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WARNING: Don’t remove your pubic hairs, gynaecologist urges women

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A gynaecologist has warned against waxing or shaving pubic hairs because it can cause “microscopic trauma” that can lead to infections. Dr Jen Gunter, the author of The Vagina Bible, has urged women. While the purpose of pubic hair is somewhat of a mystery, going “au naturel” is necessary to protect the skin by acting as a barrier against the outside world. Getting a Brazilian may also reduce sexual pleasure, with pubic hair being connected to nerve endings that might help arousal, Dr Gunter added. Pubic hair “grooming” has almost…

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IMF: Naira overvalued at official market

JUSTINA OKPARA

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said the naira was overvalued by 18.5 per cent at the official market. The Fund called on the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to establish a more transparent and market-based exchange rate policy to instil confidence in the market. The advice was contained on IMF Article IV Consultation with Nigeria, released yesterday. The naira exchanges at N379 to a dollar at the official market, data from the CBN website showed. The IMF Executive Board, which visited Nigeria, released its findings on Nigeria’s economy to…

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ILO: COVID-19 worsens child labour

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…as 152 million children affected JUSTINA EMMANUEL OKPARA The International Labour Organisation (ILO) has disclosed that the outbreak of coronavirus pandemic has worsened the rate of child labour even though it had decreased by 38 per cent in the last decade with 152 million children still affected. In a statement signed by Guy Ryder, ILO Director-General, COVID-19 pandemic has considerably worsened the situation, adding that joint and decisive action can reverse this trend. Similarly, the ILO, in collaboration with the Alliance 8.7 global partnership, is launching the International Year for…

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Davido’s Zimbabwean pal, Ginimba, dies in auto crash

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Top Nigerian music star, Davido, lost his good friend, Genius Kadungure, also known as Ginimbi, early Sunday, November 8, 2020, morning in Harare, Zimbabwe. According to sources, Genius was on top speed in one of his luxury vehicles, which also had three other passengers. Ginimbi, known for his wild All White Parties, was involved in a head on collision between 5 and 6am with his car bursting into flames and the other passengers burning beyond recognition. He was a businessman into gas and other ventures. In one of the videos…

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Wapic unveils unique travel insurance product

Esezobor John

Esezobor John Wapic Insurance Plc, today launched an innovative travel insurance product specifically designed to cover individuals against unforeseen incidents during international travels. The Chief Executive Officer of the frontline underwriting firm, Adeyinka Adekoya, at the launch in Lagos, said the product was unveiled after an extensive period of detailed review of consumer-detriment issues in travel insurance, stressing that the product was released to ensure better consumer protection during travel. She posited that the firm produced the product after thorough investigation and engagement with key stakeholders, adding that the company…

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