Relationships

In Nigeria, some women marry men who live and work abroad, only visiting home once or twice a year. This arrangement poses challenges but also offers perceived benefits. THE WHISTLER gathered perspectives from Nigerian women which highlight the complexity of emotions and motivations involved in such long-distance relationships. While data is…

Remember Osinachi? The famous Nigeria Gospel artiste who was alleged to have died on April 8, 2022, due to alleged domestic violence; her story shook the world and awoke every woman, especially those who were battling with domestic violence. Many of those who detested what happened to Osinachi still remained in their abusive relationship. An…

A certified relationship and family life coach, Gladys Diribe has identified social media pressure, financial challenges, among other things, as reasons for the crash of most celebrity marriages. Diribe who was speaking during an interview with THE WHISTLER on the issue, said when every twist and turn in the life of celebrities, including their…

The salon, for many women, is not just a place to pamper themselves with hair makeovers and beauty treatments; it's also a social hub for companionship. As women gather in the cosy embrace of salon chairs and under the warm glow of hair dryers, it becomes a sanctuary for the exchange of stories, the sharing of secrets, and the expression of…

When in love or lust, one is bound to make decisions based on emotion, and it can make one take actions that defy reason. However, humans react differently to emotions, and this is what defines a person’s personality. Sexual feelings is a natural emotion and what gets you off might seem totally out there to others and vice-versa.…

To abstain from sex absolutely until marriage has always been a touchy subject. Some form of virtue has always been attached to those who are virgins. But for some, being a virgin could be a turn-off while others see it as rare virtue. THE WHISTLER spoke to ladies on whether they will consider a virgin man for marriage and the…

Kayan lefe is a Hausa marriage tradition where the groom buys expensive gift items for his bride, which are formally presented to his in-laws. The presentation is usually witnessed by the entire family of the bride and offers an avenue to assess the affluence of the groom. But the tradition has now become a stumbling block to many marriages in…

Edith Uchechukwu Nlewedim (58) has urged the Customary Court of Nigeria, Kubwa, Abuja to dissolve her 44-year-old marital union with Francis Ndubuisi Nwosu. The petitioner explained to the court that she had been going through unstable marital experiences with her husband. She alleged the man had abandoned her for many years before coming…

One of the pains of single men who are still struggling to make ends meet is finding women who are willing to marry them without tangible accomplishments like having good accommodation, cars and thriving business. Some single ladies believe that women are meant to be taken care of and should not "suffer" with a man. To them, it is risky to…

Ever wondered why bride maids rush to catch the flower bouquet when the bride throws it? It's believed that anyone who catches it will be next to get married! Though it is a Western practice imported into Nigeria's white wedding tradition, many believe it. This is why it is still practiced to this day. But an Abuja-based Marriage…