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‘My Husband Lied To Our Children That I Poisoned His Food, Cut Part Of His Singlet For Ritual’

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2 months ago

May 17, 2025

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…She attended parties without my consent, travelled out without my knowledge —Husband

A man, Aderogba, has approached Grade A Customary Court, Mapo, Ibadan, Oyo State, seeking the dissolution of his 45-year-old wedlock to his wife, Adedoyin, on the account of lack of love, care, and irreconcilable differences.

Aderogba stated that his union with Adedoyin had been facing challenges for a length of time.

He explained that there was a communication breakdown in their relationship.

According to the plaintiff, it was more than four years that he ate last in his house.

He added that the last time he had sex with his wife was seven years ago.

Aderogba further said that Adedoyin always went out without his consent, adding that she sometimes spent days away from home.

He told the court his wife went too far when she travelled out of the country without his knowledge.

The plaintiff said that the defendant always frustrated every effort made by their relatives and friends at mediating in their differences.

According to Nigerian Tribune, Aderogba thus entreated the court to pronounce their marriage dissolved.

He also requested an order restricting her from harassing, threatening, and interfering with his private life.

Adedoyin denied all the allegations brought against her by her husband.

The defendant agreed to the dissolution of their marriage.

Adedoyin explained that Aderogba suddenly stopped eating all that she prepared without giving any reason for it.

She added that he also locked himself up in his room.

The defendant added that the plaintiff later accused her of attempting to turn him into a moron by poisoning his food.

She also said he accused her of cutting a part of his singlet for diabolic means.

Aderogba, in his evidence, said, “My wife and I got married 45 years ago.

“We had a traditional wedding, and I paid her bride price, but this was returned by her father.

“The relationship between my wife and I had gone sour over the decades.

“Our marriage is void of love and care.

“My wife and I live under the same roof like strangers. We neither communicate nor discuss issues.

“Also, no intimacy exists between us. The last time we had sex was seven years ago.

“My wife once starved me of food for a whole month. She cared less if I died.

“I stopped eating her food since then.

“Adedoyin is in the habit of going out without my consent.

“She returns home late on many occasions and I have to stay awake to open the door for her.

“She attends her friends’ functions without my permission and will sometimes stay back for days.

“My lord, my wife did the unpardonable when she travelled out of the country without informing me.

“Adedoyin consistently frustrates every move made by our relatives to mediate in our differences.

“My lord, my wife has frustrated me enough.

“I am through with our relationship and I pray the court to rule that we are no longer husband and wife.”

Adedoyin responded,”I agree that we go our different ways. Our marriage has brought me no joy.

“He lied that I starved him.

“He suddenly stopped eating my food.

“I would return home and find his food untouched.

“He refused to give any reason for not eating and would instruct me not to serve him supper.

“I initially thought he was fasting, but I later realised I was wrong.

“I informed his uncle and his wife of his strange behaviour and they spoke with him.

“My husband to my chagrin told them and our children that I poisoned his food with the intention of turning him into a moron.

“He further accused me of cutting a part of his singlet for diabolic purpose.”

The court president, Mrs S.M Akintayo, after she had heard both parties adjourned the case until June 7 for judgment.

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Petrol Tanker Explodes In Ibadan

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11 hours ago

July 18, 2025

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A petroleum tanker carrying 33,000 litres of Premium Motor Spirit, also known as petrol, on Thursday, exploded in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.

According to The PUNCH, the incident occurred at Celica junction, on the new Ife Expressway in Ibadan.

Eyewitnesses explained that the fire incident was as a result of break failure, which made the vehicle lose control.

One of the witnesses said, “The tanker hit a Prado jeep and another car. And in the process, the tanker fell and exploded.

“Although no casualty was recorded, the fire affected the car and the Prado jeep.”

Confirming the incident in a statement in Ibadan, the state capital, the state Fire Service Chairman, Maroof Akinwande, confirmed the development to our correspondent, adding that no casualty was recorded.

He said, “The incident was reported at exactly 18.27hrs on Thursday.

“The firemen swiftly swung into action by applying chemical foam compound and restricted the fire from spreading to the nearby Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation petrol station and surrounding properties. The fire was jointly extinguished with officers from the Federal Fire Service.

“The fire incident was as a result of failure of breaking in system of the truck whist on motion which made the vehicle lose control, hit a Prado jeep and a car, then fell and caught fire.

“No casualty was recorded but the fire affected the trailer tanker and a car, while a Jeep was hit by the trailer into the nearby gutter,” he explained.

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Alleged $9.6bn P&ID Fraud: Fleeing Briton’s Surety Arrested, Produced In Court

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17 hours ago

July 18, 2025

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Chief George Kadiri, who stood surety for Mr. James Nolan, a British national, at the centre of an ongoing $9.6 billion Process and Industrial Development (P$ID) scam trial, has been arrested.

Kadiri, a retired civil servant living in Gwagwalada, Abuja, was on Thursday produced before Justice Peter Lifu of the Federal High Court at the resumed hearing in the matter.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the surety, a traditional chief in Gwagwalada, had, on Nov. 4, 2022, sought more time within which to appear in court to show cause why his bail bond should not be forfeited.

He made the plea in a motion on notice marked FHC/ABJ/CR/143/2020 filed by his lawyer, O.J. Aboge, before Justice Ahmed Mohammed, before he was elevated to the Court of Appeal.

Justice Mohammed had, on Sept. 28, 2022, revoked the N100 million bail granted to Nolan, a director in P&ID, following his refusal to appear for his trial.

The judge, in the ruling, issued a bench warrant against Nolan and ordered that he should be arrested by security agencies, including Interpol, anywhere he is sighted within or outside Nigeria and be produced in court to stand his trial.

The judge also directed the surety to appear in court to show cause why his bail bond should not be forfeited.

The order followed the application made by EFCC’s lawyer, Bala Sanga, that Nolan had jumped bail.

However, after the case was reassigned to Justice Lifu, Kadiri had not been coming to court, and an order for his arrest was granted.

When the case was called, Sanga said the commission had brought Kadiri to court in obedience to a court order.

“This charge here is different. I humbly apply for the bail bond to be forfeited,” he said.

Aboge, who appeared for Kadiri, sought a date to address the court on the issue of forfeiting the bail bond of N100 million.

“The cases before Justice Egwuatu and the one here are the same.

“I want to produce arguments on the various points raised before the court,” he said.

The lawyer then prayed the court for the surety to be released to him on bail.

Defendant’ lawyer, Paul Erokoro, SAN, agreed to take Kadiri on bail.

“Chief Kadiri, the surety, is a traditional chief in Gwagwalada.

“He will not run away. I stood surety for him at EFCC.

“This is my first time taking someone on bail,” Erokoro begged.

The anti-graft agency’s lawyer neither opposed the submission made on bail nor objected to the request for an adjournment.

I have no objection to an adjournment.

Justice Lifu consequently adjourned the matter until Nov. 5 for further proceedings and a hearing on the issue of forfeiture of the bail bond entered by Kadiri.

“Meanwhile, the surety, Chief Kadiri, is herein released to Chief Paul Erokoro, SAN, on bail to be produced in court until this issue of forfeiture of bail bond is resolved or determined by the court; I so ruled.”

NAN reports that the anti-graft agency had, on Aug. 18, 2020, arraigned Nolan before Justice Mohammed in a suit marked FHC/ABJ/CR/143/2020.

While Lurgi Consult Limited is the 1st defendant, Nolan is the 2nd defendant in the matter.

Nolan, alleged to be at large, is also standing trial in about eight other cases for his involvement in the controversial 9.6 billion dollarcontract awarded to P&ID.
(NAN)

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FCT Police Arrest Man Over Death Of 3-year-old Boy Who Drowned In Uncovered Septic Tank

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17 hours ago

July 18, 2025

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Police operatives from the Durumi Divisional Headquarters under the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command have arrested a man, identified as Philip Jallo, following the tragic death of a 3-year-old boy who drowned in an uncovered septic tank in Durumi 2, Abuja.

The heartbreaking incident occurred on the evening of Tuesday, July 16, 2025, at about 9:00 p.m., when the toddler, reportedly playing within the residential compound, accidentally slipped and fell into the exposed soakaway filled with human waste.

In a statement released by the FCT Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, the suspect was accused of gross negligence, having allegedly ignored repeated warnings and pleas from neighbors to secure the hazardous septic tank.

“Preliminary investigation revealed that the uncovered soakaway had long posed a danger to residents in the area,” Adeh said. “Several warnings and pleas were reportedly made by concerned neighbours to the suspect, who failed to take the necessary action.”

The child was eventually pulled out of the tank and rushed to the hospital, where he was sadly pronounced dead.

Jallo is currently in police custody as investigations continue. Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, FCT, has expressed deep sorrow over the incident and extended condolences to the bereaved family.

The Commissioner also used the opportunity to issue a strong advisory to residents, urging them to prioritize environmental safety and ensure potential hazards in their surroundings are properly managed.

“Parents and guardians must be vigilant and ensure their wards are properly monitored at all times to prevent such needless loss of life,” he stated.

The FCT Police Command reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring accountability in matters that endanger public safety.