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Lady Reveals Why Husband Divorced Her 2hrs After Their Wedding For Lying To Him

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6 months ago

June 27, 2024

A 26-year-old Nigerian woman named Hanifa has recounted how her husband divorced her just two hours after their wedding.

Hanifa revealed that it all began with lies about not having a child and claiming to be a virgin. She explained that she had gotten pregnant in a previous relationship where she dated two men but didn’t know who the father was. Both men denied being the father of her baby.

Hanifa said that raising her child alone was a tough journey. With no support, she took to the streets to sell clothes for a living.

Speaking to Afrimax, she said : “In 2019 i fell in love for the first time but that relationship only lasted two years because i often caught him with other women after our breakup i shared my experience with other women and many of them told me that their husbands also makes similar mistakes.

“I fell in love with another man as women we often feel the need to look good in the public and this became a problem for me when i found out that my new boyfriend was poor and couldn’t take care of me financially because of this, i decided to start another relationship and i ended up dating two guys at the same time these situation was not a blessing for me, soon after I got pregnant and because i was dating two guys simultaneously, i could not determine who the father was, this confusion made to to make another bad decision.

she continued: “Since i had no choice, i decided to tell both men that they bby was theirs when i was with the first one i told him the child was his and then when i was with the second one i told him the same thing however as soon as i did this, i realize my mistake one of them began to deny paternity claiming it is impossible because he had medical condition that made it unlikely for him to father a child i had to leave him and try the other man but to my surprise he also denied being the father i was left being in desperate and confused not knowing what to do next.

“After i gave birth, i started raising my child without the father’s help it was very difficult but as God provides for every child, we managed t get by eventually i found a job selling clothes which helped me regain my confidence and appearance … later i met another man who truly loved me and we fell in love with each other, this man was very wealthy when we met we talked and got to know each other however i made a big mistake when he asked about my past i didn’t tell him the truth i told him i was single and he was the first man i had romantic conversation with hiding the fact that I had a child during this time i would leave my baby at home while i went to work in the morning and returned int he evening after a long day at work i would take care of my baby.

“We fell in love and after a while like any other man, he wanted to sleep with me although i could have denied him with other ways i made a big mistake by convincing him that i was a virgin and would never sleep with a man before marriage… he was a very nice person and respected my claim even though it was a lie his love for me grew and he told me he would be patient until we got married although we never slept together it was possible because i had done it before and wasn’t a virgin as i had claimed his love for me grew so much that he later asked me to quit my job promising to give me my salary instead by this time we had developed a dee trust i would go to his house, spend time in his bedroom and explore his entire house e never forced me to sleep with him and assured me he would wait until we are married.

Introducing him to her parents and convincing them not to tell her man the truth, she said: “The time came i introduced him to my parents and i told everyone at home not to reveal the truth about me and my child however my family told me i was making a mistake by not being honest with him i didn’t pay much attention to their concerns and thought it would be easy to manage when my parents met him they were happy he then took me to his parents and they were pleased to see me as well with both family happy and supportive everything was set for our marriage and he had already provided everything necessary for my family to agree to the marriage

“We got married and on our wedding day, We went to an hotel for our honeymoon that night after taking a shower, we started unboxing gifts However i was filled with fear about facing the consequences of my lies… I decided to tell him the truth believing that as my husband he would understand and forgive me i initiated the conversation and confessed that i had lied about everything i revealed that i had a child and shared who i really was he became very angry and told me i was not a woman he could live with he said that even if we stay together, he couldn’t trust me to be loyal right after that he left the hotel telling me that everything between us was over.”

“I tried to reach out to him, but whenever I saw him, he refused to listen calling me a snake and telling me to stop pursuing him.

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Nigeria Congratulates Qatar on National Day

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2 hours ago

December 18, 2024

Gloria Ikibah

By Gloria Ikibah

The Federal Government of Nigeria has extended its heartfelt congratulations to the State of Qatar on the occasion of its National Day, celebrated on Wednesday, December 18, 2024.

In a statement signed by the Acting Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, Nigeria’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, conveyed fraternal greetings to Qatar’s Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, His Excellency Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani.

The statement highlighted Qatar’s commitment to promoting global peace and its significant contributions to humanitarian services worldwide.

“The Federal Government of Nigeria commends the commitment and strategic efforts made by the State of Qatar in the promotion of global peace; and more so, the excellent contributions to humanitarian services in different parts of the world,” it read.

Ambassador Tuggar emphasised the strong and growing relations between Nigeria and Qatar, expressing satisfaction with the collaborative efforts to strengthen ties for the mutual benefit of their citizens.

He wished Qatar peace, prosperity, and progress, reaffirming Nigeria’s enduring friendship and support.

This underscores Nigeria’s recognition of its diplomatic relationship with Qatar and its shared commitment to global cooperation and development.

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Reps Recommends Delisting NECO, UI, Labour Ministry, 21 Others From 2025 Budget

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2 hours ago

December 18, 2024

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By Gloria Ikibah

The House of Representatives Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has called for the removal of the National Examination Council (NECO), University of Ibadan (UI), Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment, and 21 other federal Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) from the 2025 budget.

This recommendation follows their repeated failure to account for previous allocations and internally generated revenue.

During an extraordinary session on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, the Committee resolved that these MDAs should be excluded from the budget until they comply with its directives.

Chairman of the Committee, Rep. Bamidele Salam, stressed: “The Financial Regulation empowers the National Assembly to exclude any Ministry, Department, or Agency (MDA) that fails to account for their previous appropriations. As such, the listed MDAs should be excluded from the 2025 budget until they appear before this constitutional committee.”

The decision was prompted by the consistent non-compliance of these MDAs despite multiple summons issued by the Committee to scrutinize their financial operations.

Prominent institutions among those recommended for delisting include hospitals, universities, and federal development agencies. Some of the affected MDAs are:

Federal Medical Centre, Bida
Federal Ministry of Labour & Employment
Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital, Zaria
Nigeria Police Force: Department of Information and Communication Technology
Federal College of Education (Technical), Asaba
Federal College of Education, Yola
Federal Polytechnic Ekowe, Bayelsa State
Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital, Bauchi
Federal University of Technology, Minna
Cross River Basin Development Authority
Nigeria Office for Trade Negotiation
National Examination Council (NECO)
Nigeria Police Academy, Wudil
Presidential Amnesty Programme
Galaxy Backbone
Senior Special Assistant to the President on Sustainable Development Goals

Others include the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), Nigeria Nuclear Regulatory Authority, National Space Research and Development Agency, Federal Cooperative College (Ibadan), Upper Niger River Basin Development Authority, University of Lagos, University of Ibadan, and Federal School of Survey, Oyo State.

The Committee unanimously recommended that the MDAs in question be delisted from the 2025 budget until they comply with the request for documentation and provide necessary financial clarifications.

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Reps Call for Revival of NAPAC to Boost Transparency, Accountability

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2 hours ago

December 18, 2024

Gloria Ikibah

By Gloria Ikibah

The House of Representatives has called for the revitalization and strengthening of the National Association of Public Accounts Committees (NAPAC) to enhance transparency, accountability, and good governance across Nigeria.

Chairman, House Committee on Public Accounts (PAC), Rep. Bamidele Salam, stated this at the joint sitting of Public Accounts Committees of Senate and House and inauguration of an Adhoc Committee for the reconvening of NAPAC at the National Assembly on Tuesday, emphasised the importance of collaboration among Public Accounts Committees at both federal and state levels.

Formed in 2014, NAPAC comprises 38 chapters nationwide, including the Public Accounts Committees of the Senate, House of Representatives, and all 36 State Houses of Assembly, Rep. Salam noted that the Association has been dormant in recent years, necessitating urgent action to restore its relevance.

He stated, “This Association is a pivotal platform for promoting transparency and accountability in governance. However, in recent times, the Association’s activities have been dormant, necessitating the need for a quick revitalization.

“It is in this context that we are inaugurating this Ad-hoc Committee, tasked with the vital responsibility of reconvening the meeting of NAPAC.”

Salam outlined committee’s objectives, including reviving NAPAC’s activities, adopting innovative strategies to combat corruption, and collaborating with anti-corruption agencies, civil society, and the media.

He also stressed the importance of leveraging partnerships with continental and regional associations such as AFROPAC, WAPAC, and SADCOPAC for capacity building and knowledge sharing.

“The task ahead is daunting, but with collective effort, unwavering commitment, and an unshakeable faith in our nation’s potential, I am confident that we shall succeed,” he added.

In an interaction with journalists, thr Committee chairman, stressed plans to engage with the Auditor General of the Federation and Accountant General of the Federation to address delays in submitting reports on Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs).

“Of course, Nigerians should expect that we’re going to have more productivity, especially in consideration of the report of the Auditor General,” he said.

He noted that only the 2021 Auditor General’s report is currently before the National Assembly, a situation he described as inconsistent with constitutional provisions. Salam expressed the committee’s determination to ensure Nigeria catches up with the 2022 and 2023 reports by next year.

He added, “We’ll also be able to bring more of these agencies of government in line to ensure that all monies appropriated by the National Assembly are spent judiciously, efficiently, and in a lawful manner.”