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My Husband Made My Life Miserable After We Lost Our Second Child —Wife

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1 year ago

May 3, 2025

…She’s stubborn —Husband

A Customary Court in Kaduna, Kaduna State, has dissolved a six-year-old marriage between a 37-year-old businesswoman, Hannah and her husband, Caleb Williams, on the grounds of battery and threat to life.

Delivering his judgment, the judge, Dauda John, ordered the dissolution of their marriage after concluding that their union had broken down irretrievably.

“No one should be forced to stay in a toxic marriage, and the wife deserves peace and emotional relief.”

He held that the relationship between the two parties had broken down beyond redemption, and that there was no need to stay under the same roof, especially as it bordered on the threat to life.

The marriage between the two is hereby dissolved with effect from today,’’ John ruled.

He also granted custody of their five-year-old son to the petitioner and ordered her to return the N50,000 dowry paid by the respondent.

The petitioner, Hannah, had earlier informed the court that she could no longer stay in the marriage because of constant battery and threat to her life.

According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), she claimed that her husband had made their six years marriage miserable for her since they lost their second child three years ago.

“My lord, I can no longer bear the emotional and physical abuse.

“Whenever I try to talk to him about his behaviour, he would lash out at me and tell me to leave if I was tired of our marriage.”

She accused her husband of beating her till she almost fainted on many occasions and that he would not let go until neighbours intervened.

She added that while beating her, he would keep saying that she would either leave his house dead or alive.

“I am afraid I might not be lucky the next time as he might beat me to death,” she told the court.

The petitioner pleaded with the court to end their marriage, saying she was no longer interested in it.

“I can no longer stay with someone I am constantly afraid of; someone who criticises everything I do rather than show me love. I am living in a prison, not a marriage.

“Please end this marriage, my mental health is very important to me,” Hannah stated.

Caleb, however, denied all the allegations brought against him, stating that his wife was stubborn and listened to no one.

He also prayed the court to dissolve their marriage as requested by his wife, adding that his wife only did what she had set her mind to do.

The husband told the court that his wife had refused to accept his pleas and had rejected all efforts towards reconciliation.
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Transfer: Premier League Clubs Scramble For Dele-Bashiru

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4 hours ago

May 6, 2026

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Lazio midfielder, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru is a subject of interest from three Premier League clubs, according to Sky Sports.

Lazio reportedly rejected offers from Nottingham Forest and Bournemouth for the Nigeria international in January.

La Biancolesti are bracing for more interest in Dele-Bashiru ahead of the summer transfer window, according to Sky Sports.

The 24-year-old has two years left on his contract with the Serie A club.

The attacking midfielder joined the Rome-based club from Turkish Super Lig outfit Hatayspor in 2024.

He has been a regular feature for Lazio this season.

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Xenophobic Attacks: Nigerian Students To Picket MTN, MultiChoice, Other Businesses

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4 hours ago

May 6, 2026

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The leadership of the National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS South-West Zone D, has announced plans to picket South African companies in Nigeria following the ongoing xenophobic attacks in the country.

DAILY POST reports that some Nigerians were recently killed in South Africa over the violent attacks.

A statement issued to newsmen by Comrade Adeyemo Josiah Kayode, Coordinator, NANS South-West, Zone D, said that the association is mobilizing to take decisive and lawful action by organizing peaceful picketing and mass advocacy against South African business interests operating in Nigeria.

“We categorically state that the continued targeting of Nigerians under any guise is unacceptable and must come to an immediate end.

“This will include major corporations such as MTN Group and MultiChoice Group. It is morally indefensible for businesses to thrive in an environment where the lives of Nigerians are protected, while Nigerians are subjected to fear and violence elsewhere.

“This contradiction will no longer be tolerated,” the statement said.

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N5m, N10m Zero-interest Loans: SheVentures Opens Applications For Women Entrepreneurs

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6 hours ago

May 6, 2026

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First City Monument Bank (FCMB) has opened a new round of applications for its SheVentures proposition, offering zero-interest loans of up to ₦10 million to women entrepreneurs to ease access to working capital and support business growth.

The facility provides loans ranging from ₦500,000 to ₦5 million under a general category, and ₦5 million to ₦10 million for sector-specific businesses, with funding capped at up to 50% of an applicant’s average monthly turnover.

At the centre of the offering is a 0% interest rate, with all charges embedded in a transparent structure.

Repayment is structured over four or six months, allowing businesses to match obligations with their cash flow cycles.

Yemisi Edun, Managing Director and Chief Executive of First City Monument Bank (FCMB), said the initiative reflects a deliberate approach to inclusive growth.

“Inclusive growth requires access to capital and the right conditions for businesses to deploy that capital effectively.

“Women-led enterprises are critical to economic activity, yet they face structural barriers.

This intervention aims to help close that gap by providing financing that supports job creation, business expansion, and long-term sustainability for women entrepreneurs.”

“Access to affordable finance remains a major constraint for women entrepreneurs,” said Nnenna Jacob-Ogogo, Group Head, SheVentures and Impact Segments at First City Monument Bank (FCMB).

“By removing the cost barrier and offering quick, flexible funding, this zero-interest loan is designed to safeguard existing jobs, enable businesses to invest in growth initiatives, and foster resilience in challenging economic conditions.”

Women-owned businesses account for a significant share of Nigeria’s small and medium-sized enterprises but continue to face high borrowing costs and limited access to credit.

Through these efforts, SheVentures tackles persistent financing gaps facing women-led businesses, combining targeted funding with broader support to empower women entrepreneurs, encourage business innovation, and enhance their ability to compete on a national scale.

Applications for the zero-interest loan are now open.Apply now.