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Marriages don’t last anymore. The cases I’m handling involve couples who have been married for less than 3 or 4 years – Lawyer decries high rate of divorce
South African lawyer Akani Mongwane has raised concerns about the rising divorce rate among couples. He noted that most of the cases he handles involve marriages that have lasted only three to four years. “Most divorce cases that I’m handling, most couples have been married for less than 3 or 4 years. It’s so bad. Marriages do not last any more. Currently I have more than 400 divorce cases that I’m handling. But irregardless, it is not worth it to stay in a marriage where there’s no love, respect, compassion, commitment and communication,”
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Our values no longer align — El-Rufai says as he confirms leaving APC for SDP
Former Kaduna State governor, Nasir el-Rufai, has resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC) and joined the Social Democratic Party (SDP), putting an end to months of speculation about his political future. The former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) recently met with key political figures, including Atiku Abubakar, on March 9, further fueling rumors about his next move. In a statement announcing his defection, el-Rufai stated that the APC left him with no option but to seek an alternative platform. “As a founding member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), I have fond memories of working with other…
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“Many of these people who complain about the government will act worse if given the opportunity” – Actor Prince Eke says
Prince Eke has urged critics of the government to self-reflect, stating that many who condemn leadership engage in even worse practices. The actor emphasized that the government mirrors society, pointing out that those who complain about bad governance are often the same individuals who resort to bribery and corruption. He wrote: “People often complain about badgovernance, pointing fingers at corrupt leaders, ineficient systems, and poor decision-making. They blame politicians for the state of the nation, accusing them of greed, dishonesty, and a lack of vision. However, many of these same people, if given the opportunity, would act in even worse…
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‘My Instagram account was created to scam people’ – Portable reveals
Nigerian musician Portable has admitted that he initially created his Instagram account for internet fraud. In a conversation with content creator Egungun of Lagos, he explained that the name ‘Elizabeth Joyce’ on his profile was linked to his past attempts at online scams before rising to fame. He stated that his dream of becoming a ‘Yahoo boy’ was halted, saying, “To be honest with you, I created an Instagram account when I wanted to learn Yahoo Yahoo (internet fraud). “That was why I initially opened the account, but it didn’t work out. I later went back to edit the account,…
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Senate suspends Natasha Akpoti for six months
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, has been suspended for six months. The Senate Committee on Ethics and Public Petitions had previously proposed the suspension following allegations of sexual harassment against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. During Thursday’s plenary session, Senator Neda Imasuen, the committee’s chairman, recommended that her salary and staff be withheld throughout the suspension period.
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Why I lied at Ebuka Obi’s church – Woman speaks after fake N500m mansion testimony
A woman who gave a false testimony at Evangelist Ebuka Obi’s Zion Ministry, claiming she acquired a N500 million mansion, has revealed why she lied. Helen Loveth Alo was exposed after she was seen selling drinks in a small shop in a viral video. The video prompted Ebuka Obi to publicly distance himself from her. He said that he had no knowledge of the woman and that she would be arrested. It appears the Enugu-based woman has now been picked up. A video showed her being questioned about the false testimony. During questioning, she claimed she gave the testimony as…
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Natasha Akpoti: ”At no time did I ever harass any woman, I was well raised by my late single mother” – Akpabio speaks on Sexual harrasment allegation
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has refuted the sexual harassment allegations made by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Speaking during the Senate plenary session on March 5, Akpabio dismissed the claims, revealing that he had received numerous calls about the matter since February 25 and was aware of the growing discussions on social media. “At no time did I ever harass any woman. I was raised very well by my late single mother, and I have always upheld respect for women. I was even awarded the most gender-friendly governor in Nigeria,” he said He urged Nigerians, the media, and social media users not…
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Sexual Harrasment Allegation: Seun Kuti blasts celebrities, feminists for not supporting Natasha
Afrobeat artist Seun Kuti has taken a stand in the ongoing controversy involving Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Akpoti-Uduaghan recently alleged in a TV interview that Akpabio refused to consider her motion on the Ajaokuta Steel Complex because she rejected his sexual advances. Since then, she has faced backlash, particularly from female senators. During an Instagram live session, Kuti expressed his support for Akpoti-Uduaghan and criticized Nigerian celebrities and feminists for not rallying behind her as they did for Annie Idibia during her marital issues with 2Face. He said, “About the sexual harassment case in the senate,…
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Tinubu appoints Babatunde Ogunjimi as Accountant General of the Federation
On Monday, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu approved the appointment of Shamsedeen Babatunde Ogunjimi as the new Accountant General of the Federation. According to a statement from Tinubu’s media aide, Bayo Onanuga, the appointment followed a thorough selection process. The statement also noted that Ogunjimi’s appointment will take effect from March 7, 2025, coinciding with the retirement of the current Accountant General, Oluwatoyin Madehin. “Ogunjimi, 57, was first named as Madehin’s successor last December. “A selection committee later chose him through a competitive, rigorous, and merit-based process involving Directors of Accounts in the Federal Civil Service. “The committee conducted the process…
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You and that girl planned that thing to make us believe you’re not gay – Speed Dalington throws shade at someone he claims is on Diddy’s party guest list
Speed Darlington has shared a video taking a swipe at someone he alleges is going to great lengths to conceal their sexuality. Although he did not mention any names, he hinted that the individual has ties to disgraced American music executive Diddy and was recently involved in a public altercation with a woman. “I go to Abuja for shopping, you go to Abuja for police… “You’re here k!lling yourself, running up and down, trying to prove to the rest of us that you’re not gay. “Na you and that girl plan that thing. ‘I know say e go spoil your…
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Alleged N1.38bn fraud: Jude Okoye granted N100m bail
Jude Okoye, former manager of the defunct music group P-Square, has been granted bail in the sum of N100 million. The bail was granted on Monday, March 3, 2025, ahead of his trial for alleged money laundering involving N1.38 billion, $1 million, and £34,537.59. Okoye was arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and remanded in Ikoyi Prison on Friday. As part of his bail conditions, he is required to provide two sureties, each with landed properties worth N100 million in Lagos. Additionally, he is prohibited from leaving the country without approval. His trial is scheduled to begin…
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‘My husband used to sleep with his girlfriends in my presence’ – Actress Mama Ereko
Veteran Nollywood actress, Mama Ereko, has revealed that her late husband would bring his mistresses into their home and sleep with them in her presence. Speaking about the emotional abuse she endured in her marriage, the actress shared her experience during an interview with Talk2dunnis TV on YouTube. Mama Ereko explained that she tolerated his infidelity out of fear. “Sometimes my husband will send me on an errand because his girlfriends wanted to visit him in our house. “He used to bring them home to sleep over. He would sleep with them in my presence. I usually get angry, but…
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