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‘I Found Out That My Husband Was Not Single; He Threatened Me With Gun, Cutlass’

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4 months ago

July 26, 2025

A woman, Romoke, has dragged her husband, Oluferanmi, before Grade A Customary Court 2, sitting at Mapo, Ibadan, Oyo State, on the account of deceit, lack of care for her and their children and refusal by the husband to allow the wife to work.

Romoke said that Oluferanmi told her when they were courting that he had a child but that she agreed to his marriage proposal despite this.

The plaintiff stated that she moved in with the defendant only to discover that he already had a wife and children.

Romoke further added that Oluferanmi was mean and that he always bought and fed the whole family, which was large with only a bag of rice in a year.

She further said that her husband was indifferent to their children’s education.

According to her, he relunctantly paid N15,000 out of N48,000, which was their eldest child school fees.

Romoke, who accused her husband of violence, lamented that he did not allow her to work.

According to Romoke, Oluferanmi threatened her with a gun after he demanded that she left her job, and she refused.

The plaintiff told the court that she moved out of the defendant’s house after he almost cut off her head with a cutlass.

Romoke, in addition to divorce, begged the court for their children’s custody.

The plaintiff further requested an order restraining the defendant from threatening and interfering with her private life.

Oluferanmi refused to make an appearance in court despite being served court summonses.

Romoke, in her evidence, said, “My husband and I met in 2011, and we held an introduction ceremony after which I moved in with him.

“My husband is deceitful. He lied to me that he had a child before we got married, but I was surprise to know that he already has a wife who bore him many children.

“My husband did not care for me and our children.

“Despite being aware that his is a large family, he would buy only one bag of rice in a year for the family’s consumption.

“He also gave us all only N1,000 per day for food

“My husband is negligent of our children’s education.

“He paid N15,000 out of N48,000, which was our child’s school fees.

“He is cruel and insisted that I stop working. He threatened me with a gun when I refused.

“My husband later took to raining curses on me and our children on a daily basis.

“This invariably affected the performance of our eldest child academically.

“His first wife and her children also made life unbearable for me, and my children.

“I would have lost one of my children, but for the timely intervention of our neighbours who came to his rescue when one of my rival’s children attempted to throw her in a well.

“I moved out of my husband’s house after he almost cut off my head with a machete during a misunderstanding.

“I am no longer interested in my marriage to my husband.

“I pray that this honourable court dissolve our union and grant me custody of our children because he cares less about them.

“I further appeal that the court mandates him to be responsible for their upkeep, making feeding, education and health care a priority.

“I also request an order restricting him from threatening and interfering with my private life.”

Ruling, the president of the court, Mrs O.E. Owoseni, stated that the defendant was given ample opportunity to defend himself but that he failed to make use of these.

Owoseni therefore dissolved their union and granted the plaintiff custody of their children while the defendant was mandated to be responsible for their upkeep.
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PHOTOS: Borno Woman Recovers N23m Gold Buried During Boko Haram Escape

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5 hours ago

December 1, 2025

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The Borno State Police Command has helped a woman residing in the Mallam Fatori area recover gold worth ₦23.6 million that she buried in sand while escaping a Boko Haram attack 15 years ago.

The unearthed gold
In a statement on Monday, the Public Relations Officer of the command, ASP Nahum Daso, said the state police commissioner, Naziru Abdulmajid, commended the Divisional Police Officer of Mallam Fatori and his team for their exemplary professionalism and integrity.

It read, “The Commissioner of Police, Borno State Police Command, CP Naziru Abdulmajid, PSC, commended the Divisional Police Officer of Mallam Fatori Division and his team for their exemplary professionalism and integrity in recovering valuable property belonging to a female resident of the community.

“The woman, who fled Mallam Fatori during a Boko Haram attack 15 years ago, recently returned and sought police assistance to retrieve items she had buried in the sand while escaping the incident,” he noted.

Daso said that through diligent and coordinated efforts, the officers successfully recovered “22 cc of gold valued at approximately ₦20 million, as well as a gold bracelet with chain worth ₦3.6 million.”

He further stated that the Commissioner praised the officers for their honesty, dedication, and service, noting that their actions reflect the core values of the Nigeria Police Force and further strengthen public confidence in law enforcement.

“CP Naziru Abdulmajid reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to safeguarding lives and property, urging residents to continue supporting and cooperating with the police for enhanced security across the state,” Daso added.

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Osun Monarch’s Burial Rites Turn Bloody

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5 hours ago

December 1, 2025

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Controversies over the burial rites for the 30th Owa of Igbajo, Oba Adegboyega Famodun, turned bloody on Monday as people opposed to observance of passage rites for him clashed with those that wanted honour befitting a royal father for the deceased.

In the fracas that occurred inside Iloro Market in Igbajo, on Monday, one man identified simply as Ifa was injured, while two other people reportedly sustained bruises.

The state Governor, Ademola Adeleke, had on Monday imposed a 24-hour curfew on Igbajo, amid protest, over Famodun’s death.

According to The PUNCH, a statement signed by Prince Adekunle Famodun on behalf of the family said Famodun “passed away on Friday, November 28, 2025, after a brief illness,” at the age of 67.

“As you may recall, Oba Adegboyega Famodun was installed and presented with the staff of office on November 24, 2022, by the former Governor of Osun State, Alhaji Adegboyega Oyetola.

“Although his position was disputed by a white paper issued by Governor Ademola Adeleke, the Osun State High Court reinstated him on January 30, 2025,” the statement read partly.

Before his appointment and installation as monarch, Oba Famodun had served as the Osun State chairman of the All Progressives Congress.

The PUNCH also reported on March 12, 2024, that Osun State Government approved the appointment of Prince Ademola Makinde as the new Owa of Igbajo, replacing Famodun.

But violent clashes erupted in the town when those believed to be loyal to late Famodun demanded that Iloro Market be shut in his honour.

But those opposed to the move, reportedly resisted the attempt to force some traders that opened for business to close shop.

In some of the video footages of the protest shared by a Facebook user, Taiwo Olaore, on Monday, unrest was observed in a market place, with some people demanding that the traders that opened for business, should shut down, as a mark of respect for the deceased.

Also, in the video, some women in white attire, bearing leave, rebuked the traders that opened for business and asked them to immediately close, and mourn the late Famodun.

Speaking further on the crises, a resident of Igbajo, who spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorised to comment on the matter, said “they wanted to do burial rite for Oba Famodun but another set of people insisted that the late monarch was a prince and not a king.

“In order to perform the rite, the Iloro market must be shut for three market days.

It was in the process of closing the market that the group opposed to the move mobilised to the market and insisted that they must close it.

“Three people were injured during the clash that occurred at the market. One of them is known as Ifa. His pictures with blood stained clothes circulated on the social media. The market was later shut,” he said.

Asked if the burial rites were being observed despite the curfew imposed by the State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, he said “The burial rites are ongoing. Although people didn’t come out after the governor declared a curfew but those performing the rites carried on with their duties alongside supporters of the late monarch.”

He also said there was massive deployment of security personnel to the town to prevent breakdown of law and order.

Contacted for update on the security situation in Igbajo, the state Police Public Relations Officer, Abiodun Ojelabi, said one person was injured in the fracas that occurred in the town early on Monday, noting that normalcy has returned to the community.

“Our personnel are on the ground, but as of this morning when I communicated, no arrest has been made. Igbajo community is now peaceful. One person got injured during the clash,” Ojelabi said.

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Kwara Traditional Ruler Kidnapped On His Farm

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2 days ago

November 30, 2025

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Gunmen have reportedly abducted a traditional ruler in Bayagan community in the Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, Ojibara of Bayagan Oba Kamilu Salami, on Saturday.

It was gathered that the traditional ruler was kidnapped Saturday morning on his farm, while details of the incident were still sketchy.

Eyewitness disclosed that the attack happened suddenly and left the community in apprehension and confusion. Meanwhile, the incident had triggered fresh concerns over cases of insecurity across the country.

The Kwara State Police command was yet to confirm the incident as at when filing this report.