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The Gut-Father: Mixed reactions trail #FathersDay message by female celebrities

First celebrated in West Virginia, U.S.A following the proposal by Grace Golden, daughter of a dedicated reverend, that a special Sunday service be held in honour of men (hundreds of them) who died in a mining accident on 5th July 1908; a number of events would later usher in its prominence as a special day... Read More

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Access Bank CEO, Herbert Wigwe, writes open letter to appreciate fathers on Father’s Day

Dear Fathers, As the world celebrates us today, it is with delight and appreciation that I pen this letter. I became a father at a relatively young age, juggling the struggles of charting my path as a young professional and being a good father to my first son. He became the centre of my existence – his smiles; his stares; the excitement in his steps as... Read More

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This agency re-imagined the awkward moments when you tell African Dads “I love you”

Digiengage Nigeria, A Lagos-based digital marketing agency decided to spend Father’s Day reliving the experiences of most African youth when they verbally express love for their fathers. The campaign tagged #TellDadILoveYou sought to explore the dynamics of love expressions between African fathers and their children in a social media age with WhatsApp being the comfort... Read More

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10 tips on how to be an awesome 21st century dad

So, it was Father’s Day yesterday, the only one on the world calendar just so you know. Chill out, this is not another Father’s Day Vs Mother’s Day rant. Fathers just like Father’s Day are most of the time relegated to the background in the overall parenting dynamics, not because there aren’t fathers out there... Read More

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Father’s Day Flashback: Confronting the death of my father, by Chude Jideonwo

by Chude Jideonwo People say that you grow up fast when you lose a parent. You hear it all the time. I had always thought it weird – yes, everything changes when death visits, indeed your world might turn upside down, but growing up faster overnight? It is a cliché. That is until you live... Read More

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Tony Rapu: Letter to a fatherless son

by Dr. Tony Rapu In celebration of Father’s Day, Dr. Tony Rapu, has penned a letter to 11-year-old Shanawole, a child rescued from the streets during a recent God Bless Nigeria/Freedom Foundation rehabilitation mission. Shanawole is now under the care and counsel of Dr. Rapu. https://youtu.be/4vNTAnuuBxY Dear Shanawole, It’s another Father’s Day, but I know... Read More

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Can you beat that? Check out TeeBillz’ Fathers’ Day present here (LOOK)

by Zara Mustapha Tunji Balogun popularly known as TeeBillz never ceases to show off his two beautiful children especially today which is Fathers Day. The proud dad who is married to entertainer Tiwa Savage, was showered with love by his son who sent him a drawing of a truck with a ‘Happy Father’s Day’ inscription... Read More

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Here he is! Ciara displays full photo of her son, Future (LOOK)

by Zara Mustapha Superstar singer, Ciara who recently gave birth to a baby boy, displayed a full photo of her son to mark this year’s Father’s Day. The excited new mum showed off her baby, Future Zahir Wilburn to the world as she wished her fiance/baby’s father, rapper, Future a happy Fathers’ Day. She... Read More

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ADORABLE: This 50 Cent Fathers’ Day selfie is simply the best (LOOK)

by Zara Mustapha In the spirit of the Fathers’ Day celebration, a lot of celebrities are putting up cute photos of their dads… or children. Rapper, 50 Cent shared a lovely photo of himself and his 21-month-old son Sire Jackson whom he had with girlfriend Daphne Joy. The rapper uploaded the fun photo on Instagram added... Read More

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#CoolestDad: Tania Omotayo sends Wizkid a sweet Fathers’ Day message

by Zara Mustapha After showing her some love on her birthday yesterday, Tania Omotayo decided to reciprocate the gesture by sending her man, superstar singer Wizkid, a Fathers’ Day message. She posted this photo on Instagram with the caption: Wizkid has a 3-year-old son named Boluwatife.

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Aww, how sweet: Check out Lola Omotayo’s Fathers’ Day message to Peter ‘Psquare’ Okoye (PHOTOS)

by S’ola Filani In marking the Fathers’ Day celebration today – a day set aside to honor fathers, paternal bonds, and the influence of fathers in society, Lola Omotayo-Okoye shared photos of her hubby, Psquare’s Paul Okoye and their adorable children, Aliona and Cameron. She wrote: “Happy Father’s day babes @peterpsquare. You are your son’s first... Read More

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Daddy’s (not so) little girl: Billionaire Femi Otedola’s daughter poses with him on the cover of Genevieve (LOOK)

by Akan Ido You don’t get to see billionaire oil magnate, Femi Otedola on magazine front covers everyday so this explains our excitement. And he’s not alone, the Zenon Oil boss is with his daughter, DJ Cuppy, wearing an all white outfit as it is his wont. The Otedolas are the cover stars of Genevieve... Read More

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SEE Swag: President Jonathan celebrates Father’s Day in style (PHOTOS)

by Lucas Togan On Sunday, President Goodluck Jonathan joined a congregation of fellow worshipers to celebrate Fathers’ Day at the Aso Villa Chapel. See photos below: The President and other fathers rendering a special number Yet another number. President Jonathan With The PDP BoT Chairman, Chief Tony Anehih The President recieving a special gift. Who... Read More

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Fit for royalty: Rapper, Diddy’s 6 children give him a crown on Father’s Day (PHOTOS)

The man: Diddy was crowned king for a day as his six children made him a surprise brunch for Father’s Day With five of his own children and one stepson, Diddy is always overwhelmed with love on Father’s Day. This year the rap impresario was given a very special treat by his offspring as they... Read More

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4 Father’s Day facts everyone should know

by Wendy Kay The funny thing is that when we become adults, we sometimes still expect mom and dad to be a different type of species, even after going through our teenage “we know better” phases. Sometimes, the hardest thing for children and adult children to do is to understand that mom and dad are fallible human beings.... Read More

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Daddy dearest: Rapper, Naeto C posts picture of himself feeding his son on Father’s Day (LOOK)

by Rachel Ogbu Rapper Naeto C is enjoying being a dad especially today, Father’s Day. He posted cute photos of him and his son via Instagram spending some quality father/son bonding time. He also tweeted: My Son and I…Happy Daddy’s Day to all the Daddy’s working hard day in day out to provide #blessed… http://t.co/KyfUWTh7ZB —... Read More

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To mark Father’s Day, HERE are stunning images of tribal fathers from around the world (PHOTOS)

by Rachel Ogbu Today, Sunday marks the International Father’s Day event and to celebrate we have brought you theses captivating photos by Survival International. The organisation is the only one of its kind working for tribal peoples’ rights worldwide. In the project, Survival International has curated a collection of photos giving a rare insight into the... Read More

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5 ways to treat him like a king on father’s day

by Laura Seldon If you were planning to give your husband another boring polo shirt this Father’s Day, think again! Every dad deserves something special,…. While Father’s Day may be looming, it turns out most dads aren’t expecting a lot in the form of gifts this year. A new poll from retailmenot.com finds 58 percent of fathers... Read More

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Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani: Reform, in the name of the Father

By the time the dead cats, monkey paws and severed heads of chickens started appearing on our front porch, no one was sure exactly who was trying to get rid of him. OME of the best nights at our home in Umuahia were those when Emma Nsofor, my father’s lawyer, came to dinner. Not only did he... Read More

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Get ready to giggle! This is NOT the news: Volume 1

by Stanley Azuakola We are pleased to introduce a new column this week – where, in Jon-Stewart-Stephen-Colbert style, our dear Stanley – with A Pinch of Salt – takes you through the news, in a way the newsmakers won’t particularly be fond of. Buckle your seatbelts – and your ribs! CROWNED CLOWN THE WEEK: The... Read More

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Where are the tributes to dad?

by Ifeanyi Dike JR I asked Rashid- “how many wives do you want to marry, four abi?” “No o!” He looked at me for a brief second, raising his right brow, then he looked back into his textbook. “No! I said I’d rather have one wife and three kids. This way I’ll have plenty of... Read More

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