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YOUNG couples who are in the process of tying their nuptial-knot have been called to embrace genetic counseling because the genes define love differently from the eyes. A Professor of Counseling Psychology, in the Department of Counseling Education, University of Ilorin, Professor Sunday Harrison Umoh stated this while delivering the 131st inaugural lecture entitled: “That your road not be rough” ...

Suzanne Wise suffered terrifying abuse for ten years at the hands of her violent husband. The only time that Jason Wise didn’t attack his wife was when she was pregnant and so in a desperate attempt to stop the beatings Suzanne tried her hardest to be pregnant as often as possible. There were 13 pregnancies in all, resulting in 4 ...

A woman, Ngozi Odoma of Mararaba in Nasarawa State has appealed to an Upper Area Court in Mararaba to dissolve her six-year-old marriage. She told the court on Friday that her husband, Philip, deceived her into the marriage. “This man here is a married man with seven children. He also claims to be a pastor.’’ She said that Philip had ...

Your 20s are undoubtedly the most pivotal time in your life. While there are plenty of temptations and distractions, the decisions you make here are truly what dictate your future, as the weak fall and only the strong survive. Do you have what it takes to become a monumental success? Or will you live out a life of mediocrity? The ...

I dread going home every day because I don’t know what sort of mood she is in. I READ your your column every week and it appears that only women write for advice. It always seems to be men who create the problems in relationships. I wonder if you have ever received a letter from a man who is suffering ...