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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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Wike Gives Three Months Grace To 189 Plot Owners In Abuja

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 The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike has given a three-month grace period for 189 titleholders, who have obtained building plan approvals but are yet to commence development on their property.

The property owners in question are to begin building plans within the stipulated period or have their title revoked in line with the provisions of the law

This gesture has only been extended to both individuals and corporate organizations who have shown the desire to develop their property by obtaining Building Plan approvals but are yet to start proper development on their property situated within the Federal Capital City (FCC).

Speaking via a statement, the Director of Information and Communication, FCT, Muhammad Sule said, “Similarly, public institutions that have land titles within the Federal Capital City but are yet to develop same, have also been given a grace period of three months to commence development in order to avoid sanction.

“Thus, the Minister has extended this gesture to 189 property owners due to their desire to develop the property by obtaining Building Plan Approvals which is a prerequisite for development of any property in the Federal Capital Territory.”

The notification in the Newspapers states: “The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, (FCT), has graciously approved a grace period of three months from the date of this publication for the under-listed titleholders who have obtained building plan approvals to commence development of their plots; failure of which their titles shall be revoked for continued contravention of the terms of development of the Right- of-Occupancy.

The owners of these plots were exempted from revocation because they have already demonstrated firm commitment towards developing their property by obtaining necessary documents from the FCT Administration.”

Sule urged the affected property owners to take advantage of the Minister’s gesture and develop their plots as published in some National Dailies, in line with the terms of the Offer of the Right-Of-Occupancy.

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