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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.
(TRIBUNE)

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Gunmen Kidnap Businessman In Ibadan

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1 day 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.