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  • Baby born with two mouths sparks global reactions

    Baby born with two mouths sparks global reactions

    n an extremely rare case, a 6-month-old baby girl born with two mouths successfully underwent surgery to have her twin mouth removed.

    The baby was born with Diprosopus, an extremely rare condition that causes duplication of facial parts.

    According to a report published in Science Times, such a case has only occurred 35 times since its discovery, which was over 100 years ago.

    During the period of pregnancy, the mom-to-be goes through a range of tests for ensuring her as well as the baby’s well being. But, in this case, even after the tests this condition was not detected.

    A report in Science Alert mentioned that during a regular check-up of the woman in her third trimester an unusual mass on the right side of the baby’s mouth was detected. However, even after the ultrasonography, the medical experts were unable to resolve the problem.

    It is only after the birth of the baby that it was found that there is a second mouth that includes lips, teeth, and tongue that moves in sync with the main tongue.

    What must be noted here is that the second mouth does not create any issues with the baby girl’s feeding and breathing process.

    According to doctors at the South Carolina medical university, the skin around the second mouth sometimes develops a “raw surface” and a clear fluid, which they assume is saliva.

    Since the second mouth had no direct connection to the main mouth which is used for eating, speaking, breathing and more, doctors decided to operate on the duplicated oral cavity.

    While the operation was successful, doctors’ reports state that though the girl could eat and use her mouth without complications, she was unable to move her lower lip.

    A similar incident happened in 2011 when a 15-month-old Egyptian baby Rokaya Mohamed was operated upon by doctors in the United States who successfully removed a second mouth replete with a second set of jaws.

  • Four-month-old baby, 19 others test positive for COVID-19 in Kaduna

    A four-month old baby is one of the 20 new COVID-19 cases recorded in Kaduna on Friday, its Ministry of Health has confirmed.

    The ministry also disclosed the 20 new cases include six health workers.

    In a statement by the Commissioner of Health, Dr Amina Mohammed Baloni on Saturday, the ministry revealed that investigations indicate that the father of the infected child has travel history to Kano.

    ‘’The infant, who had been brought to hospital for respiratory issues, was tested in accordance with the updated guidelines which advise that persons presenting with such symptoms be tested,” she added.

    Baloni further said that the child’s ‘’parents have also been tested and their results are being awaited.’’

    The Commissioner further said that 15 cases out of the 20 new patients are family members or close contacts of previously confirmed cases, adding that the new cases are spread across seven local government areas.

    ‘’Chikun has seven (including five members of the same family), Giwa recorded four from the Shika community while three cases are in Kaduna North. Sabon-Gari and Kaduna South have two cases each, while Igabi and Zaria have one each.” She said.

    The statement added: “Six health workers are among the new cases, underlining the risks associated with containing and managing Covid-19.”

    According to Baloni, the latest cases show that Covid-19 has spread into nine local governments, including Chikun, Igabi and Giwa, as well as Kaduna North, Kaduna South, Makarfi, Sabon-Gari, Soba and Zaria area councils.

    ‘’This widening spread of Covid-19 means that the risk of infection has increased for persons who do not stay at home or who fail to observe necessary precautions when they go out,’’ she said.

    Dr Baloni advised parents to shun non-essential travel or interactions to avoid taking the virus home and infecting their children and loved ones, adding that ‘’they must also exercise personal responsibility regarding not allowing visitors into their homes.’’

    The Commissioner said that everyone owes his or her family, a duty of care by not exposing them to visits and interactions hat increase their risk of being infected.

    The statement revealed that ‘’one of the Covid-19 fatalities in the state got infected when he received visitors at home.

    ‘’Elderly persons and those with chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension and respiratory diseases are more vulnerable to complications of Covid-19 infection.

    Dr Baloni appealed to all residents to wash their hands regularly with soap and water, wear face masks if they have compelling reasons to go out, observe physical distancing and avoid large gatherings.

    ‘’Our communities should also continue the public service of reporting suspicious cases in their areas,” the Commissioner added.

  • Reality TV star, Nina expecting baby with hubby

    Reality TV star, Nina expecting baby with hubby

    Former BBNaija star, Nina Chinonso Onyenobi is expecting a baby.
    TheNewsGuru recalls that Nina Ivy tied the knot in a private wedding back in 2019.
    The reality TV star took to her Twitter account on Sunday May 3, 2020, where she shared a video revealing her belly bump.

     

    Nina got married back in 2019 in a ceremony which was marred with so many controversies and inconsistencies. From the said absence of her husband to the rumours about her bride price.
    In her defence, the reality TV star came out to debunk the news of her husband not paying her bride price in full.
    “I want to thank God Almighty for a successful “Ime ego “ My hubby paid everything in full… You all know how owerri bride price list is ?? it’s huge,” she wrote.
    In an interview, Nina revealed why she kept her traditional wedding private.
    “I didn’t know that I would get married early; it just happened. I think it was God’s perfect timing. My hubby is extremely private and we are fine the way it is.
    “When the time for my white wedding comes, family and close friends would definitely be notified. I’m not yet sure how I want it.”
  • Coronavirus kills pregnant nurse, baby ‘doing well’ after birth

    Coronavirus kills pregnant nurse, baby ‘doing well’ after birth

    Mary Agyeiwaa Agyapong was admitted at the hospital on April 7 after testing positive for COVID-19 but she passed on.

    The 28-year-old was a worker at the Luton and Dunstable University Hospital in the United Kingdom (UK) before her demise.

    Speaking to the BBC, a hospital trust spokeswoman said the nurse’s “child was doing very well” but declined to give further details.

    Meanwhile, Ms Agyapong’s husband has been tested for COVID-19 and has been made to self-isolate as a precautionary measure.

    The chief executive of Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, David Carter, said he was sad by the nurse’s death last Sunday.

    Mr. Carter described the deceased as a “fantastic nurse and a great example of what we stand for in this trust.”

    “Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with Mary’s family and friends at this sad time,” he added.

    Meanwhile, Ghana’s total Coronavirus case count has sharply risen to 641, as of April 15, 2020.

    The country has, however, recorded 83 recoveries and eight deaths so far, the Ghana Health Service announced.

  • American Lady slams Halima Abubakar over allegedly stealing baby photo

    Popular actress, Halima Abubakar is in the news once again.
    The actress who recently welcomed a baby is getting some heat on Instagram by an American mum for allegedly stealing her baby photo and pretending to use it as hers.
    The American in question, simply known as Ariel with the Instagram handle, @the_arielb shared photos of her baby photos on Instagram which are similar to that of the photo Abubakar used in announcing the arrival of her baby.

    Ariel went on to share screenshots of conversations between herself and Abubakar where she appealed to the actress to take down the photo of her baby from her Instagram page.

     

    As at the time of filing this article, Abubakar is yet to take down or react to the accusation levelled against her by the American lady.
  • BBNaija’s Nina debuts baby bump, shows off her husband for the first time (video)

    BBNaija’s Nina debuts baby bump, shows off her husband for the first time (video)

    Big Brother Naija star, Nina Ivy has debuted her baby bump and also shown off her husband for the first time.

    The reality show who attached “Mrs A” to her bio on Instagram, showed off her husband in an Instastory video she shared.

  • Teenage mother kills, buries own baby

    Teenage mother kills, buries own baby

    An 18-year-old lady, Hauwa Sani has been arrested by the Jigawa State Police for allegedly killing and burying her newborn baby at Dabi village in Ringim Local Government Area.

    Spokesman of the command SP Abdu Jinjiri who confirmed the incident, said the arrest was made after some community members raised the alarm that one Hauwa had given birth to a baby boy out of wedlock, and the baby was nowhere to be found.

    Jinjiri explained that on receiving the information, police arrested the suspected mother. He said in the cause of interrogation, the suspect confessed to have killed the newborn baby and buried it in a shallow grave.

    Police Spokesman said the suspect revealed that the incident happened on Friday 31st of January after her stepmother took her to get an abortion injection.

    “After 8 months of my pregnancy on Friday, 31/01/2020, my stepmother, one Sadiya Sani took me to a house in Sankara village where I was given injections about two times by a medical personnel.

    “A day after, and on Saturday 01/02/2020, I gave birth to a bouncing baby boy and killed the baby instantly, took it to the bush and buried it in a shallow grave.”

    Jinjiri said the suspect directed police where the corpse was buried and exhumed it and took it to Ringim General Hospital for investigation.

    He said the suspect confessed to have killed the baby by strangulation and with the help of her stepmother, they buried the corpse in a bush.

    He, however, stated that police have also arrested Nasiru Rabiu who is responsible for the pregnancy.

    Jinjiri said the case was handed over to the criminal investigation unit for further investigation.

  • Police discover dead baby in washing machine

    Police discover dead baby in washing machine

    Police in Russia have discovered a newborn baby dead in a washing machine.

    Russian authorities said in an official report that the mother of the newborn Nadezhda Z, is facing a murder investigation after the baby was found dead.

    Nadezhda Z, a 31-year-old hairdresser, gave birth to her fourth child prematurely during the night.

    Her husband Denis called the ambulance in the morning after seeing his wife covered in blood, inside their home in the Talitsa, Sverdlovsk region.

    A police source confirmed the baby had been put into the washing machine, and a murder investigation has been launched.

    The mother, who is currently in hospital, said her baby was stillborn.

    She is facing charges over the murder of her newborn child which under article 106 of the Russian Criminal Code, could lead to up to five years in jail.

    Nadezhda who is well known in her town as a popular hairdresser was described by friends as a ‘good mother’.

  • Aramide welcomes baby girl with husband

    Aramide welcomes baby girl with husband

    Nigerian singer, Aramide and Pelumi Alli, her husband, have welcomed a new baby.

    The soulful singer took to her social media page on Tuesday to announce the arrival of her first child –a baby girl — with her husband.

     

    In a post alongside the photo of the little girl, the ‘Funmi lowo’ diva described her baby as their “biggest blessing of the decade,” while appreciating God for sustaining the family.

    Aramide also shared her baby’s names, revealing that she was born on December 26, 2019.

    “Our Precious and Perfect Gift from God. Anjolaoluwa Charis Alli. 26:12:19. The biggest blessing of the decade for us. Thank you, God, for everything. Happy New Year!” she wrote on Instagram.

     

    Aramide tied the knot with Pelumi on April 18, 2015, at the Muave Event Centre in Ibadan.

    Aramide won ‘Best Vocal Performance’ (Female) for ‘Iwo Nikan,’ her hit song, at the 2015 Headies. In 2018, the graduate of political science from the University of Jos (UNIJOS), stated that her genre of music is not boring.

    “I still get invited to perform at gigs every weekend. I am not sure my music is boring. Soul music is for the mature minds. I don’t make music just for myself. I make music for everybody. What matters most is that people listen to my music. Soul music is not noise music, it is music from the soul,” she said.

     

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  • Benita Okojie expecting second baby

    Benita Okojie expecting second baby

    Sensational gospel artiste, Benita Okojie recently showed her baby bump as she expects her second child.
    The ‘Child of God’ crooner on Sunday via Instagram, shared a picture of her posing with her husband and their first child.

     

    “Happy Father’s Day to my favourite human on earth and Ayotunz’s best friend. Thank you My King, for leading us with so much love, care and grace. We love you to infinity and beyond. God will forever keep and bless you in Jesus Name.,” she had written.

     

    Benita and her hubby tied the knot on November 26, 2016 and had their first child on October 23 2017.
    In an interview, Olawale Adeyina, Benita’s husband recalled how they met.
    “When we first met, friendship was all I had in mind. It was in the course of our friendship that we began to develop feelings for each other. She has a good character and she is God-fearing. What really won me over was her love for God. before I got married, I used to spend a lot of time in the office. But after I got married, I had to reduce the hours I spent in the office. Before, there wasn’t any motivation to go home but now that I know that my wife is waiting for me, I go home earlier”.