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Nigerian Sex Workers Call for the Legalization of Prostitution In Nigeria

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8 years ago

July 27, 2017

Nigerian Sex Workers Call for the Legalization of Prostitution

Sex workers have called for the decriminalization of commercial sex in Nigeria.

They said the step will not only help to reduce the spread of HIV/AIDS in the country, but also stop violence against sex workers.

Speaking at the Sexual Ethnography Dissemination Workshop in Abuja on Wednesday, the National Coordinator of Nigerian Sex Workers Association, Amaka Anemo, said hypocrisy was behind the continued criminalisation of the sex trade in Nigeria.

Ms. Anemo noted that who go to worship centers to condemn sex workers also go back to patronise them in manners that eventually expose their wives, girlfriends and other people at risk.

“Once a sex worker is infected with HIV, she can transmit it to as many people as possible by sleeping with just one man, who sleeps with his wife and probably his other girlfriend.

“And the girlfriend has a boyfriend who also has another girlfriend and it keeps spreading that way. So, one sex worker can transmit the virus to a hundred people,” she said.

On the risk of being a sex worker, Ms. Anemo said people should realize that everybody faces risk in whatever job they engage in.

She said sex workers face violence from their clients and also from law enforcement agents.

“When a sex worker’s hideout is raided, the law enforcers collect money from them and when there is no money to offer, they offer them sex. Some of these law enforcers don’t even use condoms and the sex worker don’t have much of a choice at that particular time,” she added.

Ms. Anemo, therefore, urged the government to decriminalize commercial sex to enable sex workers to work in a conducive environment and have easy access to medical treatments.

She said this will help sex workers to open up and receive proper sensitization from appropriate quarters, without fear of being dehumanized or harassed by law enforcement agencies.

Ms. Anemo’s plea was in reaction to a recent research study on the risk female sex workers face in their job.

The study which was carried out by the Centre for Global Public Health, University of Manitoba, Canada in collaboration with the National Agency for the Control of AIDS, NACA, covers female sex workers in Nigeria.

The report, titled “Understanding the high risk of urban sexual networks in Nigeria” was partly funded by the World Bank to look at the efficiency and effectiveness of HIV prevention programmes in the country.

Part of the findings is that, while female sex workers may have the highest risk of contracting HIV, women engaging in transactional sex have a higher level of risk as compared to those engaging in casual sex.

It also reveals that young women under 25 years were more involved in all three categories of sex – as sex workers, and in transactional and casual sex.

The Country Coordinator, Center for Global Public Health, University of Manitoba, Kalada Green, said female sex workers are the professionals who get their primary income from sex.

“While those engaging in transactional sex receive gifts in exchange for sex, they still go about their everyday jobs; and the casual sex are those that engage in it just for fun or out of love.”

Mr. Green said the study was inspired by studies done in other parts of the world, especially India.

He noted that most programs were being done without appropriate consideration for research results and consideration for the type of research necessary to improve programs.

“So, the World Bank decided to fund a project that will look at the efficiency and effectiveness in improving HIV prevention programme,” he said.

In his speech, the Director General of the National Agency for the Control of AIDS, NACA, Sani Aliyu, called for the implementation of HIV programme in mega stores across the country.

This he said will also help reduce the spread of HIV infections in the country.

Mr. Aliyu, who was represented by the agency’s Director, Strategic Knowledge Management, Kayode Ogungbemi, said the programme will target men and women who visit mega stores with the sole aim of getting sexual partners.

“Many men and women go to the big stores just to look for sexual partners and to network sexually.

“The concern here is that, we need to meet these sets of people with programmes that will enlighten them on the risk of practicing unprotected sex.

“Like we have peer contacts in other settings where we identify a peer that can also identify other people and educate them on the use of condoms and the importance of getting tested.

“So, if we have a programme in such big stores, it will help in reducing the spread of HIV,” he said.

Earlier on Wednesday, experts at the ongoing International AIDS Society (IAS) Conference on HIV Science, had called for better strategies to meet the needs of sex workers, men who have sex with men, transgender people and people who inject drugs.

They said the global HIV response needs better strategies in order to have a greater impact on these sets of people.

The 9th International AIDS Society (IAS) Conference on HIV Science (IAS 2017) is highlighting innovative efforts to increase access to quality HIV information and services for communities heavily impacted by HIV but often overlooked by government and community-based responses.

Dozens of sessions and research presentations at IAS 2017 focused on the experiences of members of key populations and on the care providers and programmes that serve them.

These address topics such as supporting men who have sex with men (MSM) to initiate HIV therapy in West Africa; providing stigma-free services to help people who inject drugs remain in HIV care in Ukraine and South Africa; supporting psychological and economic wellbeing and reducing HIV risk for female sex workers in Cambodia; and ensuring access to pre-exposure prophylaxis (Prep) for MSM and transgender women in Brazil.

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Samsung Galaxy S25 Series Sets The Standard Of AI Phones As A True AI Companion

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2 months ago

January 31, 2025

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Samsung Galaxy S25 series sets the standard of AI phones as a true AI companion

…Pioneering the multimodal era with the most context-aware and personalized mobile experience

Lagos, Nigeria – January 23, 2025 – Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. has announced the Samsung Galaxy S25 series: Galaxy S25 Ultra, Galaxy S25+ and Galaxy S25, setting a new standard as a true AI companion with the most natural and context-aware mobile experiences ever created. Introducing multimodal AI agents, the Galaxy S25 series is the first step in Samsung’s vision to change the way users interact with their phone – and with their world.

A first-of-its-kind customized Snapdragon® 8 Elite Mobile Platform for Galaxy chipset delivers greater on-device processing power for Galaxy AI and superior camera range and control with Galaxy’s next-gen ProVisual Engine.

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Galaxy S25 Ultra

With One UI 7, the Galaxy S25 series is a true AI companion that understands the context of your needs and preferences and provides personalized AI experiences with privacy assured at every turn.

It’s the starting point of a shared vision with Google to imagine Android with AI at the core, bringing together developers and partners from around the world.

AI agents with multimodal capabilities enable Galaxy S25 to interpret text, speech, images and videos for interactions that feel natural. Upgrades to Google’s Circle to Search make searching your phone screen more helpful, fast and contextual. Circle to Search now quickly recognizes phone numbers, email and URLs on your screen, letting you call, email or visit a website with a single tap.

With Galaxy S25 series, you can also perform actionable searches with context-aware suggestions for next steps. Plus, Galaxy S25 makes it frictionless to switch between apps for quick follow-up actions, like sharing a GIF or saving event details.

Galaxy S25 represents a breakthrough in natural language understanding, making everyday interactions easier. Simply ask and intuitively find a specific photo in Samsung Gallery or adjust the size of display fonts in Settings.

In the era of AI, personalization goes hand in hand with privacy. On the Galaxy S25, the Personal Data Engine powers personalized AI features by safely analyzing your data on-device to deliver highly tailored experiences that reflect your preferences and usage patterns.

These insights enable tailored experiences, such as using natural language to search for an old photo in the Gallery or being guided through the day with Now Brief, which proactively offers suggestions accessible via Now Bar on the lock screen. Knox Vault keeps all personalized data private and secure.

Combined with enhanced on-device processing capabilities, this creates a powerful, protected AI experience that is unique to Galaxy.

Galaxy S25+

Galaxy’s Most Powerful Performance Ever

The Galaxy S25 series is powered by the Snapdragon® 8 Elite for Galaxy. With unique customizations by Galaxy, this is the most powerful processor ever on the Galaxy S series. Further delivering a performance boost of 40% in NPU, 37% in CPU and 30% in GPU. This is compared to the previous generation.

This power fuels the Galaxy S25 series’ ability to process more AI experiences on-device without compromise, including previously cloud-based AI tasks such as Generative Edit.

10-bit HDR recording is now applied by default, offering four times richer color expression compared to 8-bit. Galaxy S25 can thus capture details in any lighting conditions. Plus, low-light videos have never been clearer than with Galaxy S25.

Based on powerful processor, Galaxy S25 analyzes movement and time to reduce noise more effectively. This integration allows detecting both moving and static objects with greater precision, ensuring sharper, cleaner footage in any scenario.

Galaxy S25 also introduces a range of tools once limited to specialized software, making advanced editing accessible for all. Now anyone can be a pro at editing photos and videos. Audio Eraser simplifies the removal of unwanted noise in videos. By isolating categories of sounds – including voices, music, wind, nature, crowd and noise – you can control what to tone down or eliminate entirely.

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Durable Design Embracing a More Circular Approach

The Galaxy S25 series builds upon Galaxy’s ‘Essential Design’ grounded in ‘Simple, Impactful and Emotive’ elements.

Galaxy S25 Ultra refines this essence into the slimmest, lightest and most durable Galaxy S series yet. This is with a rounded edge for a comfortable grip that complements the series’ aesthetic identity.

Galaxy S25 Ultra features durable titanium and the new Corning® Gorilla® Armor 2, a first-of-its-kind material that is more durable than glass. It combines Corning’s glass-ceramic with a proprietary anti-reflective surface treatment. This helps to ensure advanced drop protection alongside anti-reflection surface treatment and scratch resistance.

Combined with seven generations of OS upgrades and seven years of security updates, the Galaxy S25 series ensures a reliable and optimized performance over a longer lifespan.

For greater peace of mind, Samsung Care+ offers comprehensive coverage for accidental damage, repairs, and replacements, ensuring peace of mind for Galaxy users.

The Galaxy S25 series is available to order. Galaxy S25 Ultra will be available in Titanium Silverblue, Titanium Black, Titanium Whitesilver and Titanium Gray. Galaxy S25 and Galaxy S25+ will be available in Navy, Silver Shadow, Icyblue and Mint.

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MOVIES

Nollywood Director, Kemi Adetiba Teases King Of Boys 3

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January 9, 2025

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Nollywood director Kemi Adetiba has revealed that another instalment of King of Boys will be released on December 25, 2025. She made this announcement on her birthday through an Instagram post.

“KOB Army…. ARISE!!! It’s time…. We MOOOOOOOVE. Signed: Your General. #KOB3 #TheBeginningOfTheEnd #DettyDecember25 #KAV25,” she said.

Earlier in 2023, director Kemi Adetiba commenced pre-production for the next instalment of King of Boys.

Alongside this, she hinted at the upcoming releases of “To Kill A Monkey” and “Welcome to the Fourth.” This new King of Boys instalment, subtitled “The Beginning of the End,” will feature a blend of familiar faces and exciting new characters.

The feature-length film will make its debut in cinemas on December 25, 2025. This groundbreaking series centres around Alhaja Eniola Salami, a powerful businesswoman and philanthropist embroiled in a high-stakes power struggle.

The first film, released in 2018, captivated audiences with its compelling narrative and exceptional performances. Its sequel, “King of Boys: The Return of the King,” premiered on Netflix in 2021.

The original film boasted an ensemble cast, including the formidable Sola Sobowale as Eniola Salami, alongside Nse Ikpe-Etim, Jide Kosoko, Adesua Etomi, and Richard Mofe-Damijo.

Kemi Adetiba’s career began as a radio presenter at Rhythm 93.7 FM, where she hosted the popular shows “Soul’d Out” and “Sunday at the Seaside.”

During this time, she anonymously shared her remixes on platforms like Spotify and SoundCloud under the pseudonym “Hule.”

Transitioning to television, Adetiba became a prominent figure on Mnet, producing and hosting popular shows such as “Studio 53” and “Temptation Nigeria” alongside Ikponmwosa Osakioduwa.

She also hosted the Maltina Dance All reality show for three consecutive seasons.

After achieving on-screen success, Adetiba pursued her passion for filmmaking. She enrolled at the New York Film Academy to hone her filmmaking skills.

This decision led to international recognition for her work. Her short film, “Across a Bloodied Ocean,” was showcased at the 2009 Pan African Film Festival and the National Black Arts Festival.

Her directorial debut, “The Wedding Party,” a romantic comedy, premiered on September 8, 2016, as the opening film of the City-to-City Spotlight at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF).

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“Everybody Loves Jenifa” Becomes Nollywood’s Highest-Grossing Film Of All Time

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3 months ago

January 8, 2025

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Nollywood filmmaker Funke Akindele has achieved a historic milestone with her latest film, “Everybody Loves Jenifa.”

The film has officially broken box office records, surpassing the ₦1 billion mark to become the highest-grossing Nollywood movie of all time.

This groundbreaking achievement was announced by FilmOne, the film’s distributor, on their official Instagram page.

“Everybody Loves Jenifa” has officially hit a historic ₦1.466 billion and counting at the box office, making it the highest-grossing film of all time! A massive THANK YOU to our incredible audiences in Nigeria and Ghana for making this dream a reality. Your support is everything. On to even greater heights! Still showing in cinemas near you—experience the magic on the big screen,” the statement read.

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Akindele continues her reign as a dominant force in Nollywood with this latest triumph.

“Everybody Loves Jenifa” achieved this remarkable feat in less than two weeks, further solidifying her legacy of box office successes.

Last year, her film “A Tribe Called Judah” made history by becoming the first Nollywood film to surpass the ₦1 billion mark, firmly establishing her as the queen of Nigerian cinema.

In 2023, Akindele’s “Battle on Buka Street” also achieved record-breaking success, surpassing the previous record set by her own blockbuster, “Omo Ghetto: The Saga.”

The “Jenifa” franchise has transcended the realm of a mere movie series, evolving into a cultural phenomenon.

Akindele first introduced the iconic character “Jenifa” to audiences in the 2008 Yoruba-language film “Jenifa,” captivating viewers with her wit and charm.

The character’s popularity skyrocketed with the 2015 launch of “Jenifa’s Diary.” Interestingly, the series is a beloved television series that seamlessly blended humour with valuable life lessons.

With “Everybody Loves Jenifa,” Akindele elevates the character to new heights. She delivers a heartwarming and comedic story that resonates deeply with fans.

The film boasts a stellar ensemble cast, featuring Funke Akindele as Jenifa, Folarin “Falz” Falana as Sege.

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