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Theresa May to make ‘new, bold offer’ in Brexit bill
British Prime Minister Theresa May said she will present a “new, bold offer” to lawmakers with “an improved package of measures” in a final attempt to get the Brexit divorce deal through parliament before she leaves office.
Expert: Schools can end suicide through counselling
Reacting to the rising rate of suicides among youths, a counsellor, Ms Chinelo Nkennor, has said the power to put an end to suicides, in both young and old, lies with schools embracing 21st-century guidance and counseling methods.
Banditry: Security in my local council in Katsina deteriorating – chairman
The Transition Committee Chairman of Batsari Local Government Area of Katsina State, Alhaji Mannir Muazu, has decried deteriorating security situation in the area, saying inhabitants were unsafe.
Lagos commissioner official raises concern over cases of divorce
Dr Abdul-Hakeem Abdul-Lateef, Lagos State Commissioner for Homes Affairs, has advised couples to tolerate each other in order to reduce cases of divorce in the country.
Divorcee drags ex-husband to court, says she may be pregnant
A divorcee, Aisha Lawal, on Thursday, dragged her husband before a Sharia Court II siting at Magajin Gari, Kaduna State, saying she may pregnant.
India’s Supreme Court considers women into mosques
India’s Supreme Court agreed on Tuesday to consider a petition from a Muslim couple to allow women into mosques.
Suspect: Why I turned 14-year old girl into sex slave
A 45-year old Nigerian film seller, Alfred Marainerume, has explained why he turned a 14-year old girl into a sex slave by sleeping with her for 10 months.
Tonto Dikeh’s estranged husband accuses her of forgery, petitions IGP
Mr Olakunle Churchill, the estranged husband of Tonto Dikeh, has petitioned the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mohammad Adamu, against the controversial actress.
Pregnant woman drags husband to court to know status of union
A 24-year-old pregnant woman, Fatima Salisu, on Thursday dragged her husband, Jibril Umar, before a Sharia court ll sitting at Magajin Gari, Kaduna, to know the status of their union.
My wife frequently beats me – man tells court
Oluwatosin Bakare, an Ibadan-based businessman, on Wednesday told an Ile-Tuntun Customary Court sitting in Mapo, Ibadan, to dissolve his seven-year-old union to his wife, Enitan, because she frequently beats him.
Hundreds protest against child marriage in Lebanon
Hundreds protested on Saturday in Lebanon against child marriage, demanding lawmakers forbid unions below the age of 18, in a country where some faiths allow girls to be wed at 14.
Jeff Bezos accuses Enquirer of ‘blackmail’ over intimate photos
Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos on Thursday accused the publisher of the National Enquirer of blackmail after it threatened to publish intimate photographs sent by the billionaire to his mistress if he did not cease his investigation into how the newspaper got the pictures.
Wife approaches court for divorce over alleged lack of care
A wife, Maryam Abubakar (25) on Monday, took her husband, Shamsu Lawal to a Sharia Court in Magajin Gari area of Kaduna, asking for divorce.
Man drags wife to court over alleged threat to cut manhood
A 40-year-old man, Faromiki Temitope, on Friday asked an Ado-Ekiti Customary Court to dissolve his 18-year-old marriage to his wife, Idowu.
Woman drags ex-husband to court for taking children to ‘Almajiri’ school.
Jamila Abubakar, 33, on Thursday dragged her former husband, one Isah Aliyu, to a Sharia Court sitting at Magajin Gari, Kaduna, for taking their two children to an ‘Almajiri’ school.
Woman prays court to allow her return N90,000 dowry to husband
A 26-year-old woman, Hajara Shuaibu on Monday prayed to a Sharia court sitting at Magajin Gari, Kaduna to allow her return N90,000 dowry to her husband Aliyu Muhammad, so as to redeem herself from their marriage.
Lack of understanding major cause of divorce – lawyer
An Ilorin-based legal practitioner, Mr Suleiman Isiaka, has identified lack of understanding among couples as the major cause of divorce in Nigeria.
I met my wife and an old man in a compromising position – Man...
A Grade `C’ Customary Court, Bode Igbo, Ibadan, on Tuesday adjourned the divorce suit filed by Taiwo Philip, as the wife, Bukola, urged the court to plead with her husband on her behalf.
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President Buhari dines with Zamfara leaders in Saudi Arabia, decries insecurity in state
President Muhammadu Buhari has again decried the loss of lives and property to banditry in Zamfara State.
One dead, 14 injured in Anambra auto crash
A 54-year old man, Chidi Ezechi, lost his life while fourteen others sustained varying degrees of injuries in a ghastly road accident in Ogidi, Anambra State.
Jose Mourinho accused of ‘acting like he was at Carlisle United, not Manchester United’
“Mourinho never smiled, which doesn't make any sense. He should have been happy - he was in a job that he'd always wanted, one of the most prestigious jobs in the world at one of the biggest clubs. He was acting like he was at Carlisle United, not Manchester United.
Riyad Mahrez eyes AFCON after Manchester City treble
Manchester City winger Riyad Mahrez hopes he can continue a successful streak by helping Algeria win the Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt during July.
Senator Saraki lauds Super Falcon’s WAFU Cup victory
Senate President Bukola Saraki, on Monday, lauded the Super Falcons for lifting the 2019 WAFU Cup ”following their soul-lifting display in the finals of the game last Saturday in Abidjan.”
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Court restrains Omoyele Sowore from parading self as AAC national chairman
A Federal High Court in Abuja has restrained Omoyele Sowore, the presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC) in the last general elections, from parading himself as National Chairman of the party.
Bayelsa guber: Ijaw elders warn against electoral violence
Ahead of the forthcoming gubernatorial election in Bayelsa State, the Ijaw Elders Forum (IEF) and other stakeholders have warned against electoral violence.
Justice Onnoghen: Supreme Court strikes out Cross River government suit
The Supreme Court in a split decision of six to one dismissed the suit filed by the Cross River State government challenging the suspension and trial of former Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Walter Onnoghen, for being incompetent.
Croatia’s Igor Stimac appointed as the new head coach of India
Former Croatia international Igor Stimac has been appointed as the new coach of the Indian men’s national team, after the AIFF's (All India Football Federation) Executive Commitee ratified the recommendation by the Technical Committee.
Governor Obiano lobbies President Buhari, seeks ministerial, ambassadorial slots for Igbo
Willie Obiano, Anambra State governor, met with President Muhammadu Buahri behind closed doors on Monday, where the governor lobbied him to have special consideration for South Easterners in the appointment of ambassadors and ministers.