Children don’t deserve ‘discipline’ – Comedian Bovi opines

• Nigerian comedian Bovi Ugboma has expressed his opposition to the use of beating children as a form of correction.

• In a recent episode of ‘The Honest Bunch’ podcast, Bovi emphasized that children should not be beaten, regardless of their offense.

Nigerian stand-up comedian Bovi Ugboma has expressed his opposition to the practice of physically disciplining children as a means of correction.

In a recent episode of ‘The Honest Bunch’ podcast, Bovi underscored that children should not be subjected to physical punishment, irrespective of their misbehavior.

“I don’t advocate for beating children. You should let children be. When you hit a kid, are you really trying to correct them or are you frustrated?” he said.The comedian also criticised the practice of senior students punishing junior colleagues in primary and secondary schools.

“No child should be given authority over another child in the name of ‘senior student’. It really has to stop,” he declared.

In other news, Nollywood actress Mercy Johnson Okojie has sparked considerable discussion with her recent social media update.

The film star took to her Instagram account to share images of herself, accompanied by a thought-provoking statement regarding how individuals may tarnish one’s reputation using the very means provided to them.

She remarked, “Some people will kick dirt on your name, with the same shoe you gave them”.

This post followed a poignant message she shared a few weeks earlier, shortly after her husband survived an assassination attempt. In that instance, she expressed that her suffering led her to prayer, which in turn empowered her.

This enigmatic post emerged shortly after the failed assassination attempt on her husband. Reports indicate that the federal lawmaker was assaulted by armed individuals believed to be political thugs at his home in Uromi. His media aide confirmed that the attack was thwarted due to the prompt response of security personnel assigned to him.

In a separate development, Mercy generated buzz with a post concerning revenge, stating that she harbors no desire for vengeance against anyone; rather, she simply wishes for people to maintain their distance from her. She reflected on how life has profoundly humbled her, leading her to wish well for others and to forgo any thoughts of retribution.

Previously, the mother of four had conveyed a significant message about the value of family, asserting that family is not merely important; it is everything. She emphasized that when all is said and done, it is family, faith, and genuine friends that remain.

In another insightful post, she offered advice to prospective parents, highlighting the necessity of healing before embarking on parenthood. She pointed out that pain can alter individuals, causing them to trust less, overthink, and isolate themselves from others.