Nigeria’s Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Sadiya Farouq, has said the Federal Government spent over $5bn since 2016 to fight poverty in the country.

Sadiya Farouq said this during the presentation of letters of engagement and electronic tablets to 248 monitors of the National Social Investment Programme NSIP programme in Adamawa state over the weekend.

The Minister who was represented at the event by the National Coordinator of NSIP, Dr Umar Bindir, said President Buhari has since 2016 backed his pledge to pull out 100 million Nigerians out of poverty by committing $1bn through the National Social Investment Programme to reduce poverty and inequality.

“I am happy to report to you that every year since 2016, when NSIP was flagged off, Mr President has approved that $1bn be invested into that sector every year (which aggregated is over $5bn).” she said

Reality TV star, Gifty Powers has celebrated DMW boss, Davido on Father’s day celebration.

Gifty took to her Instagram story to disclose that being a father is not all about birthing kids.

She however ignored the fathers of her kid as she opted to use Davido as the perfect example of a good father.

Her post reads ;

“A father is not just called a father because him born pikin. No. A father is one who caters and cares for ALL his children, not one, not two, but all his kids,

So on this special day, I say a lovely father’s day to DAVIDO.

Apart from your faults as a human which is normal, I will na complete man you be

You had an intimate relationship going and still made sure your kids were on level 1 always.

Tho, some MF will say this is clout

chasing, but if y’all have eyes and still have not seen what this particular father has done for his kids, then y’all don’t deserve an eye.

You don’t need to pressure yourself in loving your child’s mother, if e no work then e no work, no be by force, but what matters is YOU catering for your kid/kids.

Loving and catering to a/your child is like inheriting additional blessings from both the child’s God and the father’s God.

All men should follow this example from Davido abeg”

Nigerian Reality TV star, Tboss has written on life as a single mother as she joined the league of women who have also wished themselves a happy Father’s day.

In a post shared on Instagram, the mother of one disclosed that she never envisioned being a mother without being a wife because those were her dreams.

Her post reads ;

”If Anybody had told me that I would get to this age and not be married, I would have rebuked them. I was the girl that always imagined being a wife & mother. I have literally NEVER envisioned my wedding day except that it would be nice to have it done on a beach without shoes on & I would like to have my natural hair- no weaves nothing. Just us both, close family & loved ones. Y’all can’t even imagine how much I have given to my relationships. I gave till I had nothing left for myself. I have been heartbroken too many times and yet I never gave up on love. Still haven’t-ish.

But Alas, life had other plans for me.

I’m a single mother. I laugh when I see some of the comments about how I make motherhood look so sweet & I get lots of dms about ladies wanting to have kids because of my portrayal of Motherhood. Thanks. I’m flattered .

However it is HARD- Last night I was up begging & screaming at my daughter to go to sleep at 4:30am. The night before it was 5:30, the one before that was 5:am- She just wasn’t having it. I don’t get a chance to do my own stuff, I can’t get a moment to shave my armpits or have a proper convo with my friends because lil mama is gonna cook her teddy bear in the middle of the living room, taking a sh*t in private is Luxury.

My body’s changed tremendously, I’m loosing hair, my eyes are puffy and Black and sunken. I can’t afford to have off-days because my mood would affect hers. Days when she’s under the weather- I loose sleep so badly that I break down as soon as she gets better. Pampers, wipes, baby food, clothes, cosmetics ain’t cheap. Constantly wondering if I’m doing the right thing? Constantly thinking about her future.

Constantly looking out for opportunities to invest for her, loosing money- Last week I lost so much money I’m yet to break down from that one and yet Every single day I get up- Grumpily sometimes but I show up for my Daughter. I do it for her regardless of my emotions. You know why? Because she didn’t ask to be here. I made the decision to have her and I’m gonna see this journey blossom till I draw my last breath.

So,Happy Father’s Day to Me and all you Beautiful mothers & Amazing Fathers out there”

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Actress Mercy Aigbe and her ex-husband, Lanre Gentry have been fighting dirty via social media and it is getting really messy.

It all started when Mercy Aigbe celebrated herself on Father’s Day and Lanre then sent a subliminal message her way. (Read here)

Mercy fired back, calling him a shameless man and now Lanre has also counter-attacked.

He fired back, saying ;

@realmecyaigbe, it doesn’t take me a minute to expose all your shady secrets callous inhuman and prostitution acts with all your so call marketer, but I will not ,because of my son Olajuwon and your very good mother. But when the time comes the whole world will still know the fake life you’re living and you need to stop all this your arrogant life

Actress, Mercy Aigbe has tagged her former husband, Lanre Gentry, a shameless man after he threw a direct shade at her over her father’s day post.

On Sunday which was Father’s day, , Mercy had in the post celebrated herself for being a wonderful dad to her kids by paying up for their school fees.

Lanre saw her post and took the opportunity to say he doesn’t care if she spends yen or dollars to train her children because he paid for her own daughter’s fees without complaining.

Reacting to this, Mercy Aigbe has described him as the most irresponsible father of the year.

Here’s what she wrote;

”Mr Lanre Gentry you better stop with the stupid lies! You better don’t just infuriate me! Lara Gentry call your useless father to order oh!!!! Cos really I have had enough of his nonsense!!!!!

And the most irresponsible father award goes to my Ex! This shameless man who instead of him to cover his face in shame, will rather come online to post rubbish! I normally ignore you when you respond to my Father’s Day post! But you see this one! Bring it on!!!! I am ready! Alailojuti’‘

Popular Nollywood Actress, Mercy Okojie took too her social media page on Sunday, June 20th to celebrate her husband, Prince Okojie.

On Sunday was Father’s day and the ever-jovial movie star decided to appreciate her husband for being a good father and hubby.

She shared a lovely family video with the caption ;

HFD ❤💋 @theokojiekids num 1 superhero plus God bless you for all you do….Prince Odi Okojie ❤🥰🥰🥰

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The Actress appears to have been blessed with a wonderful family and she is loving every bit of it.

She once said ;

I always teach my kids, that a family need not be perfect but it needs to be United.
Because we are only as strong as we are united and as weak as we are divided.
As everyone needs a home to live in but a supportive family is what builds a home🥰😍

Popular Instagram celebrity, Idris Okuneye, has advised girls to be classy in order to attract quality men.

According to the transvestite, quality men love women with class and money.

He also said that girls who always twerk on Instagram are always seen as Sex Slaves.

Read his full post below ;

And when they are done with that ur yansh you are shaking they will stop picking up ur cal 😂😂😂😂😂. Men can’t stand defeat!!! D moment a woman is above their level they try everything in their power to get her to himself only. How can you defeat a man ? You cant defeat a man with posting naked ass and body 😂😂😂. You can only defeat him by acquiring more expensive cars, houses, more money lastly be classy. He will beg for it and treat you like a QUEEN 👑

Nollywood Actress, Damilola Adegbite has shared a thought provoking post to single mothers that intentionally deprive their children of fatherly love.

In her “Father’s day message to the single mothers”, she opined that single mothers should allow their baby’s fathers be in their life as much as possible. She said this is important because they won’t be babies forever and the mothers will not be be able to keep them separated from their father.

It reads ;

There are 3 categories of single mothers:

The ones whose children’s fathers cannot be in their life (E.g Dead, incarcerated etc)

The ones whose children’s fathers have abandoned them or who do more harm than good being a part of their lives (E.g Cases of domestic violence)

And then lastly, the ones who intentionally keep their children/child away from their father because they are angry, bitter,hurt and vengeful.

To “category 3” mums, today is a good day to reassess the situation. There are many awesome fathers who genuinely crave to be in their children’s lives but are not allowed to by their moms. Trust me, I understand how you feel. Please soften your heart towards them and make decisions based on what’s best for your child. Let their fathers in as much as possible. They won’t be babies forever and you will not always be able to keep them separated from their father. May our children not grow up and blame us or despise us for depriving them of their fathers love.

Happy Father’s Day to all the AMAZING dads. You are loved and appreciated ❤️

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Nigerian singer and songwriter, Timaya have been advised by his first baby mama to get married because he is getting old.

Barbara, a Real Estate developer, was celebrating the renowned singer who is the father of her child as well as the father of three other children, born to different mothers.

As she prayed for finances and wisdom in his life on this Father’s day, she doubled it with a piece of advice as she urged him to get married since he’s no longer getting any younger.

She shared the photo with the caption ;

“Happy Father’s day papa Ema, Gracey, Mani, and Maya. I pray God gives you the finances and wisdom it takes to bring up your kids. Sha do make you marry o, because you don dey old small small”.

 

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Nollywood Actress, Yvonne Jegede, has taken to her social media page to bitterly lament, after the fuel she bought got exhausted in just a few days.

Yvonne said she got the fuel worth 7,000 Naira and it didn’t even fill her tank halfway.

According to the Actress, Nigerians are living in Nigeria like immigrants.

Her post reads ;

I ran out of fuel a few days ago and 7,000 worth of fuel didn’t get half the tank. 4days later I want to buy fuel again . This got me thinking about people on salary people earn 150-200k a month, if they spend 7, 000×4=28, 000 for fuel alone, what’s left to save, for rent, feeding, school fees? I am praying for my country

Nollywood star, Tonto Dikeh has joined men all over the world to celebrate Father’s Day.

Tonto Dikeh included herself and other females who perform the roles of a father in their children’s lives.

It has been a consistent ritual she’s done ever since her marriage to Churchill hit the rocks.

Tonto wrote ;

Dear life I guess you gave this job to me to mock me but Hey, Am kicking your ass and Acing all your blows..
Happy Father’s Day to ME..

and To those females who represent the role of a father in their child/Children I say Well done..
We should learn to do this JOB without HATE in our heart, We should learn to FORGIVE so we too can be blessed..

FORGIVENESS DOESNT REQUIRE RECONNECTION..

FOR THE SAKE OF YOUR CHILD/CHILDREN IF THE FATHER DECIDES TO START PAYING CHILD SUPPORT AND CONTRIBUTING EMOTIONALLY, DO NOT STOP THEM..

Where you get NONE DO THIS JOB(FATHERHOOD) WITH LOVE, JOY, HAPPINESS AND WITHOUT A TRACE OF BITTERNESS .
Do not sell hatred to your kids but teach them the TRUTH
Love them unconditionally
THEN WATCH WHAT GOD WILL BRING YOUR WAY..

HAPPY AMAZING FATHERS DAY🥰

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Nollywood actress, Rosy Meurer has celebrated her husband and father of her child, Olakunle Churchill.

Rosy took to her Instagram page to share photos of her beloved husband having some father-son moments with their child and she praised him with sweet words.

Reassuring her love for Churchill, Rosy Meurer wrote;

“The only thing better than having you for a husband is our son having you for a father. I am so grateful to be sharing life, love, and parenthood with a fabulous and selfless man like you. We are a powerful duo! Happy Fathers Day to the man of my heart❤️
@olakunlechurchill BLESS YOU PAPA 🙏”

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