Dearest Omo Oodua Readers: How do you stop a marriage you've already paid for?

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I'm not asking if I should cancel my wedding or not because that's been decided I am only asking how will you go about canceling it and letting invited guests know this wedding will not hold. My ex-fiancee's friends have already paid for the aso-ebi, the marriage invitation has been printed, the hall for the reception booked but there will be no wedding.

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Question Of the Day: What Are The Shortcomings Of Marrying Some one From A Broken/Divorced Home?

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Someone actually asked this question and it touched a lot of people . Because most people have divorced parents.

 - Dad and my mum got separated when I was just 4 years old.
Dad remarried when I was 9 and unfortunately his second marriage still ended.
But I am 29 now, three sons and will soon be celebrating my 5th happy wedding anniversary 15th November.

How Iyanya, Apparently Declined Yvonne Nelson's Plea For Marriage

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$-éxy Ghanaian actress, Yvonne Nelson, parted ways with rave of the moment artiste, Iyanya when she told him about marriage and the young talent declined.

“Yvonne wanted to take her relationship with Iyanya to the next level but they weren't on the same page. In reality, I have spoken to a source who told me that Yvonne actually told Iyanya she wanted marriage, but his reactions shocked her.Yvonne sat down and told Iyanya that she wanted to have even more severe and take the next steps within their relationship

Nollywood Star Jim Iyke Denies Marriage Plans

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Nollywood actor Jim Iyke has reacted to the rumour circulating about plans to marry his girlfriend, Ghanaian actress Nadia Buari, saying that this issue was solely his prerogative.

He explained this via his Twitter handle: “@jimiykeofficial I'll resolve this problem by stating as clearly as you can dt tis marriage rumor is unfounded and farfetched.M prerogative is famous in my experience only&rdquo ;.

PHOTO: Singer, OAP Tito Da Fire Marries His Girlfriend in Lagos

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Famous Nigerian On-Air Personality (OAP) & the up-and-coming performer, Tito Da Fireplace has finally married. The Maje Kaja crooner attached the knots along with his attractive partner, recognized as Ify, on oct. 31, 2013, Thursday at the Ikoyi Relationship Registry, Lagos.

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“I Lost everything, My Pride, Self-Esteem And Baby In My Marriage" - says Chika Ike

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Divorced Nollywood actress, Chika Ike, seems not to forget the woes of her marriage on the go, as she's emerge with increased scathing revelations against her ex-husband, Tony Eberiri.

Chika who acted in a number of Nollywood movies including ‘Standing Alone,' ‘My Prince,' ‘My Princess,' ‘Paradise'and ‘Emotional Blackmail,'exposed her pain via her Facebook posts: “Growing up as a woman, I was always known as the sweetest kid on the bloc. Before I got married, I have already been through some relationships and for once, no man had ever laid a finger on me.

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"Show Proof Of Marriage To Ojukwu " - Ojukwu's Family - Bianca

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Whilst the tussle over control of late Key Odimegwu Ojukwu's transportation business and his house rages, some memeber of the late warlord's household have asked his partner – Mrs. Bianca Ojukwu, Nigeria's Ambassador to Spain, to provide proof of legal union to him.
The Ojukwu friends along side Ojukwu Transport Confined, in a 19 paragraph statement of defence submitted before Justice Funmilayo Atilade of a Lagos High Judge, also required proof that Bianca's two daughters, Afamefuna and Nwachukwu are scientific kiddies of the late warlord.

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"My wife talks too much" – Husband tells court, wants 4-year marriage dissolved

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Wasiu Yusuf, a resident of Edun part of Ilorin, on Tuesday told an Ilorin Area Court that his wife, Aminat, talks an excessive amount of and wants his marriage to her dissolved on this ground.

The 37-year-old man, who prayed the court to dissolve the four-year-old marriage, said:

“My partner reveals all our family affairs to her friends, colleagues and business associates as a result of her talkative nature.''

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Is Bimbo Akintola Now Desperate For Marriage?

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Ọmọ Oódua - Naija Gist:  Reports has it that Bimbo Akintola has become desperate for marriage.  Seems strange though because the actress who is in her 40s once said she isn't in a rush to get married & if she doesn't find a man to love for the remainder of her life, she won't bother giving marriage a try. The story has now taken a brand new turn.
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Wonderful: 57-year-old woman gives birth to twins after 31 years of marriage in Ekiti

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A 57 year-old teacher, Mrs Anike Ajayi, on Monday gave birth to twins after 31 years of childlessness in Ekiti. She described the delivery as a `miracle ', saying she gave birth to a son and a girl after she'd stopped her menstrual circle. Since 1982, whenAnike Ajay got married, she couldn't conceive.

“I thank God for what He did in my own life.“Lots of people had mocked me over the years, but I thank God that He

finally answer my prayers,” she said.
The husband, Mr Olu Ajayi, 65, was happy and stated that the babies were to console him for the years of barrenness.

QOD: What's the most important thing in a marriage?

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What's the most important thing in marriage, love or financial stability?

Peter Okoye of P-Square's Marriage Day and Place Confirmed

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P-Sqaure's Peter Okoye and his fiancée Lola is likely to be having their traditional marriage on November 17, 2013, at Arc Events Centre, Lagos while their white wedding will hold at a later date in 2014. In accordance with NigeriaFilms, a representative of P-Square confirmed this to the online portal when contacted. With this development, arrangements for the marriage are actually ongoing to help make the day a memorable one. It is likely to be recalled that Peter Okoye proposed to Lola Omotayo with a fresh Range Rover SUV at first of August 2013. Congratulations to the loving couple!!!

Kris Jenner and Bruce Jenner part ways After 22 Years Of Marriage!!

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Kris Jenner & Bruce Jenner have separated  after 22 years of marriage. The dual made the announcement via E! News.

"We are living separately and we are much happier this way," they said in a statement. "But we shall always have much love and regard for each other. Even though we are separated, we shall generally remain close friends and, as generally, our household will remain our number one priority."

Rumors of a separate have now been circling the couple for months, with the Kardashian matriarch's cousin confirming the divorce only last week.
According to TMZ, Bruce has been surviving in Malibu while Kris has preserved residence with her daughters Kendall and Kylie in Calabasas. 

Check out 9 Reasons Why You Should Not Have $-éx Before Marriage

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In what is fast becoming a very s-éxual world, one might wonder if there still the need for abstinénce.

Here are 10 reasons to wait till marriage.

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Why are some women all for marriage and why do some women run with the slight mention of “marriage”?

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African Man Proposing 

Why are some women all for marriage and why do some women run with the slight mention of “marriage”?

In a society like ours, marriage is a norm. A norm followed so religiously that if you don’t fit in there, then you’re labeled an outcast. Why do some women feel the need to stay independent? A short take on how different women are…

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Hmnmn!! TB Joshua Delivers Jim Iyke From The Spirit Of Not Finding Love and Marriage (Photos)

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The Sunday, September 29 Live Deliverance show on Emmanuel TV witnessed the deliverance of Nollywood star actor, Jim Ikye at SCOAN. The Synagogue Of All Nations Church Lagos Nigeria. He actually fell on his feet and started crying as he was freed with the blood of Jesus as claimed . hehehe  He was Delivered from demonic spirits that had prevented him from finding love and getting married..Yinmu.

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Why $-éx Should Be After Marriage

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True love waits. If a boy or girl truly loves you, they will want the best for you. They will not want you to suffer fear of disease, unwanted pregnancy and the psychological difficulties of premarital s-éx. They will want to experience love with you only in the very best place of all - the love nest of marriage.

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Lessons I’ve learnt in my marriage – movie star Opeyemi Ayeola

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After her marriage a few years ago, popular Yoruba actress, Ope Aiyeola, who was known for her regular appearances in home videos, relocated to the United Kingdom with her husband.
In a recent interview, the mother of two, who has returned to Nigeria, shared secrets of maintaining a happy home, her absence/return to Nollywood and other issues.See excerpts below:
It was reported that you are back in full force into the industry.

Yes I am, but not in the way people are putting it. My plan is to come home regularly to work; but I still have my family and home in the UK.

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For Real ??? ** Cossy Orjiakor Gets Marriage Proposal!

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I had a feeling my marriage would crash –Ara The Drummer

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Drummer girl, Ara, tells  Punch Nigeria's Ademola Olonilua about her career, relationship and way of life as a single mother.

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