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 […]
How bad economy now creates outrageous marriage lists
From the ’90s to the recent economic downturn in Nigeria, an average groom had the opportunity to bargain the dowry list of his spouse-to-be. The cheaper the list came, mostly reflected the financial status of his inlaws-to- be.
Where is our humanity? By Francis Ewherido
I have been somber for much of the week. I had a bumpy week. Beyond my personal issues, a news item I saw on Monday made me really sad. A headline in GWG, an online news platform, sent my heart racing: “First-Class UI Graduate Beaten to Death for Allegedly Stealing Bread.” I asked myself questions. […]
Full-time housewives, By Francis Ewherido
I had always hated the idea of full-time housewives. My hatred stemmed from the fact that I felt that every human being should engage in some economic activities or at least exercise her mental muscles. In other cases, I questioned the essence of full-time housewives because I have seen some very lazy full-time housewives. Their […]
The blood of Abel, By Francis Ewherido
Sex is a pleasurable human activity that God created. I have not been able to find words to fully describe the pleasure it gives. God created it to take place within marriage only, but its allure is so powerful that it has been impracticable to keep it within marriage from time immemorial
Belated Happy Father’s Day to real Fathers, By Franicis Ewherido
Last Sunday was Father’s Day. It is belated, but well-wishes can never be late. So, Happy Father’s Day. I read some comments on social media where some people were complaining about the qualifying of some Happy Father’s Day posts with Adjectives like “real” and “good.” Why are they complaining? Who is a father? Is it […]
