Between 2005 and 2010, one in ten married couples in Indonesia got divorced, according to data from the Supreme Court. In 70% of the cases, the wife initiated the divorce. The trend has only increased since then, rising by 80% between 2010 and 2015. Why are women twice as likely as men to seek a divorce? One assumption is that the idea of gender equality as promoted through feminism drives this divorce rate. But it’s an assumption that’s not supported by the evidence. Data from the Ministry of Religious Affairs, which administers marriages and divorces, identify at least three main…
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On-screen, an actor is multi-faceted, possessing the ability to camouflage into any role and to take on the form of any character. One of such actors who has been able to pull off the perfect Ying-Yang character diversity is our Woman Crush Wednesday, Sola Sobowale. We are listing 4 reasons we love her characters. She’s hilarious, obviously Her role in the 2016 high grossing movie, The Wedding Party, placed the veteran Nollywood actress in a comedic spotlight which isn’t an unusual role for her. She’s the life of the party She reminds us of that one aunt who is always…
My Darling Daughter, Daily, we are faced with choices and the need to make quick-thinking decisions. Oftentimes, these decisions happen routinely and are of little consequence, for instance, making a choice between coffee and tea or between water and soda. However, there are times when decisions accompany weightier choices that may have a lasting impact on our lives. Such decisions spark significant changes. I have often told you that it’s much wiser to contemplate major changes because once the decisions have been made, fear becomes null. Don’t let yourself be paralyzed by the mirage of fear which is known to…
Sad news as the 37-year-old On-Air Personality and blogger, Tosin Bucknor, popularly known as Tosyn dies. The news of her death has been confirmed by her sister, Funke Bucknor Obruthe, via her Instagram page. The Inspiration FM on-air personality who battled with sickle cell anaemia has passed on due to complications of the disease as confirmed by her sister. View this post on Instagram Hmmmmm…My heart is heavy…but in all things we give thanks to God. My darling sister and besto Tosyn passed away last night due to complications from sickle cell. Love you ……. A post shared by…
My Dear I want to believe that you have performed your God-given duties as a mother by bringing up your daughter with the right set of values. I sincerely hope your daughter did not learn that it’s ok to get involved with a married man from you. You may not know this, but, children are influenced by the actions of their parents more than their words. In most cases, the young ones just copy what they see. I would advise you to call your daughter privately and let her know that she is bringing the family name to disrepute and…
The Inaugural edition of the Pride Lagos Creative Enterprise Week (PLCEW) will take place in November 2019. The PLCEW is dedicated to the business of the creative industries. The creative industries when coordinated holistically can contribute significantly to the gross domestic product of Nigeria and also help address the issue of youth unemployment in the country to a significant extent. The PLCEW will: Chart pathways that creatives can navigate to enable them to get empowered and make a success of their creativity. Provide insights on how to earn a reasonable living from their creativity. Provide a fantastic learning opportunity for creatives in different genres.…
The past four years have been very difficult for the average Nigerian citizen. The economy has been in recession, resulting in most businesses struggling to stay afloat and retrenching workers. As a result, jobs have been lost and companies are cutting back on investment and recruitment of personnel, in essence, worsening the already struggling job market. Since the economy is yet to rebound more people are losing their jobs by the day. And, losing one’s job is quite traumatic. Besides the difficult business environment, the rapid use of technology in different industrial sectors is also affecting the number of people…
It still rang in my head; it had replaced the sound of sirens from when mum died in 2008. I sat at the backseat strapped in with my seatbelt when the car somersaulted over the cargo trailer, I still sat still inside the car that had now turned upside down; crying when flashes of blue and yellows lights lit up the dark ‘Pipe road’ Ibadan Nigeria. I watched them rush up to me and pull me out and then move to mum, but, mum was motionless and they put her on top a rectangular stretcher, they put us in different…
Model, actress, longtime girlfriend and baby mama of Diddy has passed on at the age of 47. Kim who is known to have three children – Christian, 20, and twin daughters, D’Lila Star and Jessie James, both 11 – with Diddy was discovered dead in her home last week. Previous news claimed that, prior to her death, Kim was being treated for pneumonia and conclusions have been drawn by the general public based on this. However, recent news from the Los Angeles County Coroner shows that the cause of her death has been deferred for further testing. Following her sad…
Holy Humour “Welcome to heaven!” Saint Peter said. I give all newcomers a guided tour, so please follow me and be prepared to be amazed.” Peter then led the new arrivals on a breathtaking tour of heaven, showing them everything from the streets of gold to the tree of life. Finally, he led them to a vast worship hall with numerous doors on either side. He opened one door to reveal people singing praises to God. “These are the Baptists.” He then opened another door to reveal people praising God, lifting their hands and speaking in tongues. “These are the…