10 Romantic words with which to woo this Valentine's day

Love it or hate it, there’s no escaping Valentine’s Day. With modern day expectations – to provide cards, expensive gifts and elaborate dinners – the 14th February can seem overwhelming for even the most seasoned lothario. Luckily, we’re on ha [...]

'I replied to a Facebook post and was married six days later'

Sophy: He is the most handsome man I've ever met and I liked him instantly Everyone who uses Facebook will have come across some pretty strange posts in their time. Random friend requests, being added to groups you did not ask to join, and tags th [...]

Men with many wives live longer than those with just one - Tanko Yakasai

A ninety-one-year-old elder statesman, in Yakasai town of Kano State, Tanko Yakasai, has declared that men with two wives or more live longer than those with only one woman in their lives. Yakasai, who have many wives and children, believes its [...]

My Father, the Catholic Priest who doesn't want to know me

At the age of 12, Sarah Thomas found out that her father - who she'd never known - was a Roman Catholic priest. She then spent years trying to establish a relationship with him. It took a near-death experience for her to overcome the scars of his [...]

Arsenal ex-player reveals why he is considering suicide

Former Arsenal FC defender, Emmanuel Eboue, has revealed that he’s been considering suicide since he became broke. Eboue once played in a Champions League final, earned millions in a seven-year Premier League career, slept in a palatial home an [...]

Man in Police net for cutting girlfriend's throat

Men of the Katsina state police command on Saturday arrested one Abubakar Musa, 23, who cut the throat of his girlfriend, Aisha Dikkom. The State Commissioner of Police, Benson Gwana, made this known to newsmen in Katsina while parading the sus [...]