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I Married a man of God that Lured me to borrow money to pay my own Dowry myself
Emma shared her heartbreaking experience of marrying a pastor who turned out to be a liar and a cheater.
She recounted wit Tuko how she met him in 2021, and he became her first love and the first man she had ever been with.
Emma explained that she believed marrying a man of God would ensure a faithful and loving relationship, but unfortunately, this was not the case.
“For me I used to believe If someone loves God if someone fears God they are the right person to marry because if they fear God there is somethings they will not do to me as a wife Surprisingly it ended up being something else all together.” She said in a part
Narrating on their first meet up, she shared: “In our first meet up it was quite interesting he talked to me about his background and I also shared about myself to him what i have been going through and how my life has been and at some point, I actually started crying he was there pampering me to be okay and he is like I’ll be praying for you so the impression he gave me he gave me like was a responsible person someone with a great character because when someone speaks the way they always say that actions speaks louder than words but for me I never concertrated with the time of lots of actions I Concentrated with the words
“He left and now it became a habit whereby we could meet up and talk and share we could also travel all the way to come to Katanga we just go somewhere and we have a cofee.
How things became rough, she said: “The way it all started was when i started paying the bills earlier and then we were getting to know wach other and I started paying the bills in a point whereby we could meet up I pay for coffee dates sometimes maybe if i have some money, we could go somewhere out and a nice place talk, share and I could find myself paying and then we became friends for almost 7months now when we started dating all along there was a time we were going somewhere and actually at this point I invited him to our place for a worship experience and I organized the worship experience in our church and here we went and we could go for pratice and everything so for me i called some ministers some friends i put them together and we formed a band so when we formed the band he was the one who the main minister could come and we do some pratice everything for overnight and then everything was interesting until the did day and i was so happy because i saw what God has done and this was thr first worship experience i have ever personally organized and i could see the way people came friends came from different church and everying and he was the one who was ministering so when i was welcoming for him to come minister this is the first time i ever told anyone like I shared with my friends because they were there these one is my fiancee and i was like “Hi guys for blessing you here i want to welcome this person and this person is my fiancée” so everyone could clap they were so much excited because no one saw it coming and everyone was like oh wow that is amazing and when i welcomed him to the pulpit I remember he said thank you so much the woman of God…….. I introduced him as my fiancee but himself he inroduced me as a woman of God but at that time he didnt click in and then when i sit back and I looked that was a very big red flag but for me it wasn’t a big deal at the end of the day I’m a woman of God you know then this day after the worship experince everyone departed to their place.
“So after like 3days my pastor called me at the time I was worshipping at Katanga and she told me Emma pls come to my office I need to see you so I went around in the afternoon hours, we met and we started talking and surprisingly she seemed to be so much interested in my fiancee she was like tell me introduce your fiancee to her and I was like oh he is a pastor he is a man of God he is a minister and she is like okay anything else and i was like there is nothing much to say and she asked how long have you guys dated and that time we have dated almost 4months and she asked me how long have you known him and I was like “7months” and she was like okay Im going to tell you something i don’t know how you are going to react to it and the pastor said when your husband ow ehen your finacee when he was ministering he seems to have spirit of immorality and then I was like do the pastor even know what she was saying that my man is a man of God he cannot do such a thing and then this time i have never found him with any scandal and then she shows me the message all along im calling my fiancee they have been talking and then she was like let me put you the voice note to hear for yourself and I was like okay and she put the voice note and the voice note was “Hi girl I was quite excited when i saw you when i saw you with that dress you look cute when i saw you i actually lacked breathe” and then so for me i was like okay and then the next voice note he talked about how he wants to help her with music he is telling her how the cuter voice she has how he loved her voice but later told her that there is something he would love them to do together and then she was like i would work on your codes and then there is another thing that i want to talk to you about and then he is like I would love us to meet up and we talk about it so for her she was like okay what is it that you want us to talk about that we cannot talk about it now then he is like I just want to meet you and talk about it.
How she felt about the last voice note, she added saying: “The last voice note made me cry and this voice note the lady was like she texted him why are you behaving in such a way and then you have a fiancee or whatever i heard you being introduced is it something else in his replies, he firstly laughed and he was like I don’t know about that but me what I know is that i (He) am single so after 4 days when i called him Im like can we meet up and to him it was a normal coffee the way we always hangout and I asked if… if i can ask him a question saying “Have you ever told a lady that you are single” he was like no babe i cannot do that you know i don’t have such characters that is not my behaviour and i’m like okay have you ever told anyone or have you ever flattered with a woman telling her how interested in her how you want you and her to go out he was like no i have never done that me i’m a man of God and there is somethings that i cannot do and i was like okay, I took my phone I put the voice note and i started the one he is saying he his single i remembered his face dropped down he was just looking down so i’m like why are you looking down so look at me the way you are looking at me I put the voice note and i was like what was that …………
“This guy was a narcissist the biggest narcissist in the world he could not lack something to say then he started telling me oh she was interested in me then i’m like interested in you and did you know that i read all the chats……. and then i got mad, i stood up and boarded a boda boda (Tricycle) and i left home and then after like a week that time i blocked him everywhere and I’m like we are done then after a week his best-friend reached out and was like can we meet up and i was like what for he is like i haven’t done you wrong so there is nothing wrong with me and he was like your fiancée is the one that you have a problem with when we meet up, he told me that he has never seen my fiancee do such a thing saying that these guy has no characters and I don’t know what happened that day…… he was like he is not that way he is a man of God maybe this time he was tempted so when we finsihed talking, I left and i remembered him saying before i left that I should meet my fiancee talk things out and everything and i was like what for and he was like no please meet him just hear him out
“After that, I eventually met him, he talked and he was telling me how sorry he is and this time was the first time he had ever bought me gifts and I ended up forgiving him and we came back together
“After dating for 8months, he called me and said can i ask you something and i was okay then he said “Will you marry me” and i was like why ask me if i marry you why not we take sometime like right now i want you to marry me so i insisted and said “Yes i would marry you” and honestly the proposal for me was quite exciting and i was like this is amazing yes it didnt come with a ring but i was happy and then i was like what’s up and he was like then there is some money that i have gotten I have 150k ksh and i was thinking we can go home and go and take the dowry home so for me i was like 150?? but then there was some money that i was going to get then from there my relatives, my friends they will chip in and have almost 300k+ and we eventually went to our home I met my dad, my aunts they have cooked and the introduction begins and he is like i have come with these guys because then there is a guy who presented him and was talking and when it reached the point for him to talk he is like dad mom and he is like I have loved your girl and i want to marry her I want to start a family with her so my aunts were very excited because they heard a wedding but there is something interesting coming up he shared with him about that and my dad was just nodding his head saying nothing much at the end he finishes up saying please you can come with your people and then we can go from here because we cannot talk much with your guys…….. there is an age my dad wanted and now that he came with his friends so they talked everything went well and when they left, my dad called me and he asked me again are you sure and im like why are you asking me if i’m sure if im not sure i have never brought any other guy at home this is the first one so here we are they left and i came back to Nairobi and at that time we went to their place we went his mother his sisters and his brothers……….
Emma revealed that she consulted her father about the dowry, suggesting 100,000 Kenyan shillings. Her father was surprised by this suggestion and questioned her choice.
Despite her father’s reservations, Emma told her fiancé that 100,000 shillings was acceptable to her family. Her fiancé was overjoyed, unaware that Emma had been deceived into paying the dowry herself.
Furthermore, Emma not only financed the wedding but also had to borrow money to cover the expenses.
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Lagos Police Arrest 22-Year-Old Man for Impersonating Officer With Stolen Uniform
According to the police, the stolen items included a camouflage uniform, warrant card, mobile phone, ATM card, and other personal belongings belonging to the officer.
Residents reportedly stopped and questioned him, during which he claimed that he had found the police uniform, bearing the name tag of Inspector Jimoh Weheed, along Maryland Road.
Following the encounter, the suspect was handed over to the police for further investigation.
The Lagos State Police Command stated that Ojo is currently in custody while investigations continue into the matter.
The command added that he will be charged in court upon the conclusion of the investigation.
While praising the residents for their vigilance and sense of civic responsibility, the police cautioned members of the public against taking the law into their own hands.
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Lagos Police Arrest 22-Year-Old Man for Impersonating Officer With Stolen Uniform pic.twitter.com/tNaoaq24IS
— Iamelizabeth (@elizabethblogng) June 24, 2026
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What Do I Do Now? – Woman Cries Out After Finding Baby Abandoned in Front of Her House
In a video posted on TikTok, the woman explained that the discovery was made while she was on her way to her husband’s shop.
In the video, a man believed to be her husband could be heard expressing disbelief over the situation.
He said: “How can they leave…….. Na him people dey find pikn dem con throwaway am.”
The woman could also be heard lamenting in the background as she reacted to the discovery.
Sharing the video online, she questioned how anyone could abandon a child in such a manner.
She captioned the post:
“Some women are heartless weytin i won do now.”
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@everything_by_mercy3 Some women are so heartless….. weytin I won do now 😔😔😔😔#viral #fyp #baby ♬ original sound – Everything_by_Mercy
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I Thought It Was Just Stress – Woman Reveals How Divorce Affected Her Health
A mother has shared how a difficult divorce, combined with the pressure of raising three children and working full-time, led her to notice serious changes in her health and appearance.
The woman, Kristina Hamilton, explained that during this period of intense stress, she began experiencing joint pain and difficulty swallowing. At first, she assumed it was simply exhaustion and emotional strain from everything she was dealing with at the time.
She described how the condition slowly began to affect her body in ways she could not ignore.
She said: “The invasion it was having on my body was relentless
“In medical terms, what I’ve got is a rare and chronic autoimmune disease.
“In my terms, it’s a glitch in the system.
“When my symptoms first started, I honestly thought it was stress and exhaustion.
“At the time, I was going through so much.
“I just ignored it.
“And, I didn’t want to believe something serious was wrong.
“Even when my body started changing, and the pain became harder to ignore, I still tried to push through it because that’s what I’ve always done in life.
“But, deep down, I knew something didn’t feel right.”
After medical evaluation in 2022, she was diagnosed with diffuse systemic scleroderma, a rare autoimmune condition that affects the skin and internal organs.
She described the moment as overwhelming, saying the medical explanation did little to capture what living with the illness actually feels like.
“I had no idea what the condition meant for me – until it started to steal my life.
“As things got worse, I became scared and confused.
I remember looking down at my hands when they started to turn white and feeling confused because I had never seen anything like it before.
“I tried to convince myself it was poor circulation or maybe I was just cold.
“They didn’t feel like my own anymore.
“And then when my teeth started falling out, it was devastating.
“I felt like I was losing parts of myself piece by piece.
“Every time I looked in the mirror, I saw someone I didn’t recognise anymore.”
She added that the changes to her appearance made her avoid taking photos and made everyday social interactions more difficult.
She said: “My hands, once capable of providing medical care to others, began curling into a claw-like position.
“They were frozen and painful.
“I’ve watched helplessly as my weight has dropped to the point where I look like a skeleton.
“Eating is less about hunger now, as I’m not hungry.
“When my appearance began to change, I noticed people reacting differently to me.
“Some stared without realising, while others looked away quickly because they didn’t know what to say.
“There were moments that hurt deeply; whispers, uncomfortable looks and even comments that made me feel self-conscious about changes I couldn’t control.
“I’ve had people assume I was contagious and speak about me with pity instead of understanding.
“It’s been painful, because behind the disease, I’m still the same person.
“I’m a mother, a wife, a friend and someone trying to live life fully.”
Kristina also reflected on the emotional and financial toll of the illness, noting that she had to stop working and adjust to a life filled with uncertainty, fatigue, and ongoing health challenges.
She said learning that the condition was incurable and potentially life-threatening was one of the hardest moments she has ever faced, especially as it affects vital organs and has no clear progression timeline.
Despite everything, she shared that she has chosen to focus on gratitude and the relationships she still has.
Kristina met her now husband, Chris, 44, shortly before her diagnosis. Although she was not searching for a relationship at the time, she said his support came when she needed it most.
As her condition progressed and her appearance changed, he remained by her side and helped her adjust to the uncertainty.
The couple became engaged in May 2024, aware of the urgency brought on by her health situation.
In April 2025, they officially got married in a ceremony supported by Wish Upon a Wedding, a non-profit organization that helped fund their special day.
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Marry a Kind man- Woman Shares How Her Husband Cared for Her After Devastating Gas Explosion
A woman has touched many hearts online after sharing her personal experience and encouraging women to choose kind partners when getting married.
In a post on X, the woman recounted a difficult period in her life after she was involved in a gas explosion that left both of her legs badly burned. Due to the injuries, she was unable to walk for several days and depended heavily on her husband for support.
She also revealed that he went out of his way to find remedies that could aid her recovery. After hearing that aloe vera could help soothe burns, he returned home with aloe vera gels and potted aloe vera plants. The following day, he arranged for a large bottle of honey to be delivered after learning that it might also help with burn treatment.
When she asked about the cost, her husband reportedly told her not to worry about the expense, stressing that her healing and well-being were more important than the money spent.
The woman further shared an emotional moment that occurred during her recovery. One night, she woke up needing to use the bathroom while her husband was asleep in his workspace after a long day of work. Unable to get his attention, she painfully dragged herself to the bathroom. During the process, she accidentally soiled herself and became overwhelmed with emotion.
Her crying eventually woke her husband, who immediately rushed to her side. Rather than expressing frustration, he apologized for not hearing her call, comforted her, cleaned up the situation, and reassured her while she was in tears.
She wrote: “Marry a kind man o…
I was involved in a gas explosion that had both legs burned. Both my legs were bandaged and for days I couldn’t walk.
My husband doesn’t know how to cook but before I said I was hungry, he would have ordered food.
One day he came home with two different pure aloe Vera extract gels and two pots of the aloe Vera plant. He said he heard that aloe Vera helps to heal burns..
The next day someone delivered a big bottle of honey .. my husband said. Another person told him honeys was good for burns but most honey they sold were fake so he ordered some from a vendor in the village that harvests the honey by herself… I asked how much he bought it.. he said it was expensive but I shouldnt worry, my healing was his priority .
On one of those days I couldn’t walk, I woke up in the midnight and needed to pee, my husband had worked till very late at night so he slept off in his work space. I called for him to come carry me but he couldn’t hear me, so I dragged myself to the bathroom in pain when I got back to the bed I had peed a little on myself and cleaning up without being able to walk or stand felt impossible… I immediately started to cry… my crying woke my husband up and he rushed into the room asking if I was okay… he kept apologizing for sleeping off in his work space while cleaning me up and cleaning my tears…
When a man is unkind he knows he is unkind. A kind man will never hold back or give excuses.
Anuoluwatimileyin Oko mi. God bless the day you gave me your party rice 😍😍”
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The Child Will Be Greater Than His Father – Arochukwu Traditional Leader Claims Alexx Ekubo Wife Is Pregnant, Prays Over Casket
This comes as preparations continue for the actor’s burial, following his arrival on June 17 for a wake-keep ceremony ahead of his final rites, which are scheduled to take place today.
In a video shared from the Eze Aro of Arochukwu’s palace, the traditional ruler was seen offering prayers over Alexx Ekubo’s casket. During the prayer session, he stated that the late actor’s wife is pregnant and prayed for the safe delivery of the child.
He also offered prayers for the unborn child, wishing that the child would achieve greater success than the father.
He said:
“If its father ate with Presidents, it will eat with more Presidents,”
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The child would be greater than his father- Traditional leader of Arochukwu Claims Late Alexx Ekubo’s Wife Is Expecting First Child, Prays Over Casket pic.twitter.com/QcluA88cmi
— Iamelizabeth (@elizabethblogng) June 18, 2026
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I Have Corrected Her So Many Times – Parent Cries Out Over Daughter’s Sleeping Position
A parent has taken to Facebook to seek advice on how to address a sleeping habit he has noticed in his daughter.
In a post shared on the social media platform, the man, identified as Enubuzor Chukwudi, expressed concern about the way his daughter sleeps, stating that she often spreads her legs widely while asleep.
Seeking opinions from other Facebook users, he wrote:
“How do I stop my daughter from spreading her legs so wide while sleeping? I have tried several times to correct her, yet there is no positive result. Once you close her legs, she will open them again within seconds. Is the sleeping pattern good? I do not like it.”
Many Nigerians took to the comment section to share their opinions on the matter.
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21-Year-Old Man Arrested Over Kidnap and Murder of 61-year-old Electrical Technician in Ilorin
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested a 21-year-old man, Soliu Olarewaju Mujeeb, in connection with the alleged kidnapping and killing of a 60-year-old electrical technician, Mr. Olarewaju Olusegun Afolabi, in Ilorin, Kwara State.
The State Commandant, Commandant Abbas Nda Mohammed, disclosed the development while briefing journalists at the NSCDC Command Headquarters in Ilorin on June 14, 2026.
After several unsuccessful attempts to reach him, the case was reported to the NSCDC Tracking Unit on June 11.
Shortly after his disappearance, members of the victim’s family reportedly began receiving ransom demands of N2 million from his mobile phone.
The family later paid N120,000 following instructions allegedly given by the caller.
The NSCDC said intelligence-led investigations, including digital tracking and analysis of financial transactions linked to the victim’s account, eventually led operatives to the suspect.
During interrogation, the suspect reportedly confessed to the crime and admitted that he knew the deceased, having previously worked with him as an assistant in electrical installation services.
According to investigators, the suspect disclosed that a disagreement between him and the victim led to a personal grudge.
He allegedly lured the technician to an uncompleted building in the Kangile, Kunlende area of Ilorin under the pretense of inspecting a new electrical project.
The suspect further confessed to attacking and killing the victim before taking possession of his mobile phone and SIM card, which were allegedly used to contact the victim’s family and demand ransom.
During the investigation, the suspect reportedly led security operatives to the scene, where a shallow grave believed to contain the victim’s remains was discovered.
Authorities also recovered the victim’s mobile phone and SIM card from the suspect’s possession.
The NSCDC stated that investigations are still ongoing and that the suspect will be handed over to the appropriate authorities for further action upon completion of preliminary inquiries.
Commandant Abbas Nda Mohammed reassured residents of Kwara State of the agency’s commitment to protecting lives and property, urging members of the public to continue providing timely and credible information to security agencies.
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Insects bit us, they tortured us, left us under the rain and sun, and forced us to trek — Man recounts ordeal in kidnappers den after he, his mother, and sister were abducted and a ₦50 million ransom was demanded
Edo-based pastor Caleb Adavize Phili has recounted his traumatic experience after regaining freedom from kidnappers who allegedly demanded N50 million for the release of him and his family members.
According to him, the kidnappers held them for several days and subjected them to harsh conditions while negotiations for their freedom were ongoing.
Phili said they endured physical and emotional suffering, including long treks through difficult terrain, insect bites, exposure to harsh weather conditions, and constant threats to their lives.
Reflecting on the ordeal, he described kidnapping as one of the worst experiences anyone could face.
He wrote:
“I can’t forget this in a hurry, how we were kidnapped, myself, wife and sis for days and they were demanding for 50 million naira.
“The worst prayer you could pray for your enemies is for them to be kidnapped, yes, that’s the highest.
“The psychological trauma, the fear, the torture, rain, sun, insect bites, the trekking, the threat to life with ammunition, the huge amount being paid and many more. Lord save our nation. Thank you Jesus for our life.”
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Kiefer Sutherland Faces Lawsuit for Threatening to Kill Uber Driver During Drunken Outburst
Hollywood actor Kiefer Sutherland has been sued by an Uber driver who alleges he was threatened and assaulted during a ride earlier this year.
According to court documents obtained by TMZ, the driver, Rafael Manvelyan, 24, claims the incident occurred on January 12 when he picked up the actor.
He stated that the actor, who he claims speaks limited English and is more fluent in Russian and Armenian, became “hostile, aggressive, and confrontational” during the trip.
In the lawsuit, the driver alleged that Sutherland verbally abused him and later physically attacked him while he was driving.
He further claimed that the actor repeatedly struck him “with closed fists” on the head, face, neck, and upper body, and later placed him in a chokehold while threatening to k!ll him.
According to Manvelyan, he managed to escape the vehicle and ran away, but the actor allegedly chased him while shouting, “I’m going to k!ll you.”
The driver also stated that his dashcam captured parts of the alleged assault, and that witnesses observed portions of the incident.
Following the confrontation, Manvelyan reported injuries to his head, face, neck, spine, and shoulder. Responding officers reportedly observed visible bruising and swelling on his forehead.
His attorney, Mitra Sabouri, told TMZ:
“Mr. Manvelyan is a private citizen who did not seek public attention. He filed this action to pursue legal remedies for the injuries and damages he alleges he suffered.
Out of respect for his privacy, we are not releasing the dashcam footage, and we will allow the facts and evidence to be addressed through the court process.”
The driver is suing for assault, battery, intentional infliction of emotional distress, and negligence, and is seeking unspecified compensatory and punitive damages.
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Alison Hammond Stuns Fans As She Shows Off Dramatic Weight-Loss Transformation 5years later
Alison looked radiant in a leopard-print dress, which she paired with black flats and gold bangles, while styling her hair in tight curls.
“Absolutely lovely,” Dermot told her.
Responding to the compliment, Alison joked:
“I feel underdressed next to you!
“You look like a Bond girl.”
The television star has reportedly lost an incredible 11 stone over the past five years after making significant changes to her lifestyle.
According to reports, Alison was previously diagnosed as pre-diabetic, a condition she has since reversed through healthier food choices and a dedicated fitness routine.
The presenter has previously spoken about her weight-loss journey, revealing that she achieved her results without the use of weight-loss injections.
Speaking about her fitness routine, Alison explained that she works closely with a personal trainer and fits exercise sessions into her schedule whenever possible.
She said:
“I’ve got a personal trainer – she’s amazing, she trains me when I can train. If I’m working, I don’t train, I’ll go for a walk.”
“But when I’m at home, I’ll go and have a session with her in the morning, just an hour. It might be four days a week.”
Describing how exercise has helped her, Alison added:
“You feel absolutely incredible after it. I really need a good stretch – so Reformer Pilates has been brilliant for me.
“I also do this early-morning circuit class from the brilliant Steve Hensel at Blue Zone. I’ll go at 6.30am and do a full hour, it’s a proper old-school gym.”
Alison, who previously revealed that she weighed 28 stone at her heaviest, continues to inspire many fans with her commitment to maintaining a healthier lifestyle through regular exercise and balanced eating habits.