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14 year-old Student Commits Suicide Over Pregnancy

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6 months ago

March 29, 2025

A 14-year-old Secondary School Student identified as Agnes Ayo in Egba, Agatu Local Government Area, LGA, of Benue State has reportedly committed suicide.

The deceased allegedly took her own life Thursday, after she supposedly became pregnant and her mother pressurised her to know the name of the man who got her pregnant.

A source in the neighbourhood who spoke on condition of anonymity disclosed that the deceased, a boarding student in a Secondary School in Otukpo returned home from school on Thursday only to exhibit signs of pregnancy.

He said: “Her mother who noticed that her daughter was showing signs of being pregnant inquired from her if she was pregnant and who was responsible. It was after much pressure and threat to be taken to clinic in the village that made the girl to run away.

“She was later found in her room after supposedly taking a substance suspected to be gamalin. She was immediately rushed to a clinic in the village for treatment.”

Contacted, the Medical Director of the clinic, name withheld, confirmed that the deceased was brought to her clinic Saturday morning.

She said: “It is true, they brought a 14-year-old girl to my clinic this morning and she was suspected to have taken gamalin.

“But when the situation was going out of hand, I referred her to a hospital in Obagaji, headquarters of Agatu LGA, but unfortunately, she died on the way. As I am talking to you, the girl has been buried. Unfortunately, she also lost her father few years back.”

Chairman of Agatu LGA, Melvin Ejeh and the Police Public Relations Officer, Chief Superintendent, CSP, Catherine Anene could not be reached for comments.

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My Husband Started Coming Home Late, Dated Other Women After He Bought BMW

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12 hours ago

October 4, 2025

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Kabushi Local Government, Zambia, has heard how a married man changed after buying a BMW vehicle as it gave him confidence to go after other women.

In this case, Veronica Chiluya 30, , sued Sammy Shapi, 40, for divorce due to marital disputes.

Veronica told the court that the two got married in 2014 after Sammy paid K400 as dowry and together they have two children.

According to Zambia Daily Mail, she said all was well until 2021 when her husband bought a car after he went to do some work outside the country.

“He started coming back home late and sometimes he would come the next day around 14:00 hours.

“He used to be a good husband, but the moment he bought a car, things changed in the house as he now started seeing other women.”

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My Husband Seized My Wedding Gifts, Threw Me Out — Wife

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12 hours ago

October 4, 2025

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…I’m sorry —Husband

A Sharia Court in Kaduna, Kaduna State, has dissolved a two-year-old marriage between a couple, Harira Sanusi and Aliyu Yunusa.

The judge, Malam Salisu Abubakar-Tureta dissolved their marriage following a petition for divorce filed by Harira.

According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Harira accused Aliyu of calling her parents names and humiliating her.

“He will often throw out my suitcases and other belongings.

“He seized my wedding gifts and humiliates me,” she said.

She prayed the court to order Aliyu to allow her access to her belongings.

On his part, Aliyu who did not deny the allegations apologized to her in court.

Aliyu granted the request of Sanusi and made one pronouncement of divorce to her.

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My Husband Threw Me Out After 17yrs of Marriage —Wife

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12 hours ago

October 4, 2025

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…I still love her —Husband

A housewife, Lawal Modupe, has approached an Upper Area Court sitting at Kubwa, Abuja, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), seeking the dissolution of her 17-year-old marriage to her husband, Ismaila on the grounds of lack of love and affection.

Modupe told the court that she got married Ismaila according to Islamic laws.

According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the mother of three stated that her husband sent her out of their matrimonial home on June 17, 2023.

“I do not love him anymore and I want the court to dissolve our marriage,” she said.

The respondent, however, said that he still loves his wife and would not grant her request for divorce.

He pleaded with the court to call for a mediation involving his family and that of the wife.

The judge, Mohammed Wakli, however, said that he still loves his wife and would not grant her request for divorce.

He pleaded with the court to call or a mediation involving his family and that of his wife.

The judge, Mohammed Wakili, however, advised the respondent to make efforts to win his wife’s love back and the couple two weeks to settle their differences and report back to the court.