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A team of doctors in Nigeria have successfully separated a set of conjoined twins.



The doctors spent 13 hours performing complex surgery to separate Goodness and Mercy Martins at the National Hospital Abuja. The surgery involved 78 doctors working in two groups.



Goodness and Mercy Martins were born on 13th of August 2018 at the Federal Medical Centre, Keffi Nasarawa state, through a caesarean session. Their unemployed mother had no idea she was expecting twins and she was even more shocked when they came out joined at the chest and abdomen.

Lead surgeon Emmanuel Ameh told the BBC the operation to separate Goodness and Mercy Martins at the chest and abdomen took place in November and the two sisters were now well enough to go home.



He said the operation, which cost about $55,000, was complicated. But the medics at National Hospital Abuja did not charge for their work because the twins’ parents - Michael Edeh and Maria Onya Martins - could not afford the medical bills. They rely on Mr Martins’ salary as a painter to get by.



Speaking at the formal presentation of the separated twins on Tuesday, January 7 in Abuja, ahead of their discharge from National Hospital on Wednesday, the Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, attributed the successful outcome of the surgery to the teamwork and administrative support the experts at the hospital received.


He said: "These beautiful girls of Benue State origin and their proud parents, are beneficiaries of a healthcare system, when it functions as it supposed to.



"The case management team has demonstrated that our health system, even with modest resources, can rise up to the highest challenges and offer quality care, to find its position among renowned international hospitals."



The girls were brought to the National Hospital in Abuja a day after their birth. Since then, they have undergone four operations by a team of experts including paediatricians, neurologists, anesthesiologists, plastic surgeons, radiologists and others who spent 16 months treating them until they were well enough for the surgery to separate them.



Consultant pediatric surgeon, Professor Emmanuel Ameh, who led the team of experts, explained that the case Goodness and Mercy Martins was unusual because they were joined at two of the most delicate organs of the body.



He presented a short animation video which explained the steps taken to separate the sisters.



"This is an extremely rare condition. The biggest challenge we faced had to do with their separation at the chest region. This is really the first time that twins joined in the chest and the abdomen are separated throughout the entire country. All the other separated twins are joined only in one organ," Ameh said.

The National Hospital Abuja has separated about 11 conjoined twins over the last 20 years, but in those cases all the twins had been joined at the abdomen.



The hospital’s medical director, Jaff Momoh, said this case stood out as it was the first time an operation had involved the lower chest wall, liver and diaphragm.



Mr Martins, a painter from Oturkpo, said he was so happy to see his daughters alive and well. He added that the family was looking forward to returning home.



He said: "I am so happy to see Goodness wrapped separately. I initially couldn’t believe it. My gratitude goes to God and the medical team. May this success continue."



His wife said words were not enough to thank the team of doctors and the kindness of the hospital staff.



The minister of health has visited the hospital to praise the efforts of the medics and meet the family. Also, the women's affairs minister has promised to give Mrs Martin a job to help the family.

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Nigerian superstar, Davido has shared a screenshot of his Whatsapp chat with his father, Dr Deji Adeleke who attended his headline concert, ‘A Good time’, last night, December 28th.

Risky crooner thrilled fans at his concert ‘A Good Time With Davido’ at Eko Atlantic City.

Davido’s dad who must have enjoyed the show, showered praises on his son after the show had ended.

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The event commenced with performances from Lil Frosh, B-Red and DJ E-Cool. Around 1:30 am, the singer came onto the stage to roving hype from Special Spesh, the roar of an excited crowd of all ages and the ‘finally’ feeling. He was dressed in all black – a shiny jacket and a cap.

Davido thrilled fans with perfect doses of excitement, intensity and contemporary appreciation. He traveled back in time for songs like ‘Dami Duro’ and brought it a little forward to ‘Ekuro’ and then further forward to ‘IF’ ‘Blow My Mind’ and ‘Risky.’

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EFCC gave Us Naira Marley, Olamide Gave Us Fire Boy And Don Jazzy Gave Us Rema – Which Is Your Favorite In 2019??

This year is a big one for everyone who loves entertainment, from drama to comedy different people turning to celeb due to one incident or the other.

One of the unforgettable moments will be what brought Naira Marley to limelight. Simi and EFFC played a big role in giving us the rightful leader of the Marlaians.

Olamide on the other side gave a young gifted singer in YBNL, one of the hottest artists in 2019. Many believe Olamide soften on his music this year just to help the new act to the world and if this is true, Fire boy was worth every effort from Olamide.

Lastly, the Don of Nigeria music gave us the next rated winner. Don jazzy well known has a talent hunter after giving us the likes of D’banj, Tiwa, Wande Coal, Dr Sid, Korede Bello and co has once again made 2019 entertainment a wonderful one with Rema.

Meanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported that singer Tiwa Savage addressed her relationship with Wizkid. The singer, during a stage performance, noted that her relationship is no one's business. Savage talked about the age difference between herself and Wizkid while gushing confidently about herself. She said: "I may be older, but the older the berry, the sweeter the juice."

Following the buzz surrounding a photo of Nigerian singer Wizkid and Nollywood actress, Genevieve Nnaji hanging out his recently held Starboy Fest, Cubana Chiefpriest has since reacted.

Due to his closeness with fellow singer, Tiwa Savage who is older than him, many people believe Wizkid has a preference for older women. This is why the photo of him and Nnaji is causing quite a buzz.

Instagram blogger, Tunde Ednut, reacting to the photo, shared an old video of Wizkid admitting in an interview that he has always had a crush on the actress. Tunde shared the video, warning him to steer clear of her.

He wrote: "This interview was 8 Years Ago. You see I told you this guy likes older women. The second slide was 2 days ago. WIZKID, I KNOW YOU WILL SEE THIS, we know your plan and it will not work in Jesus name, look for somebody else, LEAVE GENEVIEVE ALONE."

"You have planned this years ago. The internet does not forget. I had to dig out this video. I’m not happy cause he was too close to Genevieve. What is he saying that close? Does she not have bouncer? I am very uncomfortable with this new development.”

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Reacting to the post, popular nightclub owner, Cubana Chiefpriest sent a not-so-subtle threat across to Wizkid.

In his words: "Genevieve Na My Sister Oh !!!! I Go Do Person My Latest JuJu Say I forgive Dbanj No Be Say I Go Forgive Dey Go."

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