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We need Marriage proposal as valentine gift, Jos Women tell Men

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5 years ago

February 13, 2020

Bulus Bako

Few hours to the 2020 edition of the St. Valentine’s Day celebration, some women in Jos said that the best gift men can give them is nothing but a marriage proposal

Similarly, the married ones among them equally said they would prefer their husbands spending more time with them than showering them with cards and flowers.

It will be recalled that, Valentine’s Day means different things to different people. For some, the day is celebrated with cards, thoughtful gifts of flowers or jewelry, and romantic Valentine’s Day dinner plans.

Others simply mark it by spending time with their loved ones and reading romantic Valentine’s Day quotes, or posting Valentine’s Day caption on a cute couple’s social media photo.

And to many more, it is just another day on the calendar, one that means very little, or nothing at all.

Miss Alheri Danjuma said: “I don’t want any gift for valentine; I would prefer if my boyfriend will propose to me, we have celebrated four Valentine’s Day together, I want this one to be special.

“He bought me gifts me last year and we had a drink later. I was expecting a proposal but I didn’t get it; I want a proposal this year,” Danjuma said.

A lady who wants to be simply identified as Mercy also said she preferred a proposal than gifts, stating that a proposal would make the day more romantic for her.

“A proposal will be better than gifts, most times the gifts are just a cake and card, and it is getting boring.

“I am tired of eating cakes; I want to get married, a proposal on Valentine’s Day will make it very romantic and special for me,” Mercy said.

Another one who preferred to be identified as Sarah, said she would welcome both gifts and a proposal, adding that every woman loved gifts, especially on a day like Valentine.

“If my boyfriend would buy me gifts and still propose to me, I will be happy, which woman doesn’t like gifts? I think I want both, if possible.

Sarah, however, advised men to take advantage of the romantic day and make it special by proposing to their loved ones.

Some married women who spoke on condition of anonymity also stated that they would prefer their husbands spending time with them at home on the Valentine Day than receiving gifts.

One of them said: “I will prefer that my husband spends time with me and the kids this Valentine and beyond, that will be special because he is hardly at home.

“To me, spending quality time with family is more important than gifts,” she said.

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NSF: Oparaoji, Ekpeyong, Quadri Gear Up for Tough Quarterfinal Clashes in Abeokuta

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2 weeks ago

May 23, 2025

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

The tennis courts at the ongoing National Sports Festival in Abeokuta are buzzing with intensity as the competition hits the quarterfinal stage in both the men’s and women’s singles events, following a gripping round of 16.

Men’s Singles Quarterfinals:

Abubakar Yusuf of FCT will square off against Rivers State’s Abua Canice. Yusuf booked his spot with a 4-0, 4-2 win over Ehigiamusoe Endurance of Edo, while Canice cruised past Azi David 4-1, 4-0.

Bayelsa’s Uche Oparaoji faces Adeleye Daniel of Ekiti in a clash of skill and strategy. Oparaoji outclassed Urenyang Nuhu of Taraba 4-1, 4-2, just as Adeleye powered past Kaduna’s Ibrahim Sulaiman with the same scoreline.

In one of the most anticipated ties, Danjuma Lucky (FCT) will lock horns with Bayelsa’s top seed David Ekpeyong. Danjuma came through a thrilling contest against Ekiti’s Abamu Matthew, rallying to win 1-4, 4-2, 10-5, while Ekpeyong dominated Taraba’s Rubi Toba 4-0, 4-2.

Home favourite Christopher Bulus of Ogun will battle Edo’s Michael Chima for a semifinal ticket. Bulus swept past Rivers’ Timibra Godsgift 4-1, 4-0, while Chima triumphed over Delta’s Iloputa Ikechukwu in a straight-set win.

Women’s Singles Quarterfinals:

Delta’s Barakat Quadri, fresh off a 4-1, 4-0 win over Rebecca Ekpeyong of Bayelsa, will face rising star Emmanuel Bright of the IJA (Invited Junior Athletes), who overcame Rivers’ Maxwell Timipre 4-2, 5-3.

Edo’s Omotayo Blessing will battle Akwa Ibom’s Udoffa Mary in what promises to be a fiery encounter. Omotayo brushed aside Ekiti’s Adeusi Jesutoyosi 4-0, 4-1, while Udoffa outplayed Moses Favour of Kaduna 5-3, 4-0.

Elsewhere, Ogunjobi Success of Ekiti will test her mettle against Aina Goodnews of IJA, and Akwa Ibom’s Etoro Bassey faces Ogun’s Yakubu Ohunene in a South-South vs South-West showdown.

With the quarterfinals locked in, tennis fans are in for a thrilling ride as the battle for medals intensifies under the Abeokuta sun.

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