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JUST IN: Fire Guts Warehouse In Oyo

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3 years ago

January 25, 2023

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The raw materials warehouse of Sumal Foods Limited, located at Oluyole Industrial Estate, in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital was gutted by fire on Wednesday.

It was gathered that the fire outbreak, which started in the early hours of Wednesday, began from the bread section of the Sumal warehouse.

However, the actual cause of the outbreak could not be confirmed as of the time of filing this report.

Security agents were on the ground to ensure safety in the area as firefighters tried to put out the inferno.

Fire razes shops, houses in Ibadan
The General Manager, Oyo State Fire Service, Yemi Akinyinka, confirmed the incident to The PUNCH during a telephone conversation with our correspondent.

“Yes, we are aware of the fire incident which started around 3 am. Our officers are there and have successfully controlled the fire incident. The Federal Fire Service is also there and some other agencies. Our men are still there so I cannot give you detailed information now.”

When contacted, the Oyo State Police Command spokesperson, Adewale Osifeso, said: “The Incident was reported around the early hours of today. Thankfully no fatalities were recorded. Discreet investigations have also commenced ascertaining the possible cause of the incident. Updates would be provided accordingly.”
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My Husband Started Coming Home Late, Dated Other Women After He Bought BMW

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18 hours ago

October 4, 2025

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Kabushi Local Government, Zambia, has heard how a married man changed after buying a BMW vehicle as it gave him confidence to go after other women.

In this case, Veronica Chiluya 30, , sued Sammy Shapi, 40, for divorce due to marital disputes.

Veronica told the court that the two got married in 2014 after Sammy paid K400 as dowry and together they have two children.

According to Zambia Daily Mail, she said all was well until 2021 when her husband bought a car after he went to do some work outside the country.

“He started coming back home late and sometimes he would come the next day around 14:00 hours.

“He used to be a good husband, but the moment he bought a car, things changed in the house as he now started seeing other women.”

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My Husband Seized My Wedding Gifts, Threw Me Out — Wife

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18 hours ago

October 4, 2025

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…I’m sorry —Husband

A Sharia Court in Kaduna, Kaduna State, has dissolved a two-year-old marriage between a couple, Harira Sanusi and Aliyu Yunusa.

The judge, Malam Salisu Abubakar-Tureta dissolved their marriage following a petition for divorce filed by Harira.

According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Harira accused Aliyu of calling her parents names and humiliating her.

“He will often throw out my suitcases and other belongings.

“He seized my wedding gifts and humiliates me,” she said.

She prayed the court to order Aliyu to allow her access to her belongings.

On his part, Aliyu who did not deny the allegations apologized to her in court.

Aliyu granted the request of Sanusi and made one pronouncement of divorce to her.

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My Husband Threw Me Out After 17yrs of Marriage —Wife

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18 hours ago

October 4, 2025

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…I still love her —Husband

A housewife, Lawal Modupe, has approached an Upper Area Court sitting at Kubwa, Abuja, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), seeking the dissolution of her 17-year-old marriage to her husband, Ismaila on the grounds of lack of love and affection.

Modupe told the court that she got married Ismaila according to Islamic laws.

According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the mother of three stated that her husband sent her out of their matrimonial home on June 17, 2023.

“I do not love him anymore and I want the court to dissolve our marriage,” she said.

The respondent, however, said that he still loves his wife and would not grant her request for divorce.

He pleaded with the court to call for a mediation involving his family and that of the wife.

The judge, Mohammed Wakli, however, said that he still loves his wife and would not grant her request for divorce.

He pleaded with the court to call or a mediation involving his family and that of his wife.

The judge, Mohammed Wakili, however, advised the respondent to make efforts to win his wife’s love back and the couple two weeks to settle their differences and report back to the court.