My Husband Moved Out Of Home Because I Refused To Terminate Our Pregnancy —Wife

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3 months ago

March 7, 2026

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…she enrolled our children in an expensive school —Husband

A woman, Alice, has dragged her husband, Ayobami, before Grade A Customary Court sitting at Mapo, Ibadan, Oyo State, on the account of irreconcilable differences.

Alice alleged that Ayobami was not caring and loving and added that he was adulterous and that he later took to threatening her.

Alice told the court when the matter came up for hearing that her marriage to Ayobami started experiencing crisis after he insisted that she abort her second pregnancy and she refused.

She explained that her husband became irresponsible and refused to attend to her needs and that of their children.

The plaintiff added that the defendant abandoned her and their children in their rented apartment and refused to renew the rent when it was due.

Alice added in her testimony that Ayobami neglected her welfare and that of their children, and shifted his attention to his new wife, whom he lavished money and attention on.

According to Alice, Ayobami later took to threatening her life.

She, therefore, prayed the court to rule that they go their different ways.

Alice, in addition, pleaded for their children’s custody, while she also begged that her husband be made responsible for their upkeep.

She demanded the sum of N40,000 every month as allowance for their welfare.

The plaintiff further sought an order restraining the defendant from threatening and encroaching on her private life.

Ayobami agreed to divorce, stating that Alice always came to his shop to fight and embarrass him.

He refused that his wife have custody of their children.

The defendant stated that he could not afford more than N20,000 per month for their upkeep.

Alice, in her testimony, said: “My husband and I met in 2019, and we went into a relationship. He impregnated me while we were courting, and I moved in with him.

“We did not hold a wedding ceremony, nor did he pay my bride price. We had a smooth relationship, and our marriage was filled with bliss.

“But all these stopped immediately I became pregnant with our second child.

“My husband found the news of an addition to the member of the family unwelcoming and therefore, ordered that I abort the pregnancy.

“I refused to heed his request, and hell was let loose. The more I made him to see reason, the more adamant he became.

“My once-loving husband became intolerant and distant.

“He stopped carrying out his responsibilities towards me and our child.

“He refused to provide for my antenatal care and did not give me a dime to purchase items that our baby would need

“My husband later abandoned me despite being heavily pregnant, and our child in the rented apartment we were living.

“He refused to renew the rent when it was due, and I had to move to my mother’s house.

“He still continued to shirk his responsibilities towards me and our child while I was staying with my mother.

“He later started giving us a meagre N10,000 per month after I was delivered of our baby.

“My husband took another wife who bore him children. He lavishes love and money on this woman and her children while he leaves me and our children to starve.

“He later took to raining curses on me and threatening me any time I demanded that he should be up to his responsibilities towards our children.

“He threatened that no man would ever ask for my hand in marriage.

“He added that I would die if I got pregnant for another man.

“My lord, I desire to move on with my life.

“I, therefore, plead that our marriage be dissolved.

“I plead for our children’s custody while my husband is mandated to be responsible for their upkeep.

“I beg the court to rule that he gives our children N40,000 per month as allowance for their upkeep.

“I further request an order restraining him from threatening and encroaching on my privacy.”

Ayobami responded thus: “My lord, I agree that we go our different ways.

“It is true we carried out none of the marital rites. Neither did I pay her bride price.

“My lord, my wife enrolled our children in a school with fees that are too exorbitant.

“The best I can do is to be responsible for the payment of the fees of one of our children, while my wife pays that of the other.

“I cannot afford more than N20,000 monthly for our children’s upkeep.”

Ruling after she had heard both parties, the court president, Mrs O.E. Owoseni, stated that both never contracted any form of marriage, and no bride price was paid.

According to her, they were not married but were just cohabiting.

Owoseni thus ordered that both of them should go their different ways.

She restrained the defendant from threatening and meddling in the private affairs of the plaintiff.

Owoseni further restrained the plaintiff from going to the defendant’s workplace or anywhere around him in order to maintain peace and order.

She put their children in the plaintiff’s custody and ordered the defendant to pay N30,000 per month for their children’s maintenance.

Police Arrest Mother, Daughter Over Alleged N18m Romance Scam

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5 hours ago

May 28, 2026

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Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre, NPF-NCCC, have arrested a woman and her daughter over their alleged involvement in a romance scam that reportedly defrauded a Malta-based victim of more than N18 million.

The police disclosed that the arrests followed investigations into allegations bordering on computer-related fraud, identity theft, and money laundering after receiving intelligence from the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit, NFIU.

In a statement issued by the Acting Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Uwana Imah, the suspects were identified as 39-year-old Urowhe Diana and her 22-year-old daughter, Rokibat Oluwasheyi Imoru.

According to the statement, preliminary investigations revealed that a Lagos resident identified as Emmanuel Amanfo, who is currently at large, allegedly collaborated with Rokibat Oluwasheyi Imoru to open and operate multiple bank accounts used in carrying out fraudulent transactions.

“One of the victims was identified as a resident of Malta whose identity has been withheld,” the statement said.

The police further disclosed that proceeds from the alleged romance scam were transferred through money transfer operators and direct deposits into several Nigerian bank accounts belonging to Rokibat Oluwasheyi Imoru.

Investigators also alleged that the funds were later moved into an Ecobank account owned by Urowhe Diana, where the money was allegedly spent.

According to the statement, forensic analysis of the suspects’ digital activities allegedly linked both mother and daughter to the cybercrime operation, leading to their eventual arrest.

The police added that efforts were ongoing to apprehend Emmanuel Amanfo, who was described as the husband of Urowhe Diana and stepfather of Rokibat Oluwasheyi Imoru.

“Investigation into the matter is still ongoing, and the suspects will be charged to court upon conclusion of investigations,” the statement added.

The Nigeria Police Force reiterated the commitment of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, to safeguarding Nigeria’s cyberspace and tackling cybercrime across the country.

The NPF-NCCC also urged members of the public to report suspicious cyber-related activities through its official online reporting portal and designated communication channels.

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Edo Police Arrest Two Suspected Cultists

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23 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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2 days 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.