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My Husband Beats Me, Disrespects My Parents —Wife

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10 months ago

March 29, 2025

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A 13-year-old marriage between a housewife, Gaminana Aminat and her husband, Musa Abdulrahab was dissolved in a Lugbe Grade 1 Area Court, Abuja, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), for disrespect and battery.

The judge, Aliyu Kagarko, dissolved their marriage according to Islamic Law, following Aminat’s prayer for divorce on grounds of misbehaviour and lack of respect.

Kagarko also ordered Aminat to observe “Iddah”, which is a three-month period of observation after the judgment before contracting another marriage.

Earlier, the petitioner, Aminat told the court that she got married to Abdulrahab under Islamic law in 2012, and that their union produced three children.

Aminat said that Abdulrahab had been misbehaving and disrespecting her and her parents for some years now.

According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the plaintiff stated that the defendant always beat her at any little misunderstanding, and when her parents and other family members tried to intervene, he would insult them.

She told the court that both family members had tried to advise him but he refused to adhere to their advice.

“We fight each other always and I can no longer bear the pains.

“I can no longer tolerate his misbehaviour and disrespect for me and my parents.

“I am no longer interested in our marriage as a result of his lack of care for me and our children, his constant beating of me, and his disrespect for my parents.”

Aminat thus prayed the court to dissolve their marriage on the ground of beating, lack of care and disrespect.

The respondent, however, consented to divorce.

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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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1 day 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.