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My Wife Used To Slap Me, Lock Me In The Room, Man Tells Court

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4 months ago

August 2, 2025

Grade A Customary Court, Court 2, sitting in Mapo, Ibadan, Oyo State, has listened to a divorce suit brought before it by a man, Jelili, against his wife, Kudirat, whom he accused of irresponsibility, lack of love, constant fight, public embarrassment and threat to life.

Jelili said before the court that Kudirat never showed him love and care while she also shirked her responsibilities as a wife in the home.

The plaintiff stated that the defendant had no regard for him and was in the habit of treating his counsel and orders with disdain.

According to the plaintiff, these always led to their being at loggerhead almost all the time.

Jelili further told the court that Kudirat not only fought him but was in the habit of slapping him any time they had a misunderstanding.

He further said that his wife always locked him up in the room any time they fought and would refused that he went about his business for the day.

According to the plaintiff, any time he escaped, the defendant would come after him and fight him in the public, thereby embarrassing him.

Jelili stated that he had suffered much pain and ridicule in the hands of his wife and therefore prayed that their union be dissolved.

He, therefore, sought an order of the court restraining his wife from coming to his home and work place to fight him.

The plaintiff further entreated the court for their children’s custody.

According to him, his wife had constantly failed in her responsibilities towards them.

Kudirat refuted all the charges brought against her.

She also refused that her husband had custody of their children.

Jelili, in his evidence, said: “My wife and I met in 2013, and we started living together as husband and wife shortly after this.

“We held no marriage ceremony, and I did not pay her bride.

“I failed to carry out these because her parents were not in support of our relationship.

“They therefore did not give their consent to our marriage.

“I regret every day that I went into marriage with my wife.

“Our union has brought humiliation and pain.

“My wife constantly abandoned her duties in the home.

“She never cared for me and our children and showed no interest in our welfare.

“What we ate, wore, or did were never of interest to her.

“Kudirat had no regard for me and treated me with scorn.

“She placed no value on my words and always disregarded my counsel while she went against my orders.

“My wife always ensured our discussions ended in argument and then a fight.

“My lord, my wife did not stop at only fighting me, but would also slap me.

“Kudirat would slap me and lock me up in the room, thereby refusing that I went to work or do some other things.

“On some occasions that I made my way out of the room, she would run after me and fight me in the public, thus ridiculing me.

“My wife not only fought me at home and in the public, but she also came to my workplace to fight and slap me.

“My lord, my wife’s misbehaviour had brought me constant shame.

“I pray to be permanently disengaged from her.

“I also sought an order restricting her from coming to my house and office to harass, threaten and fight me.

“I further plead for our children’s custody because she has never been a good mother unto them.”

The court president, Mrs O.E Owoseni, adjourned the case for further hearing.
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PHOTOS: Borno Woman Recovers N23m Gold Buried During Boko Haram Escape

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13 hours ago

December 1, 2025

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The Borno State Police Command has helped a woman residing in the Mallam Fatori area recover gold worth ₦23.6 million that she buried in sand while escaping a Boko Haram attack 15 years ago.

The unearthed gold
In a statement on Monday, the Public Relations Officer of the command, ASP Nahum Daso, said the state police commissioner, Naziru Abdulmajid, commended the Divisional Police Officer of Mallam Fatori and his team for their exemplary professionalism and integrity.

It read, “The Commissioner of Police, Borno State Police Command, CP Naziru Abdulmajid, PSC, commended the Divisional Police Officer of Mallam Fatori Division and his team for their exemplary professionalism and integrity in recovering valuable property belonging to a female resident of the community.

“The woman, who fled Mallam Fatori during a Boko Haram attack 15 years ago, recently returned and sought police assistance to retrieve items she had buried in the sand while escaping the incident,” he noted.

Daso said that through diligent and coordinated efforts, the officers successfully recovered “22 cc of gold valued at approximately ₦20 million, as well as a gold bracelet with chain worth ₦3.6 million.”

He further stated that the Commissioner praised the officers for their honesty, dedication, and service, noting that their actions reflect the core values of the Nigeria Police Force and further strengthen public confidence in law enforcement.

“CP Naziru Abdulmajid reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to safeguarding lives and property, urging residents to continue supporting and cooperating with the police for enhanced security across the state,” Daso added.

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Osun Monarch’s Burial Rites Turn Bloody

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13 hours ago

December 1, 2025

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Controversies over the burial rites for the 30th Owa of Igbajo, Oba Adegboyega Famodun, turned bloody on Monday as people opposed to observance of passage rites for him clashed with those that wanted honour befitting a royal father for the deceased.

In the fracas that occurred inside Iloro Market in Igbajo, on Monday, one man identified simply as Ifa was injured, while two other people reportedly sustained bruises.

The state Governor, Ademola Adeleke, had on Monday imposed a 24-hour curfew on Igbajo, amid protest, over Famodun’s death.

According to The PUNCH, a statement signed by Prince Adekunle Famodun on behalf of the family said Famodun “passed away on Friday, November 28, 2025, after a brief illness,” at the age of 67.

“As you may recall, Oba Adegboyega Famodun was installed and presented with the staff of office on November 24, 2022, by the former Governor of Osun State, Alhaji Adegboyega Oyetola.

“Although his position was disputed by a white paper issued by Governor Ademola Adeleke, the Osun State High Court reinstated him on January 30, 2025,” the statement read partly.

Before his appointment and installation as monarch, Oba Famodun had served as the Osun State chairman of the All Progressives Congress.

The PUNCH also reported on March 12, 2024, that Osun State Government approved the appointment of Prince Ademola Makinde as the new Owa of Igbajo, replacing Famodun.

But violent clashes erupted in the town when those believed to be loyal to late Famodun demanded that Iloro Market be shut in his honour.

But those opposed to the move, reportedly resisted the attempt to force some traders that opened for business to close shop.

In some of the video footages of the protest shared by a Facebook user, Taiwo Olaore, on Monday, unrest was observed in a market place, with some people demanding that the traders that opened for business, should shut down, as a mark of respect for the deceased.

Also, in the video, some women in white attire, bearing leave, rebuked the traders that opened for business and asked them to immediately close, and mourn the late Famodun.

Speaking further on the crises, a resident of Igbajo, who spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorised to comment on the matter, said “they wanted to do burial rite for Oba Famodun but another set of people insisted that the late monarch was a prince and not a king.

“In order to perform the rite, the Iloro market must be shut for three market days.

It was in the process of closing the market that the group opposed to the move mobilised to the market and insisted that they must close it.

“Three people were injured during the clash that occurred at the market. One of them is known as Ifa. His pictures with blood stained clothes circulated on the social media. The market was later shut,” he said.

Asked if the burial rites were being observed despite the curfew imposed by the State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, he said “The burial rites are ongoing. Although people didn’t come out after the governor declared a curfew but those performing the rites carried on with their duties alongside supporters of the late monarch.”

He also said there was massive deployment of security personnel to the town to prevent breakdown of law and order.

Contacted for update on the security situation in Igbajo, the state Police Public Relations Officer, Abiodun Ojelabi, said one person was injured in the fracas that occurred in the town early on Monday, noting that normalcy has returned to the community.

“Our personnel are on the ground, but as of this morning when I communicated, no arrest has been made. Igbajo community is now peaceful. One person got injured during the clash,” Ojelabi said.

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Kwara Traditional Ruler Kidnapped On His Farm

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2 days ago

November 30, 2025

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Gunmen have reportedly abducted a traditional ruler in Bayagan community in the Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, Ojibara of Bayagan Oba Kamilu Salami, on Saturday.

It was gathered that the traditional ruler was kidnapped Saturday morning on his farm, while details of the incident were still sketchy.

Eyewitness disclosed that the attack happened suddenly and left the community in apprehension and confusion. Meanwhile, the incident had triggered fresh concerns over cases of insecurity across the country.

The Kwara State Police command was yet to confirm the incident as at when filing this report.