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The love story behind the origin of 'Ìyàwó' - the Yoruba word for wife

If you live in Nigeria, you must have heard this word being used to refer to a married lady especially those from Yoruba origin. Have you ever wondered where the Yoruba word "Ìyàwó" originated from? Surprisingly, Ìyàwó does not directly translate to "wife"

Man Reveals How He Survived Domestic Violence In The Hands Of His Wife

A young man who trades in the federal capital territory, Abuja, has revealed how he abandoned his marriage because of his wife's domestic violence. A young man who tied the knot when he was 25-years-old said he was a victim of domestic violence by his wife

Amid controversies, Tuface reveals one of the reasons he loves his wife, Annie

The awkward moment popular Nollywood actress, Annie Idibia asked her husband, Tuface, to promise her that he will be faithful for the next 10 years may not really be anything for a heightened discussion as many have deemed fit. This is because these sort of

Drone photos reveal the devastating scale of the Notre Dame Cathedral fire

These drone photos captured by Lana Sator reveal the devastating scale of the Notre Dame Cathedral fire. The ancient Cathedral in Paris went up in flames on Monday afternoon and efforts to put the fire out continued through the night. French president, Emmanuel

Man electrocuted while attempting to steal transformer cable in Benin

According to details from the post, the man reportedly jumped into the transformer cage in a bid to cut off some cables. Unfortunately, he was electrocuted in the process and died on the spot.

Young man cuts transformer wire at 2am, tries to steal cable

According to a resident, the man came into the community at night and cut off the main power line that connects electricity to the houses on the street, intending to cart away the cable.

"I break the yoke, fire, fire them" - Woman praying to get 'true love' bathes herself with crate of eggs (video)

A video showing a Young lady bathing herself with numerous eggs has elicited several reactions after it went viral. The lady who was speaking in igbo language, could be seen in the video breaking several eggs, and pouring then over her body while praying to

Alaafin of Oyo last wife allegedly exits the palace

The last wife of the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi is reported to have exited the palace months after two of his favourite queens also left the palace. The news was carried by an Instagram blogger identified as gistlover who claimed that the Alaafin has

"My wife, Chioma wears the latest" - Davido says as he shows off Chioma's ₦827,000 Fendi Bag

OBO Davido seems to be in the mood as he has taken to social media to flaunt his wife "Chioma" N827,000 Fendi designer bag. According to the DMW boss, his wife, Chioma wears the latest designers wear. He shared a video of her rocking the latest Fendi Bag,

Military man allegedly marries wife off to man she cheated with, feeds them cake in shocking video

A military man has allegedly married off his wife to the man she was caught cheating with, while feeding them both cake to seal the union. The incident has gone viral on X (formerly Twitter). According to a video circulating on social media, the military man

Charly Boy Explains Why He Proposed To His Wife For The 4th Time After 45 Years Of Marriage

Nigeria's self-acclaimed area father, Charly Boy who proposed to his wife the 4th time after 45 years of marriage has explained why. The actor and singer had taken to Instagram to share photos of his 4th proposal to his wife some days ago and has since been

Nigerian man full of praises for his wife after she helped to pay the house rent

A Nigerian man identified simply as Good luck has called on fellow Nigerians to appreciate his wife on his bhalf shortly after she saved him from a huge embarrasment. According to the man, his wife really surprised him after the ladlord came to collect the

Cubana Chiefpriest buys his wife a new car after she 'got' bored of the old one

Businessman Cubaba Chiefpriest has shared a photo of the new car he bought his wife after she 'got' bored of the old one. Cubana Chiefpriest revealed that his wife got bored of the G63 she had and he decided to upgrade it to the Presidential 2024 Escalade

'You're The Description Of A Perfect Wife' - Basketmouth Sends Valentine Message To Wife

Popualar Comedian, Bright Okpocha popularly known as Basketmouth is a loving husband and loves to show it off. Elsie and Bright have been married for over 6 years. In his Valentine message to her, 'Baskemouth said: 'Elsie Okpocha you're the perfect description

#BBNaija: See The Beautiful Photos Of Tboss' Mum That Sets The Internet On Fire

Big brother naija housemate Tboss is one of the most beautiful housemates of this year's edition of big brother naija. She was even the centre of attraction of the famous video "SEE GOBE" that was done by the housemates. Very few of the BBnaija fans are aware

Wike: The declaration of their seats vacant will send them back to their villages-Siminalayi Fubara

According to a report from Newsmen, Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State reflected on the recent political defections of lawmakers in the state and the consequential rift it has created. Fubara attributed the miscalculations of the defectors to divine

'The real reason why bilionaire Chief Ikpea divorced his wife of 39 years' - Family member

Read a statement by a family member below... As against the claims going round media that the Mrs Agnes, the first wife of chief Ikpea was thrown out of her matrimonial home, the claim is false and misleading. Chief Ikpea has been married to Mrs Agnes Ikpea

APC Mocks Wike over the Bagging of 'Fake' International Award

The All Progressives Congress, Rivers State Chapter, has alleged that Governor Nyesom Wike has resorted to "high level scam to dupe the peoples' resources and rubbish their collective intelligence." The party made the claim while describing the award given