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The primary purpose of sexual intercourse among humans and animals is procreation. For humans who wish to have children biologically, sexual intercourse is essential. Similarly, animals engage in it to reproduce their offspring. A secondary purpose, particularly among humans, is for pleasure or to relieve sexual tension. Whether animals also engage in sexual activity to reduce tension remains a subject of debate. In humans, sexual intercourse intended for procreation must occur during specific times—namely, when a woman is ovulating—to achieve conception. In animals, the female must be in heat to conceive. Instinctively, males recognize when females are in heat, and mating occurs during this period. A key difference between animals and humans in copulation is that animals can mate anywhere and at any time, provided the female is in heat. Humans, on the other hand, generally preserve their dignity by engaging in sexual activity at chosen times and in private settings. Additionally, ...

For the first time in many years, Nigerians are facing severe fuel scarcity nationwide in January 2023. While fuel shortages have been a recurring issue, it has never persisted for such an extended period—from November through January—until now. Historically, fuel scarcity in Nigeria has often been preceded by strikes from tanker drivers, particularly those affiliated with the Nigerian Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG). These strikes were usually coordinated with the Nigerian Labour Congress, which would present demands to the government. Failure to meet these demands within a set timeframe typically led to indefinite strike actions, triggering fuel shortages. However, this time, no such warnings or strikes occurred, catching everyone off guard. Adding to the surprise is the fact that Nigeria is currently in an election period, with the presidential election scheduled for January 25, 2023. During such times, economic activities are generally expected to be stable or...

According to a recent survey conducted in Nigeria, over four thousand couples filed for divorce in 2022. This represents a dramatic rise compared to previous years. Interestingly, not all marriages even reached the stage of legal arbitration. Some collapsed immediately after the Native Law and Custom (traditional) marriage, while others ended after the religious stage—Church or Islamic weddings—without progressing to court marriage. Even those that attained legal recognition often broke down within a few years. Surprisingly, many of these failed unions involved celebrities, particularly in the entertainment industry. A significant number also included highly educated couples—those with university degrees and beyond. This trend raises troubling questions: why do marriages today crumble so quickly, when in earlier decades couples often sustained their unions for 50 years or more? What are we failing to do that our parents did right? This article examines key factors that contribute...