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

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12 months ago

May 17, 2025

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…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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Gunmen Kidnap Businessman In Ibadan

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2 days ago

May 4, 2026

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Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have abducted a 60-year-old man in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.

The victim was kidnapped on Saturday while on his way to his residence.

The incident occurred at Jinarere, Alakia in Ibadan.

Public Relations Officer of the State Police command, Olayinka Ayanlade, when contacted, confirmed the incident.

Ayanlade in a statement made available to DAILY POST on Sunday, explained that efforts are ongoing to rescue the victim.

Ayanlade said, “Preliminary information reveals that the victim, a 60-year-old male and building materials trader, was accosted while returning home along the Jinarere axis of Alakia Road by four masked armed men, who forcefully whisked him away in an unregistered ash-coloured Toyota Corolla vehicle”.

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Tragedy As Suspected Kidnappers Kill Young Entrepreneur In Edo

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2 days ago

May 3, 2026

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A 30-year-old entrepreneur and CEO of Principle Takeout, Justice Abu Oshioke, has been killed by suspected kidnappers in Ekpoma, Esan West Local Government Area of Edo State.

He was reportedly attacked by the suspected kidnappers on Saturday while on his way to pick up an order made for his child’s dedication on Sunday morning.

Eyewitnesses said the attackers attempted to force him into a nearby bush in a kidnapping attempt. However, he reportedly resisted and tried to escape.

In the course of the struggle, the assailants opened fire, shooting him multiple times.

Concerned residents quickly rushed him to a nearby medical facility, but he was confirmed dead on arrival.

The deceased was said to have recently gotten married and welcomed a baby boy.

The tragic event has turned a joyous occasion into a moment of grief for the family.

The shocking development has left the Ekpoma community in deep sorrow, with many residents expressing outrage over the growing insecurity in the area.

Edo State Police Command’s spokesperson, Eno Ikoedem confirmed the incident and said the Commissioner of Police, Monday Agbonika has ordered a “full-scale investigation and intensified manhunt for those responsible.”

According to her, the Police, in collaboration with the military, local vigilantes, and hunters, are actively pursuing the perpetrators through coordinated operations.

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Grandfathers Arrested For Drug Trafficking

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2 days ago

May 3, 2026

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Two grandfathers, aged 83 and 78, are among several suspects apprehended by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in a fresh nationwide crackdown on illicit drug trafficking.

Pa John Ofiel, 83, was arrested on Tuesday, 28 April during a raid in the Aba region of Abia State.

The NDLEA said that operatives acting on credible intelligence recovered 700 grams of skunk, a potent strain of cannabis already packaged into retail sachets.

The octogenarian, who claimed to be a professional shoemaker allegedly confessed to delving into the illicit trade.

In Ekiti State on Thursday 30 April 78 year old Ogunjobi Samuel was detained at his residence in Ilupeju-Ekiti where officers seized 350 grams of cannabis from him, identifying him as a local peddler.

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the NDLEA, (CCEO), Brig. Gen. Mohamed Marwa (Rtd), commended the various state commands for their drug supply reduction efforts.

He urged officers to maintain the current momentum, balancing enforcement with the agency’s War Against Drug Abuse (WADA) sensitisation activities.
The enforcement drive also led to the arrest of a notorious drug dealer in Oyo State Taofik Adeyemi, 49.

He was apprehended on Saturday, 2 May, at his residence in Ibadan after months of evading the authorities.

He was caught alongside his salesman, Mustapha Oyerinde, with 3.085kg of cannabis and a getaway vehicle.

Across other states, the NDLEA recorded significant seizures including over 140,000 pills and capsules of Tramadol intercepted in separate operations targeting transit routes from Damaturu to Hadejia.

A raid on Awolowo Market in Mushin area of Lagos state resulted in the recovery of 740kg of cannabis while in Kaduna, two suspects were caught on the Abuja-Jos highway with 290kg of compressed cannabis concealed in a Honda Ridgeline.

A 65-year-old driver was intercepted at the Ile-Ife toll gate in Osun state conveying skunk and methamphetamine, leading to a follow up arrest of the consignment’s owner in Ilesha.

In line with it’s mandate, the NDLEA continued its War Against Drug Abuse (WADA) advocacy, holding enlightenment lectures for students, Islamic schools, and commercial motorcyclists in Niger, Kano, Anambra, and Lagos states.

The NDLEA’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, noted that the agency remains committed to “cleansing the streets” of both notorious distributors and those who use age as a shield for criminal activity.