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  'Marry one, marry all’ — Nigerian triplets share marriage hopesr For Taye, Kehinde, and Eta Omosuwa, Nigerian triplets, sustaining their bond beyond marriage is a fight to finish. The triplets have many things in common. They work in the same company and department as nurses, are usually clad in the same outfits and spend most of their time together. “We wash together, eat together and also wear the same size of shoes and clothes,” they told  BBC Pidgin . The triplets said they are always together because whenever they are apart, they usually fall sick. “If one of us is away, the remaining two of us won’t be okay. We also fall sick at the same time. Anytime one of us is sick, they usually put others on treatment too because they know the same thing will also happen to them,” they added. “Even if one of us experiences pimples, the other two will also get such. We believe this is happening because we share the same placenta.” The trio said people are often surprised that they think

  Kano police intervene as two Arewa TikTok users’ rivalry gets physical Two popular TikTok users from northern Nigeria have gone physical in what has been described as their “battle for supremacy”. The pair identified as Aisha Zaki and Suddenly, who have built up massive followership on the app, were said to have been involved in a physical confrontation. According reports, Suddenly was traced to her house and beaten up by some ladies while a video of the incident found its way to social media. In response, Aisha Zaki released a video on TikTok praising those who attacked her counterpart. The TikTok personality was also said to have threatened Suddenly that more hostility was underway. Aisha Zaki TikTok Suddenly, in response to the alleged threat, made a video saying she was not afraid. On how the fight started, Bashir Bala, a TikTok user, was quoted as saying it dates back to more than a year ago. “In my opinion, this fight between Aisha Zaki and Suddenly is just a battle for who is

The world's 10 richest people added $402 billion to their fortunes in 2021. Here's whose net worth grew the most Heading into 2022, the 10 wealthiest individuals in the world are all worth more than $100 billion, according to the  Bloomberg Billionaires Index . Some of these individuals, like Bill Gates and Jeff Bezos, have been worth $100 billion for some time: Gates  first reached the mark in 1999 , while Bezos did it in 2017. But most of the others are newcomers to the 12-digit club. Combined, the 10 richest billionaires added $402.17 billion to their net worths in 2021. They were led by Tesla CEO Elon Musk, who this year became the  world's richest man  and briefly saw his net worth top $300 billion. He added $121 billion to his net worth in 2021 — just shy of the  $140 billion he added in 2020 . As 2021 winds to a close, here's how much the 10 richest people in the world added to their fortunes, according to  Bloomberg's Billionaires Index . (All numbers were a

  Kukah: Despite my criticisms, Buhari picks my calls Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah and President Muhammadu Buhari The Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Rev Father Matthew Hassan Kukah, has said despite his frequent criticisms of the Buhari government, President Muhammadu Buhari picks his calls. Kukah spoke to journalists at St Bakhita Catholic Secretariat Sokoto when responding to questions on his frequent criticisms of the President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration. Kukah said he does not hate the President, but was only concerned about rising insecurity and killings in the country, as well as lopsided appointments by his administration. “Ours has become a house of horror with fear stalking our homes, highways, cities, hamlets and communities as bandits and insurgents maim lives at will”, Kukah said. But the cleric said despite his criticisms, he maintains a cordial relationship with the President. He added that the President still picks his calls whenever he called him. “If I pick u

  Stop MC Oluomo from kingship, monarch’s family begs gov MC Oluomo                                                                      The Olushi Onigbesa royal family has appealed to the Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, to stop the Chairman of the National Union of Road Transport Workers, Mr Musiliu Akinsanya (popularly known as MC Oluomo) from becoming the Oba of Oshodi. The Head of the Olushi Onigbesa royal family, Kabiru Eyantan, said this on Wednesday during a press briefing. He said, “The attention of the Olushi Onigbesa royal family of Oshodi Awori Kingdom has been drawn to the picture of Alhaji Musiliu Ayinde Akinsanya aka MC Oluomo, Chairman, NURTW in Lagos State circulated on numerous social media platform where he was dressed in traditional kingly attire intended for an Oba in Yorubaland. “Our attention has also been drawn to the trending videos and news in social and conventional media with reference to the message delivered by a first class Oba in Ikorodu Div

  2023: Masari insists on zoning of presidency to South Governor Aminu Masari of Katsina State. Katsina governor, Aminu Bello Masari, has again reiterated his stand that the successor of President Muhammadu Buhari should come from the Southern part of the country. Masari, a former speaker of House of Representatives and member of the ruling All Progressives Congress, PAC, had earlier this year also declared his support for zoning of the presidency to the South in 2023. Katsina governor, Aminu Bello Masari, has again reiterated his stand that the successor of President Muhammadu Buhari should come from the Southern part of the country. Masari, a former speaker of House of Representatives and member of the ruling All Progressives Congress, PAC, had earlier this year also declared his support for zoning of the presidency to the South in 2023. According to him, zoning the presidency to South in 2023 will help enhance the feeling of stability and assuage the feeling of those accusing the No

Russia introduces compulsory medical exams for foreigners Russian President Vladimir Putin Russia is introducing compulsory medical examinations and fingerprinting for foreigners from Wednesday in rules that have already provoked strong opposition. Under the law, elaborate medical checks will be required every three months starting early next year, including blood tests and X-rays or CT scans for some. Russia’s Foreign Ministry in Moscow said it would seek “favourable conditions” for foreign members of the media and their families. The German-Russian Chamber of Commerce (AHK) has already warned that there could be consequences for the Russian economy if the new rules are implemented consistently. If business representatives are affected, there is a risk that “foreign managers important to Russia could turn away from Russia on a large scale,’’ the AHK said. The chamber urged the Russian government to weaken the rules in a letter sent in December. Under the rules, foreigners must be test

  Samuel Eto'o gifts Indomitable Lions new luxury bus The new bus donated to Indomitable Lions by Samuel Eto'o Fils Samuel Eto Fils, the president of the Cameroonian Football Federation has gifted the Indomitable Lions a 70-seater bus, just in time for AFCON. The new bus arrived late on Monday, December 27, about two weeks to the kick-off of 2021 AFCON. As reported by the local sports paper Sports Glitz, the bus donation was part of the promises made by Samuel Eto’o, while campaigning to be president of the football federation He also promised more stadia and a complete overhaul of the Cameroon Football Federation, FECAFOOT. Eto’o was elected FECAFOOT president on 11 December

  80-year-old Italian kills wife, 61, for refusing to have s3x An 80-year-old Italian man allegedly killed his 61-year-old wife in a jealous rage when she refused to have sex with him – after he already swallowed a Viagra pill. Vito Cangini told police he fatally stabbed his Ukrainian wife, Natalia Kyrychok, between Christmas Day and Sunday in the town of Fanano di Gradara,  New York Post  reported. He said he took the erectile dysfunction drug when she promised to go to bed with him, but then she changed her mind. Kyrychok’s refusal led to a major fight during which Cangini accused her of being more interested in her boss and then allegedly stabbed her, according to the news outlet. Vito Cangini told police he fatally stabbed his Ukrainian wife, Natalia Kyrychok, after she refused to have sex with him. , the  Vito Cangini told police he fatallystabbed hisUkrainian wife, Natalia Kyrychok, after she refused to have sex with him.  Cangini told police he fatally stabbed his Ukrainian wife

  UAE issues first civil marriage license for non-Muslim couple United Arab Emirates                                                                     The United Arab Emirates issued its first civil marriage license for a non-Muslim couple, state media reported Monday, as the Gulf country seeks to keep its edge over regional competitors. The UAE — where foreigners make up 90 per cent of the approximately 10-million population — has been amending its laws to present itself as a modernising force in a largely conservative region. The official WAM news agency said a Canadian couple were the first to marry under a new law on the personal status of non-Muslims in the Emirati capital Abu Dhabi. The move “contributes to the consolidation of Abu Dhabi’s position as a world-leading destination for skills and expertise from around the world,” WAM said. Civil marriage in the Middle East, the birthplace of Islam, Christianity and Judaism, is uncommon and usually conducted under a religious autho

  Ex-BBNaija winner Miracle Igbokwe divorces American wife Adaeze Miracle Ikechukwu Igbokwe and Adaeze An American-based woman simply identified as Adaeze has said that she was once married to ex-Big Brother Naija winner, Miracle  Ikechukwu Igbokwe. Adaeze in a video now trending online said she and the reality TV star met after the BBNaija show and he never disclosed to her that he was a celebrity in Nigeria during their marriage. The American revealed that though Miracle ended their relationship, she loves him as he was very instrumental to her growth. growth. Miracle and Adaeze in one of the pictures shared by the American Adaeze disputed rumours that Miracle got married to her in January 2020 to get a green card and said he wasn’t to blame for their breakup. She said she still loves him and urged fans not to bash the pilot. Miracle during the BBNaija reality show, Double Wahala edition was romantically engaged with Nina. After the show he and Nina clearly revealed that they were on

  How American writer Joan Didion wrote bestseller at 70 after losing husband American best selling writer, Joan Didion Only few writers had their literary careers hewed out of stone at an advanced age like American bestselling writer Joan Didion, who died on Thursday 23 December 2021 of complications arising from Parkinson’s disease at 87. Though she had had some string of successes as a writer, essayist and journalist, her real breakthrough came in 2005, when she was 70, with the publication of her magical book so rightly entitled,  The Year of Magical Thinking , a book in which she tells her story of grief and how she was able to cope with the loss of her husband. A late bloomer? Not at all. It was just an icing on the cake, the climax of a literary career that spanned more than three decades. Hers is a story of the triumph of the human spirit. Hers is a story of hope, of hope that not only would her late husband come back home someday but also hope of the vindication of literature