High-fat diet not good in pregnancy

 

 
A study has found that high-fat diet and obesity during pregnancy compromise the blood-forming stem cell system in the liver of the developing baby responsible for creating and sustaining lifelong blood and immune system function.

Scientists Engineered Artificial Sperm and Egg using Stem Cells

 

Scientists from UK and Israel have created sperm and egg using human stem cells.

As per TIME, Researchers, from human embryonic cells, created primordial germ cells (PGC). PGC was created earlier from rat’s embryonic cell but now it is successfully harnessed from human cells.

Smartphone touchscreen use leads to greater brain activity

Your smartphone touchscreen can actually change the way your thumb and brain work together, a new study has found.

Your smartphone touchscreen can actually change the way your thumb and brain work together, a new study has found. 

More touchscreen use in the recent past translates directly into greater brain activity when the thumbs and other fingertips are touched, researchers found.

Do you know that reading e-books at bedtime affect sleep

A study says reading tablets or e-books in darkness before bedtime can disrupt sleep

BOOK lovers who enjoy relaxing with an e-book before going to sleep could be damaging their health, researchers have warned.

Touching stories of Ebola survivors

Austin S Jallah, Liberia

The World Health Organisation, WHO, reports that although Ebola is a severe, often fatal disease, getting medical care early can make a significant difference. The international health agency further states that currently, about one out of every three Ebola patients survive. Many of them are now using their experience to help fight the disease in their community.
Here are their stories as compiled by WHO:

Mystery fire guts hospital, doctor burnt to death

 

It was a black Christ­mas on Thursday for residents of Oke Ibukun Street, off Araromi area in Akure, the Ondo state capital as a medical doctor, David Ade­tayo Oguntuase was burnt to death in his own private clinic.

Another 4 Soldiers To Die By Firing Squad For Mutiny

 

4 more soldiers have been have been sentenced to death by a military court martial for alleged mutiny.

Bankole Taiwo, Ayodele Olawale, Isaiah Olofu and Adebayo Gbenga would all face the firing squad after their sentencing.

The judgement was made on Christmas eve in Abuja, saw the 4 sentenced and one other acquitted.
54 soldiers were recently sentenced to death about a week ago for the same crime.

Conpliments of the Seasons From Naija Eclipse

 

The Founder of Naija Eclipse wishes its entire readers and commenters a Merry Christmas and a wonderful New Year in advance!!!

Happy Birthday to Engr. Abiodun Ajifowobaje (Ikeja Electric Managing Director)

Managing Director, Ikeja Electric, Mr. Abiodun Ajifowobaje

The Managing Director of Ikeja Electric (IE), Lagos is celebrating his birthday today 25th December, 2014.

Wishing him many for years to come and a blissful and wonderful celebration.

Disturbing Graphic Photos Of Guys Having Sex With A Fish

 

Two guys decided to go wading into a river, and upon seeing a carp swimming near them, they decided that one of them should try to have sex with it.

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=N=5,000 Xmas bonus for Ikeja Electric Staff and Workers

 

From a public company called National Electric Power Authority (NEPA) to Power Holding Company of Nigeria (PHCN) to a private company called Ikeja Electric Distribution Company (IKEDC) in Ikeja, Lagos now called Ikeja Electric (IE) has done their Christmas celebration for its staff.

President Jonathan To Acquire A New Private Jet?

 

President Goodluck Jonathan is set to acquire a new private jet to be added to the presidential fleet in 2015, according to reports.

APC Presidential Candidate Buhari Snaps With Youths In Lagos

 

APC presidential candidate Gen. Muhammadu Buhari, Governor Rotimi Amaechi, Sen. Mamora and El Rufai were at Muson Centre Lagos today to watch Saro the Musical.

Nigeria - President Jonathan Proposes ‘Hall Of Shame’ For Criminals

 

President Goodluck Jonathan on Tuesday pushed for a designated place to be created and named “Hall of Shame” where names of criminals and societal misfits will be documented.

4-Month-Old Baby Falls From Mother's Back On Okada

A 4-month-old baby fell off the mother’s back as they were travelling on the commercial motorcycle, okada, and got crushed to death by a heavy truck.

Nigerian Task Force Arrests, Destroys Illegal Bunker Barge

 

Nigerian soldiers have arrested a bunker barge in the Niger Delta on suspicion of containing a large amount of illegally refined fuel oil, The Nigerian Times reports.

Do you know that Less exercise leads to fragile bones

Lack of physical activity has resulted in fragile bones among modern races compared to early human species, researchers have found. The team from Pennsylvania State University set out to test three potential explanations for this.

Khristmas saved? Kim Kardashian and Kanye West spotted in LA after rumours they'd spend Christmas in Paris

 

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West were rumoured to be spending Christmas in Paris a few days ago, after they jetted off to New York for a break - but it seems Kris Jenner's annual bash isn't at risk after all.

We can all breathe a sigh of relief there.

Disgusting Reports On How African & Indonesian Women Dry Their VAGINA With Sand & Bleach To Make Sex Pleasurable For Men

 

Women mostly in South and Central Africa, and Indonesia are carrying out a horrific practice known as ‘ Dry Sex’ which not only leaves them in pain but at increased risk of HIV. Dailymail Report.

Waje Looks Stunning In Swimsuit As She Poses For Made Magazine

 

Singer Waje, looked stunning in a black swimsuit on the cover of Made magazine’s end of year edition. Also featured in the magazine are pictures of Waje in a fiery red swimsuit. Her weight loss is very noticeable in this new shots which begs the question – do you prefer the slimmer Waje bod or nah?

More pix below:

Waje Laments Hard Times of 2013, Thankful for 2014, and Hopes For a Better 2015

Song writer and singer, Aituaje Iruobe, popularly known as Waje, took to Instgram today to express how she felt about the past year 2013, the challenges she faced, and the good days she experienced in 2014.

The beautiful music queen also expressed her hopes for 2015.

Read what she has to say below:

Former Green Eagle, Otolorin, Is Dead

A former Green Eagles player, Mr. Moses Otolorin, is dead.

Otolorin, who belongs to the famous generation of footballers that took the 1970s by storm, featuring in the colours of IICC Shooting Stars Football Club of Ibadan, died monday in Ilorin aged 67 years.

This is what Kourtney and Scott named their baby boy

 

In Los Angeles, Kourtney Kardashian has named her third child Reign Aston Disick.

Iyabo Ojo now offers breast, butt enlargement

 

Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo has now added breast enlargement to the services offered at her beauty outfit, reports Nigerian Entertainment Today(NET)

'Watch what I'm going to do,' NYC police killer told people on street

 

NEW YORK -- The gunman who fatally ambushed two police officers in their squad car had a long criminal record, a hatred for police and the government, and an apparent history of mental instability that included an attempt to hang himself a year ago, authorities said.

THUGGERY:Thugs Invade Church, Attack Pastor, Members, Steal Offering

 

Scores of thugs reportedly, invaded the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC), Pillar of Fire, located at L.A. primary school area of Akure , the Ondo state capital, at the weekend during service, flogged the pastor known as Pastor Arije and other church members.

DEFILEMENT: Grandparents Docked Over Rape Of Girl,11

A senior Magistrates Court 6 sitting in Katsina, has remanded two grandparents in prison custody for allegedly raping an 11-year- old girl.

DEATH: Pastor Flees After 2 Brothers Die During Spiritual Bath

 

The pastor of New Cherubim and Seraphim Church, Ogombo, near Ajah area of Lagos State, is on the run following the death of two brothers who allegedly died during spiritual bath in the church at the weekend.

TERRORISM: Chief of Air Staff Tells Nigerians What To Expect

The Chief of Air Staff (NAF), Air Marshall Adesola Amosu, has told Nigerians what to expect in the ongoing war against Boko Haram.

ThisDay reports that Amosu, who called on all the personnel of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) to brace up for a long war against the Boko Haram terrorists and their likes, said the counter-terrorism and counter-insurgency operations will last longer than expected.

Nigerian President decries frequent strikes called by Medical unions

 

Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan has decried the lack of sensitivity among professionals in the Health sector which has resulted in a growing number of strikes in the aHealth sector
The President made these remarks while receiving the final report of a Presidential a Committee set up to look into reasons for the friction in
relationships between professionals in the medical field
He expressed optimism that recommendations in the report would to a great extent address the acrimony between medical professionals, and promised that action on the report would be quickly expedited
Chairman of the committee noted that their assignment had been very tasking as they had had to meet with about fifty professional unions in the course of their investigations
He is however of the belief that recommendations in the report will go a long way to ensure a harmonious relationship between medical
professional groups and allow for growth of the health sector
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 Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan has decried the lack of sensitivity among professionals in the Health sector which has resulted in a growing number of strikes in the a Health sector

The President made these remarks while receiving the final report of a Presidential a Committee set up to look into reasons for the friction in
relationships between professionals in the medical field

He expressed optimism that recommendations in the report would to a great extent address the acrimony between medical professionals, and promised that action on the report would be quickly expedited

Chairman of the committee noted that their assignment had been very tasking as they had had to meet with about fifty professional unions in the course of their investigations

He is however of the belief that recommendations in the report will go a long way to ensure a harmonious relationship between medical
professional groups and allow for growth of the health sector

Source: TVC