Shouldn’t we talk about domestic violence against men too?

Shouldn’t we talk about domestic violence against men too?

by Azeez Adeniyi The internet has been agog over the issue of domestic violence in relationships and marriages in the last few days. What seems to have fuelled this discourse is the claim by Nollywood actress, Mercy Aigbe, that her husband, Lanre Gentry has been beating her all through their marriage. Aigbe had alleged that... Read More

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abuse, Domestic violence, Marriage, men, relationship, women

May 11, 2017

“I’m still coughing and sneezing blood after three weeks” | 5 things we learned from Mercy Aigbe’s new interview

Nollywood actress, Mercy Aigbe has been the subject of a marriage controversy that is characterized by domestic violence, abuse and allegations of cheating. In an exclusive interview with Broadway TV, Mercy Aigbe told of how and why she has had to cope with abuse from her husband, Lanre Gentry before finally going public few weeks... Read More

abuse, Crash, divorce, Domestic violence, Lanre Gentry, Marriage, Mercy Aigbe

May 10, 2017

Chibok girl refused freedom because of marriage – Shehu

by Azeez Adeniyi Spokesperson of the President, Garba Shehu has said one of the abducted Chibok girls refused to be freed because she was married to one of the Boko Haram fighters. Shehu stated that the militants had agreed to the release of 83 of the teenagers, who were abducted from the Government Secondary School,... Read More

Chibok girls, freedom, Garba Shehu, Marriage

May 6, 2017

Poetry: You’re in love but he beats you …RUN!!!

by Soyombo Ayomikun 1.Of Nneka I once heard Whose rich husband Always rages Like a demon let loose From hell. He bleeds her At night And spoils her During the day. Family and Friends told her To run But she clung on To wealth and Terror. Eventually the night came When her skull Got crushed... Read More

Opinion

Domestic violence, Love, Marriage, Poetry, Relationships

May 5, 2017

I challenge you to back your allegations with proof! | Mercy Aigbe replies husband

by Azeez Adeniyi Nollywood actress, Mercy Aigbe has reacted to allegations by her husband, Lanre Gentry that she is mentally unstable. The actress had accused her hotelier husband of physically assaulting during their 7-year-old marriage. Gentry on the other hand has denied ever beating her. [Read Also: MERCY AIGBE HAD BRUISES ALL OVER HER BODY WHEN... Read More

allegations, Lanre Gentry, Marriage, Mercy Aigbe, physical assault

May 5, 2017

Entertainment Roundup: “All I get from you is constant beating and threat to my life”, Mercy Aigbe responds to husband; Drake denies getting former porn star pregnant | More stories

Catch up on all the biggest stories from yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept – and are still buzzing on today’s Entertainment Roundup. Mercy Aigbe speaks out for the first time since her marriage crash reports Nollywood actress, Mercy Aigbe has finally addressed all the reports that surround the news of the end... Read More

Featured, Thinking Through

Chocolate city, Drake, EbonyLife, Lanre Gentry, Marriage, Mercy Aigbe, moments, pregnancy, Tallulah Doherty, Taylor Swift, Yung L

May 4, 2017

Mercy Aigbe’s husband called her crazy and we’re wondering what the actual heck this is?

Honestly, we’re tired! Tired of celebrity divorces and the mentally exhausting stories that come with them. Less than a week ago, news of Mercy Aigbe’s marriage issues was all over the place. A number of us frankly hoped it was another rumour that would be diffused in good time. Then less than a day after... Read More

celebrities, divorce, Lanre Gentry, Marriage, Mercy Aigbe, nollywood, relationship

May 4, 2017

When did anything make us as happy as Banky and Adesua’s engagement did?

by Tolu O. It beats our collective imagination, really? We’re sure it has crossed your minds too how everyone is freaking out with excitement since Banky W and Adesua Etomi announced their relationship/engagement/love story on Instagram yesterday. The emotions, love and goodwill have been overwhelming and it has not stopped flowing 24 hours after. Before... Read More

Adesua Etomi, Banky W, engagement, Marriage, proposal, twitter.

May 3, 2017

The Thread: Did this prophet just foreshadow doom concerning Banky W and Adesua’s engagement?

It’s been a Wednesday of love. Nigeria’s favourite on-screen lovebirds will be walking down the aisle in a bit. You cannot be in Nigeria and not know who we are talking about. But in case you just returned from the hinterlands, it’s baby boy, Banky W and Adesuwa Etomi- girl next door, sweetest, talented, money... Read More

Opinion

Adesuwa Etomi, Banky W, engagement, Marriage, nollywood, Relationships, The Thread

May 3, 2017

My son’s wedding will worsen the economy, cause strange deaths, plane crashes – Obasanjo’s wife

by Dolapo Adelana Taiwo Obasanjo, one of the wives of former president, Olusegun Obasanjo, has said there would be severe consequences across the nation if her son’s forthcoming wedding to the daughter of the owner of Premier Lotto, Kessington Adebutu, is allowed to hold, Premium Times reports. In a letter to The Methodist Church of Nigeria,... Read More

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April 29, 2017

“How can my wife still stay with me if I beat her everyday?” | Mercy Aigbe’s husband reacts to marriage crash reports

by Tolu.O Lanre Gentry, husband of Nollywood actress, Mercy Aigbe-Gentry has continued to defend himself following allegations of domestic violence that have trailed the couple since Friday. Mr Gentry again took to the comments section of Linda Ikeji’s Blog to reiterate that the reports are false. He wrote, “How can wife that in my... Read More

allegations, Crash, divorce, Lanre Gentry, LIB, Marriage, Mercy Aigbe

April 29, 2017

5 shocking details from Mercy Aigbe’s unfolding marriage drama

Yesterday Friday started off on a fairly good note and while everyone prepared for the usual pre-weekend turnup, we stumbled on the most unprecedented news of the week. Nollywood sweetheart, Mercy Aigbe’s seven-year marriage had just crashed. There was no way to prepare for something like this. The reports claim her husband, Lanre Gentry had... Read More

abuse, actress, alleged, battery, Crash, divorce, Lanre Gentry, Marriage, Mercy Aigbe Gentry, nollywood

April 22, 2017

“You gave me the worst marital nightmare ever” | Freeze responds to ex-wife’s allegations of violence (WATCH)

Cool FM OAP, Ifedayo Olarinde popularly known as Freeze has taken to his Instagram page to respond to allegations earlier made by his ex-wife, Opeyemi Olarinde in an exclusive interview with BellaNaija earlier on Saturday. Freeze wrote, “You gave me the worst union a man could ever have, the worst marital nightmare ever, yet I... Read More

allegations, Cool FM, Freeze, Marriage, OAP, Opeyemi Olarinde, violence

April 15, 2017

I can be a babymama – Bimbo Akintola

by Dolapo Adelana Nollywood actress Bimbo Akintola has said the time has come for society to change the way it discusses marriage. Akintola, who said this in an interview with The Punch added thatshe sees nothing wrong in being a babymama. On the issue of marriage, she said, “It’s also something I think we need to... Read More

actress, babymama, bimbo akintola, Marriage

April 12, 2017

Janet Jackson’s husband moves out of their London home confirming divorce rumours

Janet Jackson’s split from her billionaire husband, Wissam Al Mana may actually be permanent. Al Mana has moved out of the London apartment the couple shared and according to TMZ, the moving trucks that showed up send the signal that the couple have parted for good. [Read also: Janet Jackson splits from billionaire husband] Janet... Read More

divorce, janet jackson, London, Marriage, Wissam al Mana

April 11, 2017

#BBNaija: “I feel betrayed that TTT is married” | Bisola finally speaks (WATCH)

by Dolapo Adelana The first runner-up in the just concluded Big Brother Nigeria, Bisola has expressed slight displeasure with the revelation that her fellow housemate, Thin Tall Tony is married. She said this speaking shortly before returning to the country from South Africa, venue of the reality show. “So I just found out that Thin... Read More

BBNaija, Big Brother Nigeria, bisola, Marriage, TTT, Video

April 9, 2017

Former Miss World, Agbani Darego is married

by Dolapo Adelana Former Miss World, Agbani Darego is married. The model and ex-beauty queen tied the knots on Saturday, April 08, 2017. Agbani, 33, who was crowned Miss World in 2001 shared the news on her Instagram page. According to BellaNaija, the fashion entrepreneur got married to her longtime love Ishaya Danjuma, son of General Theophilus Yakubu Danjuma... Read More

Agbani Darego, celebrity, entertainment, instagram, Marriage, Miss World

April 9, 2017

The Thread: “Aunty came to collect $500m”, “She’s a gold digger” | Twitter reacts to Janet Jackson split from billionaire husband

by Dolapo Adelana Early Sunday morning news of the split between musician Janet Jackson and her husband, Wissam Al Mana, hit the internet. However, the reactions on Twitter is on how Janet seemed to have cashed a whopping $500m as part of a prenuptial agreement. See reactions below: https://twitter.com/_KhaLi7007_/status/850904186707378178 The Jackson family after Janet Jackson... Read More

500m, divorce, janet jackson, Marriage, Prenuptial agreement, split, Wissam al Mana

April 9, 2017

Janet Jackson splits from billionaire husband three months after delivering first child

by Dolapo Adelana Musician Janet Jackson has reportedly split from millionaire husband, Wissam Al Mana just months after giving birth to her first child, Daily Mail reports. According to the report, the couple who welcomed their son Eissa into the world on January 3, have decided their relationship isn’t working out, and that it’s best to go their... Read More

Eissa, janet jackson, Marriage, separation, Wissam al Mana

April 7, 2017

Opinion: Approval from family, friends and spiritual leaders won’t guarantee a good wife

by Nimi Princewill Wife hunting has interestingly been modified from a mere romantic craving into a more complex form of informal recruitment. Candidates who scale through the first series of selection (from episodes of friendship, casual dating and even hookups) are ushered into the next round, with the accompanying tag name- “Wife Material.” This is... Read More

Opinion

Good wives, Marriage, nigeria, opinion, Weddings, Wife hunting

March 27, 2017

Obasanjo’s former wife files suit to stop her son’s wedding

by Dolapo Adelana A wife of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Mrs Taiwo Obasanjo, has filed a suit seeking to stop the wedding of her son, Olujonwo Obasanjo. The suit, with no. ID/262FPM/2017 was filed before the Ikeja High Court on Monday and will be held on Justice Lateefa Okunnu on April 10. Mrs Obasanjo has called... Read More

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March 22, 2017

#BBNaija: ThinTallTony and his wife are reportedly expecting their third child

Evicted Big Brother Naija housemate, ThinTallTony is going to be a father again. Reports have it that TTT and his wife, Audi Offiong are expecting baby number three. The couple already have two kids, Emmanuella and Mayson. One quick thought: This may be the ultimate reason for his wife’s relentless support throughout his controversial stay... Read More

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BBNaija, Big Brother Naija, eviction, housemates, Marriage, thintalltony

March 14, 2017

#BBNaija: ‘I was once married’ | Gifty finally admits, breaks down in tears (WATCH)

by Azeez Adeniyi Former Big Brother Naija housemate, Gifty Power has finally admitted that she was once married. There had been pictures of her and a certain man all over the internet while she was in the house and also after she was evicted. Gifty who is also an actress had denied being married in... Read More

BBNaija, gifty, Gifty Powers, Housemate, Marriage

March 4, 2017

I didn’t marry Osas because of a US green card | Gbenro Ajibade talks on his marriage and dreadlocks

by Dolapo Adelana Tinsel star, Gbenro Ajibade has said he did not marry beauty queen cum actress, Osas Ighodaro because of a US green card. Ajibade stated this in an interview with The Punch, where he also spoke about his dreadlocks. “Right now, I have a bone to crack with her family because they think... Read More

celebrity, dreadlocks, entertainment, Gbenro Ajibade, Marriage, Osas Ighodaro, US Green Card

March 2, 2017

Court dissolves Nollywood actor, Emeka Ike’s marriage

by Dolapo Adelana A Lagos Island Customary Court, on Thursday dissolved the 17 year-old marriage between Nollywood actor, Emeka Ike and his wife, Suzanne Emma. Chief Awo Awosola, presided over the three-man panel presided in a judgment following a petition filed by Suzanne. Other members of the panel of judges were: Mrs. Opeyemi Olanrewaju and... Read More

actor, court, dissolution, Emeka Ike, entertainment, Marriage, nollywood, Suzanne Emma

February 24, 2017

The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversations today

by Dolapo Adelana These are the top five stories that drove conversations today. 1. “No one knows how many STDs I treated” | Tonto Dikeh says her marriage was a scam Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh has said her marriage to embattled husband, Oladunni Churchill was based on what she calls “lies, scam and deceit.” 2.... Read More

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FG, Marriage, NCAA, Oladunni Churchill, south africa, stds, The Late 5, tonto dikeh, Xenophobia

February 24, 2017

“I lied to make my husband who he is today” | Tonto Dikeh reveals even more about her marriage

by Azeez Adeniyi Actress Tonto Dikeh has continued making revelations about her marriage to husband, Oladunni Churchill. While responding to fans on Instagram, the actress debunked rumours that her husband is gay. Uche Maduagwu, an actor who claimed to be a close friend to the actress had said Tonto Dikeh walked out of the marriage... Read More

gay, lied, Marriage, Oladunni Churchill, Tono Dikeh

February 22, 2017