Nollywood star, Sam Nnabuike better known as Sam Sunny has made a firm case for fathers via his social media platform. Sharing his candid opinion, the actor who is yet to be married and become a father per our knowledge has
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‘Fail as a father to raise your son, you raise another failed man in the society’… Nollywood actor Uba Michael popularly known as Ogbolor has urged fathers, men in general to do better in raising kings in their sons. Taking
A study has revealed that how a father acts towards the mother of his children affects them long term. In an ideal world, every family will resemble something from a Hallmark card and the parents would be perfect. However, sometimes
Just of recent, in an opinion piece titled ‘The Losses We Share’ for the New York Times, Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex revealed that she suffered the loss of her unborn, second child in July (Read Here). The 39-year-old
In time past, most dads often don’t know anything about pregnancy because they feel it is a journey only women should walk through. Interestingly, the reverse is the case in our generation as many dads today know a thing or
Children whose fathers make time to play with them from a very young age may find it easier to control their behavior and emotions as they grow up, research suggests. The study, by academics at the Faculty of Education, University
When the Nigerian government announced lockdown in most states as a result of the Coronavirus pandemic, little did people know that it will change them in ways they did not envisage. Many Nigerian Dads nursed the fear of losing their
The Lagos State Commissioner of Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, has reacted to the ruling that banned state-owned hospitals from demanding compulsory blood donation from husbands of pregnant women seeking antenatal and maternity services. According to updates published by PUNCH, the
The Lagos State High Court in Ikeja on Monday struck down the policy that spouses of pregnant women seeking antenatal care in Lagos public hospitals must compulsorily make blood donation before their pregnant wives could be registered for antenatal care.
Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi has called for the arrest of deadbeat fathers in the Northern part of Nigeria, those who send out their children as Al-majiris. Speaking at a conference organized by the Future Assured Initiative, a non-governmental organisation
A Nigerian dad has taken to Twitter to voice out his disappointment after he went for his son’s PTA meeting and noticed that only 4% of parents in attendance were fathers. According to Ayo Bankole, it is “unacceptable” and he
A Canadian study of child-mother and child-father attachments involving 107 children has found a particular correlation between father-child trust during a play activity and the child’s behaviour. The research team, led by Jean-François Bureau at the University of Ottawa in Canada,
A quarter of expectant fathers now go through their own ‘pregmancy’ as they suffer their own symptoms such as food cravings and morning sickness, a new study has found. Modern men have shifted from so closely involved with their partner’s
Genevieve Magazine publisher and mental health advocate, Betty Irabor, has identified fathers and husbands as common triggers of mental issues among women. The 62-year-old mom-of-three who has many times shared that she suffered chronic depression stated in her new Instagram
A Spanish photographer, Marta Moreiras has shared an interesting story of how she inspired fathers in Senegal to start wearing their babies on their back. Marta and the subjects of her portraits, fathers carrying babies on their backs -were surprised
Following the recent controversial statement made by TVC presenter, Morayo Afolabi-Brown, ACP Abayomi Shogunle, on Friday afternoon, released a list of married men that should never be allowed to bathe their daughters. According to him, his experience in the police
Mark Wealth This has been a sensitive issue among couples and medical experts in the last few decades. Before the roaring 70s, men were sent away by the midwives. Sometime in the early 70s, Doctor Robert Bradley started inviting husbands into
I am writing this in the spirit of Father’s Day. I was in my final year at Nursing school when I found out I was pregnant with my 4th child. I remember lots of thoughts going through my heart. This
Most men do not realize the softer side of themselves, until their baby girls come along. Having a daughter gives you a new found appreciation of the process through which the female mind and body grows into. While there are countless
In a recent interview with Punch, motivational speaker and life coach, popularly called The Catalyst, Mr. Lanre Olusola reveals his first experience as a father and what it takes to be a real father. During the interview, the father of
Ekeng Ekpo has been married to Augusta for 18 years, and they’re blessed with two children; Asher and Gilada. He shares on what makes a great dad and more. What makes a great dad? “A great dad is attentive. I
The founding president of Believers’ Loveworld Incorporated, also known as Christ Embassy, Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, has said wives need to be obedient and submissive to their husbands, because both sexes are not equal. According to an article shared on the church’s
Mrs. Alaba Fadairo, Director of Child Development, Lagos State Ministry of Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation has revealed that the Lagos State Government is keeping four babies born by schoolgirls impregnated by their fathers in its custody. The decision, according
By Clint Edward (Author Note: This list is based on my own experience in a straight marriage because it’s all I know. However, I have to assume that some of this advice is universal.) 1. No one will frustrate you
