July 11, 2019

Man divorces wife for demanding ‘bribe’ before sex

Man divorces wife for demanding ‘bribe’ before sex

July 11, 2019 11:55 am

A mother of four, Mrs Risikat Adegboyega, has lost her 16-year-old marriage as an Igando Customary Court in Lagos granted the request of her husband to dissolve the union because she demanded bribe before sex.

The court President, Mr Adeniyi Koledoye, held on Thursday that since the petitioner insisted on divorce in spite of interventions, the court is left with no option other than to grant his wish.

“The court hereby dissolves the marriage between Pastor Abayomi Adegboyega and Mrs Risikat Adegboyega; you henceforth cease to be husband and wife.

“Each of you should go his or her separate ways …

Trump escalates war on social media at White House 'summit'

Trump escalates war on social media at White House ‘summit’

July 11, 2019 11:35 am
Escalating his attacks on Silicon Valley, President Donald Trump hinted Thursday at new regulations on social media as he gathered critics of major online platforms at a White House “summit.”Trump invited conservative activists who have been curbed or banned on social media to press his argument that big social networks are discriminating against conservatives, notwithstanding his large online following.“A big subject today at the White House Social Media Summit will be the tremendous dishonesty, bias, discrimination and suppression practiced by certain companies. We will not let them get away with it much longer,” Trump tweeted.

The comments stoked fears that

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Joke Silva showers encomiums on husband, Olu Jacobs at 77

Joke Silva showers encomiums on husband, Olu Jacobs at 77

July 11, 2019 8:54 am

Veteran actress, Joke Silva, is celebrating her husband,  Olu Jacobs, a movie star of many years as he turned 77 on Thursday.

Silva, took to her instagram page @JokeSilva, where she shared some photos of the birthday celebrant and captioned them with sweet messages.

“PRAISE THE LORD Happy 77th birthday Sir J. May your days be long in good health and abundance… The Quintessential Ovorawen. Loads of love king of my heart,” she wrote.

The movie star and his wife in April become grandparents as their son, Olusoji Jacob and wife welcomed a new baby.

The Jacobs have both been …

Issues formulated for Governor Obiano and his aides 8

July 11, 2019 8:15 am

By Odumodu Gbulagu

…and Obiano is doing well according to his aides

71: James Eze should tell us what happened to Nnewi and Awka shopping malls. Obi left money for their completion, but since he left, nothing has happened. He keeps flashing the Onitsha mall as his achievement, whereas he did not put 1 kobo into the project.

72. Who is the owner of over 300 plots of land a close Government official bought at Mgbakwu?

73. Why did Gov. Obiano restore and is maintaining all the guest houses closed by Obi and what does he use them for?

74. …

Unfathomable Mercy: A full length TV drama series 30

Unfathomable Mercy: A full length TV drama series 30

July 11, 2019 12:16 am

By Nze Ujunwa MarkAnthony

(All Rights Reserved)

86.INT. CHIEF FIBERISIMA’S RES. NIGHT.

CHIEF FIBERISIMA and his WIFE are in the LIVING ROOM having a cheerful DISCUSSION as they keenly see the MOVIE on the DIGITAL SATELITE TELEVISION and the FORMER receives an INTERNATIONAL CALL.

 CHIEF FIBERISIMA

Oh! How’re you my son? That’s good… So you’re in Las Vegas now with your wife? I’m sure you both are enjoying your honey moon… I also hope that as you’re returning home, your wife is also returning with something great in her tummy.

Laughter.

Well… that’s the joy and blessing of marriage… Mummy …

Tinubu denies being part of “Tinubu 2023” campaign

Tinubu denies being part of “Tinubu 2023” campaign

July 11, 2019 12:10 am

The National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has denied knowledge of a campaign group fronting an “unsolicited and unwarranted” campaign materials.

Tinubu in a series of tweets signed by his media office and posted on his official Twitter handle on Tuesday gave the name of the campaign group as ‘Asiwaju Reloaded Ambassadors’ Nigeria.’

“We have seen pictures of face caps, T shirts, shirts and even leaflets with Bola Tinubu 2023 embossed on them,” he tweeted.

“We hereby, through this medium, categorically deny any knowledge of the group and dissociates Asiwaju Tinubu from the group’s unsolicited and …

Nigeria defeats South Africa to reach Cup of Nations semis

Nigeria defeats South Africa to reach Cup of Nations semis

July 11, 2019 12:06 am

William Troost-Ekong’s late winner sent Nigeria through to the semi-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations on Wednesday after a tense 2-1 victory over South Africa in Cairo.

Samuel Chukwueze fired the Super Eagles ahead in the first half in front of a healthy, largely pro-Nigerian crowd at the 75,000-capacity Cairo International Stadium.

But Bongani Zungu’s looping header brought South Africa level on 70 minutes, the goal awarded with the aid of VAR — introduced for the first time at the tournament from the quarter-final stage onwards — after it was initially ruled out for offside.

Centre-back Troost-Ekong then turned …

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has assured that the Federal Government would continue to give priority attention to the operational

Nigeria: Africa’s greatest military force – Osinbajo

July 11, 2019 12:03 am

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has assured that the Federal Government would continue to give priority attention to the operational requirements and welfare of the Nigerian Armed Forces.

Osinbajo who was the Reviewing officer, made the remark during the Passing out Parade of 187 Direct Short Service Course 28 at the Military Training Centre (MTC), Nigerian Air Force Base Kaduna on Wednesday

He appreciated the armed forces for effectively containing the territorial ambitions of the Boko Haram terrorists, by substantially degrading their capacity to attack and wreak havoc.

He assured Nigerians that the threats of ISWAP, bandits and other criminals would …

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