Marriage

February 16, 2017

Opinion: Marriage and the one sided domestic violence narrative

by Simon Utsu As much as I try my utmost best not to write about the private family lives of people, I just read an about-to-be viral narrative that interested me. It’s no longer news that the marriage of actress Tonto Dikeh has crumbled, what is news now is she has commissioned bloggers to... Read More

Opinion, Thinking Through

bloggers, Domestic violence, Marriage, opinion, simon utsu, social media, tonto dikeh

February 16, 2017

Register for the Singles in Love Summit 2017

Singles in Love Summit is a love ministry birthed for the purpose of helping these generation of youths to make the right decisions towards career and marital life. We want to nurture single youths who understands that they are here on purpose and they have the right to experience love and be loved in return... Read More

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conference, Marriage, Singles in Love, summit

February 15, 2017

The Thread: Everything you need to know about relationships- hilarious, truthful, sound

You’ve probably gotten so much relationship advice, your head’s full. You might want to chuck out all you’v heard before and make room for this one. It’s mature, it’s balanced, it’s open and it’s not forced down your throat. Do see below: A one-night stand can lead to a blissful union, just as a one... Read More

Opinion, Thinking Through

choices, Juliet Kego, Love, Marriage, nigeria, relationship, The Thread

February 9, 2017

The Thread: Money. Money. Money

Money is a very serious matter in marriage. It has been blamed for the breakdown of many a marriage. ‘Irreconcilable differences” can sometimes be code for money- the lack of it, the indiscipline in spending; never too much of it though. @diaryofanewmum is Here are a few tips from @diaryofanewmum about handling money: Amen.

advice, Marriage, money, nigeria, Relationships, The Thread

February 1, 2017

The Thread: What’s marriage got to do with it | #IstandWithTuface

As the debate rages about 2Baba’s moral capacity to begin a political protest, @solomonapenja has a little something to tell you about this African ambition we have for the institution of marriage. Do see below: https://twitter.com/solomonapenja/status/826688419648659456 Well said.

Feb 5th protest, Marriage, nigeria, Politics, Relationships, The Thread, Tuface

January 31, 2017

The Thread: “I received 18 slaps and got a spine shift” | @rosanwo tells his story of surviving years of domestic violence

This thread is so sad. We often hear about domestic abuse from a woman’s point of view- almost always as the victim. What about where the victim is a man? @Rosanwo has come forward with his story of surviving domestic abuse. Do see below: Kept quiet for too long, hoping to salvage the situation. Sometimes... Read More

Domestic violence, fathers, Marriage, nigeria, Relationships, uk

January 20, 2017

‘Send your girls to school, stop early marriage’ | Sanusi tells northerners

The Emir of Kano, Mallam Muhammad Sanusi II on Thursday called on wealthy individuals in the North to use their wealth to educate the girl child instead of building mosques. Sanusi said this in his keynote address at the 3rd international conference on Islamic Banking and Finance, organised by the International Institute of Islamic Banking... Read More

education, Emir Sanusi Muhammad, girl child, Marriage, MOSQUES, Northerners

January 18, 2017

I have never wanted to be married… – Funmi Iyanda

Talk show host and broadcaster Funmi Iyanda on Wednesday revealed that she is not the ‘marrying type’. Funmilola stated this via her Twitter account, @Funmilola following a visit to a psychic. She said she never wanted to be married but likes it for others who want to. “I had my palm and tarot card reading... Read More

Funmi Iyanda, Marriage, Palm reader, Psychic, Tarot, twitter.

January 11, 2017

Fiction: The woman she married

Mama loves Papa. It is the only rational thing – short of God designed – that can substantiate their relationship and the way she treats him. Their love is one that challenges emotional boundaries and leaves Mama praying in tongues in the dead of the night because Papa would not come back early – though... Read More

culture, Fiction, Love-hate, Marriage, patriarchy, relationship

January 3, 2017

‘If you have money contact me’ | Bobrisky replies secret admirer

Nigerian cross dresser Bobrisky has called on his secret admirer to contact him provided he has money. Bobrisky’s stated this on Tuesday morning via his Snapchat account. On Monday we reported that a US-based Nigerian wrote an open letter, signifying his intention to marry Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky.

Bobrisky, cross dresser, Marriage, money, Secret admirer, Snapchat

December 18, 2016

The Thread: Don’t be fooled, many ladies are keeping themselves till marriage

We live in the real world, so the pressure for Christians to compromise their beliefs and values comes in thick and heavy on the daily. @oluRhemy wants you to know you’re not alone. Do see below: Sweet thing is, men are in this trend also. I know a few men that are keeping themselves till... Read More

Thinking Through

Christianity, life, Marriage, pressure, The Thread

December 16, 2016

The Thread: “Marriage is not a reward, ” @IjebuPrincesss declares

For those of you who believe in the efficacy of stringing that woman along until you are good and ready to do right by her, here’s @IjebuPrincess nipping at your heels: Marriage is not a reward, don’t get it twisted. Marriage, really, is transactional. As you are checking her out, best believe she is doing... Read More

Marriage, men, Proposals, Relationships, The Thread

December 14, 2016

OAP Sensei Uche proposes to Toke Makinwa

On Air Personality Uche Agbai on Wednesday proposed to fellow OAP, Toke Makinwa. The City FM presenter, popularly known as Sensei Uche asked Toke to marry him via his Instagram page, stating that she possessed qualities every reasonable man desires. He wrote, “Being a woman, whatever society she finds herself in, is hard. It’s not... Read More

instagram, Marriage, proposal, Sensei Uche, toke makinwa, Uche Agbai

December 10, 2016

Khloe Kardashian, Lamar Odom finalise divorce

The divorce of Khloe Kardashian and Lamar Odom has been finalised by a Los Angeles judge, CNN reports. The duo will officially go their separate ways on December 17, as court documents ending their marriage were filed on Friday. Khloe had filed for divorce on May 26 for the second time in her marriage to Odom. Court... Read More

divorce, Khloe Kardashian, Lamar Odom, Marriage

December 10, 2016

The Thread: This is one of the worst marriage stories you will ever read

Is it only in Nigeria these sort of tales are spun? Is it only in Nigeria that stories that you would think a fiction of one’s imagination are actually true to life? The story below is nothing short of jaw-dropping. It will leave you thinking this is a classic for Nollywood. Let’s not stand in... Read More

death, jazz, Marriage, nigeria, nollywood

December 8, 2016

Ololade Ajekigbe: Toke, the married side chick

by Ololade Ajekigbe I know the title of this essay is a paradox. I know… it’s born out of a discovery I made only last week. I wasn’t going to comment on Toke Makinwa and her marital woes; at least not in the way many news sites and blogs have jumped on the story, but I... Read More

Anita Solomon, maje ayida, Marriage, Nigerian wives, Side chicks, toke makinwa

December 7, 2016

The Thread: What will happen to marriage if women were richer?

Asking questions about marriage and how fragile men’s egos become when their wives are more successful than they are is writer and creative consultant, Ozzy Etomi. Do see below: Men think they can handle a woman's success but deep down never truly expect their women to actually become more successful than they are — Ozzy... Read More

Marriage, Men's fragile egos, Ozzy Etomi, patriarchy, relationship, Succesful women

December 7, 2016

The Thread: The Nigerian women mafia are everywhere- and they never forget, Victor Asemota warns

Just like men have a guy code that under no circumstances should be violated, women too have a girlfriend code, and it is that code Victor Asemota, CEO of Swifta System elaborates on. Do see below: Dude comes to me literally crying. His girlfriend broke up with him for no reason (as we always claim)... Read More

dating wahala, girl friend code, Marriage, Nigerian women, Relationships, twitter.

December 7, 2016

The Thread: “I had to kill my ego and let my wife take the reins”

This thread might be old, but it speaks volumes, in seven different languages. In a society where divorce abounds and commitment is scarce, where day-old marriages end for flimsy reasons, this thread is wisdom, insight and experience you will do well to heed. Please see below: https://twitter.com/DanTresOmi/status/740311968079286272 So not a bed of roses.

commitment, divorce, friendship, Love, Marriage, patriachy

December 5, 2016

Ayodotun Rotimi-Akinfenwa: Don’t lose your Balance… [NEW VOICES]

by Ayodotun Rotimi-Akinfenwa Life is a tight rope of thoughts, decisions, actions and outcomes. You simply cannot walk away from it all, neither can you allow your troubles drown you, you need to handle your business. Sometimes, life is a straight, smooth highway and other times, it can be such a bend, requiring endless negotiations. Everyday,... Read More

Ayodtun Rotimi-Akinfenwa, balance, ideas, Jobs, life, Life hacks, Marriage, New Voices

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December 3, 2016

I might get married again – Toke Makinwa

On-Air-Personality, Toke Makinwa who recently released her memoir ‘On Becoming’ has said she might give marriage another shot. Her previous marriage to fitness trainer, Maje Ayida had crashed after her estranged husband impregnated longtime girlfriend, Anita Solomon. In a recent chat with Encomium, the OAP said she might get married again, even quicker than people... Read More

Anita Solomon, maje ayida, Marriage, toke makinwa

December 1, 2016

Gov. Ayade has this message for young people having sex (READ)

Cross River governor, Ben Ayade has said one of the ways to prevent HIV/AIDS was for young people to remain virgins until they get married. Ayade said this on Thursday in Calabar at the commemoration of the 2016 World AIDS Day celebration. Ayadw also said married couples have to remain faithful to their partners. He... Read More

Ben Ayade, Marriage, Tabbo, Virhins

November 30, 2016

Review: Toke Makinwa’s book ‘On Becoming’ is the first sound in a world of silence

by Afam Ade-Odiachi I worked in entertainment news for six months. I enjoyed a certain proximity to the people many call stars. I cannot say that it did much for me or my ego. Their resume’s weren’t so impressive that their names dropped from my lips at the first opportunity. In spite of my snobbery,... Read More

Book Review, life, Maje, Marriage, Media, nigeria, relationship, toke makinwa

November 29, 2016

LOL! This one tweet by @akaebube links Buhari’s confusion to Toke Makinwa’s marriage

Since Toke Makinwa released her tell-all/must-tell book and the very jaw-dropping details of her estranged marriage to Maje Ayida, the conversations have not stopped. Everyone is weighing in on the issues, taking sides, showing empathy and stuff. But this one tweet? We didn’t see it coming. How? APC? President Buhari? Toke Makinwa? And the classic... Read More

akaebube, APC, Living in Bondage, maje ayida, Marriage, president buhari, toke makinwa, tweet

November 28, 2016

Chinua Ezenwa-Ohaeto: I saved my marriage [Nigerian Voices]

by Chinua Ezenwa-Ohaeto That was my wife, Chiamaka, approaching. People thought her puerile and naïve but I deemed her exquisite. She was blithe and permissive, carefree and lax. We had been married for five months through the declarations of our parents and other adults. I was seven years old and she, just six. Her mother... Read More

Nigerian Voices

children, life, Marriage, memory lane, Nigerian Voices, Playmates

November 28, 2016

The Thread: “Are you a gay Nigerian man married to a straight woman?

Following the circulation of this clip below, where a lady caught her son with another man, neurosurgeon and writer Jasper Chinedum, who tweets @JajaPhD, shares his thoughts about the number of men in Nigeria still hiding in the closet. Do see below: https://twitter.com/Hellamud/status/783707563665653760 https://twitter.com/JajaPhD/status/803134964015435780 https://twitter.com/JajaPhD/status/803136643263819781 https://twitter.com/JajaPhD/status/803137676752789504 https://twitter.com/JajaPhD/status/803138648220651520 https://twitter.com/JajaPhD/status/803139242431913984 https://twitter.com/Kemji/status/803142422163312640 Reactions https://twitter.com/TheTrueSaheed/status/803159051659943936 lol TBH, if I... Read More

closet, entertainment industry, gay laws, homosexual, Marriage, nigeria

November 24, 2016

Octagon Session: Marriage and the breadwinner

On this week’s episode of The Octagon Session… The Octagon: Welcome to The Octagon. We appreciate your taking time out to join this chat session which is one of the first of many conversations to go on www.theoctagon.com.ng. This session will end at 5pm. We have two moderators in the room who will only offer... Read More

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conversation, discussion, life, Marriage, Octagon session, platform. development, session

November 22, 2016

The Thread: Twitter clapsback at Molara Wood

Writer, journalist, literary editor and critic, Molara Wood waded into the matter of the Nigerian President’s daughter- Zahra Buhari’s marriage- and Twitter Nigeria came back for her, with delight and no regrets. Zahra Buhari will be getting married to Nigerian billionaire Ahmed Indimi. Talk about a power couple. But Molara Wood reckons Zahra and her... Read More

Ahmed Indimi, Aisha buhari, feminism, Marriage, molara wood, nigeria, Politics, Power

November 18, 2016

Vera Ezimora: Marrying someone from your ‘place’ is not a guarantor to a great marriage

by Vera Ezimora I was at the store buying some things when I ran into an older Nigerian man that I have known for quite a while. He was with his wife and I greeted them and we stood and chatted for a bit. They asked about Ada Verastic, and although they didn’t ask for... Read More

cultural bias, friendships, Marriage, nigeria, opinion, Vera Ezimora, Weddings

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