16-Year-Old Boy Marries His 71-Year-Old Lover in Indonesia

A 16-year-old Selamat Riayadi, has married his 71-year-old lover, Rohaya in Indonesia after the couple threatened to commit suicide if their families stop their union. It was obvious that the marriage was not motivated by money, as both the bride and groom are equally poor.

The photo from their wedding revealed that the young groom placed his hand on his face as the union was proclaimed, his expression incomprehensible. His bride sat beside him as the wedding guests were cheerful.

The wedding pictures went viral on Indonesian social media, many questioned whether the union was genuine.

According to an Indonesian news outlet who spoke to the couple, they confirmed to kill themselves if they were barred from marrying.

Speaking to reporters Kuswoyo said:

“They said they wanted to commit suicide because they were completely in love, so if one of them dies, then both must die.”
Kuswoyo’s permission was needed according to local tradition as Rohaya had been widowed twice before.

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Nigerian Army Intercepts 37 Wives And Children Of Boko Haram Terrorists

The Nigerian army said on Wednesday, that it had intercepted 37 people 37 people , who were suspected to be wives and children of the boko haram terrorists. The army spokesman, Brig.-Gen. Sani Usman, said in a statement that 30 of the escapees, which comprises of eight women and 22 children, were intercepted on Tuesday at Gujba Local Government Area of Yobe. He said; “On preliminary interrogation, the suspects claimed to have escaped from Boko Haram terrorists’ custody at Kafa and Abagajiri villages in Damboa Local Government Area of Borno,’’ The army spokesman added that seven other people were intercepted on Tuesday, at Kamunya, Yobe state. “They claimed that they escaped from Boko Haram terrorists’ hideout at Goropcha village, Damboa Local Government Area of Borno. “Both sets of escapees are currently being screened and profiled,’’ he said.

Nigerian scholars sponsored by Lagos State Gov. arrive Finland for visit. Photo

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Photos: What Juliet Ibrahim wore to the #AMVCA2017 nominees announcement

Juliet Ibrahim donned this beyond-alluring asymmetric dress by @afifimmacouture to the 5th Annual AMVCA 2017 Nominees announcement. The outfit which accentuated her famous curves was perfectly matched with her braids in an elegant bun style and her face beat to perfection by @shogemakeovers . More photos after the cut... Credit Makeup @shogemakeovers Dress: @afifimmacouture

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