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My Husband Abandoned Me On Our Wedding Night To Attend Political Meeting, I Want Our Marriage Dissolved

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5 days ago

May 23, 2026

A woman, Aderonke, has dragged her husband, Olamiposi, before Grade A Customary Court sitting at Mapo, Ibadan, Oyo State, accusing him of lack of love, neglect and battery.

Aderonke told the court that Olamiposi started displaying disaffection towards her from the first day of their marriage.

The plaintiff explained that the defendant displayed that his political ambition was of more importance to him than their relationship when he abandoned her on their wedding night to attend a political meeting.

Aderonke stated that she waited in vain for his return that night, a supposed special occasion in which they should have consummated their marriage.

She further said that her husband was a brute and that he started beating her early in their relationship.

According to the plaintiff, the fourth time the defendant beat her, she was admitted in the hospital.

Aderonke added that Olamiposi made her life miserable, which she said prompted her decision to move out of her matrimonial home.

She explained that it had been six years since she had been living separately from her husband and that she wanted to move on with her life.

She, therefore, prayed the court to dissolve their wedlock.

Aderonke also pleaded for their children’s custody.

She, in addition, entreated the court to mandate her husband to be responsible for their children’s education and upkeep.

Olamiposi was absent in court even though he was served with the court summons.

Aderonke, while giving her testimony before the court, stated: “It dawned on me on the first day of our marriage that my husband had placed a lesser value on our relationship in comparison to his political ambition.

“I was waiting eagerly for the night to come on our wedding day, that my husband and I could consummate our marriage, but I ended up being disappointed.

“My husband abandoned me that night to attend a political meeting.

“I waited endlessly throughout the night for his return.

“He came back home the following morning and did not deem it fit to tender an apology.

“My husband is cruel and he is a difficult person to live with.

“There was never a time we both sat down to discuss or enjoy each other’s company.

“He always found faults in all that I did, and he started beating me very early in our marriage.

“He would descend on me with punches and refuse to stop until I hurt.

“The fourth time he beat me, I was rushed to the hospital and placed on admission for days.

“My husband made my life miserable throughout the years we lived together.

“I got fed up one day with his disaffection towards me and his neglect of me and moved out of his house.

“It has been six years since we have been living apart.

“Our marriage is blessed with a male and female children who are in my custody.

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

“I further entreat the court to direct my husband to be responsible for our children’s upkeep and give them N100,000 every month.

“He should give adequate attention to their feeding, education, and healthcare.

The president of the court, Mrs S.M. Akintayo, adjourned the case until July for defence and ordered that a fresh hearing notice be issued and served on the defendant.

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Edo Police Arrest Two Suspected Cultists

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8 hours ago

May 27, 2026

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The Edo State Police Command on Wednesday said two suspected cultists were arrested in Ohonre community, off Adolor College Road, Benin.

This was disclosed in a statement by the command Public Relations Officer, Eno Ikoedem, and made available to newsmen electrically.

Ikoedem said the arrest was possible due to operatives response to a distress report concerning the movement and gathering of some suspected cult members within the community.

The statement reads: “The Edo State Police Command has recorded another operational breakthrough following the swift disruption of a suspected cultists’ gathering in Ohonre Community, off Adolor College Road, Benin City.

“On 21st May, 2026, at about 19:00hrs, operatives attached to Ugbowo Division who were on surveillance patrol responded to a distress report concerning the movement and gathering of some suspected cult members within the community.

“Acting promptly on the information, the police team mobilized to the location. On sighting the operatives, the suspects fled in an attempt to evade arrest. The operatives immediately gave them a hot chase, leading to the arrest of two suspects identified as Victor Peter ‘M’, 21 years and Iyemoma Ogbewe ‘M’, 35 years.

“A search conducted on the suspects led to the recovery of one cut-to-size gun believed to have been in their possession for unlawful purposes.

“Upon investigation, the suspects confessed to being members of the notorious Maphite cult group. Efforts are ongoing to identify and apprehend other fleeing gang members.”

She said the Commissioner of Police, Monday Agbonika, commended the swift response of the operatives and reiterated the Command’s resolve to deny criminal elements any opportunity within Edo State.

He further urged residents to continue providing timely and credible information to the Police, assuring that all reports would receive prompt attention.

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Troops Eliminate Two Terrorists, Foil Pipeline Attack

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1 day ago

May 26, 2026

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The Nigerian Army says troops have, in the last 24 hours, eliminated two terrorists, rescued four kidnapped victims and foiled pipeline attacks in a series of coordinated military operations across Taraba, Kogi and Rivers.

This is contained in operational updates issued to reporters on Tuesday in Abuja.

According to the reports, troops of 93 Battalion deployed at Akate in the Donga Local Government Area of Taraba engaged suspected terrorists in a forested area, killing two of them.

According to the report, items recovered from the scene include an AK-47 rifle, ammunition, magazines, mobile phones and other personal effects.

In Kogi, it said the troops of 21 Battalion, in collaboration with vigilantes, rescued four kidnapped passengers along the Anyigba–Itobe road in Ofu Local Government Area.

It added that the victims were reportedly abandoned by their captors while attempting to cross a seasonal stream due to sustained pressure from advancing troops.

According to the military, efforts are ongoing to rescue other victims still in captivity.

The report said that troops of 12 Brigade successfully repelled an ambush along Kabba–Okene road while withdrawing from an earlier operation, forcing the assailants to flee with gunshot wounds.

“Meanwhile, in Rivers, troops of 5 Battalion acting on credible intelligence, foiled an attempt by suspected vandals to detonate a crude oil pipeline in Ahoada West Local Government Area.

“The swift response of the troops disrupted the operation before it could be executed, with the suspects fleeing the scene,” it said.

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Police Arrest Private Chef Over Alleged N150m Theft, Drugging Of Employer, Burglary

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1 day ago

May 26, 2026

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The Nigeria Police Force has arrested a chef, John Cosmos Govi, over his alleged involvement in a burglary operation at a residence in Abuja, where luxury items and valuables worth about N150 million were reportedly stolen.

The arrest was announced on Monday, May 25, 2026, by the Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Anthony Placid, who said the suspect was apprehended by operatives of the Force Intelligence Department Intelligence Response Team (FID-IRT) after investigations into allegations of criminal conspiracy, housebreaking, theft, malicious damage and administering harmful substances.

According to police findings, Govi, who allegedly gained employment as a chef at the residence, was said to have studied the movement of occupants, internal routine and security setup before allegedly carrying out the operation on April 23, 2026.

Investigators said he reportedly worked with two accomplices identified as Peter and Moses, who are currently on the run.

Police alleged that food prepared in the house was laced with a suspected sedative substance to weaken the occupants and security personnel.

After they reportedly became unconscious, the suspects allegedly broke into the property, damaged CCTV installations and stole 20 luxury wristwatches valued at about N150 million, alongside other valuables.

Speaking on the development, DCP Anthony Placid said the suspect was intercepted around the Gwagwalada axis of the Federal Capital Territory while attempting to flee to Lagos. He added that an iPhone 17 Pro Max, believed to belong to the victim, and a suspected chemical substance were recovered.

“We remain committed to dismantling organised criminal networks and ensuring that all fleeing accomplices are brought to justice,” Placid said.

Police said efforts are ongoing to arrest the fleeing suspects and conclude investigations into the case.