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“I’m Ready to Get Pregnant Out of Wedlock, I Can Take Care of My Kids” – Mercy Eke Opens Up

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Popular Nigerian reality TV star and entrepreneur, Mercy Eke , has once again set social media buzzing after boldly declaring that she is ready to become a mother even without marriage . The Big Brother Naija Pepper Dem winner made this revelation during a recent conversation where she spoke candidly about her personal desires, societal pressure, and the realities of modern womanhood. According to Mercy, she has reached a point in her life where motherhood is a top priority , and she is no longer willing to let societal expectations dictate the timing or circumstances of when she should start a family. Describing herself as emotionally, mentally, and financially ready, the influencer stated that she can comfortably raise a child on her own . Breaking the Cultural Norms In a society like Nigeria —where marriage is often seen as the “right” pathway to motherhood—Mercy’s statement has sparked heated debates. Many fans praised her honesty, saying it reflects the changing social landsc...
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Obi Tenders Additional 188 Exhibits Against Tinubu’s Election

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 In his bid to establish his allegations of malpractices in the conduct of the February 25 presidential election, the Labour Party (LP) candidate in the last election, Peter Gregory Obi on Tuesday, tendered additional 188 exhibits against the declaration of Bola Ahmed Tinubu as winner of the election.

The exhibits, mainly results sheets and reports used by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) during the election, were tendered at the Presidential Election Petition Court (PEPC) and admitted as exhibits to be used to determine the legality or otherwise of Tinubu’s return as the President.

Obi, through Peter Afoba, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, SAN, tendered forms EC40GPU, EC40G1 and reports prepared by the electoral body after the election.

A breakdown showed that 45 EC40GPU forms were tendered in 10 Local Government Areas of Niger State, 23 in seven Local Government Areas of Osun, 17 in three Local Government Areas of Edo State and 52 EC40GPU forms in five Local Government Areas of Sokoto were tendered.

Obi also tendered 15 forms EC40G in 8 Local Government Areas of Osun State, 12 forms EC40G1 in 12 Local Government Areas of Edo, 15 forms EC40G in four Local Government Areas of Sokoto and 9 EC40G1 forms in two Local Government Areas of Sokoto.

The Labour Party’s presidential candidate also tendered 5 reports on the conduct of the election in Niger State and 8 in Edo to back his allegations of malpractices during the conduct of the election.

Although the admission of the exhibits was contested by INEC, Tinubu, Kashim Shetima and the All Progressives Congress (APC), the Presiding Justice of the Court, Haruna Simon Tsammani admitted them as exhibits.

At Tuesday’s proceedings, Obi also tendered INEC Results Viewing (IRev) reports in 21 Local Government Areas of Adamawa State, 20 in Ogun State, 16 in Ekiti State, 19 in Rivers State and 25 in Akwa Ibom State.

Meanwhile, the Court has shifted further hearing in the petition to June 14.

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