- Tems has revealed the key red flags that immediately disqualify a potential partner, emphasizing that anyone who is not friendly or genuinely curious about their significant other has no business in a relationship.
- Speaking in an interview with Complex, she stressed that a lack of interest undermines the purpose of dating and advised fans to end any relationship where their partner shows no desire to truly know them.
- Tems added that although she considers herself a “lover girl,” past experiences have made her more cautious as she now prioritizes self-love.
Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has disclosed the major red flags that would disqualify a potential romantic partner, citing a lack of friendliness and curiosity.
In a recent interview with American outfit Complex, the “Love Me Jeje” crooner stated that the core essence of a relationship is lost if a partner is unwilling to be friendly or show genuine interest in their spouse.
Tems outlined her dating standards:
“My dating terms are someone who is not trying to be your friend is a red flag. Anybody that isn’t curious about you is also a red flag. Because what are we doing? Why are we here if you don’t want to know me?”
She gave clear advice to her followers:
“If he or she doesn’t want to know more about you, end the relationship.”
Tems admitted that while she is a “lover girl,” she is trying to be careful due to past experiences and is currently prioritizing self-love.
In other news…. A group of armed men launched a brutal attack on St. Andrews Anglican Church, Isiokwe, in the Lilu community of Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra State, resulting in two fatalities, including the wife of the church priest.
The incident occurred in the early hours of Sunday, December 7, 2025, as worshippers were preparing for the start of Sunday service. The attackers opened fire indiscriminately, also burning vehicles and partially setting fire to the church building, including the cleric’s apartment.
An eyewitness detailed the attack to Punch:
“A brutal attack occurred at the St. Andrews Anglican Church, Isiokwe in Lilu community of Ihiala LGA in the early hours of Sunday… Unfortunately, they brutally murd£red the wife of the church priest and one other person. They also injured many others, razed down the priest’s house to ashes, burnt down some church vehicles and other church properties, including a part of the main church building.”
Police Condemn “Heinous Act”
The Anambra State Police Command confirmed the attack on Monday, December 8, with the spokesman, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, relaying a statement from the Commissioner of Police, CP Ikioye Orutugu.
The CP strongly condemned the actions:
“The CP states that this heinous and abominable act, committed against innocent worshippers, is not only an assault on the community, but a grave affront to our shared values of peace, sanctity of life, and freedom of worship.”
The Police Command extended sympathies to the families and assured the public that the Joint Security Team has been deployed and intelligence-driven operations intensified to relentlessly hunt down the perpetrators, promising that “no resource will be spared” in the investigation.
