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It’s very risky to marry a man that doesn’t cook Don’t do it – Nigerian lady advises women
A Nigerian lady, Mojisola, has cautioned women against marrying men who lack basic cooking skills. In a post she shared on social media, she described it as risky stating that ”except it is urgent, don’t do it” See her post below;
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“If we were made in God’s image and God is a ‘He’, where did the image of the woman come from?” Uti Nwachukwu asks about God’s gender
Uti Nwachukwu has sparked a discussion about God’s gender in a recent video. The actor questioned why God is often assumed to be male, asking that if humans were created in God’s image, where did the woman’s image originate? In the video, he stated, “I just love how people think God has a gender and is ‘male.’ So, if we were made in His image, where did the image of a woman come from?” Then God said, “Let ‘US’ make man in Our image, according to Our likeness” So as we were made in the image of God, is it…
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If your mother is a second wife, she was once a side chick. You have no right to stop your husband from marrying another woman – Nigerian lady says
A Nigerian lady, Muhammad Bharaqah Ize, has stated that women whose mothers were second wives have no right to oppose their husbands taking having a second wife because they were once side chicks She shared this in a post on Facebook. See her post below;
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‘I used to borrow Sikiratu Sindodo’s clothes to look classy in movies’ – Funke Akindele
Renowned Nollywood actress Funke Akindele has revealed that she once borrowed clothes from her colleague, Sikiratu Sindodo, to appear stylish on movie sets. She shared this while reflecting on her challenges before achieving success in the industry. Currently on vacation in Ghana with Eniola Badmus and content creator Kamo, Akindele expressed her desire to use her experiences to inspire others. In a viral video posted on her Snapchat, she also credited Sikiratu Sindodo and Iyabo Ojo for playing significant roles in her career growth. Recounting her humble beginnings during a conversation with her best friend, Eniola Badmus, she said, “They…
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Some people are just hoping for their partner to die so they can be free – Human rights activist, Israel Joe
Nigerian human rights activist, Comrade Israel Joe, has claimed that some individuals remain in unhappy marriages, secretly hoping for their spouse’s demise to gain freedom. He shared this in a post on Facebook. See his post below
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Peter Obi congratulates Tems on Grammy win
The 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has congratulated Nigerian singer Tems on her victory at the 67th annual Grammy Awards. Tems’ Love Me Jeje won the Best African Music Performance award on Sunday, beating Tomorrow (Yemi Alade), MMS (Asake & Wizkid), Sensational (Chris Brown featuring Davido & Lojay), and Higher (Burna Boy). In a statement shared via his X handle on Monday, Obi also praised other Nigerian artists who were nominated in various categories despite not securing wins. “I extend my hearty congratulations to our Nigerian Afrobeats star, Tems @temsbaby , who just secured her second Grammy Award…
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“He killed himself to avoid paying $1,900” Francis Van-Lare says his daughter’s partner who allegedly took his life to avoid paying $15k monthly for child support was a “dead beat dad”
Francis Van-Lare has remained steadfast in defending his daughter following the tragic passing of her former partner in the U.S. Dr. Ikenna Erinne, a Nigerian cardiologist based in the U.S., took his own life on Jan. 26. Reports circulating online suggested that his death was linked to losing a custody battle, being ordered to pay $15,000 per month in child support, and having his medical license revoked. However, Van-Lare has refuted these claims, stating that Dr. Erinne’s license was not revoked in any U.S. state.
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Nigerians defend corrupt Leaders yet complain about corruption – EFCC boss, Olukoyede
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has criticized the tendency of Nigerians to denounce corruption while simultaneously defending corrupt leaders when they face prosecution. He made this remark on Friday, January 31, while hosting officials from the Centre for Crisis Communication (CCC), led by Chris Olukolade, in Abuja. Olukoyede also highlighted his leadership approach, emphasizing that since assuming office, he has focused more on prevention rather than enforcement in tackling corruption. “Everybody is crying that Nigerians are corrupt, that the system is corrupt; that corruption is killing us and destroying our system. When we…
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Kano to spend N2.5bn on Mass weddings
The Kano State government has allocated N2.5 billion for quarterly mass weddings across its 44 local government areas in 2025. This was disclosed by Musa Shanono, the Commissioner for Planning and Budget, during a breakdown of the state’s 2025 budget, which was passed by the State House of Assembly on January 31. The mass weddings are part of the N91.32 billion budgeted for governance and service delivery, aimed at promoting social welfare, human rights, and sustainable growth. Other allocations include: N1 billion for Ramadan feeding N955 million for manpower and household surveys N1.049 billion for printing machines, water system repairs,…
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“Make I no go talk the one wey go make people remember my own, con dey drag my head” – Basketmouth speaks on why he won’t comment on 2Face’s divorce
Nigerian comedian Basketmouth has finally broken his silence on the ongoing marital drama between singer 2Face and his wife, Annie. 2Face announced their separation on Sunday evening, sparking widespread reactions, especially among celebrities. In a viral Instagram video on Saturday, Basketmouth addressed those questioning his silence, stating that he prefers to stay out of the conversation. Having faced public scrutiny during his own divorce in 2022, he emphasized that he does not want to be dragged into the controversy. “I have been receiving lots of emails and DMs from people asking me why I don’t want to get involved in…
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[Full list]UEFA Champions League knockout phase play-off draw confirmed
The draw for this season’s UEFA Champions League knockout phase play-offs was conducted on Friday. Eight teams have secured direct qualification to the Round of 16 following the conclusion of the league phase. These teams include Liverpool, Barcelona, Arsenal, Inter Milan, Atletico Madrid, Bayer Leverkusen, Lille, and Aston Villa. While these clubs will resume their Champions League campaign in March, others still have additional matches to play. Teams that finished between 9th and 24th in the standings will compete in a two-legged play-off in February to secure their spot in the next round. FULL KNOCKOUT PHASE PLAY-OFF DRAW Brest vs…
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CBN policies prevented 42.81% inflation in 2024 – CBN Governor, Cardoso
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, stated that without the bank’s policy interventions, inflation in Nigeria could have surged to 42.81% by December 2024. Speaking at the 2025 Monetary Policy Forum, Cardoso highlighted key measures taken to stabilize the economy, including raising the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) to 27.50% and increasing the Cash Reserve Ratio to 50.00%. He also projected a significant rise in diaspora remittances, expected to reach N31.79 trillion, due to market reforms like unifying exchange rate windows, which boosted remittances via International Money Transfer Operators by 79.4%. The forum discussed major foreign…
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