What are silicone breast prostheses? Why the viral ₦115,000 product is sparking debate in Nigeria

 

 A viral video of a Lagos shop selling silicone breast prostheses for ₦115,000 has sparked heated reactions online. Here's what silicone breast forms are, who uses them, how they work, and why they're more than just a beauty accessory.

SUMMARY

 A viral video of ₦115,000 worth of ultra-realistic silicone breast forms in Lagos sparked intense debates on Nigerian X over beauty standards and body alteration.

 While online banter frames them as cosmetic "deception", these weighted forms are vital medical tools for breast cancer survivors to restore physical symmetry and alignment

Experimental Heart Drug Shows Promise In Repairing Damaged Kidneys — New Study

 

A drug originally developed to help the heart heal after a heart attack may also speed up recovery from kidney injury, according to new research from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).

The study, published in Cell Stem Cell, found that the experimental drug, known as AD-NP1, improved kidney repair and reduced scarring in mice by blocking a protein that interferes with the body’s natural healing process.

The findings raise hopes that the treatment, which has already been cleared by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to begin Phase 1 clinical trials for heart

Nigerian Woman, Habibat Salawudeen, Completes 144-Hour Bible Reading Guinness World Record Attempt

 

A Nigerian woman, Habibat Salawudeen Ihiovi-Jack, has completed a 144-hour attempt to set a Guinness World Record for the longest marathon reading of the Holy Bible.

Videos shared by friends and supporters on Instagram showed that she concluded the six-day reading exercise on Monday after continuously reading the Bible under Guinness World Records guidelines, which permit only limited breaks for essential needs.

The challenge, tagged “144 Hours in the Word,” was organised to encourage Christians to engage more deeply with the Scriptures and strengthen their

Concerns as teenage prostitutes take over hotspots in Jos

 

Right in the center of Jos Metropolis at the popular Old Airport Junction is a one-storey building called Nana Plaza. The building houses some shops downstairs, while the top floor hosts offices, including a law firm.

Nana Plaza could be described as an unimposing building, with the tenants engaged in legitimate businesses. However, behind the plaza is an open space, about one plot where other business ventures take place, including food canteens and beer parlours where one can get quick meals and bottles of alcoholic drinks to wash down.

But all the legitimate businesses wind up with the close of day and as night falls, Nana Plaza takes another life of its own. A different form of business takes over. The front of the plaza becomes home for dealers of roasted fish, chicken, dog, and pork

I Don’t Believe Marrying Poor Man Can Make You Happy – Nancy Isime

 

Nollywood actress, Nancy Isime has shared her opinion on the role of finance in relationships and marriages. 

The movie star said she doesn’t believe that marrying a poor partner can make a woman live a fantastic life. 

Speaking in a recent episode of the Tea With Tay podcast, Isime explained that financial pressure can deprived poor couples of the joy of marriage and family. 

4 Late-Night Drinks For Better Blood Sugar, According To Dietitians

 

These soothing beverages won’t spike your blood sugars.

Wondering what to sip on late at night that won’t spike your blood sugar? The good news is that water isn’t your only option—but it’s important to watch out for added sugars. “Sugary drinks like soda, sweet tea, juice and sugar-sweetened coffees can lead to quick blood sugar spikes because they are rapidly absorbed and lack fiber, fat or protein to slow digestion,” says Paloma Vega, M.S., RDN.¹

To help you choose wisely, we asked dietitians to share their favorite blood sugar–friendly late-night drinks. Their top picks—unsweetened tea, golden milk

Hilda Baci Named Guinness World Records Icon

 

Guinness World Records on Thursday named Nigerian chef and restaurateur Hilda Baci a GWR Icon, recognising the multiple record-holder’s impact on global record-breaking culture and her role in inspiring a wave of Guinness World Records attempts in Nigeria.

She becomes the first Nigerian to receive the GWR Icon recognition.

The GWR Icon title is a distinction used by Guinness World Records to recognise