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I Worked Hard Abroad In Order To Pay House Rent, Our Children’s Fees, Even Though My Husband Is Alive —Wife

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9 months ago

August 17, 2025

…I fed her, our children conveniently despite earning N100,000 — Husband

Grade A Customary Court sitting at Mapo, Ibadan, Oyo State, has dissolved the 14-year-old union between a couple, Jadesola and Akintunde, on the grounds of lack of love, laziness, constant fight and assault occasioning harm.

Jadesola, who dragged her husband to court, stated that she bore the task of providing for their home from the outset of their marriage, though her husband was alive, hale and hearty.

She explained that she was responsible for 80 percent of the financial engagement in the home.

According to her, she paid more than half of their children’s school fees, adding that it was the same with their rent.

The plaintiff further said that she worked round the clock abroad so that she and her husband could acquire a joint property.

Jadesola added that she walked out of their marriage after she returned home from her sojourn and realised that her husband was solely dependent on her.

The plaintiff thus prayed the court to end their relationship and grant her custody of their children because he lacked the ability to take care of them.

She also requested an order restricting her husband from threatening and interfering with her private life.

Akintunde denied all the allegations brought against him but agreed to divorce.

He stated that he was earning N100,000 per month and that he paid their children’s school fees as and when due.

The defendant said the plaintiff walked out of their marriage after she returned from seeking greener pasture.

Akintunde added that Jadesola went away with their children and changed their schools without his consent.

He added that she blocked his WhatsApp number on their son’s phone.

Akintunde further said that Jadesola frustrated every effort made by their families to reconcile them.

The defendant prayed the court for custody of their children, stating that he took great care of them for the two years his wife sought greener pastures.

Jadesola, in her testimony, said: “My husband and I got married in 2011 and we lived together for 10 years.

“I took up the responsibility of the breadwinner in our home from the outset of our marriage, although my husband was alive, hale and hearty.

“I provided 80 percent of the funds used in running the home.

“I contributed the largest share for our house rent and children’s school fees.

“We were obviously living from hand to mouth.

“I sought greener pastures in order to bring ease into our marriage.

“I worked endlessly during my sojourn abroad to ensure that my husband and I jointly acquired some properties, and I returned home at the end of two years.

“It became glaring after I returned that my husband’s survival was solely dependent on me.

“I walked out of our marriage after we had a heated argument which resulted in a fight.

“He beat me to a pulp and almost killed me.

“I took our children along and had continued to be responsible for their upkeep.

“I pray this honourable court to dissolve our wedlock and grant me custody of our children.

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

Akintunde in his response said: “My lord, I never failed in carrying out my duties in the home despite earning N100,000 per month.

“I contributed generously towards the payment of our rent and our children’s school fees.

“There was never a time our children went hungry.

“I, in addition, took great care of them when she was away from home for two years in search of greener pasture.

“My wife changed and took to complaining and nagging after she returned from her sojourn.

“We fought almost all the time.

“She moved out of our home after our last fight and reported me at the police station.

“The police mediated in our differences and made us sign a settlement agreement.

“She took our children along with her and changed their school without my knowledge.

“I went to our children’s school and was informed that their mother had withdrawn them.

“Jadesola denied me access to our children even though she signed an agreement at the police station to grant me access to them on weekends.

“She blocked my WhatsApp number on our son’s phone.

“She frustrated every effort made by the police and our two families to reconcile us.

“My lord, I agree that the court dissolved our union, but I plead that our children’s custody be granted me.

“I took good care of both of them when she was away from home for two years seeking greener pastures.”

The court president, Mrs S. M. Akintayo, giving her judgment stated that since both parties agreed to divorce, the court had no choice than to grant both the relief sought.

Akintayo thus pronounced their union dissolved.

She in addition gave an order restraining the defendant from both threatening and interfering with the plaintiff’s private life.

Akintayo considering the custody of their two children, stated that their female child was approaching puberty and would need her mother’s attention and guide.

Akintayo therefore put their female child in the plaintiff’s custody and the male in the defendant’s custody.

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Gunmen Kidnap Businessman In Ibadan

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1 day ago

May 4, 2026

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Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have abducted a 60-year-old man in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.

The victim was kidnapped on Saturday while on his way to his residence.

The incident occurred at Jinarere, Alakia in Ibadan.

Public Relations Officer of the State Police command, Olayinka Ayanlade, when contacted, confirmed the incident.

Ayanlade in a statement made available to DAILY POST on Sunday, explained that efforts are ongoing to rescue the victim.

Ayanlade said, “Preliminary information reveals that the victim, a 60-year-old male and building materials trader, was accosted while returning home along the Jinarere axis of Alakia Road by four masked armed men, who forcefully whisked him away in an unregistered ash-coloured Toyota Corolla vehicle”.

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Tragedy As Suspected Kidnappers Kill Young Entrepreneur In Edo

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2 days ago

May 3, 2026

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A 30-year-old entrepreneur and CEO of Principle Takeout, Justice Abu Oshioke, has been killed by suspected kidnappers in Ekpoma, Esan West Local Government Area of Edo State.

He was reportedly attacked by the suspected kidnappers on Saturday while on his way to pick up an order made for his child’s dedication on Sunday morning.

Eyewitnesses said the attackers attempted to force him into a nearby bush in a kidnapping attempt. However, he reportedly resisted and tried to escape.

In the course of the struggle, the assailants opened fire, shooting him multiple times.

Concerned residents quickly rushed him to a nearby medical facility, but he was confirmed dead on arrival.

The deceased was said to have recently gotten married and welcomed a baby boy.

The tragic event has turned a joyous occasion into a moment of grief for the family.

The shocking development has left the Ekpoma community in deep sorrow, with many residents expressing outrage over the growing insecurity in the area.

Edo State Police Command’s spokesperson, Eno Ikoedem confirmed the incident and said the Commissioner of Police, Monday Agbonika has ordered a “full-scale investigation and intensified manhunt for those responsible.”

According to her, the Police, in collaboration with the military, local vigilantes, and hunters, are actively pursuing the perpetrators through coordinated operations.

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Grandfathers Arrested For Drug Trafficking

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2 days ago

May 3, 2026

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Two grandfathers, aged 83 and 78, are among several suspects apprehended by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in a fresh nationwide crackdown on illicit drug trafficking.

Pa John Ofiel, 83, was arrested on Tuesday, 28 April during a raid in the Aba region of Abia State.

The NDLEA said that operatives acting on credible intelligence recovered 700 grams of skunk, a potent strain of cannabis already packaged into retail sachets.

The octogenarian, who claimed to be a professional shoemaker allegedly confessed to delving into the illicit trade.

In Ekiti State on Thursday 30 April 78 year old Ogunjobi Samuel was detained at his residence in Ilupeju-Ekiti where officers seized 350 grams of cannabis from him, identifying him as a local peddler.

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the NDLEA, (CCEO), Brig. Gen. Mohamed Marwa (Rtd), commended the various state commands for their drug supply reduction efforts.

He urged officers to maintain the current momentum, balancing enforcement with the agency’s War Against Drug Abuse (WADA) sensitisation activities.
The enforcement drive also led to the arrest of a notorious drug dealer in Oyo State Taofik Adeyemi, 49.

He was apprehended on Saturday, 2 May, at his residence in Ibadan after months of evading the authorities.

He was caught alongside his salesman, Mustapha Oyerinde, with 3.085kg of cannabis and a getaway vehicle.

Across other states, the NDLEA recorded significant seizures including over 140,000 pills and capsules of Tramadol intercepted in separate operations targeting transit routes from Damaturu to Hadejia.

A raid on Awolowo Market in Mushin area of Lagos state resulted in the recovery of 740kg of cannabis while in Kaduna, two suspects were caught on the Abuja-Jos highway with 290kg of compressed cannabis concealed in a Honda Ridgeline.

A 65-year-old driver was intercepted at the Ile-Ife toll gate in Osun state conveying skunk and methamphetamine, leading to a follow up arrest of the consignment’s owner in Ilesha.

In line with it’s mandate, the NDLEA continued its War Against Drug Abuse (WADA) advocacy, holding enlightenment lectures for students, Islamic schools, and commercial motorcyclists in Niger, Kano, Anambra, and Lagos states.

The NDLEA’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, noted that the agency remains committed to “cleansing the streets” of both notorious distributors and those who use age as a shield for criminal activity.