Tag: weddings
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Wedding Cancellation: Trauma, Burden of Betrayed Partners – Michael West
By Michael West Not a few weddings had been aborted hours to solemnization as a result of vengeful or hurtful reactions by aggrieved partners over alleged acts of betrayal, unfaithfulness or due to ominous signs of impending disaster if the relationship is consummated. The gory experience has landed many jilted lovers in psychiatric hospitals while…
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COVID-19: Lagos reissues guidelines on weddings, religious and social activities, others
The Lagos State Government has stressed the need for residents to comply with the restrictions on various activities amid the coronavirus pandemic. In a bid to tackle the outbreak of the disease at the early stage of its second wave which has begun to manifest, it reminded the residents of 13 guidelines to follow to…
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SPECIAL REPORT: Event planners lament impact of COVID-19 on weddings in Nigeria
Getting married in Nigeria, Africa’s most populous nation is a big deal, seen as a huge prestige following cultural and religious demands. A married man or woman in Nigeria is seen to be responsible, presentable and a role model. This makes almost every single adult aspire to get entangled and subsequently get married in the…
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COVID-19: All you need to know about FG’s new directives on markets, stores, gyms, restaurants, weddings, others
All restrictions on markets and commercial stores have been lifted, Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 Control announced in Abuja on Thursday. PTF National Coordinator Dr. Sani Aliyu added that the Federal Government approved the reopening of cinemas, gyms, amusement parks and outdoor event centres. But the facilities can only operate at half capacity to…
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Australian State uncovers 760 mystery cases of COVID-19, closes schools, bans weddings
A total of 760 mystery cases of Coronavirus disease (COVID-19), which are cases where authorities have been unable to identify a source of infection have been reported in Victoria, Australia. With the development, Premier Daniel Andrews declared a state of disaster in Victoria from 6:00 pm on Sunday, with Melbourne residents having to see stricter…
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Umahi bans burials, weddings, other public gatherings in Ebonyi
Ebonyi State Governor, David Umahi on Monday banned all forms of public gathering in the state for one month. The Governor stated this at the town hall meeting which held at the International Conference Centre Abakaliki, the State Capital. He listed such public gatherings to include burials, weddings, conferences, seminars and any other large gatherings.…
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All you need to know about the Avant-Garde Gele + Tips on Styling like a Pro
Traditional wears have not gotten quite the attention they deserve in past but the recent boom and attention on bridal fashion and weddings in general is making up for that. An essential part of any traditional outfit is the headpiece which often comes in the form of a headwrap or head tie. The most popular…
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Latent interference – Francis Ewherido
By Francis Ewherido It is ever present at weddings. If it does not come up during sermons in the church, it will come up during the reception. It is either the chairman of the wedding reception is talking about it or some other people, who come to advise the newlywed, do. I am talking about…
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Booby traps for young marriages – Francis Ewherido
By Francis Ewherido I have attended about five weddings in the last few weeks. In each of these weddings and the previous ones I attended, there are certain highlights I always look forward to. The first is the exchange of marital vows. That is when the lovebirds use sweet pet names and look lovingly into…