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‘I Discovered My Husband Was Sterile 5 Yrs After We Got Married’

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6 months ago

July 19, 2025

GRADE A Customary Court, sitting at Mapo, Ibadan, Oyo State, has adjourned for further hearing, the divorce suit brought before it by a woman, Alaba, against her husband, Alade, whom she accused of deceit and infertility.

Alaba told the court that Alade hid from her the fact that he had already had a wife before he dated and married her.

Alaba further said that Alade did not tell her that he was infertile and unable to father a child.

The plaintiff stated that she no longer believed in her husband and therefore prayed the court to dissolve their wedlock.

Alade was not in court on the day the case was mentioned, and on other subsequent adjourned dates.

Alaba, in her testimony, said, “My husband and I held our traditional wedding in 2020, and he paid N5,000 as my bride price.

“I went into marriage filled with expectation, but this was cut short because my husband built our relationship on deceit.

“I have always detested a polygamous marriage, but unfortunately, I ended up in it.

“My husband hid the truth of his marital status from me and deceived me into marrying him.

“I realised a few months after we got married that he had another wife.

“I felt disappointed in my husband, but I later accepted my fate.

“He showed no concern that our marriage of five years had not produced a child.

“I paid through the nose going from one hospital to another seeking solution to our predicament, but all my efforts yielded nothing.

“My husband always refused any time the doctors I consulted requested that he came for a medical test.

“The cat was let out of the bag after I put much pressure on him and he reluctantly went to the hospital with me.

“A fertility test was carried out on both of us and the result showed that my husband is sterile.

“I felt bitter because he knew this all this while but kept it away from me.

“My lord, I count the years I have spent with my husband a loss.

“I no longer desire to stay married to him.

“I, therefore, pray this honourable court to dissolve our union so that I can move on with life.”

The court president, Mrs S.M. Akintayo, adjourned the case for judgment.
(TRIBUNE)

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JUST IN: Fire Guts Ogun Guangdong Free Trade Zone In Igbesa

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7 hours ago

January 11, 2026

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A fire broke out on Sunday at the Ogun State Guangdong Free Trade Zone in Igbesa.

As of this report, there has been no official statement on what caused the incident. However, a resident said the fire was triggered by a gas explosion from a foam-producing company in the industrial park.

The source added that the fire spread quickly, affecting nearby houses before emergency responders arrived.

Details later…

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AAU Postpones Resumption Date

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1 day ago

January 10, 2026

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The management of Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo State, has approved, on behalf of the university’s Senate, the postponement of students’ resumption and commencement of academic activities.

In a statement,
Otunba Mike Aladenika,
Head, Information, Public Relations & Protocol, AAU, said the decision became necessary to enable the university to complete ongoing renovation works on student structures and facilities, aimed at enhancing the overall teaching and learning experience.

“According to him, the management is committed to providing a conducive environment for academic excellence and believes that this temporary adjustment will ultimately benefit our students.

“While the university management intends to announce a new resumption date, any student(s) still in our hostels are advised to vacate with immediate effect to allow for effective ongoing renovation works

“In light of this development, the university regrets to announce that the 140th Inaugural Lecture, originally scheduled for Thursday, 15th January 2026, and ongoing examinations have been postponed.

“A new date for the lecture and the completion of the examinations will be communicated to all stakeholders in due course.

“The university appreciates the understanding and cooperation of students, parents, and guardians on this matter.

“We urge all students to adhere to the new resumption date and prepare for a productive academic session.

“Parents and guardians are kindly requested to ensure their children/wards are aware of and comply with the revised resumption schedule.”

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Protest Rocks Ekpoma Over Incessant Kidnapping

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1 day ago

January 10, 2026

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Residents of Ekpoma, Esan West Local Government Area of Edo State on Saturday protested against incessant kidnappings in the area.

Ekpoma, in recent times has been under attack by kidnappers who snatched residents from their homes.

The protest grounded commercial activities as students of the Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, also joined in the protest.

The protesters, in anger, also pulled down campaign billboards for the 2027 general elections mounted in the university hosting town.

Speaking on the protest, Principal Security Officer to Governor Monday Okpebholo, Austin Eigbiremolen, assured that adequate security would be deployed to Ekpoma.

According to him, the kidnappers would be chased away from the area in no distance time.

Also reacting to the protest, Edo State Police Command Public Relations Officer, Eno Ikoedem, dismissed was top of the security situation in Ekpoma, adding the state Commissioner of Police, Monday Agbonika, was already in Ekpoma.

Ikoedem said nine persons who were kidnapped on Friday were rescued unhurt after the Eagle Combat Drone Unit was deployed to the forest alongside local hunters.

“In the heat of the rescue operation, the kidnappers’ camp was located through real-time aerial intelligence.

“The ground troops stormed the camp, forcing the kidnappers to flee and abandon two locally fabricated AK-49 rifles.

“The victims, including five children were rescued unhurt. This landmark deployment underscores the transformative role of technology in modern policing and sets a new benchmark for operational enhancement in Edo State,” she said.