Marriage and Family

Mortal betrayal and hypocrisy in marriage, by Francis Ewherido

Mortal betrayal and hypocrisy in marriage, by Francis Ewherido

Trust is one of the major legal tenders of marriage. Take away trust from marriage and what is left is carcass. Hypocrisy is another major drawback in marriage.  Both can cripple a marriage like a pack of cards. I am a reality TV person. Recently, I have been watching one programme on Facebook, The Honour. Some of […]
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As Okuama indigenes prepare to return home, by Francis Ewherido

As Okuama indigenes prepare to return home, by Francis Ewherido

The Delta State Governor, Elder Sheriff Oborevwori, recently told a delegation of Urhobo Traditional Rulers Council that the displaced Okuama indigenes will be going home “soon.” I got the information that the contract for the building of the primary and secondary schools and health centre had been awarded a few weeks ago, but I kept […]

The protests through my lens, by Francis Ewherido

The protests through my lens, by Francis Ewherido

I agree with the slogans: #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria and #End Hunger, but I also know that some of the sponsors and participants had ulterior motives which I am against. There is definitely increased hunger and hardship in the land. These were worsened by the way the federal government went about the floating of the naira and issues […]

Era to lean on spouses, by Francis Ewherido

Era to lean on spouses, by Francis Ewherido

Let me start on a note of gratitude to all those who reached out to me when the column suddenly stopped a few Saturdays ago. Your love means a lot to me. Today’s topic sounds unusual because leaning on spouses is naturally one of the pillars marriages are built on. The primary reason for marriage […]

NLC, Govt and minimum Wage And Msmes, by Francis Ewherido

NLC, Govt and minimum Wage And Msmes, by Francis Ewherido

I have been following the chess game between the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and the federal government over the new minimum wage. In truth, with the high cost of living, N500,000 as minimum wage across board (public sector, organised private sector and MSMEs) is not too much in Nigeria, If only wishes were horses… Sadly, that […]

Okuama: No substitute for peaceful co-existence, by Francis Ewherido

Okuama: No substitute for peaceful co-existence, by Francis Ewherido

During the week, the Delta State Governor, Elder Sheriff Oborevwori; the Ewu IDP camp Committee for displaced Okuama people and some leaders of Okuama held a very fruitful meeting in Asaba. Okuama, you recall is the community in Ewu Kingdom in Ughelli South LGA of Delta State that was destroyed and levelled by the army […]

Pruning in relationships, by Francis Ewherido

Pruning in relationships, by Francis Ewherido

Some people complain, lament or curse because their “friend,” political associates or leaders, boyfriends or girlfriends, etc., have severed relationships with them. People have different reasons for severing relationships. For some they now see you as a nuisance. Others feel you have outlived your usefulness. For some others, you are no longer in their league; […]