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6 factors that can lead to a miscarriage

Dr Ragini Agarwal shares with us the leading factors of miscarriages and how they can be tackled.

Occurrence of miscarriage or abortion of a wanted pregnancy is a great trauma for couples. Although all pregnancies cannot be saved, but many times it is lack of awareness that is the major reason for it. Pre-conception counselling plays a great role in prevention of miscarriages or spontaneous abortions. Spontaneous abortions may often go unnoticed prior to clinical detection but the incidence of these early losses is not clear. The most widely accepted rate of loss for a single spontaneous abortion is about 15-20% (1 in 6) of 'clinically detected' pregnancies. Many times these abortions can be saved by just taking preconceptional folic acid tablets. So if you are thinking to have a baby, it is better to start getting ready for pregnancy. Preconception health and focus on things you can do before pregnancy to increase the chances of having a healthy baby.  Dr. Ragini Agrawal, Clinical Director and Incharge fertility and IVF CENTER of W-Hospital by Pratiksha Gurgaon shares with us how awareness about the following things can reduce the incidence of miscarriages and spontaneous abortions. 1. Medical disorders Healthy lifestyle, eating right kind of food, having proper weight all contribute towards a baby’s health. If you are suffering from some medical disorder, you will need to control it or change in its prescription to prevent miscarriage or birth defects in babies where you are forced to go for abortion. Uncontrolled diabetes or pre-existing diabetes can lead to defects in baby. Medications for epilepsy need to be changed to prevent birth defect. 2. Thyroid Thyroid hormone plays a critical role during pregnancy both in the development of a healthy baby and in maintaining the health of the mother. Thyroid hormone is important to normal development of the baby’s brain and nervous system. During the first trimester, the foetus depends on the mother’s supply of thyroid hormone, which comes through the placenta. At around 12 weeks, the baby’s thyroid begins to function on its own. Hyper and Hypothyroidism both can cause miscarriage. Hence, you need to be extra cautious and get these check-ups done when planning to get pregnant. 3. Vaccinations Not only this, you should be properly vaccinated and aware of your health status. Rubella is a viral infection if you contracted in early pregnancy it can result in birth defect so you need a vaccine for it before conception to prevent this complication. Having the right vaccinations at the right time can help keep you healthy and help keep your baby from getting very sick or having lifelong health problems. 4. Toxic substances Avoid toxic substances and other environmental contaminants harmful materials at work or at home, such as synthetic chemicals, metals, fertilizer, bug spray, and cat or rodent faeces. These substances can hurt the reproductive systems of both men and women. Exposure to even small amounts during may lead to a miscarriage. . 5. Beauty products Your nail paints, lipsticks and other cosmetics can have chemical like phthalate and lead which can affect growing foetus. You need to limit its use.  6. Preserved foods Nutrition plays a very big role in development of healthy baby. Food laden with pesticides, preservatives and other chemicals can cause birth defects so choose your food wisely. Do not be ignorant. Planning for pregnancy with full awareness and counselling is advisable to prevent abnormality. Although it is not a foolproof way to save all complications but mostly it definitely gives you an edge over others. Image Source: Shutterstock
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Fashionable items every Nigerian girl should own

 By Chidera 0n The Herald

Women are very concerned about how they look, so let me tell you the pieces to invest in that will ensure your look is always on fleek!
Have a smell
A woman should have her own personal scent. Some women don’t like perfume but that’s not a good excuse not to smell good. There are alternatives ladies, find a lotion, body spray, oil or body wash that smells good and make that your signature scent. Thank me later.
The little black dress darling
Every woman knows they should have a little black dress, but the most important thing is investing in one that flatters every inch of your body. When in doubt, go for a little black dress. Before a night out in the town every girl spends at least an hour debating over what to wear – which is where the trusty little black dress comes in! It is important to get the best fit and style so the dress is indeed trusty.
The classic blue jeans
Another classic like the white shirt is the pair of classic blue jeans. Fitted, versatile and high on the comfort quotient, blue jeans fit in with every season and every kind of outfit – moreover they can also transition from casual to formal in a millisecond!
The sexy white shirt
A pastel or white shirt is one of those evergreen classics which will never go out of style. This too can be versatile and can help you work the look in an office environment or even a casual night out. Most women prefer a blouse which is slightly fitted because something that is too loose could make you look boxy and that’s definitely something you do not want!
Time to change

A pair of diamond studs, a statement necklace, a delicate signature bracelet or a classic timepiece.

Whatever your fancy every woman should invest in a piece of expensive jewelry. Something that you can pop on anytime that’s equally functional yet fashionable – remember pieces like this you want to be the focal point of your outfit so you would usually pull them out during special occasions.

Nation Of Islam Vows To Offer Beyonce Security If Police Refuse

Beyonce’s performance of her new song “Formation” at the Super Bowl sure ruffled a lot of feathers as police officers have threatened to boycott her upcoming tour of the same name.
So far, Miami, Tampa and Tennessee police have begun boycotts against volunteering to work at the “Formation World Tour,” as well as purchasing tickets. But one person has promised Queen Bey the protection she needs despite the dissent she has garnered: Minister Louis Farrakhan.
In a rousing keynote speech for Religious Group – the Nation of Islam’s Saviour’s Day 2016, Farrakhan commended Beyonce for taking her stance, and taunted her detractors for becoming offended. Likening the struggle of American blacks to that of The Holocaust, Farrakhan called for the same sympathy in both injustices.
“She started talking all that black stuff, and white folks were like, ‘We don’t know how to deal with that.’ Well you taught us everywhere we went about The Holocaust, but we had sympathy for you. But when one of us shows some independence, look at how you’re treating Beyonce now.”
In response to police boycotts against the singer’s tour, Farrakhan insisted that Fruit of Islam, the Nation of Islam’s security sector, will handle the job.
“You’re gonna picket, you’re not gonna offer police protection, but the FOI will,” he said.

Village head arrested for defiling, infecting girl with HIV

The Kano State Hisbah Board said it has arrested a Village Head in Danbatta Local Government Area of the state (names withheld) for allegedly defiling a 13-year-old girl.
The Director General of the board, Dr Abba Sufi, who disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Kano on Tuesday, also said the Village Head was suspected to have infected his victim with HIV virus.
He said the suspect was arrested on Monday following complaint from parents of the girl.
Sufi said the case had since been forwarded to the Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammad Sanusi II who ordered for his immediate suspension from office.
“The girl was to be given out in marriage to her suitor, but three days to the wedding ceremony, the girl was tested and found to be HIV positive.”

“When interrogated, she said the suspect was the person, who infected her as he had been sleeping with her,“ he said.
He said that the suspect had also been tested and found to be a carrier of the deadly virus.
Sufi said the suspect would soon be charged to court.

About 20,000 people apply for 8 NASA jobs

It is likely to be the toughest recruitment process of all time.
NASA has revealed it has had a record number of applications to become one of its astronauts.
Some 18,300 people have put themselves forward to work for the space agency – more than double the previous record of 8,000 in 1978.
The boost is partly thanks to a social media recruitment push, and also likely linked to an increased interest in space travel as the prospect of landing humans on Mars edges closer.

Those who do not have the required citizenship and education requirements will be immediately purged from the pool of potential candidates.
NASA is only looking for American citizens with at least a bachelor’s degree in engineering, biological science, physical science, mathematics or computer science.
From the whittled-down list, it will shortlist a couple of hundred people to interview.
Those will be eventually narrowed down, with just eight to 14 roles up for grabs.

NASA administrator Charles Bolden, a former space shuttle commander, said: “It’s not at all surprising to me that so many Americans from diverse backgrounds want to personally contribute to blazing the trail on our journey to Mars.”
They will train to fly to the International Space Station on capsules which are being developed by SpaceX and Boeing.
They could also fly on NASA’s Orion spacecraft intended for deep-space exploration.
The agency wants to send astronauts to Mars in the 2030s.

Bank customers in Kwara express frustration over ATM cash dispense errors

Some bank customers in Ilorin have expressed frustration over incessant cash dispense errors by Automated Teller Machines (ATM) in the town.
The customers, who spoke with a correspondent of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Ilorin on Monday, condemned the high incidence of cash dispense errors from the machines.
The customers told NAN that many bank customers had lost money due to the malfunctioning of the machines which often took many days to correct.
NAN observed that the machines will display messages like “Temporarily unable to dispense cash”, “The issuer is not operative,” and “Out of service” on many occasions.
A bank customer, Mr Dayo Tobiloba, said his account was once debited despite the fact that one of the ATMs did not dispense money to him.
“I was rushing to the airport to book a ticket with an airline, so I withdrew money. When I got to the airport, I received another debit alert of N5, 000 and on my way back to the bank I received yet another N10, 000 debit alert.

“I rushed down to a branch of the bank at Taiwo Road and I was told to apply formally for the reversal which would be effected after two weeks,” he said.
A student, Miss Funsho Adetunji, said she tried to withdraw the sum of N20, 000 from one ATM, but the machine did not pay.
“I wanted to withdraw N20, 000 using my other bank ATM at a bank. My account was debited with the sum, but the machine did not dispense money,” she said.
Adetunji said the sum of N19,000 was returned to her after a week, but N1, 000 was charged for the interbank transaction.

She said that when she complained to the security men at the Taiwo Road branch of the other bank, they told her to report at her bank with the promise that the money would be returned within 48 hours.
Adetunji said that she was refunded N19, 000 after a week as they said the N1, 000 was charged for the interbank transaction.
A graphic artist, Alhaji Yusuf Gold, said the ATM at the Sawmill Area branch of an old generation bank under dispensed cash to him.
“I went to the ATM at Saw Mill area to cash the sum of N25, 000, but the ATM dispensed N23, 000.
“I immediately I raised the alarm and the security officer present there took me into the banking hall where I showed evidence of the transaction and the error was reversed,” he said.

Man kills relative over N100 debt in Ebonyi

Tragedy yesterday struck the community of Onyikwa Alike in Ikwo local council of Ebonyi State as one Onuigbo Nwankwoeke was allegedly killed by his kinsman, Michael Ochaya, while trying to recover N100 debt owed him by the suspect.
Nwankwoeke, aged 50, met his untimely death at Michael’s house, when he went to ask for his N100.
Confirming the incident, the Ebonyi State police command Public Relations Officer, ASP George Okafor, said the brother to the deceased, Nwabueze Nwedu, reported the incident to the police and investigation has commenced in earnest.

“Nwankwoeke went to his kinsman’s house to demand for his money but instead of recovering the money, he was killed in the process. We were told when the late Nwankwoeke got to Ochaya’s house and demanded for his money, Ochaya’s wife gave the deceased the money but instead of thanking his wife for bailing him out, he forcefully collected the money from the deceased and tore it into shreds. In the process, a scuffle ensued, which led to the death of Michael,” he narrated.

Okafor added that what killed Nwankwoneke was a heavy blow that Ochaya landed on his chest, which brought the deceased down he gave up the ghost.
His corpse has since been deposited at Onueke General Hospital for autopsy.

Currency exchange rates as at morning of February 23rd, 2016.

We are fighting for three trophies – Van Gaal

Manchester United boss, Louis van Gaal, has said that they are in the fight for three trophies this season, after they hammered Shrewsbury 3-0 in the FA Cup on Monday night.
The Red Devils breezed into the quarter-finals of the competition, thanks to goals from Chris Smalling, Juan Mata and Jesse Lingard.
Van Gaal was delighted with United’s display, after recording two straight defeats.
“Everybody shall say it was against Shrewsbury and Manchester United have to win,” he said.
“We have seen very difficult results in the FA Cup. Not always the top teams are winning, so I think we have done it fantastically.
“I have congratulated my players. I was very pleased. I’m very pleased because the performance was very good. I said that at half-time to my players.”
Van Gaal also spoke on David De Gea’s injury and remained confident they could end up winning the three competitions they are playing in.
“It was not so heavy an injury, so it is possible Thursday and it is also possible for Arsenal on Sunday,” he said about De Gea.
“Still everything is possible. We are still in three competitions, so we have to fight for a lot of chances.
“It is easy to pick a team for Midtjylland because I don’t have many choices. In my opinion it is a big game because the winners qualify for the Champions League next season, but we have to win a lot of matches, so it is not so easy. It is easy to say it, but doing it is difficult.
“But it is possible and then we will see and come March we will have a lot of players back. So then we will have a full selection and with our full selection, we were first in the Premier League.”

NIGERIA: ‘STRONG MEN AND WEAK INSTITUTION’

           

Professor Jonah Onuoha of political science at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, in one of his lectures, in explaining underdevelopment of the Third World, used the theory of the “Strong Men and weak institution.” As the theory stands, it is arguable that Nigeria as a nation has for long (and still has) existed on the grounds of “strong men and weak institution.” The potentials in the country are not being tackled frontally by the government - supposed to be on the look-up for the public. The weak institutions of Nigeria are such that the strong men no longer get tough when the going gets tough. Issues are not being addressed properly upon a balanced factor; that Nigeria has perpetuated its citizens in the survival of the fittest, rather than survival as a principle of a strong nation.

We should note that the problem with Nigeria is best discussed using the theory of post-colonial state. The British colonial masters left Nigeria on a one-sided contraption. Dividing the state into two major groups (the North and South) was the problem created by the British masters that has left Nigeria in a perpetual motion of weakness and stagnation, in that Nigeria has been revolving around the under-listed problems as contained in Achebe’s the trouble with Nigeria: tribalism, false Image of ourselves, leadership, Nigerian-style, patriotism, social injustice and the cult of mediocrity, indiscipline, corruption, the Igbo problem, etc. One of the problems post-colonial state presents is that, Nigeria, as big and vast as it is, is majorly controlled by one side – the North. And based upon this false notion that this side constitutes half population of the Nigerian people, it then becomes a thing of squabble when issues are handled behind them.

However, the problem here is not what the British colonial masters left of us, rather the problem is, as a nation which is no longer governed and colonised by the British, Nigeria has failed to understand the true concept of independence, the Nigerian state is weak today and weaker tomorrow because the ideas and remains of the colonial administration have not been left behind. The country is still haunted by the ghost of the colonial formations. Nigeria peoples are strong enough to pull the nation to any level required, but the institution of the state (i.e. the formality) does not in any way encourage the eagerness of the masses. A struggling individual in the Nigerian weak institution is conformed, engulfed, and entrapped by the forces of failure which confront him in his environment. Onuoha suggests that underdevelopment as poverty is like a tree with its root to the ground, and for one to step away from poverty; one has to uproot it from the root. Nigeria has not been able (or has refused) to uproot what we know are our problems: corruption, tribalism, preference, mediocre, to mention but few. Hence “strong men and weak institution”

In analyzing the trouble with Nigeria, Achebe writes:

I am not here recommending ruthlessness as a necessary qualification for Nigerian leadership. Quite on the contrary. What I am saying is that Nigeria can change today if she discovers leaders who have the will, the ability, and the vision (2).

For Nigeria to discover good leaders or for good leaders to have the will to build a stronger institution for the Nigeria state, the nation must put aside the formalities of the functionalism that have glued it, objectively, to its problems. Formalities like innate corruption and tribalism: Achebe defines tribalism in his book The Trouble with Nigeria, as a discrimination against a citizen because of his place of birth. Nigeria lives primarily on the problem of how we think of a tribe. Nigerian citizens are mainly subjected to the consciousness of tribalism and ethnicity. This amounts to the point where a government official is admired and shouldered high by his ethnic group alone. Nigerians should see themselves as Nigerians not as a south-westerner, south-southerner, northerner, easterner, and so on.

            The country has found it extremely difficult to adapt to development because it has failed to see the world as amenable to change and has clung to what it thinks is a well established procedure even when it is no longer appropriate. This has prompted an American psychologist, David McClelland, to define Africans as a people with low need for achievement. Meanwhile, professor Onuoha’s theory is on the fact that the process of underdevelopment in the Nigerian state is the failure of the components of its institutions (by institution, he does not mean academic institution) to harness the potentials of the strong men in the state.

            My prospect is that, for the country to be free of this developmental death-dance (one step forward, two steps backward) in the form of underdevelopment, the said weak institutions (government institution, public administration, respective companies, academic institutions etc) should first understand their weaknesses, and by understanding their weakness and finding lasting, but not one-off, solutions to these problems, the country will be transformed – probably – from the theory of ‘strong men and weak institution’ into a nation of ‘strong men, stronger institution’ – a theory that will be propounded on its emergence.

Woman arrested for making no effort to save her 6 year old screaming daughter from house fire

A mother accused of making no effort to rescue her screaming six-year-old daughter from a house fire as she fled the blaze to save herself wept in court on Sunday.

Erica Rosello, 32, allegedly escaped the property in Miami on Thursday night as the blaze consumed her apartment - but left her daughter behind.

The fire is said to have taken hold of the home after Rosello poured water on an oil fire in the kitchen.

She became separated from her daughter and ran out of the apartment before allegedly flagging down a car and asking the driver to take her to a friend's house, WSVN reported.

Firefighters were called to the apartment and were able to break through a window to rescue the girl, who was unconscious from smoke inhalation.

She was taken to Nicklaus Children's Hospital but has since been released and is expected to make a full recovery.

Meanwhile Rosello, who by this time was said to be at her friend's house, called her mother, Angelica Tabio. 

Ms Tabio said:

'When her friend calmed her down - that friend has my phone number - he called me, and the first thing she told me was, '"Mom, she is dead."'

The grandmother said she replied:

'"What do you mean she is dead? No, she is here in the hospital."'

 

Rosello later arrived at the hospital, where she was arrested.

 

A man who features prominently on Rosello's Facebook page and appears to be her boyfriend is a firefighter. The identity of the girl's father is not known.

Rosello is charged with child neglect and is not allowed to contact her daughter, who is now in the custody of Ms Tabio, her Grand mother.

Rosello wept in court on Sunday as she was told she could not see her daughter. She posted a $7,500 bond and is being held under house arrest.

 

Ms Tabio told the news station that Rosello loves her daughter but suffered from postpartum depression. She also thanked firefighters for saving her granddaughter's life. 

 

Firefighters involved in the rescue of the six-year-old told CBS Miami about the moment they smashed a window and carried her to safety.

 

Miami-Dade firefighter David Arrencibia said he could hear the girl crying when he arrived at the home.

'The bed was literally two feet from the window and I happened to see the little girl,' he said.

Realizing there was no time to wait for a ladder, he smashed a window and got his partner to lift him inside.

'I could tell she was unconscious. I picked her up, turned around and took her out the window,' he said. 

'I feel accomplished. I’m grateful that the situation was such that we were able to get her out as quickly as we did. Had we taken another three, four minutes the outcome would have been different.' 

Olivia Munn, Jason Segel to host the Academy's Sci-Tech Awards

Olivia Munn and Jason Segel will host the Academy’s Sci-Tech Awards on Feb. 13, the organization announced Friday.

The annual ceremony, now in its 88th year, honors those whose scientific and technical innovations have contributed to the film industry. Whiplash’s Miles Teller and The Wolf of Wall Street’s Margot Robbie hosted last year.
“The Sci-Tech Awards Presentation is one of our special events during Oscar season, and we’re thrilled to have Olivia and Jason as this year’s hosts,” Academy president Cheryl Boone Isaacs said in a statement. “Their humor and charm will be terrific complements to the brilliance of our colleagues and their outstanding scientific and technical achievements.”
Munn most recently appeared in Ride Along 2 alongside Kevin Hart and Ice Cube, and Jason Segel starred in this past summer’s The End of the Tour with Jesse Eisenberg. Portions of the Sci-Tech Awards will air as part of the Oscars telecast on Feb. 28 beginning at 7 p.m. ET on ABC.

Oil blocks: Supreme Court rules in Chevron’s favour

The Supreme Court of Nigeria on Friday delivered its judgment in favour of Chevron Nigeria Limited and Seplat Petroleum Development Company Plc in a litigation brought against both parties by Brittania-U Nigeria Limited over the sale of Oil Mining Leases 53 and 55.

Brittania-U, one of the bidders for the assets, had in December 2013 sued Chevron over the planned sale of the assets to Seplat, arguing that it emerged as the highest bidder. The litigation prevented the full completion of the sale process and transfer of the assets.

CNL, in a statement signed by its General Manager, Policy, Government and Public Affairs, Mr. Deji Haastrup, said it had formally handed over the producing assets in OMLs 53 and 55 to Seplat and Belemaoil, respectively.

It said the handover and induction exercise, which concluded the asset sale transaction between Chevron and the two local firms, were done at CNL’s Lekki Headquarters and the Jisike Flow Station, near Owerri, Imo State.

The Chairman and Managing Director, CNL, Mr. Clay Neff, was quoted in the statement as saying, “We are pleased to conclude the handover of the producing assets in OMLs 53 and 55 to Seplat and Belemaoil respectively. This affords these companies an opportunity to grow their production, while also confirming our commitment to developing Nigerian content.”

In response, the Chief Executive Officer, Seplat, Mr. Austin Avuru, said the acquisition of these assets was in realisation of the company’s carefully designed strategy to create long-term value and shared prosperity for their shareholders and other stakeholders.

He said, “Seplat will leverage its core strengths and expertise to capitalize on growth opportunities available to them across the upstream value cycle.”

On his part, the Founder of Belemaoil, Mr. Jack-Rich Tein, said, “We are pleased that the acquisition of OML 55 by Belemaoil is now concluded and we will now proceed with our long-term strategy to maximize value for all stakeholders.”

CNL signed a sales and purchase agreement in November 2013 for the sale of its interests in OMLs 52, 53 and 55 to the Seplat consortium comprising Seplat, Belemaoil and Amni International Petroleum Development Company Limited.

The litigation reached the Supreme Court, following an appeal brought by Brittania-U against the judgment of the Court of Appeal in Nigeria. The Court of Appeal decision delivered on June 20, 2014 set aside the ruling of the lower court, which had extended an ex-parte order of interim injunction obtained by Brittania-U at the commencement of the action.

Brittania-U had also sought the order of the Supreme Court for an interlocutory injunction restraining CNL and Seplat from proceeding with the sale and transfer of the assets until the determination of the appeal by the Supreme Court.

NYSC bans combination of Law School, national service

Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps, Brig. Gen. Johnson Olawumi

The National Youth Service Corps has said that henceforth, participation in the national service and attendance of Law School at the same time “would not be acceptable”.

A statement by the spokesperson of the NYSC, Mrs. Abosede Aderibigbe, on Friday said this was part of the resolutions made at 2016 annual management conference of the organisation, which took place in Asaba, the Delta State capital.

Participants also agreed that the policy on posting of the corps members to places of primary assignment would be reviewed to meet contemporary needs.

Aderibigbe said the conference stated that the NYSC Act provided for uninterrupted service year, and “advised prospective corps members to choose which one to defer between national service and Law School attendance instead of attempting to combine both.”

She said, “Parents of prospective corps members have also been advised by the confab to allow their graduate children take decisions as adults and avoid discouraging them from accepting postings to any location in the country.

“Management also noted the return of normalcy in some states whose orientation camps were closed due to insecurity, and expressed readiness to make phased reopening of the camps after due consultations with security agencies and governments of the affected states.”

The conference further resolved to deepen engagements with key stakeholders, including the security and intelligence community and traditional rulers on matters of security and general well-being of corps members.

Billionaire loses $6bn in 1 day but is still the 5th richest in the world + see top 10 richest men

Amazon founder, Jeff Bezos (right) lost $6 billion in one day after his company's share price fell 11 percent but it's not over for him yet, he still has $49.2 billion even though he slipped from fourth place to fifth on Forbes's rich list.

According to Forbes, he was worth $49.8 billion at 5pm. In the space of 30 minutes he lost $800million, so ended up falling behind Carlos Slim Helu of Mexico, who is now the fourth richest person in the world with a net worth of $49.6 billion.

 Bezos prefers to look on the bright side of things however.

'Twenty years ago, I was driving the packages to the post office myself and hoping we might one day afford a forklift. This year, we pass 100 billion dollars in annual sales and serve 300 million customers. And still, measured by the dynamism we see everywhere in the marketplace and by the ever-expanding opportunities we see to invent on behalf of customers, it feels every bit like day one.' 

See the top ten richest men below.

Billionaire                     Net Worth  (billions)           Company/ source                Country

1. Bill Gates                     $76.2                               Microsoft                           United States

2. Amancio Ortega          $68.4                                Zara                                 Spain

3. Warren Buffett             $59.8                               Berkshire Hathaway         United States

4. Carlos Slim Helu          $49.6                               Telecoms                          Mexico

5. Jeff Bezos                    $49.2                               Amazon.com                    United States 

6. Mark Zuckerberg         $47.9                               Facebook                          United States

7. Larry Ellison                 $44.1                               Oracle                              United States

8. Charles Koch               $39.7                               Diversified                         United States

9. David Koch                  $39.7                               Diversified                         United States

10. Larry Page                 $37.5                               Google                              United States

5 sex positions to give your woman a crazy orgasm

Give your woman an unforgettable orgasm with these sex positions.

Nirmalya Dutta   on Healthsite.com

The problem with female orgasm is that there are various different routes to reach the Promised Land and what works for one woman, might not work for another. While some women might only get an orgasm through vaginal intercourse, others can only get it through clitoral stimulation. Here are five sex positions which will make your woman moan with pleasure. 
Missionary

It’s without a doubt the first sex position you’ll ever find yourself in. It is the bread-and-butter of sex positions and the most common one to boot. A 2011 survey had found that it was most preferred one though it’s derided by feminists for being too man-in-control. The basic positioning is very simple and involves the man on top while entering the woman with both of them facing one another.  It’s a very simple position for beginners and doesn’t need a great deal of athleticism or know-how. Because the partners are face-to-face there’s more eye contact and kissing. There’s also a greater amount of body contact and the hands and legs can be manipulated to create a variety of different positions. You can also put a pillow under her hips so that you can penetrate in her deeper and hit the G-spot. 
Reverse Cowgirl
This famous variation of the woman-on-top has the lady pointing her head the other way. Basically, it has the man lying down and the woman on top of him either kneeling or squatting while he faces her back. It’s a flexible position where a woman can either lean forward or backward or keep her torso straight, while the man can keep his legs straight or arched. The position is a great variation from woman-on-top and gives the woman total control over the pace and rhythm and lets her set the agenda. She can also change the angles to see how to hit the sweet spot. Also, she has the option to rub her clitoris (the only way some women can orgasm) and get her man to hit the G-spot simultaneously which can give a very powerful orgasm!
Doggie Style
Rear entry or to use the more street term doggie style just loses out to woman-on-top. The position involves the woman on her knees facing away from the partner while he enters from behind. Some variations can have the woman lying face down as well with a pillow under her belly for more leverage. The position is great because it allows deeper penetration to hit the G-spot which is located somewhere along the front vaginal wall. Also, there’s room for clitoral stimulation which could make getting an orgasm even easier.
Woman on Top
No one understands the female body quite like the woman herself and that’s what makes the –woman-on-top a great sex position to achieve an orgasm because the woman is in control. Also known as the reverse missionary position, it is great for deep penetration. It also gives women complete control so she can direct the male partner to places which she’d like to and also control the thrusting.
Standing Sex Position
The standing sex position might be harder to achieve than the ones we’ve discussed so far and while it does require a certain degree of strength and athleticism, the rewards are also great. It usually involves the female partner with her back against the wall (or facing the other way) while the male partner enters her while her holding her up. The position allows for a greater degree of penetration and also allows for clitoral stimulation with all the different angles feasible.

Have sex after a fight to make up with your partner

Make-up sex can be the best sex you've ever had!

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Make-up sex is perhaps the most satisfying and wild sex couples have! Why so? Because one moment you are arguing and disagreeing and the next thing you know, you are tearing off each other’s clothes, going for it with a hungry passion because you can’t keep your hands off your partner. It is a high that has been compared to that of sniffing cocaine, obviously sans its side-effects.
Dos and don’ts of make-up sex
First test the waters to know if your better half is also in the mood to kiss and make up. So don’t just jump on them, start by pulling them towards you or kissing them and if they respond well then go for it.
Don’t be too aggressive even if you are all charged up as you may hurt your significant other. Make sure you don’t go overboard with your passion unless both of you are in a mood to go wild. In the heat of the moment, don’t forget to use protection.
During the act, you can tease your lover by coming close to them and then moving away just as they are about to kiss you. Play hard to get and let them pull you closer to have you.
You can apologise during the act or not talk about the fight at all as it might lead to another argument and spoil the moment.
Even though make-up sex is great, once you are done, don’t forget to talk it out and end your fight in a healthy manner. Leaving it midway can lead to bigger problems later.
So make-up after a fight in a sexy way so that even those not-so-fun moments become memorable. Try these sex positions for a crazy orgasm.

See Senate President's reply to Obasanjo

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  Ex president Olusegun Obasanjo 
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  Senate President, Bukola Saraki  Nairaland 
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Senate President, Bukola Saraki has responded to a letter written to the National Assembly leadership by former president, Olusegun Obasanjo accusing the legislators of insensitivity over a plan to buy 469 cars despite the economic situation in the country.

Saraki’s response was contained in a statement released by his media office today, January 28, 2016.

It reads:

Yesterday, I acknowledged that I received a letter from former President Olusegun Obasanjo in which he called the attention of the National Assembly to some issues.

I will want to assure President Obasanjo that the leadership and membership of the 8th Senate are committed to good governance, transparency, accountability, due process and responsiveness to the economic reality of our nation. It is for this reason that the legislative chamber has introduced bold and progressive reforms in the management of the finances of the National Assembly.

This is of even greater importance during a tough fiscal period for our country. Like I said during my closing address at the plenary after our debate on the 2016 Budget, the Senate must lead by example in terms of our own funding, budgets and accountability – showing, beyond doubt, value for money. I have canvassed that we must lay bare the budget of the Senate, nay the National Assembly and its affiliated institutions.

I equally canvassed the need to strengthen the capacity of the legislative institution to carry our effective oversight of the executive arm so that we can ensure the budget leads to the realization of the policy objectives of the Buhari Administration. Again, let me reiterate my position in the speech I made this morning on the need for us to work towards blocking all areas of revenue leakages while also strengthening the anti-corruption agencies so that the little resources that are now available will serve the interest of the overwhelming majority.

As a former president and a father of the nation that we all hold in high esteem, I intend to reply the letter and outline the actions the Senate is taking to address his concerns.

In conclusion, I appreciate President Obasanjo for his consistent role in always reminding those of us in government about our responsibilities to the general public and offering timely advice where necessary.

NDLEA: Traditional ruler suspended after being caught with marijuana

Traditional ruler has been suspended following his arrest by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for dealing on marijuana.

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(Sundiata Post)

A traditional ruler in Kaduna State has been suspended following his arrest by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for dealing on marijuana.

Ibrahim Danladi was said to have been arrested by the NDLEA while in possession of a 1.5kg of marijuana.

Some residents of the village who were contacted confirmed the arrest but added that the traditional ruler, fondly called, ‘Alhaji Maina,’ was arrested following the discovery of a bag of marijuana in his house.

“Someone dealing on marijuana was staying in his house selling it. Realizing the huge profit the man was making, Alhaji Maina also joined him in selling the illicit drugs,” a source said.

Even thought efforts to contact the village head by Pulse proof abortive, the traditional ruler’s arrest and subsequent suspension is a dramatic turn in the fight against drugs in the State.

Meanwhile, Kaduna State government has announced the suspension of the traditional ruler, in a statement signed by Samuel Aruwan.

The statement said on 20 January 2016, the NDLEA arrested Danladi a village head of Ungwa Goma in the Gimi District of Sanga local government area of the state who admitted ownership of the illegal drug.

“The NDLEA subsequently notified the Kaduna State Security Council of the arrest of the traditional ruler. While deliberating on the matter, the Council recommended his suspension from office pending the conclusion of investigations and possible trial. The government accepted the recommendation,” the statement said.

NDLEA will soon arraign the village head in court after investigations are completed, it was gathered.