Who Should Pay The House Rent?

Who Should Pay The House Rent?

There have often been several discourses concerning financial freedom, responsibility, and how to treat one’s spouse in a marriage. Questions about who should pay the house rent between the husband and wife if one (particularly the wife) earns more. This question has bred many great gender battles on social media platforms like X (formerly Twitter),... Read More

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House rent, Marriage

November 8, 2023

Controversial Food Critic Opeyemi Famakin Advises Lovers on Marrying Within Their Class

Opeyemi Famakin, the self-acclaimed biggest food critic in Nigeria, took to social media to explain why people (men) should always marry within their class. In the trending video, he drew a scenario whereby, in a Nigerian home, if a father is suddenly financially unable to fend for his family, the entire family shuts down because... Read More

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Love, Marriage, Opeyemi Famakin, relationship

July 29, 2023

Hollywood Actress Michelle Yeoh Marries Fiancé After 19-Year Engagement

After nearly two decades of being engaged, Hollywood actress Michelle Yeoh, aged 60, has finally exchanged vows with businessman Jean Todt. The intimate wedding took place in Geneva, Switzerland, with close friends and family in attendance on Thursday. The news of their long-awaited nuptials was shared by former Ferrari Formula One driver, Felipe Massa, who... Read More

19 Year engagement, Jean Todt, Marriage, Michelle Yeoh

July 8, 2023

Yerima Defends Controversial Marriage to 14-Year-Old Egyptian Girl; President Tinubu Set to Attend ECOWAS Summit in Guinea-Bissau | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss Yerima Defends Controversial Marriage to 14-Year-Old Egyptian Girl Senator Ahmad Yerima has once again defended his marriage to a 14-year-old Egyptian girl, a union that sparked global outrage when it came to light 13 years ago.... Read More

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14-Year-Old Egyptian, arrest, Child Rights Act 2003, court, ECOWAS summit, free education, Ganduje, Guinea-Bissau, Kano State, Kefas Agbu, Marriage, nude photos, President Tinubu, Primary and Secondary Schools, revenge porn, Senator Yerima, Taraba State

July 4, 2023

Johnny Drille Reveals Surprise Marriage to Rima Tahini

Renowned Nigerian singer-songwriter Johnny Drille has recently made a delightful revelation about his marital status, disclosing that he has been happily married for about a year. The announcement came via his mentor and CEO of Mavin Records, Don Jazzy, who took to Instagram to share the joyous news with their loyal fans and followers. Don... Read More

Don Jazzy, Johnny Drille, Marriage, Rima Tahini, The Best Part

June 13, 2023

‘Temptation to Cheat Unavoidable’ – Speed Darlington Reveals Why Men Are Not Meant to Be with One Woman

In a recent interview, Nigerian rapper Speed Darlington expressed his belief that men are not meant to marry only one wife due to the inherent temptation to cheat. The artist, known for his controversial views, argued that the idea of monogamy being a divine arrangement is unfounded. Darlington further expressed his hope that his future... Read More

cheating, Marriage, polygamy, Speed Darlington

April 19, 2023

Landlord refused to rent to Igbos, Ijebus, and lawyers – Osibanjo narrates experience getting apartment before marriage

Vice-President of Nigeria, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, has recounted his experience of apartment hunting prior to his marriage. In a Twitter post on Wednesday, Osinbajo reflected on how his landlord in 1989 refused to rent him a property due to his ethnicity and occupation. The Vice-President narrated how the elderly lawyer and landlord told him about... Read More

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apartment hunting, igbos, Ijebus, landlord, lawyers, Marriage, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo

March 30, 2023

Davido puts rumors to rest and publicly acknowledges his marriage to Chioma

The Afrobeats superstar Davido recently confirmed his marriage to Chioma Rowland. After the tragic loss of his son Ifeanyi, age 3, on October 30, 2022, the artist went on an indefinite social media break. Announcing the March 31 publication of his fourth studio album, ‘Timeless,’ marked his return to social media on March 21. Nonetheless,... Read More

4th Studio album, Chioma Rowland, Davido, Marriage, Timeless, wedding

March 13, 2023

Not every relationship must end in marriage – Timaya

According to Timaya, the Nigerian singer, not every romantic relationship must result in marriage. During an interview with ‘Eve’s Eye’, the musician admitted to having a partner but stated that he’s not yet ready to tie the knot. In addition, Timaya confessed that he doesn’t appreciate being surrounded by a large number of women and... Read More

Marriage, relationship, Timaya

January 25, 2023

I am appealing to Igbo region at large to vote for my father because I married an Igbo lady – Seyi Tinubu

Seyi Tinubu, son of Bola Tinubu, presidential candidate for the All Progressives Congress (APC), has been given a chieftaincy title in Anambra state. Igwe Peter Anukwui, the traditional monarch of the Mbaukwu kingdom, bestowed the title of “Nwannedinamba” on Seyi. On Tuesday, January 24, 2023, a ceremony was conducted at the state’s Awka South Local... Read More

2023 elections, Anambra State, APC, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, cheiftancy title, Igbo lady, Igbo region, Marriage, seyi tinubu

January 24, 2023

I will never leave my marriage because of infidelity – Patience Ozokwor

Nollywood actress, Patience Ozokwor, has revealed why she will never leave her marriage over infidelity. The actress made this known during a recent interview on Mercy Johnson’s weekly cook show, ‘Mercy’s Menu’. Mercy asked her what was her opinion on infidelity, she replied saying, “She was not going to leave her marriage for anyone.” The... Read More

infidelity, Marriage, Mercy's Menu, nollywood, Patience Ozokwor

January 7, 2023

Basketmouth’s estranged wife advises ladies not to hurry into marriage if they are not ready

Elsie Okpocha, the former wife of comedian Basketmouth, has counseled women not to hurry into marriage before they are ready. On Friday, the mother of three came to Instagram to share her thoughts on marriage. Elsie, who called marriage “tough,” believes that if individuals hurry into it because of cultural pressure, they will also rush out.... Read More

Basketmouth, don't hurry, Elsie Okpocha, Estranged wife, ladies, Marriage, ready

January 4, 2023

Ex-wife of Blossom Chukwujekwu, Maureen Esisi calls for imprisonment of gay men who marry women

The Nigerian designer Maureen Esisi has advocated jail time for homosexual men who wed straight women. Blossom Chukwujekwu’s ex-wife, Esisi, weighed in on the Instagram fight between Fancy Acholonu and Alexx Ekubo. Since Acholonu apologized to Ekubo for canceling their 2021 wedding, she has been a topic of discussion in the media. According to a... Read More

Blossom Chukwujekwu, Ex-wife, gay men, imprisonment, Marriage, Maureen Esisi

December 6, 2022

Jackie Appiah allegedly set to marry Liberian president George Weah this weekend

Rumors about Jackie Appiah, a Ghanaian actress, and George Oppong Weah, the president of Liberia at the time, have persisted on the internet for about two years. Even more recently, it was claimed that Jackie was carrying a child for George Weah, an assertion that sparked a heated discussion online. After Jackie wished George Weah... Read More

George Weah, Jackie Appiah, Liberian president, Marriage, Weekend

November 28, 2022

Chacha Eke and husband ‘reunite’

The Nollywood star Chacha Eke looks to be back together with ex-husband Austin Faani Ikechukwu, despite having said they were officially over a few months ago. In 2013, the actress and the filmmaker Austin tied the knot. The pair are parents to four children. Eke announced in June that she and the film producer, whom... Read More

Austin Faani, ChaCha Eke, filmmaker, Marriage, nollywood, reunite

April 23, 2021

Divorcing in Nigeria as a Muslim woman

The topic of divorce remains largely taboo across cultures in Nigeria. Endings are generally thorny things to happen to a person or thing we cherish, they are thornier yet when they happen to marriage – an institution that remains revered in a country like Nigeria that purports to care for family values. It is doubly... Read More

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divorce, Domestic violence, Marriage, muslim women

March 4, 2021

When Nigeria is ready to tackle child marriage, this might be the first step

Child marriage is still an ongoing menace in Nigeria that does not appear to be going away any time soon. Nigeria ranks 11th among countries with the highest prevalence of child marriage in the world. There are many reasons why this is. There are several, often contrary, laws regarding the minimum age of marriage in... Read More

Non-binary Blog

child bride, child marriage, Child Rights Act, Marriage, nigeria, Northern Nigeria, ranking, rape of children, VVF

March 6, 2019

Annie Idibia gushing over 2 Face on Instagram destroys the theory we had about their marriage

Last month, 2 Face tweeted an obscure apology to Annie Idibia and social media buzzed. Devolving into more tweets that alluded to his past failures as a father and husband, the internet came up with reasons behind the apology, fearing for their marriage. I wrote three reasons that could have driven 2 Face to seek... Read More

The Media Blog

2 Face, Annie Idibia, apology, baby mama, Marriage, theory

December 12, 2017

The Thread: “Marriage is not an achievement” | Nigerian man charges single ladies

In these parts, marriage is viewed as the ultimate— for women. As young ladies move a little past their teenage years, parents begin to mount pressure on them. If time passes without a husband to show for it, there’ll be snide comments, tears, family meetings and set-ups even, all in the name of “you can’t... Read More

African parents, feminism, Marriage, The Thread

November 29, 2017

Ayokunle Odekunle: A letter to my unborn child on my birthday

by Ayokunle Odekunle And if you ask me to Daddy’s gonna buy you a mockingbird I’mma give you the world I’mma buy a diamond ring for you I’mma sing for you I’ll do anything for you to see you smile And if that mockingbird don’t sing and that ring don’t shine I’mma break that... Read More

children, fatherhood, Marriage, opinion

November 21, 2017

The Thread: “It increases financial wealth” | The benefits of marriage for men

Toni is engaging in some fear-busting regarding marriage. These days, men and women are getting married later and later…except for Yorubas and Igbos. Should you fall into the category of gentlemen with this sort of belief about marriage, listen to Toni: A lot of men want to be at the height of their career before... Read More

Benefits of marriage for men, Marriage, Relationships, The Thread

November 5, 2017

Ebube Nwagbo, Marriage, Nigerian Actress

“I don’t like abandoning things halfway” | Actress, Ebube Nwagbo talks about marriage

Nigerian actress, Ebube Nwagbo in an interview with Punch, has said she has been careful about getting committed – marriage – because she does not “like abandoning things halfway“. Nwagbo stated, “I believe that everything happens at the right time, which is the time that God ordains. I don’t like abandoning things halfway; I prefer to... Read More

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October 28, 2017

The Thread: “Never be afraid of new beginnings” | How to fall in love again

??We’ve got the fever! December is around the corner, and for those in Naija, it’s prime wedding season. That means couples are either preparing to walk down the aisle and say their vows or hit each one of those part spots to hook themselves a significant other. Luck is in their favour. Cupid appears ready... Read More

commitment, Love, Marriage, relationship, The Thread

October 28, 2017

The Thread: “Twitter relationship standards and real life are miles apart”

It’s relationship Saturday, thanks to Cardi B who set the ball rollig with her surprise engagement to offset last night. Twitter has been buzzing about the couple since then, and we were gracious enough to capture all the hilarious, dare I say epic reactions to the event. “[In case you missed it]: ” A hood... Read More

Love, Marriage, relationship, The Thread

October 23, 2017

The Thread: How I almost married a married man

The “men are scum” trend on Twitter is a sentiment a good many disagree with. But again and again, the shocking stories women share of men dealing them a horrible hand prove that this is true. And it’s hard to argue with these experiences. Here’s Tosin Adeoye with her story: https://twitter.com/TosinAdeoye10/status/922343520031117312 Go Bond Girl on... Read More

Gist

Marriage, The Thread, Weddings, Yoruba Demons

October 16, 2017

The Thread: Here’s a different kind of marriage for you to consider

More and more, couples are no longer living by the traditional definition of marriage. Over here, we’ve always had polygamy. Outside our shores, couples practise open marriages, polyamory, etc. But have you heard of this one? https://twitter.com/brionne_brionne/status/919370978559377409 Reactions: My friend's parents have been married 30+ years living in separate homes. They live in diff apts... Read More

Marriage, Open marriages, The Thread

October 6, 2017

The Thread: This is one of the most tragic marriage stories ever

The patriarchal nature of the Nigerian environment makes marriage touch-and-go. This means there are almost always tales of woe, particularly from the female folk. From the ever-giving stables of Twitter, here’s another unfortunate marriage story that will make your hair stand on end. See below: https://twitter.com/KelvinOdanz/status/915616623981219840 Gbam!

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culture, Igbo husbands, Marriage, The Thread, tragedy

October 6, 2017

The Thread: These are the problems with Tiwa Savage’s comments

In Round 2 of Tiwa Savage vs the Public, the famous singer has been the unfortunate punching bag of Twitter Nigeria. Why? Because she dared express that men and women were not created equal. Listen: pic.twitter.com/mqm6nRGleJ — THE BEAT 99.9FM LAGOS (@thebeat999fm) October 5, 2017 At this rate, Tiwa Savage will never live down her... Read More