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Op-ed Editor November 10, 2016

Who says men don’t cry?

by Aniefiok Udoabasi It is a lie to say men don't cry. It is a lie told to boys again and again so they grow up becoming men who doubt…

Op-ed Editor November 6, 2016

Oreoluwa Fakorede: See Finish [NEW VOICES]

by Ore Fakorede By nature, a relationship demands (some kind of) exposure to be. It requires a baring of souls and lives for the ones involved to learn about each…

Op-ed Editor November 5, 2016

The Thread: When that penguin leaves you for another

If you haven't seen the penguin video, here's where to go. If you have, these memes will leave you in stitches. See below: ;

Op-ed Editor November 1, 2016

Eketi Edima Ette: These are the worst wedding day stories you’ll ever read

by Eketi Edima Ette Another Saturday came and went few days ago. How many of you attended a wedding? Did anything funny or weird happen? In fact, what's the funniest,…

Oludolapo Adelana October 28, 2016

President Buhari gives daughter out in marriage

President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday formally married off his daughter, Fatima, to Malam Yau Gimba Kumo in Daura, his home town. The wedding ceremony held at the president’s residence on…

Op-ed Editor October 28, 2016

Opinion: President Buhari is right. His wife belongs to the kitchen, living room and “the other room

by Chilee Agunanna The fallout of the latest gaffe of Nigeria’s president, Muhammadu Buhari (or PMB as it is usually shortened on Social Media) where he remarked while standing beside…

Op-ed Editor October 22, 2016

Vera Ezimora: 8 steps to marry a cheating husband

by Vera Ezimora 1. When he says something that implies that he is open to sleeping with other women, ignore it.Example, he tells you that if he should ever cheat…

Op-ed Editor October 17, 2016

The Thread: This marriage thing na real set up

Marriage is a topic that cannot get exhausted. Too many angles to explore; too many new revelations and old issues to rehash. @FoluShaw has dished some food for thought for…

Op-ed Editor October 17, 2016

Ogungbesan Adedoyinsola: My mum was forced to marry my father after he raped her [Nigerian Voices]

My name is Ogungbesan Adedoyinsola. I am 20 years old. I was born in Lagos state, Nigeria. And I have lived in Lagos, since I was born. Sometime many years…

Op-ed Editor October 16, 2016

Opinion: Pres. Buhari must listen to his wife, Aisha

by Sumner Shagari Sambo President Muhammadu Buhari is a difficult man to deal with, if in doubt....ask Aisha Buhari, his wife. The woman should be celebrated for being a good…

Op-ed Editor October 15, 2016

Eketi Edima Ette: A case of the ex with no conscience

by Eketi Edima Ette Except for that Nnwanna that used my heart to play kalo kalo, I've been blessed with good exes. They are people I'm happy to do business…

Op-ed Editor October 15, 2016

Perez Tigidam: Can we just stop poor people from having sex, please?

by Perez Tigidam The awkward thing about the poor man is that he lacks the means to the luxuries and pleasantries of life so his only entertainment is sex. He…

Oludolapo Adelana October 14, 2016

Marriage is not for everyone – Banky W

One of Nigeria's top eligible bachelors, musician Banky W says not every one is destined to get married. The 35-year-old artiste whose real name is Olubankole Wellington has faced a lot of…

Op-ed Editor October 13, 2016

Bolade Ogunfuye: What life has taught me thus far [NEW VOICES]

by Bolade Ogunfuye Pointers on a few insights I’ve learnt in my not-so-short life. Our education system was built on ideas that existed before we were even exposed to the…

Op-ed Editor October 12, 2016

Ayodotun Rotimi-Akinfenwa: Of proposals, wedding fever and forever afters… [NEW VOICES]

by Ayodotun Rotimi-Akinfenwa We are right smack in the middle of the "ember’’ months as we like to call them and the year-long wedding season shows no sign of winding…

Op-ed Editor October 10, 2016

Aderonke Adebanjo: Nigerian parents need to know that marriage is not everything [NEW VOICES]

I was having a conversation with a friend recently - one that I've had a few times with different people - and every time I have this conversation, it sparks…

Op-ed Editor October 9, 2016

Opinion: A biblical reflection on divorce (Pt. 3)

by Gideon Odoma Marriage is God's, not our idea. The implication is, for us to be right in our conception and practice, we need to have a good grasp of…

Op-ed Editor October 8, 2016

Opinion: Nigeria’s twisted search for happiness

by Imoisili Ehinomen In March this year, Nigerians were ranked by the United Nations as the 103rd happiest people in the world among the 157 nations assessed. Some people analyzed…

Op-ed Editor October 6, 2016

Opinion: These are the ways I’ll love you

by Olatoxic I’ll kiss you in front of your parents while you’re pregnant with our first child. I’ll remind them of the day I met them and how terrified they…

Isime Esene September 21, 2016

Some reactions to Miriam’s love story show that marriage is seen as a prize by too many people

by Joachim MacEbong A series of tweets earlier this morning by Miriam Shehu, detailing how she sponsored her lover’s Masters programme, and was even prepared to relocate, only for him…

Mazi Emeka September 19, 2016

Opinion: Nigeria – Boosting tourism with local palm wine production

by Olukayode Kolawole I arrived in the forest. I met the forest lord He offers me bush meat I am not here to hunt for bush meat I journey deep down…

Op-ed Editor September 19, 2016

Opinion: Marriage traditions and absentee fathers

by Eketi Edima Ette The weekend came and went by and some age old drama that's been happening since time immemorial happened again in some places. So, at this wedding,…

Azeez August 20, 2016

‘Apostle of marriage’ counters Adeboye’s cooking and praying wife sermon (WATCH)

Recently, there has been lingering controversy on social media that a man shouldn’t marry a woman who doesn’t know how to cook or a woman who doesn’t pray for an…

Oludolapo Adelana August 17, 2016

‘My messages are not for everybody’ – Adeboye

The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has said his messages are not for everybody. There was controversy on social media a few…

Adebayo Emuleomo August 9, 2016

Opinion: About Pastor Adeboye; eating is hearing and cooking is speaking

by Lakin' Goodluck The things we make the crux of our debates in this generation are truly quite puzzling. So a pastor offers a valuable and sagacious counsel to his congregation,…

Oreoluwa Peters July 18, 2016

It’s a boy for Iyanya’s manager, Ubi Franklin, Lilian Esoro

It's baby season and Ubi Franklin and wife, Lilian are the latest parents of one. Blogger, Stella Dimokokorkus revealed on Monday that Lilian has been delivered of a baby boy in…