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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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He Told Me He and His Friend Visited a Herbalist – Gospel Singer Adejoke Tella Opens Up About Her Husband Money Ritual Confession
Speaking during an interview with Biola Adebayo, the singer said the incident occurred in 2016 and remains one of the most unforgettable experiences of her life.
According to Adejoke, her husband informed her that he and a friend had visited a herbalist in Ipetu, where they allegedly sought wealth through ritual practices.
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Recalling the conversation, she said:
Adejoke revealed that at the time, her husband was a university graduate who held a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration.
She admitted that she initially dismissed what he told her because she believed such stories only happened in movies.
She explained:
“I didn’t take him seriously, he was just restless After a week, I came back from school, we had power supply, His friend was seeing in the chair in the living room He (Her husband) was sleeping on the floor I saw a liquid black solution in a bottle on the table and then I went back to the living room and watched the TV with his friend, he just woke up and his reds, I wondered what happened, His eyes were red like that of sango, It was red I was wondering what happened and the next thing, he started pointing at my child and was asking which child is this, who is the owner of this child and I looked at his friend I was surprised or was he dreaming.
“He brought out money and was counting and he said police officers make alot of money when he was counting the money, then i remembered that he told me the previous week .. His friend had no idea that my husband had told me everything I looked at his friend, as I looked at his friend I started crying and I was shaking and we had tenants downstairs, His friend took be to the balcony and his friend does not know that my husband had told me everything and his friend told me the same thing my husband told me he told me again and then I was saying i am in trouble his friend then begin calming me he does not want those people downstairs to know what is going on”
The gospel singer said she immediately decided to seek spiritual intervention after the frightening incident.
According to her, she left home with her child and went to Asejire Mountain, where she met her prophet, Israel Olarenwaju, to seek guidance and prayers.
She recalled:
“Instantly I wore cloth and went to a prophet at Asejire mountain I called him and when i called him I was crying and i asked him how can i see him asking if he was on the mountain or church as she is coming now and he kept asking what happned and i told him let me come first that I can’t explain on phone, After the call, I backed my child, and went to Akinola Junction to take bike and i was crying till i dropped at at Asejire Junction even people in the bus were asking what happened and when i went to the mountain i met my prophet (Israel Olarenwaju) he is still alive, he was smiling and the prophet said my husband must come and do 21 days on the mountain he said he did not tell him to bring anything, that he should just bring 5 litres keg for prayer water for him to come (Her husband) he did not go just 21 days”
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Let Her Go Back to Her Country and Sing There, We Don’t Want Her Here – Nigerians React as Tyla Announces Lagos Stop for Her World Tour
The Grammy-winning singer recently unveiled the tour schedule, revealing that she will perform in Lagos on December 22 before wrapping up the tour with concerts in Cape Town on January 4 and Johannesburg on January 9.
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However, the announcement sparked mixed reactions online, with several Nigerian social media users calling for the cancellation of the Lagos concert.
Some users argued that, given the history of attacks on foreign Africans, including Nigerians, it would be inappropriate to host the South African singer in Lagos unless there is visible progress in addressing the issue.
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Woman Dies After Collapsing During Church Service
The heartbreaking news was shared on Facebook by Akpen Denen, who recounted the moments leading up to her death. According to him, Joy suddenly collapsed while the service was in progress.
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However, when it became clear that she needed urgent medical attention, she was immediately rushed to a teaching hospital. Sadly, doctors later confirmed that she had passed away.
Expressing his grief in a Facebook post, Akpen wrote:
“I am astonished and still grappling with the events that transpired during today’s church service. You suddenly fell, and initially, I thought it might have been due to the anointing. Upon rushing you to the teaching hospital for medical attention, the doctor informed me of the devastating news that you didn’t survive. Who am I to question the divine will? Our dear wife, Joy Aondohemba Alia, may your soul rest in peace.”
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She Dealt With Me in This Life. They Found Out About My Destiny and Did Everything to Bring Me Down – Woman Celebrates the Death of Her Mother-in-Law
In the lengthy post, Ezinne alleged that her late mother-in-law, whom she identified as Comfort Chika Nwanorue, made repeated attempts to frustrate her life after allegedly discovering her destiny.
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She further claimed that despite the challenges she says she faced, she believes she has overcome them through her faith.
In the post, she wrote:
I am the weapon fashioned against all the witches and wizards and all the evil people in the world; you all shall go down in my hands. Very wicked beings.
You people should repent now and accept Christ; if not, you won’t escape the judgment of death from my hands, in Jesus’ name. Amen
These people have dealt with me in this life; they found out about my destiny, and they did everything within their power to bring me down, but I thank God for helping me discover who I am and coming through for my destiny; I am now in my season of manifestation, and no one can stop it. They will all go down in my hands as God empowers and permits me, in the name of Jesus. Amen.
I am speaking from the place of my office as a prophetess of God Almighty.
My sword shall continue to touch blood in Jesus’name, Amen
Prophetess Ezinne Maryjane Nwanorue”
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I Want to Settle Down and Get Married, but What I’m Seeing, I Don’t Like It – Short-Statured Man Cries Out Over Struggles Finding Love
In the video, the man said he has become mentally exhausted after repeatedly struggling to find a partner, adding that he hopes to settle down but has found the journey discouraging.
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Speaking in the video, he said:
“My fellow Nigerians, I am very stressed mentally right now. Why do people like us don’t have luck in terms of relationship. Why is it that short people like us, we don’t always have what we want, the kind of woman we want we don’t always have it.”
He continued:
“What is our crime being short? It is only when we have excess money that we can get some of the things we desire.”
Expressing his frustration, he added:
“I’m tired. I’m very tired. I want to settle down and get married but what I’m seeing I don’t like it. If I no later marry make nobody question me o. I have tired my best.”
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"I'm mentally stressed. Why is it that short people like us hardly have luck when it comes to relationships? The type of woman we want only seems interested if we have plenty of money. Is it a crime to be short? I'm tired of being single."
— CHUKS 🍥 (@ChuksEricE) July 25, 2026
— Nigerian man laments as he searches… pic.twitter.com/9CVCFlYfbs
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I Don’t Know Where to Take the Child – Woman Cries Out After Finding Abandoned Baby Near Her House
A woman has appealed for help after discovering an abandoned baby near her home.
In a video shared online, the woman was seen holding the infant while changing the baby’s clothes. She repeatedly called on members of the public for assistance, saying she did not know where to take the child.
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Speaking in Pidgin, she said:
“See fine pikin wey craze woman born make una help me make una help i use god beg una e no get where i wan carry pikin go oh I use god beg una i no know where i go carry pikin go oh”
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Woman Appeals for Help After Finding Abandoned Baby Near Her Home pic.twitter.com/hYN1XYxuXC
— Iamelizabeth (@elizabethblogng) July 25, 2026
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The Nigerian Economy Has Turned Men Into Something Else, the Economy Is Affecting Relationships – Lady Laments Being Single for 4 Years
In a video shared on X, the woman revealed that she has been single for the past four years despite receiving attention from men.
According to her, most of the men who approach her are either married or significantly older, a situation she said has left her wondering why she has been unable to find a suitable partner.
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The woman said she now believes that the country’s economic hardship has had a noticeable impact on relationships, with many people focusing more on survival than long-term commitment.
She said:
“I’ve been single for 4 good years now. I won’t say men don’t approach me, but the type of men that approach me are people’s husbands. Married men, older men.
“And I’m like what’s going on. I’m just in my twenties. Later I figured out that nothings wrong with me cause at some point I went for prayers. I’ve now noticed that a lot of men are going through a lot. This economy has turned men into something else. Nobody has time.
“Even the young ones that are coming to me, they’re like see let’s just do business. Nobody wants to be committed again. Some men have even turned to Agege. There’s this guy I know he looks completely normal but this guy’s pure Agege. The economy is really messing up with people. It takes the grace of God to see a good man no”
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No be say life show us pepper. We just reached the stage where protecting our peace became more attractive than chasing butterflies. Relationship? Closed. “Hello baby?” Network unavailable. And yes, una contribute well well.
— Motionz Samzy 🇳🇬 (@samzy_yt) July 24, 2026
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See Where Dem Bury People Destiny, a Whole Family for That Matter – Man Cries Out After Discovering Omolangidi on Land He Was Working On
A man has shared a video claiming he made an unusual discovery while working on a piece of land.
According to him, he came across several Omolangidi—traditional hand-carved wooden dolls associated with the Yoruba people of Nigeria. He claimed that many of the dolls had people’s names tied to them.
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In the video, the man expressed shock over the discovery and shared his personal interpretation of what he had found.
Speaking in Pidgin, he said:
The video shows what appear to be multiple wooden dolls placed together, with pieces of paper or other materials attached to them.
It is important to note that Omolangidi, also known as a wooden child, is a traditional hand-carved wooden figure in Yoruba culture used to Charm or tie people down.
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Real Estate Agent Arrested 13 Years After Woman Was Stabbed More Than 100 Times
Authorities confirmed that Velasquez was taken into custody on July 17 and booked into the Tarrant County Corrections Center. She is currently being held without bond while legal proceedings move forward.
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When officers arrived at the scene, they found no signs of forced entry. This led detectives to believe that the victim may have known the person responsible or had willingly allowed them into her home before the attack occurred.
One of the few clues available at the time was surveillance footage captured the night before the killing. The video showed an unidentified person dressed in loose-fitting clothing and a hooded sweatshirt climbing the stairs to Chavez’s apartment. The individual was seen knocking on the door, briefly speaking with someone inside, and then entering the apartment.
Although investigators collected blood evidence at the crime scene that did not belong to the victim, DNA testing conducted at the time failed to identify a suspect because there were no matching profiles in existing law enforcement databases.
In an effort to solve the case, detectives submitted the DNA sample to Parabon NanoLabs in 2016. Scientists used forensic DNA analysis to predict the suspect’s likely physical characteristics, including ancestry, eye color, hair color, and skin tone, creating a genetic profile to assist the investigation.
The breakthrough came in 2024 when the Arlington Police Department partnered with the FBI Dallas Field Office to apply Investigative Genetic Genealogy (IGG)—a technique that combines crime scene DNA with publicly available genealogy records and family history research to identify potential suspects.
After nearly two years of additional investigative work, authorities developed new evidence that ultimately led to Velasquez’s arrest.
Investigators have not disclosed the exact nature of the evidence that resulted in the arrest warrant, nor have they confirmed whether it included a direct DNA match. Officials have also not revealed whether Velasquez and Chavez had any prior relationship.
Velasquez remains in custody without bond, and court officials have not yet announced the date of her first court appearance.
As the legal process continues, investigators are expected to release additional details about the evidence that brought the 13-year-old homicide investigation to this stage.
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He Told Me, You Better Not Hang Up This Phone – Blac Chyna Sues Ex-Boyfriend, Says She No Longer Feels Safe
According to newly filed court documents obtained by TMZ, Chyna alleged that Hector called her numerous times on April 28, 2026, during both the afternoon and evening hours.
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According to the court filing, Hector allegedly told her:
“So you can run as long as you want, but you’re never gonna be able to hide from me.”
Chyna further claimed that he also warned her not to end the call, allegedly saying:
“You better not hang up this phone.”
She alleged that Hector insisted he had the right to keep calling her even if she no longer wanted any contact with him.
Chyna also alleged that on June 16, Hector sent her a message asking which city she was in, a communication she said further heightened her concerns for her safety.
Beyond the allegations of unwanted contact, Chyna claimed that false statements allegedly made by Hector have negatively affected her professional reputation and career.
She is asking the court to allow her countersuit against Hector to move forward while opposing his request to have the case dismissed.
The legal dispute stems from an earlier lawsuit filed by Twin Hector, in which he accused Chyna of assault and battery. Chyna has denied those allegations and responded by filing a countersuit, with both parties now continuing their legal battle in court.