Author: Prudence Makoge
We rarely talk about it, but we should — the virus behind one of the most preventable cancers in the world. This October, BellaNaija began the #StopHPVForHer campaign to break the silence around HPV and cervical cancer. It’s a call to action for women to learn, ask, and protect themselves through screening and vaccination before the disease ever takes hold. Still, many women are unsure where to begin and they have questions. What exactly is HPV? How does it lead to cervical cancer? And what can women do, today, to protect themselves, their daughters and the people they love? To…
Great Britain win silver in the women’s and men’s sprints at the Track Cycling World Championships in Santiago, Chile. Source link
What if one conversation could change how we think about cervical cancer in Nigeria? Cervical cancer remains one of the most preventable forms of cancer, yet it continues to claim thousands of lives each year, largely due to misinformation and limited access to screening. At the centre of the crisis is the human papillomavirus, or HPV, a virus that can be stopped long before it becomes fatal. Vaccines and regular screenings offer real protection, but misinformation and limited access often keep many women unprotected. Awareness remains the missing link, and that’s where conversations like this one come in. In this…
Trailblazing South African rugby referee Aimee Barrett-Theron, who is on the cusp of overseeing her 50th Test match, lauds the 2025 Women’s World Cup – a tournament that drew record crowd attendance and viewership numbers – as the best thing to happen to rugby. “The World Cup just gets better and better on the world stage, being able to ref the best women’s rugby players in the world, it’s incredibly special. I just think that for women’s rugby, that was the best thing that could have happened to the game; it was this incredible showcase. England put on a really…
Jan-Hendrik Wessels has reportedly been handed a nine-week suspension for an act of foul play despite a lack of video evidence. The incident occurred in the 18th minute of Friday night’s URC match between Connacht and the Bulls when Connacht flank Josh Murphy complained to referee Mike Adamson that Wessels had grabbed his genitals at a breakdown. There was no conclusive video evidence for the match officials, though, and Wessels remained on the field with Murphy red-carded for retaliation. ALSO: Banned Mapimpi out of Bok tour Although the incident was not captured on camera, a disciplinary committee on Sunday ruled…
Barton & Gustier, in collaboration with Brian Munro Limited, hosted an exclusive wine dinner recently at Black Pepper Restaurant, Pearl Towers, Eko Atlantic, in Lagos, Nigeria. A city that understands fine taste, celebrates good company, and always embraces the finer things of life. This high-profile event, dubbed “a French night affair in the heart of Lagos,” had in attendance wine connoisseurs/enthusiasts, A-list celebrities, lifestyle journalists and brand loyalists who relished the legacy of the Thomas Barton Collection, a long-established French wine label. With the warmth and ambient light of the atmosphere, the guests were served a multi-course meal created to…
While scrolling through Instagram recently, I came across a photo of myself from October 17, 2020. In the image, I am holding a placard in support of the #EndSARS protest, wearing a cap and a green face mask, colored in the Nigerian flag. I let out a deep sigh, not just because I remembered the stress of trekking under the blazing sun to show my solidarity with the movement, but also because I was mourning the version of myself that didn’t have to hold on to hope each morning to convince myself that Nigeria is still home. I was grieving…
Sean Dyche says he “takes great pride” in becoming Nottingham Forest’s new manager and “knows what it takes” to succeed in the Premier League.The 54-year-old became Forest’s third manager in six weeks when he replaced the sacked Ange Postecoglou on Tuesday.READ MORE: Dyche urges Forest players to win back fans Source link
The wedding décor sets the tone for every celebration, and for this couple, it was nothing short of a dreamy wonderland! The lovebirds walked into their reception hall for the grand décor reveal, and their reactions said it all — pure awe and joy! The space was adorned with exquisite white floral arrangements, elegant details, pristine chairs, and the soft glow of twinkling lights and candles that illuminated the entire room. Even the wedding cake was a masterpiece, beautifully decked with white blooms that perfectly complemented the ethereal ambience. As the couple strolled hand in hand through their magical setting,…
A superb all-round performance highlighted by outstanding contributions propelled the Proteas Women to the top of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 standings after a comprehensive 150-run Duckworth–Lewis–Stern victory over Pakistan in their penultimate league stage match in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on Tuesday, 21 October 2025. Skipper Laura Wolvaardt (90 off 82 balls, 10 fours, 2 sixes), Marizanne Kapp (68* off 43 balls, 6 fours, 3 sixes) and Suné Luus (61 off 59 balls, 8 fours, 2 sixes) produced a batting masterclass to guide South Africa to their highest-ever World Cup total of 312/9 in a rain-shortened 40-over innings.…