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My Wife Mocks Me, Says I Can’t Perform In Bed, 70-yr-old Man Tells Court

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April 11, 2026

A 70-year-old man, Ahmed Babalola, has told the Grade A Customary Court, sitting at Mapo, Ibadan, Oyo State, that he was fed up with the relationship with his wife, Aduke, whom he alleged was troublesome, violent, destructive, fond of causing disaffection in his family and humiliating him by accusing him of non performance in bed.

Babalola stated that Aduke is a nightmare to live with.

He added that his 30-year-old marriage had been difficult because of his wife’s uncouth behaviour.

Babalola told the court that Aduke made him a laughingstock before neighbours and relatives by claiming he was incapable in bed.

According to the plaintiff, nothing he ever did pleased the defendant, who was constantly filled with anger and eager to pick a fight.

He added that he now slept with one eye open because of his wife’s violent nature.

He further explained that he tore the clothes he had sewn for his 70th birthday celebration and also destroyed his birthday cake.

The plaintiff claimed he endured humiliation and threats to his life from his wife, and he could no longer tolerate these any longer.

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

Aduke consented to the divorce but requested that the court direct her husband to be responsible for their children’s upkeep, highlighting feeding, education, and health care as needing most attention.

Babalola testified, “My wife and I had been married for almost 30 years, a period filled with pain and regret.

“I find my wife’s behaviour towards me detestable.

“Aduke conducts herself in an uncouth manner.

“She is always rude and quick to pick fights.

“She never listens to my instructions or takes my advice.

“During our disagreements, my wife always shouts me down and insists on having her way. “My wife never stops humiliating me.

“She tells anyone who cares to listen that I am sexually inadequate, which is a lie.

“Even at 70 years of age, I remain strong and capable in bed.

“Aduke is violent and uncontrollable.

“She has drawn a knife on me twice during our arguments.

“I would have been a dead man by now but for the timely intervention of our neighbours.

“I reported her to the police, but she bragged that she would do something worse.

“I sleep with one of the eyes open because I fear she could stab me to death in my sleep.

“My wife has become a thorn in the flesh of everyone who interacts with her.

“She has succeeded in tearing my family apart by turning one member against the other.

“Aduke also turned what was meant to be a joyous 70th birthday celebration into a nightmare when she engaged me in a fight.

“She tore my newly sown attire, and ruined my cake.

“My lord, I have endured my wife’s behaviour long enough.

“I pray this honourable court to dissolve our marriage.

“I also request an order preventing her from threatening me or infringing on my privacy.”

The court president, Mrs S.M Akintayo, adjourned the case until May 6 for defence.
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Violence Rocks APC Reps Primary In Ekiti Ward, Exercise Declared Inconclusive

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2 days 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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2 days 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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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.