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Facebook Message From Married Woman Lands Man In Court

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5 days ago

May 23, 2026

A man of Lusaka, Zamia, has been dragged to court on accusation of adultery after his married female workmate wished him a “Happy Father’s Day” on Facebook.

For 35-year-old Peter Kaumba of Linda Compound, Father’s Day brought him more problems than the joyful memories of fatherhood.

On the fateful day, as social media became awash with Father’s Day messages, he received a goodwill message from his workmate, Priscilla Ndumba.

But before Peter could even respond to the message, his prying wife set her eyes on it and created a storm before ordering him to delete it and block his work colleague.

After a heated arguement with her husband, Peter’s wife went a step further and called Priscilla and warned her to stay clear off her husband and cease from any form of friendship with him, be it online or offline.

According to Zambia Observer, unsatisfied with marking her territory, Peter’s wife called Priscilla’s husband, Joseph and told him his wife was a prostitute and that she was having an affair with Peter.

Priscilla even told Joseph that their last child was not his but that of Peter.

On the strength of that information, Joseph marched to the Lusaka Boma Local Court and sued Peter for committing adultery with his wife.

Appearing before Senior Local Magistrate, Bertha Zulu, Peter denied ever sleeping with Priscilla, saying she was only a workmate and did not understand how a simple Facebook comment could lead to such accusations.

“I work with his wife and she sent me a friend request on Facebook, which I responded to on Father’s Day.

“She then wished me a happy Father’s Day, which made my wife upset.

“My wife asked me to block her on my page, which I did and the issue ended,” Peter stated.

And when called upon to explain her side of the story, Priscilla said she merely sent Peter a friend request because they were workmates and when Father’s Day came, she wished him a Happy Fathers Day alongside her husband and other male friends.

“I just wished him a happy Father’s Day and later that day I received insults from his wife who asked me to block her husband which I did but did not mention it to my husband because it was nothing serious to me.

“To my surprise, she called my husband and told him lies about me being with her husband,” Priscillia said.

After the testimonies, the magistrate, Zulu, said she needed to hear from Peter’s wife before delivering judgment on the matter.

Zulu advised the couple to live in harmony in the meantime because Priscilla seemed honest in presenting her case.

She noted that Peter’s wife could just be trying to break Joseph’s home without any concrete evidence.

She adjourned the matter and ordered Peter’s wife to present herself before the court in the next hearing.

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Edo Police Arrest Two Suspected Cultists

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10 hours ago

May 27, 2026

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The Edo State Police Command on Wednesday said two suspected cultists were arrested in Ohonre community, off Adolor College Road, Benin.

This was disclosed in a statement by the command Public Relations Officer, Eno Ikoedem, and made available to newsmen electrically.

Ikoedem said the arrest was possible due to operatives response to a distress report concerning the movement and gathering of some suspected cult members within the community.

The statement reads: “The Edo State Police Command has recorded another operational breakthrough following the swift disruption of a suspected cultists’ gathering in Ohonre Community, off Adolor College Road, Benin City.

“On 21st May, 2026, at about 19:00hrs, operatives attached to Ugbowo Division who were on surveillance patrol responded to a distress report concerning the movement and gathering of some suspected cult members within the community.

“Acting promptly on the information, the police team mobilized to the location. On sighting the operatives, the suspects fled in an attempt to evade arrest. The operatives immediately gave them a hot chase, leading to the arrest of two suspects identified as Victor Peter ‘M’, 21 years and Iyemoma Ogbewe ‘M’, 35 years.

“A search conducted on the suspects led to the recovery of one cut-to-size gun believed to have been in their possession for unlawful purposes.

“Upon investigation, the suspects confessed to being members of the notorious Maphite cult group. Efforts are ongoing to identify and apprehend other fleeing gang members.”

She said the Commissioner of Police, Monday Agbonika, commended the swift response of the operatives and reiterated the Command’s resolve to deny criminal elements any opportunity within Edo State.

He further urged residents to continue providing timely and credible information to the Police, assuring that all reports would receive prompt attention.

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Troops Eliminate Two Terrorists, Foil Pipeline Attack

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2 days ago

May 26, 2026

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The Nigerian Army says troops have, in the last 24 hours, eliminated two terrorists, rescued four kidnapped victims and foiled pipeline attacks in a series of coordinated military operations across Taraba, Kogi and Rivers.

This is contained in operational updates issued to reporters on Tuesday in Abuja.

According to the reports, troops of 93 Battalion deployed at Akate in the Donga Local Government Area of Taraba engaged suspected terrorists in a forested area, killing two of them.

According to the report, items recovered from the scene include an AK-47 rifle, ammunition, magazines, mobile phones and other personal effects.

In Kogi, it said the troops of 21 Battalion, in collaboration with vigilantes, rescued four kidnapped passengers along the Anyigba–Itobe road in Ofu Local Government Area.

It added that the victims were reportedly abandoned by their captors while attempting to cross a seasonal stream due to sustained pressure from advancing troops.

According to the military, efforts are ongoing to rescue other victims still in captivity.

The report said that troops of 12 Brigade successfully repelled an ambush along Kabba–Okene road while withdrawing from an earlier operation, forcing the assailants to flee with gunshot wounds.

“Meanwhile, in Rivers, troops of 5 Battalion acting on credible intelligence, foiled an attempt by suspected vandals to detonate a crude oil pipeline in Ahoada West Local Government Area.

“The swift response of the troops disrupted the operation before it could be executed, with the suspects fleeing the scene,” it said.

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Police Arrest Private Chef Over Alleged N150m Theft, Drugging Of Employer, Burglary

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2 days ago

May 26, 2026

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The Nigeria Police Force has arrested a chef, John Cosmos Govi, over his alleged involvement in a burglary operation at a residence in Abuja, where luxury items and valuables worth about N150 million were reportedly stolen.

The arrest was announced on Monday, May 25, 2026, by the Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Anthony Placid, who said the suspect was apprehended by operatives of the Force Intelligence Department Intelligence Response Team (FID-IRT) after investigations into allegations of criminal conspiracy, housebreaking, theft, malicious damage and administering harmful substances.

According to police findings, Govi, who allegedly gained employment as a chef at the residence, was said to have studied the movement of occupants, internal routine and security setup before allegedly carrying out the operation on April 23, 2026.

Investigators said he reportedly worked with two accomplices identified as Peter and Moses, who are currently on the run.

Police alleged that food prepared in the house was laced with a suspected sedative substance to weaken the occupants and security personnel.

After they reportedly became unconscious, the suspects allegedly broke into the property, damaged CCTV installations and stole 20 luxury wristwatches valued at about N150 million, alongside other valuables.

Speaking on the development, DCP Anthony Placid said the suspect was intercepted around the Gwagwalada axis of the Federal Capital Territory while attempting to flee to Lagos. He added that an iPhone 17 Pro Max, believed to belong to the victim, and a suspected chemical substance were recovered.

“We remain committed to dismantling organised criminal networks and ensuring that all fleeing accomplices are brought to justice,” Placid said.

Police said efforts are ongoing to arrest the fleeing suspects and conclude investigations into the case.