A pair of brothers in rural India have married the same woman, upholding an ancient custom and sparking criticism from a women’s rights group after photos of the wedding went viral. Polyandry is banned in India but is legal in some of the tribal pockets, including Himalayan territories, allowing preservation of some ancient traditions. The…
Nigerian singer Emmanuel ‘Ablack’ Makuochukwu has opened up on how he married a 68-year-old American woman, Kay, years after receiving a prophecy that he would one day wed a white woman. The 25-year-old disclosed this during an interview on the ‘Love Don’t Judge’ podcast posted on YouTube on Thursday. He said he had no idea…
New Chapter, New Era A Heartfelt Appreciation from Hon. Jubril Kolawole Emilagba on his emergence as the Flag Bearer of Apc in the forthcoming Chairmanship Election of Lagos Mainland Local Government. With deep humility and immense gratitude, I extend my heartfelt appreciation to everyone who contributed in one way or another to my victory at…
Dele Farotimi, a frontline lawyer has said that some politicians are trying hard to rebrand former President, Goodluck Jonathan, who was voted out of office by Nigerians in 2015 for valid reasons. He questioned the rationale behind the move, insisting that those expecting the former Bayelsa State Governor to come and do a miracle would…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has issued a circular announcing the immediate suspension of approvals for the extension of export proceeds repatriation on behalf of exporters. Dated January 8, 2025, the directive applies to both oil and non-oil export transactions, marking a significant policy shift aimed at ensuring compliance with existing regulations. The circular…
Foreign portfolio investment (FPI) in Nigeria surged to N1.81 trillion in July 2025, up 133.09% from N778.65 billion in June, reflecting stronger participation in equities trading. The data, published in the latest FPI report by the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) and compiled from custodians and capital market operators, also showed a 269.19% year-on-year increase compared to…
Uche Nwokwu, Coordinator of the National Cancer Control Programme (NCCP), Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, says men with large breasts are at a higher risk of developing breast cancer. Mr Nwokwu revealed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday in Abuja. He said that men undergoing hormone therapy…
The Police in Cross River State have launched a manhunt for a young woman known as Pretty Goddess who was accused of luring her friend, identified as Debit Queen, to a hotel where she brutally assaulted her, stripped her naked, and posted videos of the ordeal online. The incident was reported to have occurred on…
A prominent Plateau clergyman, Reverend Ezekiel Dachomo, has publicly claimed that aides and loyalists of President Bola Tinubu, working from the Presidential Villa, are issuing threats and warnings to silence his advocacy regarding the alleged “Christian genocide” in the state and the Middle Belt. Rev. Dachomo, who serves as the Regional Chairman of the Church…
An Osun High Court in Ile-Ife, on Thursday, reinstated Adegboyega Famodun as the Owa of Igbajo and nullified the state government’s revocation of his appointment. The court overturned the White Paper and Executive Order issued by Governor Ademola Adeleke regarding the Owa of Igbajo chieftaincy title. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the…