000 people.

Lebleu also applauded the growth and global expansion of the Nigerian entertainment industry.

“I don’t know if you know Burna Boy. He is an Afrobeats singer. He was in Montreal three weeks ago, sold out The Bell Centre twice. That’s about 35,000 people,” he said.

“He was also in Toronto. We don’t think about the culture industry a lot but this is an important industry. For example, Nollywood.”

On his part, Peter Boehm, the senate committee chairman, said he is also a fan of Burna Boy.

“I was listening to Burna Boy the other night,” he added.

When asked on X about his favourite songs by Burna Boy, Boehm said he enjoys the singer’s 2020 album ‘Twice as Tall’.

“Being tall, I continue to enjoy listening to @burnaboy ‘Twice as Tall’ (2020) on my playlist,” he said.

The praises for Burna Boy come a few weeks after his last performance at the Bell Centre.

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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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