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My Husband Threw Me Out, Now Lives In A Room With Our Female Children —Wife

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3 months ago

May 17, 2025

…I’m taking good care of them —Husband

Grade A Customary Court, Mapo, Ibadan, Oyo State, has adjourned for judgment the divorce suit brought before it by a woman, Mariam against her husband, Muyideen, whom she accused of neglect, irresponsibility, lack of care and love, and battery.

Mariam stated that Mustapha daily shirked his responsibility towards her and their children.

She explained that her husband failed to display affection towards her and never gave her attention.

The plaintiff stated that the more she complained about the defendant’s lapses, the worse he became.

According to Mariam, Muyideen took to beating her and later sent her packing.

She stated further that her husband took away from her, their two female children who are still in their tender age and now lives alone with them.

Mariam pleaded for their children’s custody and further entreated the court to make her husband responsible for their upkeep, giving feeding, education and health care priority.

Muyideen denied all the allegations brought against him, but agreed to divorce.

He admitted that he lives alone in a room with both children, and that the older of the two always prepared dinner.

Mariam giving her testimony stated that, “I moved in with my husband shortly after we met.

“He did not pay my bride price.

“My husband proved irresponsible from the outset of our marriage.

“He never cared about my welfare and that of our children.

“He showed me no love and affection and neglected our children.

“My husband shirked his responsibility towards us on daily basis.

“I, therefore took up his responsibility in the home so that our children would not suffer.

“He would not eat at home and would also refuse to give me and our children money for food. But he would spend excess eating outside.

“The more I complained, the worse he became.

“He later took to beating.

“He threw me out of his house, and I went away with our children who are both female.

“But he came to take them away from me with force.

“He now lives alone with them in a room.

“I plead that the court grants me custody of our children. They are female and in their tender age.

“I further entreat the court to make my husband responsible for their upkeep, giving adequate attention to feeding, education and health care.”

Muyideen in his evidence said, “I agree that our marriage be dissolved, but I refuse that my wife has custody of our children.

“I sent my wife packing because she was troublesome and always fought me.

“I have been taking good care of our children since they started living with me.

“We all live together in a room.

“I leave home for my shop as early as 7:00 am and return by 9:00 pm.

“Our children come to my shop after school hours and buy them lunch from the food vendor, while the older of the two prepare dinner every night.”

The president of the court, Mrs S.M Akintayo adjourned the case for further hearing.

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Lagos: Police Arrest Security Guard For Stealing Generators, Others

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13 hours ago

August 23, 2025

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The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a 38-year-old security guard for allegedly breaking into an apartment and carting away household items worth about N1.8 million.

Police spokesperson, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, disclosed the arrest in a statement released on Saturday, adding that the suspect was tracked down by officers attached to the Iju Police Division.

He said operatives from the Iju Division apprehended the suspect following a report from a resident of the Ifako area, who returned home on August 15 to find his house burgled.

“Stolen items included a Sumec generator, a Fireman generator, a National air conditioner, and three air conditioner compressor engines, all valued at N1.8 million.

“Detectives arrested the suspect in the same neighbourhood after investigations revealed he conspired with others, who are still at large, to commit the crime,” Hundeyin said.

He added that the stolen items have been recovered, and efforts are ongoing to apprehend his accomplices.

Hundeyin said the case would be charged in court upon completion of investigations.

The Commissioner of Police, Mr. Olohundare Jimoh, assured residents that the command would leave no stone unturned in bringing criminals to justice and urged employers to conduct proper background checks before hiring staff.

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NAF Kills 35 Terrorists In Border Airstrikes Near Cameroon

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13 hours ago

August 23, 2025

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The Nigeria Air Force said it had killed more than 35 jihadists in raids Saturday on militant fighters that had gathered near the Nigeria–Cameroon border following an attempted attack on ground troops.

The air strike was the latest by the Nigerian military, which is battling a resurgence of attacks in the country’s embattled northwest.

“Acting on multiple intelligence from several sources, the Air Component executed precision strikes in successive passes, engaging the terrorists and neutralising more than 35 fighters at four identified assembly areas,” said a Nigerian Air Force statement.

It re-established communication with the ground troops that had been threatened, and they confirmed that the “situation around their location had been stabilised,” the statement added.

The strike had “intensified efforts” to dominate the battles field and “deny terrorists freedom of action,” said the statement.

While Nigeria’s 16-year-old insurgency has slowed since violence peaked around 2015, attacks have picked up since the beginning of the year.

The Air Force said the latest operation demonstrated the force’s commitment to providing close air support to ground forces, “while also disrupting terrorist logistics and movement corridors along the north east border regions.”

AFP

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Police Arrest Man For Allegedly Dismembering Pregnant Sister-in-law In Kwara

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14 hours ago

August 23, 2025

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The police command in Kwara says it arrested a man, who allegedly dismembered the body of his pregnant sister-in-law, Mrs Esther Enemo at Egbejila Road in Temidire community, Ilorin.

This is contained in a statement by the command Spokesperson, Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, on Saturday in Ilorin.

According to Ejire-Adeyemi, the command wishes to inform members of the public of a tragic incident that occurred in the early hours of Aug. 21, at Temidire community in Ilorin.
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‎”At about 9 a.m., a resident of the area reported a suspected foul play within the residence of one Mrs Esther Enemo.

“In a swift response, a team of police detectives visited the scene, where the dismembered body of Mrs Esther Enemo (aged 39 years) was discovered in the bush behind her residence.

“Further search led to the recovery of other parts of her body concealed in a sack and dumped beneath a nearby community bridge.
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‎”The suspect, (names withheld), aged 29 years, younger brother to the victim’s husband, who was seen leaving the house a few minutes before the discovery of the incident, has been arrested in connection with the crime.

”Meanwhile, the husband has also been contacted for necessary clarification.
“The remains of the deceased have been deposited at the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH) morgue for autopsy.

‎”The Commissioner of Police (CP), Ojo Adekimi, has ordered a full-scale investigation into the matter, assuring that the command will leave no stone unturned in ensuring that justice is served,” he said.
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Ejire-Adeyemi expressed the command regret of the unfortunate incident and appealed to members of the public to remain calm and avoid speculations that would incite fear or tension within the community.

He assured that the police would unravel the circumstances surrounding the incident and bring the perpetrators to face the full weight of the law.

He urged the residents to continue to cooperate with the police by providing useful information that would aid ongoing investigations and security operations.

He reiterated the command to resolve to protect all residents and ensure peace prevailed in the state.

NAN