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Democracy: Elected, Sacked, Acting 170 Governors Since 1999

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Since the return of democracy in 1999, Nigeria has produced more than 170 Governors across the federation through elections or court. Some states have had their governors removed, some were acting governors, and some governors emerged through court verdicts after challenging the outcome of elections in courts. Nigeria is a leading country in Africa. It has experienced over four decades of democratic disruption due to several military intrusions into its democratic processes. Read More...

Do bats have periods?

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The menstrual cycle lasts for 33 days in bats studied in their natural habitat and in captivity. Vaginal bleeding was restricted to a single day (Day 1). A preovulatory follicle was found in the ovary on Day 18 when the levels of LH and FSH reached their maxima, accompanied by a thickened endometrium. Which animals have periods? Apart from humans, menstruation has only been observed in other primates, e.g. Old World Monkeys and apes (inhabiting mainly Africa and Asia), 3-5 species of bats, and the elephant shrew. Read More...

Do blondes go bald faster?

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While you may have heard that blonds suffer more hair loss than brunettes, the reality is that your natural hair color doesn't have any effect on your likelihood of experiencing hair loss. Do you lose hair when you go blonde? DraelosHair dyeing does not inhibit hair growth, but it may cause hair loss by damaging the hair that is color treated. Hair beneath the scalp that has not yet emerged cannot be reached by hair dye and thus hair dye cannot fundamentally cause hair loss, but hair shedding can increase with hair dyeing. Read More...