₦airaland Forum

dollytino4real:
Like play like play i am getting addicted to eating nzu. Is there anyone in it like me? Though it removes unnecessary hunger from me but is getting me worried because of people talk

PureFace1:
https://tribuneonlineng.com/osun-nigeria-china-partner-to-build-agro-industrial-estate-in-iragbiji/

ferdy2020:
Hi Nairalanders,

I noticed many people want to go into export business in Nigeria, especially with Agro products like Hibiscus, sesame seed, ginger, cashew nuts, charcoal, and the rest.

I recently helped someone successfully start exporting Hibiscus and ginger, so I’m sharing a step-by-step guide that ANY serious beginner can follow.

✅ 1. Register Your Business
Start with a CAC registration – even a Business Name will do.

✅ 2. Get Exporter’s Certificate
You need to register with NEPC (Nigerian Export Promotion Council) to be recognized as a legal exporter.

✅ 3. Choose Your Product Wisely
For beginners, I usually recommend:

Sesame seed

Ginger

Cashew nuts

Charcoal

They're in high demand and fairly easy to source across Nigerian states.

✅ 4. Know the Required Export Documents

You’ll need:

Proforma Invoice

NEPC Certificate

NXP Form (via bank)

Packing List

Phytosanitary Certificate

Fumigation Certificate (for some products)

Bill of Lading

Certificate of Origin

✅ 5. Work With a Reliable Freight Forwarder
Don’t try to do it alone. Use a licensed clearing agent or freight forwarder who understands non-oil exports.

✅ 6. Avoid These Mistakes

Don’t rush into international deals without verifying buyers.

Avoid sourcing poor-quality products.

Don’t export without understanding export compliance.

Don’t sign any export contract without expert advice.

Interested in Starting?
If you have questions or you're looking to start and need a roadmap, just drop a comment and I’ll share what helped me.

If you’ve started exporting, feel free to share your own journey too. Let’s help more Nigerians go global.

Let me know if you'd like me to drop a simple checklist for first-time exporters in the comment section.

uche87:
In an age where headlines often spotlight foreign nationals for less-than-positive reasons, one Nigerian artist is proudly raising the green and white flag. Dare Aduloju, an exceptionally talented artist and muralist, has recently unveiled a transformative project in the United Kingdom, earning widespread acclaim from top executives at the prominent Cygnet Group.

Darey, as he is affectionately known, meticulously and expertly painted a vibrant mural within a UK mental health facility. This inspirational mural, combined with a powerfully stylistic inscription, has been reviewed by psychologists, psychiatrists, and other healthcare professionals, all of whom have affirmed its rich therapeutic value.

With the highly colourful inscription "Believe, You Got This" and an artistic representation of two hands forming a large heart—an emblem of love and affection—Darey has instilled a palpable sense of hope and healing in the space.

"Each time I walk past it, I feel recharged. It’s a reminder that we’re truly making a difference," shared a nurse at the facility.

A patient receiving treatment also praised Darey's work. “The colours and words give me something positive to focus on when I feel overwhelmed,” the patient reiterated, highlighting the mural's immediate calming effect.

“It feels less like a hospital and more like a place that truly understands people," added a Psychiatrist, underscoring the shift in atmosphere the art has created.

Darey, who brings a unique blend of seven years of artistry experience and two years as a mental health professional, shared insights into his profoundly personal project. "Working within a mental health ward, I’ve come to understand the emotional landscape of these environments deeply,” he explained.

“The mural was inspired by the quiet resilience I witness daily in both patients and staff. My aim was to create something that offers affirmation, comfort, and a sense of connection, especially in moments when they’re needed most.”

Darey hopes the profound success of this initiative will pave the way for further integration of creative and therapeutic art in healthcare settings across the UK and beyond.

“This mural is more than just art; it’s a pillar of emotional support,” he affirmed. “I am honoured to contribute to an environment where compassion and care are so deeply valued."

He concluded, “I hope the mural will continue to serve as a source of encouragement and emotional grounding, helping to transform the clinical space into one that feels more personal, hopeful, and healing. I’m inspired to explore more creative initiatives that help to uplift, comfort, and foster human connection."

The immediate impact of Darey's work is evident: within 48 hours of the project's unveiling, he experienced a significant surge in social media engagement, with new followers and business inquiries pouring in, a testament to the powerful resonance of his art.

Source: https://www.cygnetgroup.com/news/mural-of-hope-and-healing-unveiled-at-cygnet-hospital-sheffield/

eyesoflagos:
I Have No Interest in Activism" – Made Kuti Speaks on the Weight of Legacy and the Limits of Sacrifice


https://eyesoflagos.com/2025/06/28/i-have-no-interest-in-activism-made-kuti-speaks-on-the-weight-of-legacy-and-the-limits-of-sacrifice/

Ilekokonit:
The Powerful Malian Adviser that is sought after by Head of States across the African continent.

BlackViper:
In one hour, AI finds viable sperm in man deemed infertile for 18 years

Researchers at Columbia University Fertility Center in the United States have used artificial intelligence (AI) to detect viable sperm in a man previously diagnosed with infertility.

The Washington Post reported on Friday that the man, who was diagnosed with azoospermia, a condition characterised by an extremely low or absent sperm count, and his wife had been trying to conceive for 18 years.

According to TODAY, in March 2025, the woman received the first successful embryo transfer fertilized by cells retrieved with the new artificial intelligence process, and she’s now pregnant.

How the AI sperm detection works

Zev Williams, the lead researcher and director of the university’s fertility programme, said laboratory technicians examined the patient’s semen sample for two days without detecting any sperm. However, after applying an AI-powered system, they were able to identify 44 viable sperm cells in less than an hour.

"Labs searched for two days and found nothing. We ran the same sample and found 44 sperm within an hour,” he said.

“That changes everything for a couple who thought they had no path forward.”

Called Sperm Track and Recovery (STAR), the system combined an AI algorithm for detecting sperm with a fluidic chip that passed the semen sample through a tiny tubule on a plastic chip. As the sample moves, a microscope connected to a high-speed camera captures millions of images in rapid succession.

These images are then scanned in real time by AI software trained to detect viable sperm cells. Once identified, the sperm can be preserved through freezing or used in in-vitro fertilisation (IVF) via intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI), a technique where a single sperm is injected directly into an egg.

Researchers said the method shortens the time spent searching for sperm and helps avoid invasive surgical procedures that are often required to extract sperm directly from the testicles.

Experts weigh in

Robert Brannigan, president-elect of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine, described the innovation as “promising”.

“Even the discovery of a single viable sperm can be life-changing,” he said.

On her part, Allison Rodgers, a reproductive endocrinologist at Fertility Centers of Illinois, said the findings reveal gaps in current fertility methods.

She added that she believes AI will play a key role in the future of IVF.

“It’s amazing and makes me realize that maybe what we thought was advanced still has a long way to go,” she said.

“I think AI is going to absolutely revolutionize IVF.”

However, Gianpiero Palermo, an infertility specialist at Weill Cornell Medicine, called for caution and emphasised the need for further validation of the technology.

“You are attracting patients who have been told they have no sperm and offering what may turn out to be false hope,” Palermo said.

Williams and his team said they are exploring ways to adapt the system for other uses, including identifying healthy sperm, eggs, and embryos.
https://lifestyle.thecable.ng/ai-finds-viable-sperm-in-man-deemed-infertile-for-18-years-in-an-hour/

Glimpsetv:
A Nigerian female doctor has raised serious concerns over the recent surge in HIV cases in Abuja and Lagos.

Speaking out, she said, “This is an advice from me to you: if you're in any sexual relationship with anyone, please go to the hospital as you are watching this video and request a test for HIV.” She added, “The rate of HIV now in Lagos and in Abuja is overwhelming.”

According to her, she recently attended a symposium organized exclusively for doctors. At the event, an NGO that conducts HIV screenings presented data collected from hospitals across the country. Each hospital submitted their records of HIV-positive patients, and the results were alarming. She recalled that the prevalence rate was around 5% in 2020, but it has now reportedly skyrocketed to over 75%. This suggests, she emphasized, that approximately one in every ten people may now be living with HIV. Statistics, she said, indicate that the highest rates are found in Lagos and Abuja.

In her words, “Sometimes, protection doesn't help. I don't want to go into detail, but the whole essence of this video is that, if you're in a sexual relationship with someone, it doesn't matter if the person is your husband, it doesn't matter if the person is your wife. If your husband could have side chicks, if your wife could have side niggas, your girlfriend could have other boyfriends, your boyfriend could have other girlfriends — you know, I will just advise you to carry two legs and go to the nearest laboratory and test for HIV. It's better to know early, to know if you have it or not. And if you do not have it, be more careful because it is rampant and it's spreading rapidly. I am telling you that it is very bad. That symposium was something where the figures they gave were built on evidence.”

Continuing, she urged, “So please, it doesn't matter if you're married. You don't know what your husband is doing, you don't know what your wife is doing. You only know yourself — you don't know your partner. You can't know them too well like that. And even if you know them, this is something that should be done every six months. Please go to the nearest laboratory, go and test for HIV…”

She encouraged viewers to watch the full video and take her advice seriously. Recounting more of what she learned, she said there had been about a 50% increase in HIV cases from the previous year.

In her closing remarks, she stressed: “Before entering any sexual relationship, please always go for an HIV test. Sometimes, protection may fail in preventing HIV transmission, so we need to be extremely careful.”


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZS_OqxhhXJ4?si=GrDB03ryAJGFG1sz

Kedisc1059:
4 Common Dental Issues: Prevention and Treatment Strategies

Maintaining good oral health is essential for overall well-being. However, many people neglect their dental health, leading to common issues like tooth decay, gum disease, tooth sensitivity, and bad breath. In this article, we'll explore these four common dental issues, their causes, symptoms, and prevention and treatment strategies.

1. Tooth Decay
Tooth decay, also known as dental caries, is a bacterial infection that causes demineralization of tooth enamel, leading to cavities.

Causes: Poor oral hygiene, sugary diet, inadequate saliva flow.

Symptoms: Toothache, sensitivity, visible holes in teeth.

Prevention: Brush teeth twice a day, floss daily, limit sugary foods.

Treatment: Fillings, crowns, root canals.

2. Gum Disease
Gum disease, also known as periodontal disease, is a bacterial infection that affects the gums and bone supporting the teeth.

Causes: Poor oral hygiene, smoking, genetics.
Symptoms: Red, swollen gums, bleeding gums, bad breath.

Prevention: Brush teeth twice a day, floss daily, regular dental check-ups.

Treatment: Deep cleaning, antibiotics, surgery.

3. Tooth Sensitivity
Tooth sensitivity is a common issue characterized by pain or discomfort in response to hot or cold temperatures, sweet or sour tastes, or pressure.

Causes: Receding gums, tooth decay, worn enamel.

Symptoms: Pain or discomfort in teeth.

Prevention: Brush teeth gently, use desensitizing toothpaste, avoid acidic foods.

Treatment: Desensitizing toothpaste, fluoride varnish, dental bonding.

4. Bad Breath (Halitosis)
Bad breath, also known as halitosis, is a common issue characterized by persistent bad breath.

Causes: Poor oral hygiene, gum disease, dry mouth.

Symptoms: Persistent bad breath.

Prevention: Brush teeth twice a day, floss daily, use mouthwash.

Treatment: Good oral hygiene practices, mouthwash, dental cleaning.

Conclusion
Maintaining good oral health is crucial for preventing common dental issues like tooth decay, gum disease, tooth sensitivity, and bad breath. By practicing good oral hygiene, visiting your dentist regularly, and following prevention and treatment strategies, you can keep your teeth and gums healthy for years to come.

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Aonkuuse:
Source: https://trendibase.com/man-louis-nwachukwu-des-during-sxual-activity-with-a-lady-helen-raymond/

ErebeOcoco:
The 12-Day War with Iran: Achievements, Losses, Advantages, Disadvantages, and What Remains Open

After some minor hiccups in the first few hours, the ceasefire between Iran and Israel officially took effect today, and it appears that Operation “Rising Lion” - or the “12-Day War” - has come to an end.

What did each side achieve? What didn’t they achieve? And what comes next?

Let’s start with the numbers:

Casualties and Injuries

Israeli side:
28 killed
Over 3,000 injured

Iranian side:
More than 600 killed (hundreds of them military personnel)
Around 5,000 injured (according to preliminary data from Iran’s Ministry of Health — this number is likely to rise)

Extent of Direct Damage

Israeli side: Most of the damage was to civilian homes - hundreds of residences destroyed by Iranian missile strikes, leaving thousands homeless
Minor damage to strategic sites such as the Haifa oil refineries and the Ashdod power station - no noticeable operational impact
Limited damage to military facilities

Iranian side:
Significant damage to nuclear facilities
Major damage to factories connected to the nuclear program
Heavy damage to Iran’s ballistic missile infrastructure: more than half of its missile launchers (approx. 200) destroyed
Over 1,000 ballistic missiles eliminated from Iran’s inventory
Significant damage to missile-related production plants - most were destroyed
Major damage to at least dozens of Iranian military bases
Symbolic strikes on government sites in Tehran (e.g., Palestine Square, Broadcasting Authority building)
Heavy damage to security force headquarters in the capital (police, Basij, intelligence, Evin Prison)
Iranian aircraft and helicopters destroyed on the ground
Strikes on airports
Destruction of many weapons depots
Destruction of drone stockpiles
Iranian air defense systems destroyed
Hundreds of residential buildings damaged in targeted strikes and attacks on nearby terror sites

Targeted Killings of Senior Figures

Israeli side: No senior Israeli officials were killed during the operation; most casualties were civilians

Iranian side: 15–20 top nuclear scientists were killed Over 20 high-ranking military officials eliminated, including leaders of the army, senior Revolutionary Guard commanders, and top officials from the "Khatam al-Anbiya" coordinating body

Notable assassinations:
Commander of the Iranian Revolutionary Guards
Commander of "Khatam al-Anbiya" (the de facto Chief of General Staff) — killed twice (i.e., his replacement was also eliminated)
Chief of the Iranian Armed Forces
Commander of the Aerospace Forces of the Revolutionary Guards
Commander of the "Palestine Corps" in Quds Force — one of the architects of the October 7th attacks

Summary:

Israel achieved a tremendous success. If two years ago you had seen a short film showing what happened in Iran over the past 12 days, you would have thought it was science fiction. Many did not believe this was possible - even in recent weeks.

This was a historic operation by any standard, certainly in the history of the State of Israel. It required tremendous imagination to plan. As a people, Israelis have every right to pat themselves on the back.

That said, Iran’s ambitions, cunning, and deceit have not changed. They are already working to rebuild what was destroyed and planning years ahead.

Someone will need to keep enforcing the red lines again and again. This will be far more difficult than enforcement against Hezbollah - in terms of distance, violations of sovereignty, international legitimacy, and intelligence/military complexity.

This challenge lies before us and will remain until the current Iranian regime falls.

Israel must now lay the foundations for clear, enforceable rules of engagement - while there is a supportive president in the White House, one who views enforcement in a way that is close to Israel’s perspective.

Establishing principles for enforcement is currently the most important issue for Israel regarding the Iranian threat - a threat that has been mowed down but is likely to grow again.

A new reality must be created - one that Iran gets used to, and the world accepts: an enforcement routine

Islie:
https://guardian.ng/life/weird-but-tasty-food-pairings-we-love-but-wont-admit/#google_vignette

naptu2:
The moderator was Reuben Abati of Arise TV and Thisday Newspapers.

The panelists were:

Maupe Ogun-Yusuf of Channels TV.

Azubuike Ishiekwene, managing editor of Leadership Newspapers.

Omar Farouk of the Voice of America (VOA)

Nnamdi Odikpo of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA)

Babajide Otitoju of Television Continental (TVC)


And

Ruth Olurounbi of Bloomberg News.

naptu2:
Full video of the Presidential Media Chat that took place on Monday, December 23, 2024.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KOggOLQHFPs&t=7s




https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2024/12/24/eight-key-takeaways-from-tinubus-first-presidential-media-chat/

aswani:
Thanks for this, I doubted the Itsekiri story but had no proof so kept mum. She has a kid and was once married to a character called "King Loke".

I am still proud of her anyway.

Rapmoney:
See the moment a Nigerian man in the UK confronted his cheating wife. From the video, you can tell that she could actually be cheating on the man because she did not deny it. The rate of infidelity in marriages nowadays is very high. If you want to be sleeping around with other men as a married woman, why not divorce him? It is better than bearing his name and sleeping with other men. May God never give us women who will send us to early graves.

Watch video here:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wo8fZ_v0NMc

WarriParrot reporting...

Rapmoney:
Watch the moment an Ebonyi man descended on his wife, and used her to do WWE smack down. People can be really terrible. Most of these marital problems are caused by two major things which are lack of money and infidelity.

Watch video:
https://www.facebook.com/100001466133133/posts/pfbid04ka5494PJkYbH5t3WaA8cJMP2fUVGECwxmZvKwqFpwwKsFe8j6ePU6h5xZqsfmfpl/?app=fbl

naptu2:
Finland authorities arrest Simon Ekpa, four odas on suspicion of terrorist offences

Simon Ekpa leader of proscribed militant group Indegenous Pipo of Biafra (IPOB), don land prison for Finland on charges of alleged terrorist activities.

Local tori pipo for Finland report say, di District Court of Päijät-Häme send Ekpa, wey be Lahti-Nigerian municipal politician, go prison go chill on probable cause and on suspicion of publicly inciting pipo to commit crime wit terrorist intent.

Di court say Simon Ekpa dey allegedly spread separatist propaganda on social media.

Di suspected time of di crime wey dem charge am for na 23 August 2021 and di place na Lahti.

In addition to Ekpa, di Finnish National Bureau of Investigation also demand arrest of four oda men on suspicion of terrorist offences.

Ekpa wey be Finland citizen, wey dem born for 1985, bin don first tok say im dey lead one separatist group wey dey operate for Nigeria wit di aim of forming independent state of Biafran for southeast of di kontri.

Police say dem dey suspect say Ekpa bin promote im efforts from Finland wey lead to violence against civilians and authorities, as well as oda crimes for Southeast Nigeria.

"Di man dey carry out dis activities for im social media channels, for example," Detective Chief Inspector Otto Hiltunen of di National Bureau of Investigation, tok.

Inside one video wey im do during di 2023 general elections, Simon Ekpa sidon in front of computer camera for im kitchen for Lahti declare say, election no go happun for di Biafra region, and evri body dia must to participate.

E also say im approve di use of violence.

"I condone violence against Nigerian goment forces. Na kwesion of self-defence. Dem dey constantly attack us and dem don commit numerous war crimes. We dey forced to defend oursef,” im tok.

Im speech bin get about 800,000 views on di instant messaging service, X (formerly Twitter).

According to di police, dis detention demand, dey related to one pre-trial investigation of di Nigerian born Finnish citizen wey dem suspect say im dey publicly incite pipo to commit crime wit terrorist intent.

Di kontri National Bureau of Investigation bin demand bifor for one press statement say make dem arrest one persin on suspicion of publicly inciting terrorist intent to commit a crime, and four pesins on suspicion of financing terrorist offence.

All di five suspects bin chop arrest for di beginning of dis week.

While Ekpa dey live for Lahti. Two of di oda five suspects get address for Helsinki, and one no get any at all for di population register, authorities say.

Dem add say dem do International cooperation during di criminal investigation.

Previous suspect of crime
Dis na di second time wey authorities for Finland go arrest Simon Ekpa. Dis one na new arrest and e neva clear how dis mata go be.

Finland authorities bin don first arrest Ekpa once before as suspect of one crime.

For 2023, di National Bureau of Investigation arrest am on suspicion of money collection offence.

Dat time, di police arrest am, but later release am dat same evening.

Ekpa political party neva tok anytin
Di National Coalition Party, di political party wey Ekpa belong for finland, neva tok peem onto im membership.

Currently, im na representative appointee wey di National Coalition Party appoint on di Lahti Region Public Transport Committee, but recently im neva participate for di meeting of di board, according to report.

Timo Elo, party secretary of National Coalition Party no gree tok about Simon Ekpa possible membership for di party.

"We no go tell you who be our member and who no be. Na confidential information, Elo tok.

Wen local tori pipo for di kontri, Yle, ask am weda dem go expel member of dia party wey dem suspect of committing terrorist offence, Elo say, dem probably fit consider di mata.

Pirjo Mäljä, Executive Director of di Häme National Coalition Party, no comment on Ekpa, or about di fact say im dey hold position of trust.

Mäljä say im want make di police and di judiciary do dia job, afta dat, dem go assess di situation.

Court neva convinct Ekpa, so im still be suspected of a crime. Di pre-trial investigation and legal process for di case fit take years.

Who be Simon Ekpa?
Simon Ekpa na Nigerian-Finnish Biafran agitator wey be self-acclaimed disciple of detained leader of di Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu.

Ekpa wey dey live for Finland dey champion di restoration of Biafra Republic and calling on Igbo pipo wey dey for southeast to boycott di general elections unless di Federal Goment release Kanu.

Ekpa for im Twitter page describe imsef as human rights activist, CEO, senior legal advisor at Ekpa & Co Oy, legal researcher, author, analyst, Finnish politician and Biafra tok-tok pesin.

E currently get ova 60,000 followers on Twitter and na one of di social media wey im dey use give pronouncements to im followers.
https://www.bbc.com/pidgin/articles/cdrd4djdx18o

God1000:
https://saharareporters.com/2024/11/21/finland-court-remands-simon-ekpa-prison-inciting-terror-nigeria?