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‘There’re good men’ – Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie speaks on choosing right spouse
Renowned Nigerian novelist Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has shared insights with young women on the importance of choosing the right life partners.
Speaking at a recent event titled Dream Count, Adichie emphasised that the choice of a partner significantly influences the trajectory of one’s life. She urged women to exercise caution when selecting a life partner, stressing that settling for the wrong person can have long-term consequences.
The author further underscored the importance of self-fulfilment in women, encouraging them to pursue their passions and interests.
She said, “It’s so important for a woman to have her own, a sense of self fulfilment, it doesn’t matter what it is. It is really important who you choose, sometimes as a young woman you can tell that the person you are with is not a good person, but you are desperate to get married. Do not settle, be careful who you choose, the person you choose as a life partner will make a huge difference in your life. If you choose someone who is kind and supportive, it will make all the difference, there are good men out there.”
The writer’s words sparked a range of reactions from young women, who shared their experiences and perspectives.
Here are some of the responses:
@alhaja_wendy said, “Well said, who you choose to marry will affect your destiny either positively or negatively.”
@her_majesteeze reacted, “She spoke facts, who you choose to marry will affect your destiny.”
@dr_pinesol wrote, “I am grateful to my partner, God’s gift to me, Peace of mind and his kindness wan wound me.”
@olajumokebabes commented, “Feminine and powerful.”
@thefoodnetworknig2 said, “Your father sponsored your education to master level in good schools, but then you decide to choose someone who would not let you do something tangible with your life and also not taking good care of you, you have not only failed yourself you have also failed your father.”
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Man in shock after lady he lodged with in a hotel in Abuja flees with his car and other valuables
A Nigerian man is currently in shock after a young lady identified as Precious Chinyere , whom he took to a hotel in the Asokoro area in the FCT for a romantic getaway allegedly fled with his car and other personal belongings on Thursday, February 5,
The distraught man and Precious had visited the hotel and opted for a short time stay. Things took a different in the evening when the man noticed Precious had left the hotel room without notifying him and took along with her some of his personal belongings including phones and laptop and also his car.
The victim immediately reported the incident to the police.
When contacted, the spokesperson of the FCT police command, SP Josephine Adeh, told LIB that the matter is currently being investigated and that efforts are being made to apprehend the suspect.
The United States Mission in Nigeria has condemned the k!lling of more than 200 civilians in recent attacks on communities in Kwara State.
Recall that terrorists launched de@dly attacks on Woro and Nuku communities in Kaiama Local Government Area of the state on Tuesday night, k!lling unsuspecting citizens.
It was gathered that the gunmen invaded the villages, opened fire on residents and burned homes.
According to reports, the de@th toll from the unfortunate incident hit 200 on Thursday night.
Reacting, the US Mission Nigeria condemned the k!lling via a post on its official X handle.
The post reads, “The United States condemns the horrific attack in Kwara state in Nigeria, which claimed the lives of more than 160 people, with the de@th toll still unconfirmed and many still unaccounted for.
“We express our deepest condolences to the families of those affected by this senseless violence.
“We welcome President Tinubu’s order to deploy security forces to protect villages in the area and his directive to federal and state officials to provide aid to the community and bring the perpetrators of this atrocity to justice.”
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“I’ll never settle for a barber, yahoo boy or a poor man” — nail tech’s list of men she says she can’t marry sparks reactions online
A Nigerian nail technician has set social media talking after openly listing the kind of men she says she can never settle for.
In a now-viral post, she stated clearly that she refuses to “settle for less” and went on to mention professions and traits she considers a no-go area.
According to her, she can never settle for a barber, an aza man, a yahoo boy, a mechanic, an actor, a laundry man, a hype man, or a plumber. She also added that she wouldn’t marry a man with a high body count or a poor man.
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