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

November 16, 2016

Tochukwu Okwuanya: Married in thirty days

by Tochukwu Okwuanya “He will make a good husband; won’t he?” I questioned rhetorically for it will take a high degree of madness to question and then answer myself. However, for considering that man that was sitting in front of me as anything other than a candidate for Yaba Left, makes me a candidate for... Read More

desperation, In search of Mr. Right, Love, Marriage, Married in 30 days, Prophecy, Singlehood

November 14, 2016

Ololade Ajekigbe: Is the penance for attempting to marry an already married person an acid bath?

by Ololade Ajekigbe A young lady is bathed in acid by an unknown assailant on the streets of Lagos. Her sin – the audacity to consent to marry a man who already had a wife. It appears to be a classic case of hell hath no fury like a woman scorned. The story boils down to... Read More

acid bath, Marriage, Mr Chidi, nigeria, Ogochukwu Nwosu

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 themselves if they find out that they do cry at times- even in private. I have cried many times. And it does not make me... Read More

Marriage, nigeria, patriarchy, Real Men crying, Relationships

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 other, grow into each other and become comfortable. But with exposure comes familiarity, and familiarity breeds contempt. Or complacency, that unfortunate dust that settles on... Read More

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God, Marriage, New Voices, Relationships, Religion, See finish, sticky, Undervaluing people and moments

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: https://twitter.com/DwayneDavidPaul/status/794707617767653376 https://twitter.com/6PAPl/status/794716321128779778 https://twitter.com/possiblydana/status/794703743212199937 https://twitter.com/sbstryker/status/794702671445774336 https://twitter.com/AceHudsonJr/status/794697345283854336 https://twitter.com/abroshar/status/794697043528646660 How we know he wasn't coming home from cheating? He could've been doing her dirty for years. We need a backstory on this penguin fight pic.twitter.com/XIAacCRLHh... Read More

animal kingdom, Love, Marriage, monogamy, penguins, Relationships, The Thread

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, weirdest or silliest thing you’ve ever seen at a wedding? Let me go first. Wedding 1: The groom’s sister demanded that one of the bridesmaid’s... Read More

Marriage, Mothers-in-law, nigeria, Relationships, Weddings

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 Mai’adua road, Daura. The groom, paid N100,000 as the bride price. The marriage was contracted in accordance with Islamic injunctions and was attended by top... Read More

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Fatima, Marriage, President Muhammadu Buhari

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 the German Chancellor, Angela Merkel, that his wife belonged to the “kitchen, living room and other room”, has been widespread as well as diverse. While... Read More

Aisha buhari, economy, feminism, Marriage, nigeria, patriarchy, Politics, president buhari

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 on you in the future, it would be because the other woman seduced him. 2. When he does something that implies that he has wandering... Read More

Cheaters, culture, feminists, Husbands, Marriage, nigeria, Relationships, women

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 those who are contemplating marriage and those who have already tied the knot. Please see below: It's easy to fall in love. It's easy to... Read More

commitment, engagement, honeymoon, making a home, Marriage

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 ago, I was diagnosed with cerebral malaria and had serious episodes of convulsions. After undergoing several blood transfusion. My condition became critical, I was in... Read More

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children, Marriage, nigeria, poverty, rape, society

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 wife that tells her husband the home truth both at home and abroad. No one must muzzle Mrs. Buhari for expressing her frustrations to her... Read More

Aisha buhari, feminism, Marriage, nigeria, patriarchy, president buhari

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 with, call every now and we’re still good friends. Some exes are from hell, no doubt about that. Those one you do all in your... Read More

Cheaters, exes, Marriage, nigeria, relationship

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 spills semen indiscreetly and replicates the earth innumerably. No, the poor man’s strength cannot be attributed to the many children he has. As a matter... Read More

children, Marriage, nigeria, Poor people, population control

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 jokes for remaining single despite his good looks. Speaking on Thursday night in Lagos during her radio interview, Banky W once again refused to bow... Read More

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Banky W, celebrity, entertainment, Marriage, Music artiste, radio interview

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 idea of learning and what kind of person it is supposed to turn us into. It’s based on industrial revolution-era thinking about how learning and... Read More

cultural beliefs, death, education, life, Love, Marriage, New Voices, old age

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 down. The nuptial machinery continues churning out an endless vortex of “unwitting” couples week after week, 52 weeks a year. The flow just never ebbs,... Read More

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dating, Marriage, New Voices, Relationships, romance, sticky, Weddings

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 something in me and it usually gets me pretty worked up. You might have noticed, perhaps because it constitutes your personal experience, that most Nigerian... Read More

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cultural practices, FAMILY, Marriage, New Voices, nigeria, parenting, patriarchy, sticky, youth

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 Author’s intent. How did God intend marriage to be ordered and run? Human creativity, enlightened ideas and reasoned views about marriage cannot on any grounds... Read More

bible, Christianity, divorce, God, Marriage, Relationships, Religion

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 Countries where the happiest people lived and they found that they had some common traits such as the habit of sharing with each other; neighbours... Read More

civil service workers, government, happiness, Marriage, nigerians, unemployment

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 were of the idea of me and how far we’ve all come from then. I won’t tattoo your name on my skin, but I’ll ink... Read More

boyfriend, future wife, Marriage, relationship

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 to get married to someone else, is very unfortunate. No one deserves that kind of heartbreak and disappointment. In cases like this one, many will... Read More

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Marriage, Masters, Miriam Shehu, nigeria, relationship, Taiwo, Tel Aviv, tweets, twitter.

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 the ocean I met the queen of the coast She offers me fish to eat I am not here to fish either On my way... Read More

burukutu, country, drinks, Marriage, nigeria, palm wine, sellers

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, it was time for the bride to match in. And she reached for her mother. Her biological father stepped forward and she shooed him away.... Read More

absentee fathers, customary laws, Marriage, tradition, wedding day

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 hour. Self-proclaimed Apostle of Marriage, Pastor Chris Ojigbani says house chores and one hour prayers should not be used a criteria for marriage adding that... Read More

Apostle of Marriage, Chris Ojigbani, christian, cooking, Enoch Adeboye, Marriage, nigeria, Pastor Chris Ojigbani, peter, praying, rccg

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 weeks ago when a sermon of Pastor Adeboye discussing issues on marriage went viral. In the video, Pastor Adeboye is seen telling the men not to marry... Read More

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Marriage, Pastor Adeboye, rccg, Video, viral, youths

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, and some people just threw caution to the wind in order to prove the wrongness of such counsel. Others did not even give the admonition... Read More

adeboye, cook, counsel, couple, feminism, Marriage, opinon, rccg, Redeemed

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 the U.S. She shared a picture of the couple with their newborn. The couple got married in November 2015.

baby, Lilian Esoro-Franklin, Marriage, Nigerian celebrity, nigerian entertainment, Nigerian Music, Stella Dimokokorkus, Ubi Franklin

The Thread: Twitter clapsback at Molara Wood

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

Tochukwu Okwuanya: Married in thirty days

Ololade Ajekigbe: Is the penance for attempting to marry an already married person an acid bath?

Who says men don’t cry?

Oreoluwa Fakorede: See Finish [NEW VOICES]

The Thread: When that penguin leaves you for another

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

President Buhari gives daughter out in marriage

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

Vera Ezimora: 8 steps to marry a cheating husband

The Thread: This marriage thing na real set up

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

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

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

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

Marriage is not for everyone – Banky W

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

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

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

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

Opinion: Nigeria’s twisted search for happiness

Opinion: These are the ways I’ll love you

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

Opinion: Nigeria – Boosting tourism with local palm wine production

Opinion: Marriage traditions and absentee fathers

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

‘My messages are not for everybody’ – Adeboye

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

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

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