Did you know that Kano State has the highest rate of divorce in Nigeria?
A rise in divorces in the 1990s earned Kano the reputation of "divorce capital" in Nigeria. The label has endured since then. According to a 2022 BBC investigation done in partnership with the local administration, 32% of marriages in Kano don't endure more than three to six months. Another worrying pattern was also discovered by the study: some young people, aged 20 to 25, had already experienced three marriages.
Alain Delon, French Star of Le Samourai, Dies at 88
Alain Delon, the French actor most famous for his roles in the films of New Wave director Jean-Pierre Melville, especially “Le Samourai,” has died. He was 88.
“He passed away peacefully in his home in Douchy, surrounded by his three children and his family,” according to a statement released to the AFP news agency by his family.
Battersea Dogs and Cats Home popularity & fame
Battersea Dogs and Cats HomeExplore the latest public opinion about Battersea Dogs and Cats Home
Fame Fame is defined by the % of people who have heard of this topic. 87%
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Bobrisky Opens Up On How Kwam 1 Was Mocked For Performing At His Birthday Party
Controversial crossdresser, Okuneye Idris Olarenwaju better known as Bobrisky has recounted Fuji King, Wasiu Ayinde Marshall aka Kwam 1 was mocked for performing at his luxurious 30th birthday party. Bobrisky made this known during his recent interview with Nigerian journalist Chude Jideonwu, where he revealed how he amassed so much wealth from brand influencing deals on social media.
“When I told people I wanted Kwam 1 at my party, they were like he is expensive and all but because I wanted a luxury party, I didn’t mind the cost.
Culture, language important to the wellbeing of society - Prof Gana
Gana, Chairman, Board of Trustees set up to reprint version of Nupe Bible translation, spoke during the inauguration of the Nupe Bible at the Cathedral Church of Anglican Diocese Bida on Tuesday. Prof Gana who is also the ‘Hasken Nupe’, expressed delight that the initial Nupe Bible translation earlier in 18th century, had now been updated with the latest Nupe language developments for the understanding and spread of the Gospel.
Federal High Court orders permanent forfeiture of N7.6bn linked to Diezani Alison-Madueke
- Justice Chuka Obiozor of the Federal High Court has ordered that the sum of N7,646,700,000 linked to Diezani Alison-Madueke be permanently forfeited to the federal government
- The EFCC told the judge that the money was included in the $153,310,000 which was looted in 2014 from the coffers of the NNPC by the former minister
- Before granting this final order, the presiding judge had initially granted an interim order for the forfeiture of the funds
Hipster or Halloween Costume? New Blog Lets Readers Be the Judge
Halloween or Williamsburg Williamsburg is a lovely neighborhood of Brooklyn known for its diverse restaurants, a strong community vibe, and more than a few eccentrics.
A new blog, Halloween or Williamsburg, tests just how many weirdos there are by cataloging the offbeat sartorial choices of many Williamsburgers in a photo compilation that ultimately raises the question: How weird is socially appropriate on days other than Oct. 31?
Seeing as Halloween is still almost a week away, it’s safe to say that almost all pictures are of real people in real outfits.
INEC Fixes Date To Suspend Continuous Voter Registration
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed a date to halt the ongoing nationwide Continuous Voter Registration exercise. In a chat with reporters on Friday, Rotimi Oyekanmi, spokesman to the INEC Chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, said the electoral body might suspend the exercise in July.
He made this known to reporters on the side line of the ongoing two-day Editorial Capacity Building Workshop for INEC Public Affairs Officers in Lagos.
Iraj Weeraratne - Age, Family, Bio
Famous as an artist and music producer in the hip hop and R&B genres, this Sri Lankan entertainer is also notable as the host of TV's Da Iraj Show. His chart-topping singles include "Daasa Themila" and "Manamali."
Before Fame He released his debut, self-titled studio album in 2004. Trivia By early 2015, he had 25,000 Twitter followers and nearly 600,000 Facebook likes.
Family Life A member of a Sinhalese family, he was born and raised in Colombo, Sri lanka.
It's Cheesy in the Best Way
'Falling for Christmas' Review: The Lindsay Lohan Renaissance Has CommencedBy Allison DeGrushePublished Nov. 10 2022, 3:01 a.m. ET
Source: Netflix'Tis the season of the Lindsay Lohanassaince! The actress has made her long-awaited return to the screen in the Netflix holiday rom-com Falling for Christmas. But, if you were expecting an Oscar-worthy production, think again. This flick is one of cinema's cheesiest, most predictable stories ever. Now, that's not necessarily a bad thing; in fact, those two narrative elements, along with the performances and social commentary on the influencer lifestyle, demonstrate that Falling for Christmas is not trying to be something it isn’t.