There is much discussion about whether Christians and Muslims should marry each other. Some think interfaith relationships are a bad idea; others have no problem with them.
However, there is no doubt that it can be very challenging for interfaith couples. They often have to deal with some degree of opposition from one or both of the families, and may feel uncertain about how they will keep practising their faith when they marry. Then, when they eventually marry, they have to deal with the religious differences and make sure they can raise their kids with some sort of balance and with cooperation from their spouse.
People who are married to someone of a different faith often did not initially expect to do so. They wanted to marry someone of their faith. But then they met someone they loved and realised that this is the person they would be happy with, that this was the right person for them. That changed the equation.
Some women hesitate to marry outside their faith at first because they think the man would later try to make them switch faith. But a good tip is to talk it over with the man beforehand and spend sufficient time studying him to be sure you won’t have to worry about practising your faith. But what really matters is for the couple to handle things with love and understanding for each other.
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The part where children come in is interesting too. Parents tend to impose their religion on their kids without letting the kids choose for themselves when they’re old enough for that. But should you be the one to determine what religion your kid practises? Why not let them make that decision for themselves when they’re old enough to do so? Everyone has the right to choose their own religion, and parents shouldn’t deprive their children of this right.
Perhaps the most important thing is not just to find someone who shares your faith, but to find someone who’s the right person for you — someone who’s meant to be your husband or wife even if they do not belong to your faith.
So it’s not just about sharing the same faith, but also about sharing the same values. Couples need to understand their values and see that they match each other’s and also see that they can manage with their differences.
However, people really have to give it a lot of thought if they’re dating a person whose faith is different. They should give the relationship plenty time so they’ll get to develop a strong mutual understanding. They’ve got to put more thought into it to be sure this person is the sort of person they’ll get on well with and be happy with even with the religious difference.
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A lot of people don’t think these things matter at first, but as the marriage progresses and they grow in their faith, they feel more strongly about it and tend to want their partner to join them in practising their faith. So this is something that prospective interfaith couples need to think thoroughly about.
Ultimately, a lot of Christian-Christian marriages fail and a lot of Muslim-Muslim marriages fail too. So marrying someone of one’s faith doesn’t guarantee anything. You’ll still have to work things out in the marriage and deal with problems pretty much the same way you would if you were married to someone of your faith.
Then let’s not forget that parents are influential here too. Some parents are okay with their child marrying someone who doesn’t practise their religion, but some others take this religion thing seriously. They may even seem to accept at first, but at some point they’ll start asking questions about why their child’s spouse isn’t going to church (or mosque) like they do, or why their grandchildren aren’t practising their own religion. You know that sort of thing.
But it’s really interesting to know that some people would turn down a good person who wants to marry them just because the person worships God in a way that’s different from theirs. It’s discriminatory and perhaps one day this sort of thing wouldn’t be such a big deal anymore.
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Anyhow, a lot of interfaith marriages go on to succeed despite the initial scepticism from families, friends and even the couples themselves. When two people want to be together and love each other, all other things can be worked out. Love’s stronger than faith. We may argue about it, but we can’t change the fact.

Are you that guy that seem to be stuck in the “friendzone” with a girl you really like? It can be very upsetting if this is the case, as nothing hurts more than watching the one you love with someone else.
Most times, guys who are stuck in this kind of situation would rather stay friends with the girl as they find it difficult to be without her. But all hope is not lost, just because a girl sees you as just a friend does not mean there are no ways to get her to want more from you.
Naij.com can help you here, as we give you 8 practicable tips to get the woman of your dreams to see you as the man of hers.
1. Be There For Her: It is easy to get offended when someone you like seem not to be interested in you that way, especially if she is also dating someone else. Do not give in to the urge to be bitter or mean. Be there for her. Show her you are a true friend, listen to her and let her know you care about her unconditionally. This way, she would see you as not just a friend, but also a confidante. This is one step towards her being unable to imagine life without you.
2. Let Her Realize What She Is Missing: Whether we like it or not, human beings are shallow by nature. Work on yourself to make you irresistible to her. Pay attention to what you wear, your perfume, how you look, etc. Your affection for her can make her heart flutter when you walk into a room and gradually she starts to admit to herself that you are quite goodlooking.
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3. Hang Out With Her: One thing you have going for you that other guys don’t is that you are friends. So, coming up with opportunities for you both to hang-out should not be too difficult. You could ‘flex’  with a group of other friends or one-on-one. The point is that, you should be the most important person in her social life. If you are going to hang out with her one-on-one though, avoid extremely romantic settings since this could make her suspicious that you are trying to manipulate her.

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4. Share: Be it stories, secrets or memories, sharing with someone creates a bond like no other. This is usually why you would see best friends who have maintained their friendship for decades. Try as much as possible to let her into your life and also encourage her to open up more about herself. Once you can get her to talk to you like she talks to no other, then you have all you need.
5. Make Her Think About You: There are many ways to make sure you are on someone’s mind. You could send her fun text messages from time to time, get her little gifts or surprise her when you can. The point is that she should find it difficult to go a whole day without you popping into her mind from time to time.
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6. Make Her Miss You: After you have succeeded in doing all the above, the next step is to give her some time off from you. Before doing this though, be sure that you have made the right impressions on her. Take some days or week off from being with her. Let her be the one to wonder what is going on. When you notice she starts to contact you often and expresses that she is missing your company, then you know you are close.
7. Express Your Feelings: When you are sure that she is starting to feel you, even just a little bit, this is when you go all-in and lay it all out there. Let her know that you have feelings for her and would like to begin a relationship. Avoid being too intense when you say this (like declaring undying love or proposing marriage). Give her time to get used to the idea but let her also know it is also okay if she is not comfortable with this. If you do things this way, she would not feel so pressured that she puts up a ‘wall’.
8. Be Patient: These steps above are not ones to rush through. Getting someone who previously does not see you as boyfriend material to consider a relationship with you could take time. Do not despair if things are not moving on as fast as you would like. Remember, it would be so much worth it when you finally have her in your arms.
Essentially to note, many individuals have been in close platonic friendship with the opposite sex, however they have not had the courage to express what they feel to the partner.

We have provided you with the signs that a woman would make a good sexual partner, but it is not just men that are interested in having a good time in bed.

There are things that also help women decide if a man would rock their world. Naij.com presents eight top signs that shows a man would make a pretty good sex partner.
1. Confidence: When it comes to men, it is all about confidence. A man who knows how to carry himself and speaks confidently is one that would not be shy when it comes to sex. He knows how to please you and does not spend too much time questioning his actions.
2. Makes You Feel Beautiful: Does he have a way of making you feel good outside the bedroom? Giving compliments is important when it comes to sex, so if he says things that makes your heart flutter outside the bedroom, then you can be sure he would have the same effect on your other body parts when you are in bed.
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 3. Ambitious: Being good in bed often has a lot to do with personality. A naturally lazy attitude might spill over into the bedroom. If he does not try hard for anything, then he would not suddenly have that attribute when you are having sex. On the other hand, a man who is naturally ambitious and always aim to better himself will certainly show you a good time. He would be willing to get better and sees it as an achievement if he takes you to the peak of pleasure.
4. Good With His Hands: Does he seem to be able to knot his tie in 5 seconds flat? Does he gesture a lot when he talks? You don’t need us to tell you that a man that uses his hands well in bed is certainly a ‘keeper’. If you notice you are attracted to the way he uses his hands outside the bedroom, that is a good sign.
5. Cares About Your Feelings: If a man cares about your feelings and is always interested in what you want, then you can be sure he would consider your feelings in bed too.
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6. Adventurous: A man who loves adventure and new experiences would definitely be on board with your bedroom needs. He is not afraid to try new things and he will bring that extra spice to the bedroom.
7. Good Kisser: Having a great kiss with someone is a good yardstick to tell how strong your chemistry is. It also tells you that sex would most likely be amazing.
8. Loves You: If a man is in love with you, he would want to do anything to please you, both in and out of the bedroom. He would make love to you and keep your pleasure at the forefront of his mind. He will connect with you intimately and be in tune with your needs

Being in love is a beautiful thing and it can make you do things you wouldn’t normally do.
If you have ever fallen head over heels in love with a special someone, you will agree that love can be as dangerous a drug as cocaine or heroin. The effect of being in love on the brain is comparable to the effect of the chemicals that are released when you take cocaine or heroin.
If you have heard that love makes people crazy or stupid, it could be because being in love actually does make chemical changes to the brain. Because the feeling of love is so addicting, some people have been known to do very crazy and stupid things.
Below are some things which many consider stupid that women do in the name of love, especially in the early stages of their relationship.
1. Giving your money to a man: Some ladies will go to whatever length to keep a man, who obviously doesn’t love them. Some will steal their parents money to give to their man. Some men have refused to make themselves useful and rely on some stupid girl, who brings all her salary to him at the end of the month while he sits at home and helps her spend it. Some girls have even used their school fees to celebrate birthday for a man.
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2. Sharing some really dark secrets: It’s not wrong to share some secrets with a man you are sure loves you and wants to marry you but some things are better left unsaid. Does your man share his own secret with you? If not, why should you share yours?
3. Living with a man who has not paid your bride price: This is what we call co-habitation. Most ladies are guilty of this one. They get into a relationship and before you know it they have packed all their property to the guy’s house. At the end of the day he ends up using you and dumping you. Then you have to start all over.
4. Sending your nude pictures: It’s really baffling why people do this even after so many people have landed in trouble for it. A number of girls have had their nude pictures shared online by angry boyfriends who wants to punish them.
5. Engagement ring: some girls have been wearing their engagement ring for over 10 years and the guy is not even talking anything about marriage. Are you lord of the rings? Open your eyes and move on. Also some ladies are wearing the engagement ring of man who doesn’t know their homes, neither has he seen any member of her family. If he is really serious about you, he would ask to know your family.
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6. Cutting off all their friends and family: Some ladies will fight with anybody who tries to tell them the truth about their relationship. Some ladies become an island. It’s just them and their boyfriends. When he decides he doesn’t want you anymore, what happens? By then you have chased away all those who would have been there for you.
7. Becoming his maid: Some girlfriends have become their boyfriend’s cleaner, washing machine, cook and the list goes on. There’s nothing wrong with doing things for your man every once in a while but when it becomes a regular thing and he makes it your duty then it is wrong. It’s not like he has paid your bride price so why should you be slaving for him.
8. Remain in an abusive relationship: Why would you remain with a guy who beats you blue black on a regular basis just because you are in love? Stop deceiving yourself that he will change better run for your life before he ends up killing you. There are better men out there.
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9. Swearing to a blood oath: This is a ‘NO NO’. Many people have had to go for deliverance to break such oaths. Some others are still suffering the consequences of blood oaths they made years ago.
10. Going out with a man who doesn’t respect other women: If he abuses his mother, beats his sisters, disrespects every woman around him except you, he will surely do same to you some day. It is only a matter of time.
11. Fighting because of a man: Some girls don’t mind embarrassing themselves and getting naked while fighting dirty in public because of one man that doesn’t even love you. If you catch your man with another girl, why fight the girl? It’s not like she put a gun on his head, forcing him to cheat on you.
12. Staying in a loveless relationship: You are very much aware that he does not love you, yet you will remain in the relationship, doing everything possible to keep him. If he doesn’t love you, leave him alone and find someone who loves you. Life is too short to be wasting your love on a man whose mind is somewhere else.
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13. Staying with a chronic cheat: You know there are other women in his life but you chose to remain in the relationship in the name of love hoping he will eventually choose you as wife at the end of the day.
14. Giving in to sex because he promise you marriage: Many have given in and have been dumped. Don’t join the list.
15. Stalking their ex: If it’s over, dust yourself up and try again. Some girls will dial the number of their ex with an unknown number and when he picks, they hang up or just remain silent. Stop stalking his posts on social media and keeping tabs on what he is up to. Life goes on.

Picture this: You are with a girl on a date and of course, you are thinking of what it would be like when you finally get her into bed. Only one problem, you wonder if she would be as good as you can imagine.Well, while nothing is 100 percent certain, there are a few things you can look out for that points to a potentially great lay.
1. Willing To Experiment: Does she sound like she loves to experiment with something new when the chance presents itself? Does she seem eager to try something you are eating even though she tells you she has never had it before? A woman excited about new things is one that is willing to get out of her comfort zone in bed. It tells you that she is open-minded and might even have a few new tricks up her sleeves for you.
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2. Good Dancer: If you would like to know how she moves, then give her an opportunity to bust some moves. Take her out to a club, party, or anywhere she would get the chance to show off her dance skills.  The way she moves to the music will give you an idea how she would be in bed. Sultry and seductive dance moves are indicative of a woman who knows how to use her body in a sensual way.
3. Very Handy: A woman who is not shy to get her hands on you and physically connect with you is one that understand the importance of touch in bed. She does not have any problems being close to you and might be looking forward to getting even closer.
4. The Walk: You know when a gorgeous girl enters a room in a seductive walk that makes all the men instantly think about taking her to bed? Yeah, a woman who possesses that kind of walk surely knows what her body is capable of and how to use it.
5. Good Kisser: Studies have shown that if you feel an intense connection with someone when you kiss, it is highly likely that that chemistry will translate into the bedroom.
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6. She Is Older: It is a known fact that older women are usually more confident in their own skin and know what the guy wants in bed. While women in their 20s are so focused on self image and might be dealing with low self esteem, older women are way past that and are always willing to enjoy the ride. They are not shy to tell you what they want and  are very outspoken about their desires.
7. Knows What She Wants: This is not just a characteristic for older women.  A woman can be confident in herself regardless of her age. If she is able to make fast decisions on where you guys hang out or what movies to see, instead of leaving all decisions to you and just tagging along, she will most likely make it worth your while in the bedroom too.

Most men often worry that their partners are just with them for material gain, and this is not so far-fetched considering that a lot of women have the reputation of going after men with means.
Although there is nothing wrong with having some kind of standards when it comes to choosing a mate, but if the person is with you solely because of what you have, then this can pose a lot of problems. Everyone deserves to be with someone who loves them and wants them for who they are.
So, can you spot the frauds? See below some simple ways to find out if she is with you just for what you can offer her.

1. She Only Calls When She Needs Something: A woman in love always wants to be around her man and speak to him as often as possible. But if she only pays you attention or hang out with you when she needs something or when she is promised something in return, then perhaps she does not truly care for you.
2. She Is Not Interested In Getting To Know You: Dating someone is giving you both an opportunity to get to know each other. A woman, who is not interested in getting to know you deeply, wanting to know your likes/dislikes, what you are passionate about, is obviously hoping for some kind of payment for her time.
3. Does Not Remember Details About You: Why bother memorising things someone tells you if you really do not care. If your woman keeps forgetting little bit of details about your life, like your occupation, where you are from, etc, it means she does not consider all these information worth storing. She might just be with you for some other reasons.
4. Acts Up When She Does Not Get What She Wants: One good way to make sure you are not being used is to try to deny a few requests from your partner every now and then. If you do this and she acts up, or reacts horribly, then she has shown you where her passion lies. A woman, who loves you would understand why you might not be able to provide for her at particular times.
5. Makes No Sacrifices: If you notice that your woman has actually never done anything simply to make you happy, then she is obviously in the relationship for some other kind of gain.
6. Avoids Friends and Family: A lot of gold diggers usually avoid spending time with your friends and family since they do not consider impressing them a priority. Also, she could be worried that someone from your family or one of your friends might recognise her for what she is.

President Muhammadu Buhari explained what the All Progressives Congress (APC) intends to do to implement change agenda.
Buhari has promised to introduce the basic policies of his government in order to move the country forward.
The president spoke during his visit to Nigerian diaspora in Johannesburg, South Africa.
He said administration was determined to secure the country, improve the economy and eliminate corruption.
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“Government is determined to secure the country, manage the economy, create employment and fight corruption.
“Some articulate writers have said if we do not kill corruption, corruption will kill Nigeria.
“This APC administration intends to kill corruption in Nigeria. We will do our best, I assure you,” Buhari said.
He added that the G7 countries had showed commitment to assist Nigeria tackle insecurity as well as develop its oil and gas sectors.
“We are getting the facts and logistic requirements together,” he said.
Meanwhile, Nigeria’s leader advised Nigerians residents in South Africa to be good envoys of the country.
He said: “Those of you who have the opportunity to come here and represent us, make sure that you are representing Nigeria, you are all ambassadors of Nigeria.
“This means a lot of patience, restraint, self respect and pride. You must have all these.”
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The president added that Nigerian and South African leaders will soon meet to discuss several issues bordering on their relationship.
It should be noted that President Buhari has earlier today, June 16, returned to the country after his trip to South Africa for the African Union summit.
Buhari has being inaugurated on May 29 as the country’s third democratically elected president since its return to constitutional democracy in 1999.

Nigerians have reacted to reports that the National Assembly members will receive a total of N8.64billion as a wardrobe allowance next week.

The reports that each of 360 House of Representatives members is to get N17.5million as a wardrobe allowance and each of 109 senators is to get N21.5million, have been greeted with total shock and disbelief by peeved Nigerians.
According to them, wardrobe allowances for senators and lawmakers is not a great example of ‘change.’
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Meanwhile, in terms of presidential cars, there is change indeed. While the ex-president, Goodluck Jonathan used an ordinary Mercedes-Benz S 350, President Muhammadu Buhari prefers a much more expensive and luxury model, a Mercedes-Maybach S600.

Although former president Goodluck Jonathan lost the last presidential elections in Nigeria, there are certain achievements that he attained before he left power.
Naij.com focuses on five of these achievements which many might attribute to the administration President Muhammadu Buhari
1. Credible Elections: That the Jonathan administration conducted two of the freest elections in the Nigeria’s history is not in doubt. Both the 2011 and the 2015 elections have been credible, free and fair. Although some irregularities were recorded in both elections, they were not enough to affect the overall results of the elections. Both elections also received commendations from election observers group both home and abroad. A testament to the credibility of the polls. The Jonathan’s government delivered on this front. The president resisted the temptation to interfere with the Independent National Electoral Commission work as he never influenced their decisions or put them under pressure as the case was in the past.
2. .Civil Service Reforms: Although Nigerian civil servants  refused to cooperate with the Steve Oronsaye -led committee that the government set up to reform the sector, the Jonathan government found other ways to block all the loop holes that the civil servants were using in the past to fleece the government. One way in which the government achieved this was through the introduction of the Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System (IPPIS), which reduced incidents of corruption in the civil service by more than fifty percent.
3.Sports Development: The Nigerian sports sector will never forget the Goodluck Jonathan government. It there is one sector that the name “Goodluck” reflected in, it is the sports sector. Jonathan, who is a keen sports follower and lover ensured that his administration honoured every sports man or woman in the country who performed well at international competitions. It was the norm to see teams going in and out of Aso Rock smiling and being rewarded for their efforts.  As part of his interest to see the sector succeed, Jonathan convened a retreat for professionals and stakeholders in the industry to brainstorm on the way forward for the industry.   and Nigerians will be in for celebrations as laurels will continue flowing in from our sportsmen and women.
4. Youth Development: Even the Buhari government will meet on ground, many of the initiatives of the Jonathan administration geared towards empowering Nigerian youths. The YouWin programme which according to statistics benefited over 30,000 youths, fresh graduates and unemployed youths. The establishment of Subsidy Re-investment Programme (SURE-P) also empowered over 2000 Nigerian youths.
5. Petroleum Sector Reforms: The Jonathan administration achievements in the petroleum sector were enormous. But unfortunately, the reforms were overshadowed with corruption allegations in the sector and other shady deals that have characterised the industry for a long time. Many of the reforms pursued by the administration made many economic saboteurs desperate to push Jonathan out of power.The absence of any vote for subsidy in the 2015 budget is one of the best legacies, the Jonathan administration left for the country. The government also finished its work on the contentious but effective Petroleum Industry Bill which was frustrated by some disgruntled elements in the Nigerian National Assembly.
Meanwhile, Nigerians are expectant that the Buhari administration’s achievements will surpass that of the Jonathan’s administration.