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 Couples should date for 10 years before getting married – American rapper, Wiz Khalifa Famous American rapper, Wiz Khalifa has explained why he believes people should date for at least 10 years before getting married. According to the father of two, dating for at least a decade would help couples to know themselves and their families better before popping the big question. Speaking on a recent episode of the Club Shay Shay podcast, Wiz said, “People should date for 10 years before getting married because that’s long enough to know the person, their family, and who you’re going to deal with when you move in together.” When asked whether couples should cohabit before marriage or wait until after they are wed, the 37-year-old said: “It depends on the situation and the circumstances. Some people move in right away and still need time to figure it out. “If you don’t move in right away, you’ll learn that there’s one version of the person when you’re not sharing things and a different ve...

 Telcos may hike call, data tariffs early next year Telecom operators may get approval to increase call and data tariffs before the end of first quarter of 2025, a top official of one of the four big telecom companies said.   The top official who pleaded anonymity stated that the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) might give the telcos approval to increase rates of calls, SMS, and internet bundles. If the approval is given, it will mark the end of over a decade of lobbying by telecom giants like MTN Nigeria, Airtel, and 9Mobile, who have been consistently calling for price adjustments to reflect economic realities.  Daily Trust reports that despite soaring operational costs driven by inflation, telecom operators have not been allowed to raise prices in the last 11 years.  “We strongly hope that our approval to increase tariffs has been granted by the federal government. We hear they will allow us to do some upward review of tariffs by the first quarter of ...

 Mozambique army joins manhunt for 1,500 fleeing prisoners Mozambique says a "search operation," backed by the army, is underway to recapture more than 1,500 prisoners that escaped from a Maputo prison on Christmas Day. 150 fugitives have been recaptured as of Wednesday evening. Authorities said the escaped inmates took advantage of the third day of unrest triggered by the controversial confirmation of the long-ruling Frelimo party as the winner of recent elections on Monday, AFP reported. National police chief Bernardino Rafael told a press conference on Wednesday evening that 33 inmates were killed as they tried to escape, with another 15 wounded in clashes with prison staff. A total of 1,534 detainees escaped the high-security prison located about 15 kilometres (nine miles) from the capital, said Rafael. Groups of protesters had approached the penitentiary Wednesday, creating confusion and triggering unrest inside the prison, where inmates ended up knocking down a wall thr...

 Mozambique's Mondlane vows to hold parallel swearing-in Despite a ruling by Mozambique's top court earlier this week declaring Daniel Chapo of the ruling Mozambique Liberation Front (Frelimo) as the winner of the October 9 polls, opposition leader Venancio Mondlane has vowed to install himself as president on January 15, claiming his mandate has been stolen. On Monday, the Constitutional Council confirmed that Chapo had won the disputed presidential election on October 9, extending the party's 49-year rule, Anadolu Agency reported. However, it reduced his victory margin from 71% to 65% of the vote. Mondlane of the Optimist Party for the Development of Mozambique (Podemos) announced to his supporters on social media late on Tuesday that he will assume the presidency on January 15, the same day that Chapo is expected to be sworn in. Fresh protests Mozambique has seen violent protests since late October, when the electoral authority declared 47-year-old Chapo the winner with ...

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 LASODA SUPPORTS HOMES CATERING TO PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES WITH FINANCIAL AID To ensure smooth administrative operations and address the medical challenges faced by People With Disabilities (PWDs) in various homes, the Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs (LASODA) has provided financial support to homes catering to the needs of PWDs in Lagos State. Speaking recently at the LASODA Office, the Secretariat, Alausa, Ikeja, the General Manager of the Agency, Mrs. Adenike Oyetunde-Lawal affirmed that the state government remains committed to meeting the needs of all persons with disabilities in Lagos. She explained that over the years, the Agency has supported and fostered strong relationships with various disability groups and nonprofit homeowners. This collaboration has consistently improved the capacity of these homes and organizations to better meet the specific needs of their residents. In her words, "We are presenting support to individuals and nonprofit homes that have reg...

 Political Unrest and Prison Breaks Amid Mozambique’s Disputed Election Results Over 1,500 prisoners escaped from a Mozambique prison amid violent protests triggered by disputed presidential election results. Tensions escalated after the ruling Frelimo party's victory was upheld by the constitutional court, leading to clashes that killed at least 33 people. The unrest allowed prisoners to break out, with 150 recaptured so far, while widespread looting and arson have further destabilized the country. The protests, fueled by opposition leader Venâncio Mondlane’s claims of election fraud, have resulted in over 150 deaths since October. By Christmas Eve, Maputo was a ghost town, with businesses shuttered and residents avoiding the violence. The ongoing chaos highlights the deep political and social divisions in Mozambique following the controversial election.