David Oyedepo Jnr, pastor and son of Bishop David Oyedepo, founder of Living Faith Church (Winners’ Chapel), has revealed that he and his wife, Kemi, have gone 17 years of marriage without a single argument. During a recent church service, posted on YouTube, he shared that the key to their 17 years of marital harmony…
Former presidential aide, Reno Omokri, has stated that bride price should only be paid for virgins, claiming that requesting money for a non-virgin under that pretext is essentially extortion. Omokri shared his view on Sunday in a detailed post on his official X account. He argued that many Africans confuse the concepts of dowry and…
A Grade I Area Court in Lugbe, Abuja, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has officially dissolved the four-year-old marriage between Shuiba Abdullahi and his wife, Aisha Abdullahi, citing the latter’s “bad character” as the key reason for the dissolution. In his petition, Shuiba explained that his wife had consistently shown disrespect towards him, which he could…
The Kano State Hisbah Board has arrested a young man and his fiancee for allegedly getting married at an event centre without their parents’ consent. According to the state Hisbah Deputy Commander General (DCG), Sheikh Mujahid Aminudeen Abubakar, the couple got married at a recreational centre by themselves. He furthered that someone not related to…
The Federal Government said it generated about N2.4 billion in 2024 from marriage contracts via its marriage registry at the Ministry of Interior. Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo disclosed this on Tuesday in Abuja during a media interface. According to him, the ministry also generated over N3.2 billion from expatriate quota applications, saying overall,…
Some countries offer a fast-track path to citizenship for foreigners who marry their citizens. This shortens the usual residency requirements and helps spouses gain citizenship more quickly. While the rules vary, marriage is often accepted as a valid reason for granting citizenship or residency. This also comes with benefits like the right to live, work,…
Former Brazil international Hulk has tied the knot with Camila Angelo, his ex-wife’s niece, in a religious ceremony on Friday. The couple had already formalised their union in a civil ceremony in 2020. Reflecting on the occasion, Hulk expressed his joy on Instagram, writing, “Before God and the promises of our love, we unite in…
Arube Otor, popularly known as Isoko Fela One, is a famous Delta State-based highlife musician causing a stir with his planned unprecedented wedding to three women on the same day. The singer who sings Isoko Highlife has been in the music scene for over 30 years. About a decade ago, he founded a dance band,…
Veteran Nollywood actor Kanayo O. Kanayo has revealed what he thinks is the reason some women remain unmarried in their 30s. Speaking in a recent interview with News Central, Kanayo claimed that many women spend their early 20s dating wealthy, often married older men while rejecting younger suitors with genuine intentions. “Some girl will be…
Nollywood actress Kiitan Bukola has shared her personal struggles and the impact of her childhood experiences on her views about marriage. In an interview with Biola Bayo, the actress revealed that while she loves the idea of marriage, she harbours fears about it due to her deep desire to provide a stable and loving home…