Are women really meant to marry?

 Marriage is one of the most important things in life according to the Holy book so as to fulfill God’s commandment. Biblically it is not just a union of a man and a woman, but an assignment for man by God to multiply. Marriage is said to work out if the woman takes the sole responsibility of building the home. Fortunately or unfortunately, from the circular view or reality f things, women are not meant to marry said (lookman) they can however fulfill their purpose by multiplying and not being married. These days, marriage doesn’t work, but we can have kids, if she doesn’t want to be under a man’s roof, or she is capable of taking her responsibility, she doesn’t need to marry

Ayo

Women are not really meant to marry. Reason behind it to me is that what makes a marriage is actually to have kids as far as am concerned.  If they don’t marry, they will not always complain about husband coming late, drinking, cutting shows outside. These days, even the married ones have issues; we’re in a modern day, that women are capable of taking care of themselves without any interference from any man nor support. We see some women behaving like men.

Moyo

The answer is yes and no. For no, the Percentage of Female gender is higher than that of the male. For no, firstly, a woman should marry so she can reproduce other generations, if women don’t marry, the world would have been empty because they won’t fulfill the Biblical purpose of God.

“that 4 this reason shall a man leave his mother and father and be clinch 2 his wife that both may become one..

Mimi

Being married increases the likelihood of affluence this happens to all age groups. It is also associated with lower mortality risk

Wummy

Yes, women are meant to marry, taking it form the Biblical aspect, the Bible says: And a man shall leave his father and mother and cleave to his wife.

Also same bible tells us that we should be fruitful and multiply. If a woman does not marry, how are we going to fulfill that aspect of the bible? And besides marriage is one major thing that has been ordained by the Almighty God and He cherish it so much, however to avoid fornication.

Tobiloba

Women are meant to marry so as to fulfill their existence and also their purpose as helper to man on earth.

Tunrayo

 Women are meant to marry because they need to make a family, they need to contribute to the reproduction of the human race, and they need to take care of the home and most importantly, ensure the turnout of good members to the family into the society. The members of the society are first part of a home that a woman has nurture and so we can trace behavioral standards of the society to the home, and to a large extent, the woman. It is the responsibility of the woman to show forth love and care to the family members, which forms the larger society as a whole. So it will be correct to say the behavioral attitude of the society lies in the hands of a woman.

Folami

From the Biblical view, women are meant to be b men’s companion by default because it is God’s commandment we should be fruitful and multiply and without a union, this commandment has not been obeyed, but from the circular view, it is not compulsory.

Iyanuoluwa

Women should get married in order to satisfy their sexual urge for those who have never had sex before. A woman is also respected when she has a husband, a man to run home to. We should understand that a woman who bears a child for a man without getting married is called a “baby-mama”.

A suspected pickpocket, whose identity is not yet known, has died in a hospital after he was stabbed at about 3 p.m. opposite Igando Police Station, Igando area of Lagos State, Southwest Nigeria.
Mr. Fredrick Ikuesan, who was at the scene of the incident, told P.M.NEWS that when he saw the bleeding victim, he quickly rushed into the police station to ask for police report so that he could take him to the hospital.
“I told a policeman at the station to please give me a report but he said no, that the victim was caught stealing, that is why he was stabbed so he will die there,” he explained.
Ikuesan disclosed to P.M.NEWS that he didn’t see the man that stabbed the suspect on Wednesday because of the huge crowd that gathered at the scene.
Another eye witness claimed that he called the Lagos state ambulance to come to the victim’s rescue but there was no response from them.
P.M.NEWS gathered that the man who allegedly stabbed the victim has been arrested and is now in police custody at Igando station. A policeman at the station also confirmed that the culprit is already in their net.
When another police source at the station was contacted, he said: “We don’t have a case of pickpocket stabbed to death. The case we have is that of assault, armed robbery and the suspect was attacked by a mob.”
Another officer from the station who pleaded anonymity said: “we actually took him to about three hospitals, and he was rejected before he was taken to Igando General Hospital where he was transferred to the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, LUTH, at the Emergency Ward.”
It was gathered that the victim died yesterday morning.
—Dedeigbo Ayodeji, Beba Kashimana, Motunrayo Idris

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Eulogies To An Icon 
Published on April 12, 2013 by pmnews   ·   No Comments
The late Justus Esiri
Movie stars recently paid their last respect to Chief Justus Esiri, a septuagenarian theatre legend who passed away in the late hours of  19 February.
On Monday, a Special Tribute Night was organised in honour of the late legendary actor. It was held at the open-space arena of O’jez Restaurant, a rendezvous located in the premises of National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos.
It was a dense and somber gathering anchored by two celebrated Nigerian actors/comedians, Julius Agwu and Okey McAnthony aka Okey Bakassi. When the duo mounted the podium, they ignited the venue with their rich bouquet of comic deliveries. Among the impressive guest list were artistes, fans, family of the deceased and well-wishers. It was a night of tributes as celebrities spoke glowingly about the late Esiri.
“We worked together and he is the kind of person that will call and ask if you are behaving well. He enjoyed life and he was also serious about the traditional and cultural things that are our own; whatever you think of our culture, he insisted that you get to know it. He tells people how to think,” veteran actor, Olu Jacobs told P.M.NEWS Entertainment Cafe.
Jacobs explained how his late colleague called him to complain of his son who wanted to take to music after concluding medical studies. He noted that he was delighted that despite the earlier reservations, Esiri died a fulfilled man having seen his son make a success of his music career. Jacob noted that Esiri was a thorough professional who embraced those who approached him with open minds, and he mentored such people to greatness.
The matronly queen of the screen, Joke Silva, who fondly called Esiri ‘Uncle’ reminisced that Esiri enjoyed his work as an entertainer and deserved bounteous comfort from doing it. “He was a man who was comfortable both on stage and in front of the camera, and he had an incredible sense of humour. He didn’t take himself particularly too serious and he was always looking out for opportunities of easing dense moments,” she said.
Joke further opined that Esiri had a distinctive career because of his fatherly disposition and the quality of effort he put in to realize any project he was involved in.
Besides the torrents of tributes that were interspersed with band performances, there was a praise session led by ageless diva, Kate Henshaw. Chioma Chukwuka-Akpotha, Gloria Ibru whose band provided the music, engaged guests in a dance session which Henshaw said was to celebrate the life of “Uncle Justus so that we won’t be ungrateful to God.”  Speaker after speaker, especially the younger artistes, apart from eulogizing Chief Esiri, prayed against what they called “The spirit of untimely death” lurking in the industry and striking consistently in the last couple of years.
Ernest Obi remembers the deceased on two important levels. Having worked closely on different sets, Obi reported that Esiri was adept at role interpretation and his rendition of scripts. According to him, this rubbed-off on young directors as well as other actors who shared the stage or set with him.
Obi also recalled that Esiri played the role of a father to him (Obi) during his marriage. “Uncle Justus was one man I invited to my marriage via text message. He came and took over the role of my father,” he said, as the crowd let-off sighs. “I remember when I was going to marry, I invited him through text message and he attended. In fact, he did what my father would have done. He took the responsibility and saw that everything worked out well. That is what I call humility. He didn’t mind that I didn’t come to his house to inform him or invite him very specially.”
Obi added that: “If I write a script in twenty years’ time, I will still have cause to say I wish Uncle Justus was here. This is because he would interpret the role perfectly as an actor. I worked with him as an actor and a director. Uncle Justus wasn’t a difficult person. He was someone who spoke up when he saw anything wrong, unlike other actors who tolerate  some things that aren’t exactly right. He would tell you ‘don’t work with someone who can’t act because such a person will bring your work down. And remember, you don’t have business with such a person,” Obi added.
Tunji Bamisigbin has worked with the deceased longer than many others who paid their respects. According to the filmmaker, who is also a qualified legal practitioner, it was Esiri’s commitment, professional conduct and longevity in the industry that accords him a pride of place in the Nigerian movie world and the arts generally. “I have been in the movie industry for the past 37years and it has been up and down. Justus Esiri was one of those people who nurtured the industry to what it is now. I’m grateful that I’m also a part of those who laid the foundation for the growth of the movie industry in this country. I have known him for ages. I worked with him even while I was pursuing a programme in school. We have always met along the line and he was one of those who advised me to do what I can do best.  He was one of those who trained me 37 years ago. He is a thoroughbred performer.”
Segun Arinze and David Odegha among other Nollywood stars identified Esiri as a role model who groomed them to successful careers in the movies.
Esiri, Member of the Order of the Niger, MON, was famous for his role as the Village Headmaster in the now rested popular television series of the same name. Born on 20 November, 1942 in Oria-Abraka, Delta State, he attended Urhobo College, Effurun in the then Bendel State, Warri. He was at the Maximillan University, Munich, German, 1964, Prof. Weners Institute of Engineering, West Berlin, 1967 and the Ahrens School of Performing Arts, 1968.
Esiri started his acting career in Germany. He was the only Nigerian male artiste performing on stage between 1968 and 1969. He also worked for Voice of Nigeria, German Service as a translator. He was performing on stage in Germany when a delegation from Nigeria invited him home to perform in a government sponsored programme.
The veteran actor had won several awards including THEMA Awards, NTA Honours Awards and AMAA Awards. He was also the star actor in acclaimed productions such as Wasted Years, Forever, The Prize, Six Demons, Corridors of Power, Last Night, The Tyrant, The Investigation and The Ghost. He was also reputed to have performed on more TV Network drama programmes than any Nigerian actor.
Esiri is the father of Nigerian fast-rising musician, Dr. Sid. Asked in an interview how he felt about his son becoming a musician, he said; “I just called him and told him both the negative and positive aspects of the entertainment industry and he has to be focused. I scolded but gave him my blessing and he picked up.”
“We in the entertainment industry are heartbroken as we announce the passing of Chief Justus Esiri OON popularly known as the Village Headmaster, following a complication from diabetes,” said Azuh Amatus, Editor, Entertainment Express.
Chief Justus Esiri OON, was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. An Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON), The OtunAmuludun of the Source in Ile-IfeOsun State,and Veteran Nollywood Actor.
He is survived by wife, Mrs. Omiete Esiri, Children; Mrs. Ophlia Edewor, Mrs. Ejiro Efijemueh, Mr. Justus Esiri Jnr, Dr. Sidney Esiri (Dr Sid), Mr. Andrew Esiri, Miss Tobor Esiri and grand Children.
—Bayo Adetu, Nkrumah Bankong-Obi & Motunrayo Idris

How Itinerant Traders Survive At Yaba Market




Yaba market is known to be one of the most popular markets in Lagos. So famous it is that people from parts of the country come there to buy and sell.

The market has different sections, which makes for easy location of particular areas by customers.

The market serves thousands of traders, and despite the demolition of a section of it some two years ago, traders still make brisk business in the area.

Despite the constraints of space, some of the traders have devised different means to earn a living.

P.M.NEWS BusinessWeek investigations revealed that before the stalls near the railway were demolished, some of the traders didn't have shops and now with many more shop-less, their hustling for customers has even increased. Some of the itinerary traders revealed that they arrange with shop owners so they can at least eke out a living.


oYaba Market

All they do is wait outside and scout for customers and take them to the shop where they get their own cut out of what has been sold.

One of the itinerary traders, Chinedu Uzo, said that he has been in Yaba for more than 10 years and it has never really bothered him to get a shop because he is making his good money on the street.

"I have been in this market for 10 years and I no get my own shop. Wetin I dey do be say, I go dey outside find customer who I go carry go one shop, agree with the shop owner and I sell, collect my money and hustle on," said Uzo.

He, however, said it pains him that the market was demolished as it has affected the strategies and some other things they do to make money.

Another trader and shop owner, Emeka Anyanwu said because of the unity that exists among the traders, it is easy for everybody to make money in a way no trader is affected negatively. "Once you are not greedy, you will make some money; maybe not what you want but something that can sustain you" said Anyanwu.

Another interesting thing about Yaba market is the division of labour traders employ in earning money. This is a means being devised by some of the traders, especially the hairdressers. This is done through agreement.

Some of the hairdressers have different materials and because the space allocated to them is not big enough, one person cannot have all the necessary equipment.

One of the hair beauticians, Shikemi Alowonle said that is the way majority of them survive and things have been fine.

"If a customer comes to make her hair, I can retouch for her and tell my neighbour to make the hair or dry it for me. If she is going to pay N300, I will give her N100, having done the most stressful part of the work," explained Alowonle.

"And if this is not the case, it is possible we jointly woo a customer and to avoid any issue, all I will do is to share the work and collect what it entitled to me. That's the way it goes".

Tochuwkwu Eze, an itinerary trader, however, said that if there is anyone that doesn't want to cooperate, it simply means he won't survive in the market.

"We are all struggling to survive, after all, we won't go and steal, and we can't put too much blame on the Lagos State Government because it is only trying to restore sanity to Lagos," said Eze.

--Motunrayo Idris

Traders at the new Balogun Ultra Modern Market which has been an object of litigation has appealed to the Balogun Family for more time to renegotiate their tenancy.

The traders were recently sent packing from their shops following the execution of a court judgment which purportedly declared the Balogun Family as the rightful owners of the mall.

All shops at the mall havesince been locked up by the Balogun family and traders at the mall have been asked to renegotiate their rent.


oBalogun Mall

Some former shop owners at the mall have however appealed to the family to allow them back into the mall to continue with their business while the re-negotiation continues.

Some of the traders who spoke to P.M.NEWS BusinessWeek lamented about the manner they were kicked out of the mall but pleaded with the Balogun Family for more time for re-negotiation since some of them had just paid their rent to the old owners of the mall.

Mrs Ngozi Ebele, a  major shop owner at the mall said that she had  just paid over N2 million as rent to the former owners but they were chased out of the mall, and that as it is, she has no money to pay until another rent until she sells some goods.

Another trader at the mall, Mr Ndubisi Nwachukwu, said that they are ready to pay the  new rent to the family but wants time to gather themselves and pay the money.

“We are going to pay but it will be difficult for us to gather the money if we don’t make sales to cover up for the loss of over a week,” he said.

Speaking on the matter, the Balogun Family lawyer, Barrister Segun Oladitan, said the family did what they had to do as they had waited enough for the traders to do the right thing but unfortunately they didnt.

Explaining why the traders were sent out of the mall, he said: “We got jugdement against the former owners, which is Lagos State and other stakeholders. Lagos State government who was in possession of the mall before now asked the family to wait for some time and for almost a year now nothing has been done.  The family waited for something concrete, and when we didn’t hear from them, we decided to take action and drove out the occupants”.

He added that the family is not having any issue or case with the traders. “All they need do is to comply with the rules and tenancy agreement. We are not going to dislodge them until we  know whether or not they want to remain in the mall. Following the judgement of the court, we waited for a long while, and being humane, we decided to take it up after Easter since they were not complying. We didn’t tell them to pack out. We only asked them to take whatever is important.”

Explaining further, Mr. Oladitan said:  “We only asked them to renew their rents. Initially we asked for two years but we later  asked them to pay a year in compliance with the  law of tenancy in Lagos. We are the new owners and we must have a contract with them and the rent is the only thing to show that they are recognised. We are not ready to shift the date for rent payment  and shops will be locked till they pay.”

--Motunrayo Idris

The Wisdom Group of The Redeemed Christian Church of God (City of David Parish VI) will hold a fund raising dinner in support of its scholarship scheme for bright and talented young Nigerians from financially-challenged homes.
The fund raising event is scheduled for Friday, at The Incubator, off Ligali Ayorinde Street, Victoria Island extension. The event will start at 6p.m under the chairmanship of Mr.Bisi Onasanya, Group Managing Director/CEO, First Bank Plc.
According to the Chairman of the Scholarship Board of Trustees, Adebisi Omoyeni, former Deputy Governor, Ekiti State, the group is spurred by the growing number of applicants. “It, therefore,  thought it wise to invite endowed Nigerians outside our fold to share in the joy of helping young Nigerians to fulfil their dreams and God-ordained destinies.
“We trust that many leaders in corporate Nigeria will join us to grow the seeds of Nigeria’s tomorrow. We believe that the more youths we can pull away from the streets and turn into useful citizens, the better for Nigeria”, Omoyeni said.
The Wisdom Group in The RCCG (COD) comprises members aged 50 years and above who are committed to people’s empowerment and advancement of societal good. Based on its understanding of the true value of human existence and to make a positive impact on the society, the group initiated the scholarship scheme two years ago to support gifted but financially-handicapped young Nigerians through tertiary education.
—Motunrayo Idris

Traders Lament Lack Of Amenities At Balogun Shopping Mall 
Published on March 25, 2013 by pmnews   ·   No Comments
Traders in the new Balogun ultra-modern shopping mall located on Lagos Island have cried out over lack of basic amenities in the mall
Some of the traders who spoke with P.M.NEWS BusinessWeek said that the management of the mall keep asking them to pay huge sums of money for various service charges without providing basic amenities in the mall.
One of the traders, Ngozi Emelelu said that despite the N70,000 being paid by every shop owner in the mall as service charge, the mall is currently in total blackout as the only generating set providing electricity to the mall has packed up.
“The management of the mall is asking us to buy a generator at the cost of N9million for the mall and we have refused because it is not our business to buy a generating set for the mall. Every shop here pays N70,000 as service charge and we have over 240 shops in the mall. The 80 kee-clamp shops here pay N30,000 for the same purpose. We pay this to maintain security, generator, toilet facility, and the general cleaning of the complex, yet the management still wants us to buy a generating set for the mall. This is just too exploitative. They have even kept us in the dark since we refused to pay for the generating set.”
Balogun ultra modern market
Speaking on the poor management of the mall, she said: “The security post has been rented out as shops. The restaurant which is located at the 2nd floor of the mall and is supposed to be the place where we go and eat has also been rented out as shops. The loading bay (car park) has also been rebuilt as attachment shops and rented out to people.”
She added that the amount of money they pay for shops alone is enough to do so many things without asking for additional money.
“ The prices of the shops varies according to its location; the ground floor is the most expensive where the tenants paid up to  N750,000.  The first floor pays N550,000, the second floor pays N300,000 while the third floor pays N250,000. With this, there should be better maintenance in the shopping mall.
Another trader in the mall, Ndubuisi Micheal noted that the problem in the mall is not about the power supply alone but that there is poor management generally.
He said: “At the end of the year, they ask us to pay additional N5,000 to N10,000. This has happened so many times. This time round, we are saying no because our monies are not well managed and not judiciously used. We are crying to everyone that can help  us out of the problem we are having now. Since the beginning of this year, water hasn’t run in the toilet. If you go round the mall, you will see that where there should be waste bin, you won’t  find one. They have rented out a number of attachment which is over N120,000.  They collected N50,000 from them and this is affecting movement of customers. The generator post is also affected. Where there should be ventilation for the generator, they have blocked the whole place with attachments (shops).
Another trader in the mall, Yusuf Eniola lamented the manner the mall is being managed. “Imagine the calibre of people that own the mall and it is being run like a street market where no one has a say. They have turned all the relaxation places into shops and attachments,” he added.
Eniola appealed to the Lagos State government and other part owners of the mall to address the issue.
Attempts to get the management of the mall to speak on the issue was not successful as no one in the management office was willing to speak to our correspondent.
Balogun ultra modern mall is owned by Senior Union Bank Officers Association, SUBOA, VIZEN Nigeria Limited and the Lagos State government.
—Motunrayo Idris