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My Pastor-husband Impregnated A Member Of His Congregation, Moved In With Her — Wife

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2 months ago

March 14, 2026

…She fought, bit me, locked me out of the house — Husband

Grade A Customary Court, sitting at Mapo, Ibadan, Oyo State, has heard the divorce suit brought before it by a man, Abayomi, against his wife, Abosede, whom he alleged was troublesome, aggressive and in the habit of fighting him.

Abayomi said that he had never enjoyed peace of mind for the 25 years he was married to Abosede.

Abayomi stated that he and Abosede were always at loggerhead because they never agreed on anything.

The plaintiff further said that the defendant always made their home too hot for comfort because of her aggressive behaviour.

Abayomi added that their relatives, friends, and his co-pastors often mediated in their differences to no avail.

Abayomi explained that Abosede was in the habit of biting him any time they fought.

He also said that there were times she locked him out of the house.

The plaintiff stated that the defendant attacked him the last time they fought and locked the door against him.

According to the plaintiff, they have been separated since then because she refused that he returned to the house.

Abayomi, thus, prayed the court to dissolve their union since their relationship had broken down irreconcilable.

Abosede gave her consent to divorce.

The defendant, contrary to what the plaintiff had earlier stated, explained that they had both enjoyed bliss in their marriage until the plaintiff, who is a pastor, impregnated a young lady in the church, who is a member of his congregation.

Abosede stated that Abayomi neglected her and refused to show her love and care when she was sick.

Abayomi, in his evidence, said, “My 25-year-old relationship with my wife has broken down irreconcilable.

“I, therefore, pray that this honourable court rule that we are no longer husband and wife.

“My wife and I never enjoyed each other’s company for the years we lived together.

“Her presence in the home brought distress to me instead of comfort.

“My wife is aggressive and difficult to live with.

“Our home offered no comfort because of her irrational behaviour. She fought me almost all the time.

“Our relatives and friends became regular faces in our home because they were always mediating in our differences.

“My co-pastors were not left out of this, but my wife always failed to honour or reverence them.

“She never gave a listening ear to their counsels and pleas.

“My wife was in the habit of biting me any time we fought.

“Also, there were times she locked me out of the house.

“She attacked me during an argument, and I ran for my dear life.

“She locked the house and refused me entrance.

“We have been living separately till then.”

Abosede responded, “I am also no longer interested in our union.

“One of the reasons I gave in to his marriage proposal was because he is a pastor, but his lifestyle does not fit into this calling.

“We celebrated our union with both a traditional wedding and a church ceremony.

“The church gave us a certificate which is been kept by me.

“He also paid my bride price.

“We had a peaceful relationship in the outset of our wedlock, but unfortunately, this did not last.

“I believed that marrying a pastor would make my marriage feel like heaven on earth, but my husband proved me wrong.

“I got the shock of my life when I learnt that my husband had impregnated one of his congregations, a member of our church.

“Hell was let loose and things started to fall apart in our home.

“My husband and I constantly had heated arguments, which always resulted in a fight.

“He neglected me when I was sick and cared less if I died.

“I rented an apartment as a result of the strain in our relationship and did return home at weekends.

“My lord, I did not lock him out.

“He moved to the lady’s house after she was delivered of his baby.

“He frustrated every attempt made by our relatives, friends, and his co-pastors to reconcile us.

“He told them he was no longer interested in our marriage.

“He later filed a divorce suit against me.”

The president of the court, Mrs S.M Akintayo, adjourned the case for judgment.
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Violence Rocks APC Reps Primary In Ekiti Ward, Exercise Declared Inconclusive

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1 day ago

May 16, 2026

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Chaos erupted at the All Progressives Congress, APC, primary for Ward 10, Fajuyi Pavilion, Ado Local Government Area of Ekiti State on Saturday.

Electoral officials halted the process and declared it inconclusive after violence broke out among party supporters.

The primary pitted Olushola Fatoba against Tope Ogunleye, widely known as RST. Loyalists and agents of both aspirants had converged on Fajuyi Pavilion before voting was scheduled to begin.

According to eyewitnesses, tensions rose when suspected thugs allegedly backing Fatoba stormed the venue wielding canes and firearms. Their arrival appeared aimed at intimidating Ogunleye’s supporters and suppressing turnout.

Despite the hostile atmosphere, Ogunleye’s backers held their ground, chanting solidarity songs in support of their candidate. Voting eventually started under heavy tension.

Observers at the scene said Ogunleye seemed to have the larger share of support among members present, with his base visibly outnumbering the opposition.

Violence broke out after Fatoba’s camp allegedly sensed an imminent loss. Clashes between both groups forced an abrupt end to voting.

During the unrest, Ogunleye’s agent, Mr. Sunday, was assaulted. Another member, Mr. Femi Ogunleye, was reportedly beaten and his Tecno Spark 9 phone seized. A female supporter, Mrs. Oluwaseun Osamuwa, was also attacked and her Apple Smart Wrist Watch stolen. Both Mr. Femi Ogunleye and Mrs. Osamuwa sustained injuries and were rushed to hospital.

As of press time, no winner had emerged and the Ward 10 primary remained inconclusive.

The violence has renewed concerns over thuggery and intimidation in internal party elections. Party members and political observers say the incident raises serious questions about voters’ ability to freely choose candidates without fear.

Stakeholders are calling on security agencies and electoral authorities to probe the disruption, ensure justice for those attacked, and safeguard the credibility of future primaries.

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My Wife Destroyed My Property, Instigated Our Children To Beat Me, Man Tells Court

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1 day ago

May 16, 2026

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The Grade A Customary Court, Court 2, sitting in Mapo, Ibadan, Oyo State, has delivered judgment in a divorce suit filed by a man, Theophilus, against his wife, Aina, whom she accused of lack of affection, frequent quarrels, and domestic violence.

According to Theophilus, Aina was stubborn and always insisted on having things her own way.

He further said that she was disobedient and refused to listen to him.

The plaintiff also told the court that the defendant was hostile towards their friends and neighbours, which often led to conflicts between them.

He further claimed that Aina was violent and would attack him with any object within her reach during disagreements.

In addition, he accused her of destroying his property whenever they had differences.

Theophilus also explained that Aina turned their children against him.

He stated that they assaulted him and damaged his belongings.

He told the court that he eventually left their home because he feared for his safety and believed that the defendant intended to harm him.

The plaintiff therefore appealed to the court to dissolve their marriage and also requested an order restraining Aina from threatening him or interfering with his privacy.

Aina was absent from court despite being served court summons.

Theophilus, while giving his testimony before the court, stated, “I have not enjoyed peace or rest of mind since I married my wife.

“I paid her bride price to her family, but they rejected it.

“My wife is far from being a virtuous woman.

“She was never submissive and was always full of herself.

“She had no respect for me and disobeyed my instructions whenever she wished.

“She neither listened to me nor accepted my advice.

“My wife was also violent.

“During disagreements, she attacked me with any dangerous object she could lay her hands on.

“On three different occasions, Aina destroyed my property.

“Our neighbours and friends were not exempt from her hostility.

“She was constantly at loggerheads with them and fought with them on several occasions.

“My wife also turned our children against me.

“They beat me mercilessly and nearly killed me.

“They also destroyed my belongings.

“I left the house after the incident because it became obvious that my wife wanted me dead.

“I came to court to seek the dissolution of our marriage because my wife’s presence in my life has brought me nothing but pain and suffering.

“I sincerely appeal to the court to dissolve our marriage.

“I also request an order restraining her from threatening me or interfering with my privacy.”

The Court President, Mrs. O. E. Owoseni, while delivering judgment, stated that there was no valid marriage to dissolve because no marital rites were performed, and no bride price was paid.

Owoseni also issued an order restraining the defendant from threatening or interfering with the plaintiff’s private life

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‘I Have Nowhere To Go, He Married Me At 14yrs Old, Now He Wants Divorce 30yrs After’

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1 day ago

May 16, 2026

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A 44-year-old woman, Zainab Isah, has told a Shari’a Court 1 sitting at Magajin Gari, Kaduna, Kaduna State, that she had nowhere to go after her divorce from her husband, Alhaji Abdulhamid.

According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Zainab told the court that Abdulhamid married her when she was 14 years old.

“I have been married to him for 30 years now and our union is blessed with 10 children,” she stated.

She further said that her husband divorced her on January 1.

“I am yet to complete my waiting period (Iddah), as required under Islam.

“I lived in peace with my co-wives but I can’t leave my children for them; three of my children are sick,” she said.

Earlier , Abdulrashid Musa, counsel to Abdulhamid, prayed the court to compel Zainab to leave his house since they were no longer married.

He said he had issued two pronouncement of divorce to the defendant.

The first, he said was pronounced on December 29, 2025, adding that she had finished her Iddah.

He stated that all efforts made by him to ensure she leaves his house, failed.

He alleged that she was causing trouble for his other wives.

The complainant however, told the court that he was ready to pay for his ex wife’s rent when she gets a new place to live with her children.

The judge, Malam Mu’awiya Shehu said the rights of a woman for shelter, feeding and other provisions by the husband ends when divorce occur adding that only the children have the right to be taken care of .

He adjourned the matter to June 1 for the defendant to find a new place she can relocate to with her children.