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I’ve Not Known Peace Since I Married My Wife 17 Yrs Ago — Husband

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8 months ago

May 10, 2025

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…He has not told the court my offence —Wife

A Grade 1 Area Court in Kubwa, Abuja, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has confirmed the dissolution of a 17-year-old marriage between a man, Ismail Agbonika and his wife, Amina Ismail over lack of peace.

According to the New Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the judge, Malam Muhammad Adamu, dissolved their marriage according to Islamic Law, following Ismail’s prayer for confirmation of divorce on grounds of lack aof peace.

Delivering judgment, Adamu held that legally, the power of divorce lies in the hands of the man, adding that the petitioner stated that he pronounced divorce to the respondent on September 29.

He, however, ordered the respondent to observe Iddah, which is an observation period of three months after the judgment before contracting another marriage.

The judge advised Amina, that Iddah period is another opportunity for her to win her husband’s love back.

Earlier, Agbonika told the court that he married Amina according to Islamic Law in 2006 and that their marriage is blessed with four children.

“There has been no peace between my wife and me for the past 17 years while efforts made to involve our families for settlement all proved abortive.

“I want to be alive to take care of my kids, which is the reason I approached the court for absolute solution.

“I want confirmation of divorce because I made pronouncement of divorce to her in September. I am no longer interested in our marriage,” he said.

Amina’s counsel, Mohammed Abdullahi , told the court that the couple had been living under the same roof with their children adding that from the petitioner’s statement he had not followed the step of settlement.

“I pray the court for an order for the couple to meet an elderly member of each family, with the couple’s lawyers for settlement, ” he said.

Amina, however, told the court that she had not offended her husband and needed him to tell the court why he was divorcing her.

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

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18 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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2 days 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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2 days 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.