Category: Lifestyle

US Pastor Marries Second Wife, Says Monogamy Is Unbiblical

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Photo: Ford and his two wives By Mandy Park A United States-based pastor, Israel Ford, has announced his marriage to a second wife, Shakayla Ford, arguing that the belief that a man should have only one wife is not supported by the Bible. Ford, who is associated with LifeWorks Church in Wickliffe, Ohio, made the announcement in a Facebook post on Sunday, accompanied by a video recorded at the church. The pastor introduced Shakayla to his followers as his second wife, while identifying his first wife, Lydia Ford, as being…

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Communities, activists reject Lagos prepaid water meters

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Photo: Activists, stakeholders at the symposium By Mandy Park Residents of some communities in Lagos State, alongside activists and labour leaders, have rejected the state government’s prepaid water metering scheme, warning that it could make access to clean water dependent on people’s ability to pay. They called on the government to invest in public water infrastructure and guarantee affordable access to safe and reliable water instead of introducing a system that disconnects households when their prepaid credits are exhausted. The stakeholders made their position known at a symposium organised by…

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World Food Day 2026: CAPPA Urges Nigeria to Put Nutrition at Centre of Food Security

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Photo: World Food Day Logo By: Mandy Park Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has called on the Federal Government to prioritise affordability, nutrition and stronger protections against unhealthy food environments in Nigeria’s food security agenda. In a statement to mark World Food Day 2026, themed “Innovate today. Nourish tomorrow,” CAPPA noted that Nigeria’s food production index has climbed steadily over the years, with the country becoming the leading producer of cassava, and a top-tier yam and sorghum producer, among other food staples. Ironically, massive post-harvest losses, insecurity in…

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Catholic priest abducted in Benue, police confirm

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The Catholic Diocese of Otukpo, in a statement signed by the Diocesan Chancellor, Rev. Fr. Joseph Itodo, said the priest was abducted on October 13. Benue State Police Command has confirmed the abduction of Rev. Fr. John Otache, Parish Priest of St. Margaret’s Parish, Ajegbe-Awume, in Ohimini Local Government Area of the state. Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Aondogu Orchia, said on Friday that the command had commenced full investigation into the incident and that efforts were ongoing to rescue the priest. Meanwhile, the Catholic Diocese of Otukpo, in a…

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OWORAC rejects water privatisation, prepaid meters, warns of exclusion

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By Daniel Kanu The Our Water, Our Right Africa Coalition has rejected water privatisation and prepaid metering systems, warning that commercialising water services could deny poor and vulnerable households access to an essential human right. The coalition called on African governments to prioritise publicly funded water supply systems, improve access to safe and affordable drinking water, and strengthen public institutions responsible for water delivery. It made the call during the 2026 Africa Week of Action Against Privatisation, held in Lagos, with the theme, “Reclaiming Africa’s Water Future: Public Water for…

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OPINION: CETA Amendment Bill: A Tax for Good Health

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Photo: Robert Egbe By Robert Egbe Something strange happened to Enugu-based paediatrician, Dr. Chiwetalu Odoh, last Christmas eve. Summoned to the Children’s Emergency Unit at the hospital in Enugu, he expected to meet a critically ill child. Instead, he found a little girl, her mother and her aunt, seated quietly in the waiting area. At first glance, she appeared to be healthy. But the night before – between bedtime and that morning – the child drank over 17 sachets of water. She repeatedly woke to urinate. Her aunt, a nurse,…

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Temi Nkem wins BBNaija Season 11, takes home N160m prize

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Photo: Temi Nkem By: Mandy Park Big Brother Naija Season 11 housemate, Temi Nkem, has emerged winner of the reality television show’s “Show Ya Sef” edition. The 21-year-old was crowned winner during the grand finale of the show on Sunday, October 4, 2026, after 70 days of competition, drama, tasks, nominations and evictions. Nkem defeated Aikou and Sheba, who finished as the first and second runners-up respectively. According to the final voting results, Nkem polled 25.87 per cent of the total votes cast by viewers across Nigeria and other parts…

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PETER OBI AND SOLUDO ARE NOT MATES. STOP COMPARING THEM.

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By: Conel Nduka. Let me break it down for those who don’t know who Peter Obi was before government: Before he ever became Governor, Obi was already Chairman and Director of 11 companies. On the day he was declared Governor, he had over 200 containers of goods sailing on the high sea — his own business. He owned a company in the UK that had more than 30 staff on payroll. As far back as 1999 when the exclusive UK Black Card was introduced, Obi was one of only 100…

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Dr Anuma Kalu Ulu: Celebrating a Rare Gift to Humanity at a Time Like This

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Photo: Dr Anuma Kalu Ulu By Daniel Kanu There are birthdays that are simply occasions for cutting cakes, receiving phone calls, exchanging pleasantries and counting the passage of another year. But there are birthdays that provide an opportunity to pause, look beyond the celebration and reflect on the life of a man whose existence has made a meaningful difference in the lives of others. Today is one of such occasions. It is the birthday of my friend and brother, Dr Anuma Kalu Ulu, a man whose life has become a…

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T-Pain sues Akon’s record label again over $489,000 unpaid royalties

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 American singer T-Pain has filed another lawsuit against Konvict Entertainment, the record label co-founded by international music star Akon. This is a long-standing financial dispute over alleged unpaid royalties. According to reports, the Grammy-winning artist is demanding $489,047 approximately N647 million claiming that the label deliberately withheld funds generated from his music sales despite a previous settlement. However, the latest legal battle centers around a substantial financial transaction involving more than $1.3 million that Konvict Entertainment reportedly received from a distributor for T-Pain’s music catalog. T-Pain’s legal team argues that a significant portion…

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