Aug232023 by No Comments

Why Most Women Re-marry Quickly After Divorce Or Widowhood

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Most African women remarry swiftly after divorce or widowhood, defying declining rates. A recent report from the Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research (MPIDR) in Germany has highlighted a remarkable trend among women in Sub-Saharan Africa. Despite declining rates of divorce and widowhood, the majority of women in the region are quick to remarry after experiencing the dissolution of their unions. The study, which analyzed data from 34 Sub-Saharan African countries over the past four decades, revealed that more than 20% of first unions end within 15 years. This frequent union dissolution occurs relatively early during reproductive ages, with an average marriage duration at first dissolution ranging from 4.8 to 9.4 years. What sets this trend apart is the rapidity of re...

Oct272022 by No Comments

Bukola Faleke A Woman Of Substance, Amazon With Sense Of Inclusion

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Bukola Faleke, One with a Sense of Inclusion and rightness has changed her world. In the course of Nigerian history, Women have played great roles in the advancement and development of the country most especially in the area of nation-building. Such women can be termed the most successful or influential women of today. In this description, we have been fortunate to have great minds like BukkyFaleke, an Icon who excels at all she does, she is an elegant, eloquent, fashionista, Mother and wife. Bukky Faleke is the wife of House of Rep member, Honorable James Abiodun Faleke who represents Ikeja Federal Constituency. A mother of six who is still very gorgeous, beautiful and adorable is the owner of Chic and Style, a sophisticated and fashionable fashion outfit that services top societ...

Aug212022 by No Comments

Reasons To Add Death To Your Financial Plans

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Before my landlord died, the farm manager who was in charge of his cocoa plantation was gradually taking over the farm. Baba could barely walk, talk or take any decision himself. All his children were in the city busy chasing money. There was little Baba’s wife could do to salvage the situation. She knew little about the farm, the manager, or the terms of the agreement. When a financial member of a family dies suddenly, the bereaved not only cry because he or she will be greatly missed, but also because of the negative financial consequences it will cause. Have you ever thought about your death? I know you do not like to think or talk about it. I know that it feels very uncomfortable to read about a financial topic like this. No matter how loud you shout “God forbid!”, death is...

Jun112022 by No Comments

Hon Chief Iyke Chilaka: Celebrates His Birthday With Less Privilege, Donate Gifts

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Hon Chief Iyke Chilaka marked his birthday party today Saturday, June 11, 2022, as friends, colleagues, partners, and family members including royal fathers gathered to celebrate him. Painting both South Africa and Nigeria white as he rounds off the weeklong celebration of his birthday, with a lavish party and gift to the needy. Chief Iyke, made this known to Waka About Africa in an interview message titled, ‘My Birthday Appeal.’ The caregiver through his Ochinawata Iyke Chilaka Foundation, a non-profitable organization has never relented in his contributions to the Nigerian people and has received many awards and accolades that have come his way. Eminent Nigerians, Friends, and families including his beautiful wife Lolo Favour Chilaka among others celebrate one of their own, ...

Apr292022 by No Comments

Arik Air Donates Food Items To SOS Children’s Village, Others

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Arik Air has donated food and sundry items to the SOS Children’s Village Isolo, Lagos, Uyiosa Orphanage Home, Benin City, and All Saints Orphanage Home, Effurun, Warri. The donations were made in furtherance of the airline’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and in the spirit of Easter festivities. Items presented to the homes included rice, beans, noodles, spaghetti, beverage, detergents, and bedsheets. The airline’s Head of Corporate Communications, Adebanji Ola who led the team on the visits noted that the company has always supported the less privileged in the society and chose the Easter period to make the donations because of the significance of the period. At the Uyiosa Orphanage Home, Benin City, Mrs. Usenbor Elizabeth who received the items thanked the management of A...

Mar292022 by No Comments

Thomas Aririguzo’s Health Deteriorates, Seeks N5m Medical Expenses For Spinal Injury

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#GoFundMe account tagged ‘Thomas Aririguzo, 2029589995 - UBA Thomas Aririguzo needs urgent help, this was said by his elder brother who raised the alarm at the Waka About Africa Office, saying Thomas is in need of N5 million to help him seek medical treatment. His brother, Cyprian Aririguzo, has shared a series of photos of the Aluminum Roofer on his social media pages to solicit support to get him back on his feet. Thomas Aririguzo is still battling for his life in hospital, two years after the fall from a one-story building and had a spinal injury accident. He currently requires $10,000, about N5m, to pay for his medical expenses. The hospital has placed his medical treatments on hold until the money is paid. His wife, Mrs. Akudo Aririguzo, revealed this in a recent inter...

Mar192022 by No Comments

My Birthday Wish: “I Want Nigerians To Pray For The Country” – Hon Quadri-adu pleads

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Hon. Quadri-adu Shakir Kehinde’s CMC, FMC, MITPN wish for his 2022 birthday request is to pray for the country, Nigeria. Birthdays are a wonderful time to celebrate the life God has given us and to encourage our friends and family with uplifting words. Hon. Kehinde's beautiful prayer request is a wonderful way to thank God for his life Birthday wishes to loved ones on their birthday is a sign of love and care, it encourages and reminds them of God's great love and presence in their life and yours Hon. Quadri Kehinde, a Culture and Tourism expert has asked Nigerians to use his birthday celebration to pray for our nation Nigeria. Hon. Kehinde who is also the head of Culture and Tourism for the African Union ECOSOCC Nigeria celebrates his birthday today, 20th of March, is so g...

Mar82022 by No Comments

Chukwumaechi Nneji, Director Mbaise Dairy TV Mourns Mother’s Death

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Ezinne Lolo Virginia Nneji who died at 88years was born in 1934 and was conferred with the Roman Catholic title of ‘Ezinne’ in the year 2000 at Ahiara Mbaise Diocese. Mr. Chukwumaechi Nneji the founder of Dynamic Concept and Director of Mbaise Dairy TV, announced the death of his mother, Ezinne Lolo Virginia Nneji recently. Ezinne Virginia whom he prayed tribute to, says she died at a good age of 88years. Chuma Nneji made the announcement on Mbaise Dairy TV Whatsapp group saying his mother died at 10.30 am earlier on the 14th of February. He said, “Life indeed is like sand in the wind, today it’s here, tomorrow it's gone. My Mother is gone to be with her creator, he died on Valentine’s Day. “My gem of inestimable value, my support system, my best friend, my Ezinne is gone”, he...

Mar72022 by No Comments

CBA Foundation Takes Intervention Among Underprivileged Widows To Next Level, Launches Social Enterprise Initiative

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If indications from two separate but related events that were held last December are anything to go by, then one of Nigeria’s most vulnerable groups may be on the verge of experiencing better times. The events, hosted in two separate states/regions and separated by a 20-day interval, held at a time when self-splurging by many young Nigerians was at octane levels, and saw young men and women behind an NGO that caters to the welfare of underprivileged widows and their vulnerable children, passionately putting the widows’ needs above their wants. The NGO, CBA Foundation, its dedicated and passionate staff, supporters and donors came out in their numbers on two dedicated days in December to give widows in selected communities in Lagos and Anambra a treat during the festive season. The L...

Feb212022 by No Comments

Kingsley Obiekwu: Ex-Eagles Decry Plight Of Atlanta ’96 Hero Turned Bus Driver

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Ex-Nigerian footballers have expressed sadness after they were taught that Atlanta 1996 gold medallist Kingsley Obiekwu has turned into a commercial driver in Enugu. The retired footballers also called on the Nigeria Football Federation and the government to support footballers, especially those who represented the country when they are retired. A Facebook user known simply as Okwuluora posted on his page that he saw the former defender loading and driving a commercial Toyota Sienna minivan at Abakpa Motor Park in Enugu. Super Eagles captain Ahmed Musa on Wednesday donated N2m to Obiekwu after he saw the post on social media. The 47-year-old made eight appearances for the Eagles between 1996 and 1999, as well as stints at Go Ahead Eagles, Al Ahli Shabab, Al-Masry and Enugu ...

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