Divorce
Cleric decries high rate of divorce among young couples
A Cleric, Rev. Fr. Felix Nwosu, has decried high rate of divorce among young couples in Nigeria blaming it on lack of understanding and forgiving spirit.
Emir Sanusi urges states to enact laws to address rate of divorce
The Emir of Kano, Malam Muhammadu Sanusi, has called on state governments to enact laws that would address the worsening rate of divorce and other marital challenges in Nigeria.
Lesotho’s First Lady charged with murdering husband’s first wife
Murder, mystery, suspense and political drama -- the cocktail of events playing out in Lesotho belong in a best-selling thriller.
Queen Elizabeth’s grandchild breaks up with Canadian wife
Queen Elizabeth’s oldest grandchild Peter Phillips and his wife Autumn have separated and will divorce, a spokesman said Tuesday, piling more misery on Britain’s most famous family.
2020 Oscars: Laura Dern wins best supporting actress for ‘Marriage Story’
Laura Dern’s turn as a steely divorce attorney in “Marriage Story” made the case with Oscar jurors, who completed her awards season sweep by awarding her the best-supporting actress trophy.
Lesotho first lady granted bail over murder charge
Lesotho's first lady was released on bail on Wednesday after she was detained overnight and charged with murder over the killing of her husband's estranged wife.
I do not love my husband of 13 years anymore, I want a divorce...
A housewife, Risikat Ajape, on Wednesday asked an Area Court in Ilorin to dissolve her 13-year-old marriage to husband, Ambali on grounds that she no longer loves him.
European parliament backs Brexit deal
The Brexit divorce battle which lasted for three and half years is finally set for tough trade negotiations in the year ahead as it departs on Friday.
Cardinal Onaiyekan: Only fervent prayers‘ll save Nigeria
To overcome the socio-economic challenges currently facing Nigeria, the immediate past Archbishop of Abuja Catholic Archdiocese, Cardinal John Onaiyekan, has admonished Nigerians to be fervent in prayers and adopt legitimate measures of survival.
Man seeks divorce over wife’s alleged extra-marital affair with nine men
Sunday Udo, a civil servant, on Thursday begged the Jikwoyi Customary Court in Abuja to dissolve his 28-year-old marriage over his wife’s flirtations with nine men.
My wife brings her lover into our bedroom for lovemaking – man tells court
A petty trader, Mrs Molade Owolabi, on Thursday lost her 11-year-old marriage to alleged adultery, as an Igando Customary Court in Lagos granted her estranged husband’s request to dissolve the union.
Man files for divorce so wife can marry her lover
An Indian man, Mahesh (not real name) has approached the court, seeking to divorce his wife, Sangeeta, so she can marry the man she loves.
Andy Murray reveals emotional impact of Dunblane Massacre
Former world tennis number one Andy Murray reveals for the first time in a new documentary that he suffered from breathing problems and anxiety following the Dunblane School massacre.
South Arabia apologises for video labelling feminism as extremism
Saudi Arabia’s state security agency says a social media post on one of its accounts that categorised feminism as extremism was a mistake.
Businessman prays court to confirm final divorce pronouncement
A 70-year-old businessman man, Muhammad Tofik, on Tuesday prayed a Sharia Court I, sitting in Magajin Gari, Kaduna State to confirm the final divorce pronouncement to his wife, Khadija Alabi.
UK braces for election as Labour Party backs early vote
Britain's main opposition Labour Party has said it would support Prime Minister Boris Johnson's call for a December election, although the date remains to be fixed.
Jeff Bezos now the richest man in the world
Jeff Bezos is back as the richest man in the world after Bill Gates briefly earned the title as reported by TMZ.
Brazil police target leader of Jair Bolsonaro’s party in political scandal
Federal police in Brazil on Tuesday raided the home of the head of President Jair Bolsonaro’s far-right party as part of a probe into a campaign financing scandal.
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Nigeria picks Egypt Air consortium for aviation partnership
Nigerian authorities have selected a consortium to set up an aviation leasing company as part of plans to overhaul the country’s aviation sector.
Coronavirus: EU orders quarantine for staff who travelled to Northern Italy
EU institutions, on Tuesday, ordered staff who travelled to areas of Northern Italy hit by an outbreak of coronavirus to stay at home for two weeks.
Insecurity: House of Reps restates call for resignation of service chiefs
With the increasing spate of killings in the country, the House of Representatives has again passed a vote of no confidence on the Service Chiefs and National Security Adviser, calling for their immediate resignation.
Tax tribunal orders firm to pay N1.7 billion to FIRS
The Tax Appeal Tribunal, Lagos Zone, has ruled as lawful an assessment in additional tax liability of N1.738,481,875.33 issued to Prime Plastichem Nigeria Limited (PPNL) by the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) as the correct income tax which the PPNL should pay on its profit for doing business in Nigeria under the provisions of Transfer Pricing Regulation No1 2012.
Udinese defender William Troost-Ekong risks suspension
Udinese defender William Troost-Ekong is just one yellow card away from a mandatory one-game suspension in the Italian Serie A.
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CDHR kicks as hospital detain 10-year old boy in Delta
The Committee for the Defence of Human Rights, Delta State, has petitioned the police over the alleged detention of a 10-year-old boy, Prince Emeghene Idiovwa, by the management of a Warri-based private hospital over unpaid medical bills.
DPR donates gas cylinders to food vendors in Ogun
The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR), Abeokuta Field Office, has donated 40 units of 12.5 kg gas cylinders to the food vendors of the Federal Government Home Grown School Feeding Programme in Ogun.
Political analyst commends Senate over proposed constitution review
A Political Analyst, Dr Kayode Ajulo, has commended the Senate for the inauguration of the Deputy Senate President-led Constitution Review Committee.
PEBEC, ICPC collaborate to prosecute corrupt public officials
The Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) has partnered with the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to investigate and prosecute public officials and civil servants accused of corrupt practices.
Judicial officer wants police stripped of prosecutorial powers
The Assistant Chief State Counsel, Edo State Ministry of Justice, (Department of Public Prosecutions), Mrs. Justina Odihirin, has called for striping of the police, the responsibility of prosecution of criminal cases.