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Marriages fail because people expect to divorce before they marry – Pastor Ibiyeomie
Clergyman, David Ibiyeomie has expressed his opinion on why marriages fail. Speaking during a sermon at the church’s headquarters in Port Harcourt, he noted that some people enter marriage with the intention of divorcing if things go bad. According to him, the wrong expectation is the beginning of marriage failure. In his words; “They say that in every marriage there must be trouble and if you ask them why they say when we marry, we would expect.“Do you know people expect to divorce before they marry? they will say “if it doesn’t work then I will walk away”. So, from…
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Couples who have cheap weddings are LESS likely to end up divorcing, new study finds
The secret to a long marriage could be starting life together with a big but cheap wedding. Couples who spend tens of thousands of pounds on their big day or invite just a handful of friends and family are more likely to end up divorcing, a study has found. Researchers discovered that ten per cent of marriages that started with a wedding costing more than £20,000 broke down within three years – twice the overall divorce rate of five per cent in that time. They also found that 34 per cent of couples who had ten or fewer guests at…
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Actor Williams Uchemba and wife welcome their first child together
Nollywood actor, Williams Uchemba has announced the arrival of his first child, Chikamara Isabella Uchemba. The excited father shared a video which revealed the pregnancy journey of his wife, Brunella, as he made the announcement. Celebrating the good news, Williams Uchemba appreciated his daughter for fulfilling his greatest desire of being a dad. He wrote, “WELCOME HOMEChikamara Isabella Uchembah (@kamarauchemba) According to the announcement, the baby was born on Tuesday, February 8, 2022. The couple tied the knot in a star studded ceremony in November 2020.
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I certainly believe in Alex Iwobi – Everton coach, Frank Lampard says after his impressive game against Leeds
Everton coach, Frank Lampard has assured Super Eagles player, Alex Iwobi, that he believes in him while urging the star to also believe in himself to thrive at the club. Coach Lampard made the impressive comment about the Nigerian after his sterling performance for Everton in their 3-0 win over Leed United at Goodison Park on Saturday February 12. Captain Seamus Coleman scored the opener before Michael Keane headed in the second. Anthony Gordon wrapped up the victory which ended a run of six league games without a win as he scored the third goal. For Iwobi, the match was his…
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Osinbajo, Air Force reportedly apologise to Ortom after he was barred from welcoming the Vice President by some Air Force Security Personnel
Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo has reportedly tendered an apology to the governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom over the conduct of security personnel attached to the gate of the Air Force Base in Makurdi, Benue State capital. The security personnel attached to the tactical air command at the main entrance of the Air Force Base (NAF) had barred Governor Ortom from receiving the Vice-President into his state on Saturday, February 12. The Vice President was travelling to Wukari, Taraba State en route to the Makurdi military airport in Benue to attend the convocation of the Federal University, Wukari. Addressing journalists…
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Ritual killings: The luxurious lifestyle that doesn’t correlate with your income has directly or indirectly influenced the young ones – Actress Chioma Ifemeludike tells entertainers
Actress Chioma Ifemeludike has reacted to the recent increase in ritual killings across the country. In a post she shared on her IG page today, Chioma opined that the lifestyle entertainers show off which does not correlate with their income has directly or indirectly influenced Nigerian youths. She disagreed with the notion that Nollywood movies have influenced many to see money rituals as a potent way to make money. She also mentioned that the music being released by artistes of this generation tends to mount more pressure on the youths to make money as soon as possible. Read what she…
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BREAKING: Fire guts Sheikh Gumi’s residence in Kaduna
The residence of Kaduna-based Islamic scholar, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has been gutted by fire. The cause of the fire outbreak is not known as at the time of filing this report. According to a source, “We just saw smoke coming out from one of the classes. We immediately drew the attention of the people around and started fetching water to prevent the fire from reaching the other buildings.”
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“We won’t support political parties that field Northern candidates in 2023” – Niger Delta leaders
Leaders in the Niger Delta region under the auspices of the Pan Niger Delta Forum PANDEF have vowed that they will not support any political party that fields a Northern candidate in the 2023 presidential election. This was in reaction to a statement by the Coalition of Northern Groups. Recall that chairman of the Southern Governors’ Forum and governor of Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu, had warned political parties against fielding Northern candidates for 2023 presidential election which the Coalition of Nothern Groups CNG described this as a threat to democracy. In their reaction, PANDEF described the remark of the CNG…
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APC must be made attractive for young people to take ownership – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has stated that the All Progressives Congress (APC) must be made more appealing to young people in order for them to become active members of the party and take ownership.Buhari made the remarks when hosting the APC national youth lobby committee, chaired by national youth leader Ismaeel Ahmed, in Abuja on Friday. The President noted that he would support the aspirations of credible and committed young people who are vying for positions in the upcoming conventionThe president assured the APC youth lobby committee that the party’s leadership will ensure that young people are fully involved at all…
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“No be Nollywood cause am” – Yul Edochie criticizes those blaming Nollywood for Ritual Killings
Nollywood actor, Yul Edochie has criticized those who blame Nollywood movies for the trend in ritual killings nowadays. Yul Edochie in a post on Social Media noted that ritual killings has always existed even way before Nollywood. He asserted that poverty and hunger are the root causes of crime and that Nollywood merely depicts what occurs in the society, and how Nigerians are living in abject poverty. “From when I was a kid in the eighties I started hearing about ritual killing in Nigeria. Then there was no Nollywood. Hunger and poverty make people to do crime. No be Nollywood…
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2023 presidency: Buhari will determine APC’s candidate – Gov Zulum
Governor of Borno State, Babagana Zulum has said that President Muhammadu Buhari will decide the next All Progressives Congress, APC, presidential candidate.Zulum explained that Buhari would decide APC’s presidential candidate because he is the leader of the ruling party.He spoke in Maiduguri, the State capital on Friday when he played host to members of the Progressive Consolidation Group (PCG) led by their chairman, Dr Aliyu Rabiu Kurfias who visited him to promote the presidential ambition of the vice president, Yemi Osinbajo.There have been speculations that Osinbajo may run for the presidency in 2023, but the Vice President through his Media…
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2023:Goodluck Jonathan endorses Bala Mohammed for President
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has backed the presidential ambition of Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State ahead of the 2023 general election.Jonathan, during a meeting with Mohammed at his residence, expressed confidence that the Governor, who served as FCT Minister under his administration, is competent and focused to lead Nigeria. According to the former President, Mohammed is a very competent and focused person and “by the divine providence, with the support of Nigerians and God, he will become the President of Nigeria.”“If you are there (as President), then I have a son, every father wants his son to grow.“Those of…
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