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My Wife’s Lover Slapped Me, Almost Run Me Over With His Car, Man Tells Court

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2 weeks ago

April 25, 2026

A man identified as Tijani has taken his wife, Nafisatu, to Grade A Customary Court, Court 2, sitting at Mapo in Ibadan, Oyo State, for divorce, citing irreconcilable differences.

Tijani accused Nafisatu of being quarrelsome and had failed to show him love or care.

He further claimed that she betrayed his trust by engaging in extramarital affairs, which, according to him, caused a breakdown in their relationship.

He added that tensions in their marriage got to a peak when one of Nafisatu’s lovers publicly slapped him.

Tijani also stated that the same man, on another occasion, attempted to hit him with a car.

The plaintiff stated that he walked out of their marriage after concluding that the defendant and her lover wanted him dead.

Tijani appealed for custody of their children, stating that Nafisatu was not a suitable role model for them.

Nafisatu was present in court when the case was first mentioned, and she consented to the divorce but objected to Tijani having custody of the children.

However, she failed to appear in court on the later adjourned dates.

Tijani, in his testimony, said, “I met my wife in 2009, and she became pregnant during our courtship.

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“She later moved in with me, even though I did not pay her bride price or perform any marital rites.

“Nafisatu was quarrelsome and frequently argued with me.

“She found fault in nearly everything I did and was always ready to pick a fight.

“The more I complained about her behaviour, the worse it became.

“My lord, she also betrayed my trust by engaging in affairs with other men.

“On one occasion, one of her lovers slapped me in public after confronting me for standing beside my wife at a function.

“An argument ensued, and he threatened to slap me again.

My wife’s lover slapped me, almost ran me over with his car, man tells court.

A man identified as Tijani has taken his wife, Nafisatu, to Grade A Customary Court, Court 2, sitting at Mapo in Ibadan, Oyo State, citing irreconcilable differences.

Tijani alleged that Nafisatu was quarrelsome and failed to show him love or care. He further claimed that she betrayed his trust by engaging in extramarital affairs, which, according to him, caused a serious breakdown in their relationship.

He added that tensions in their marriage got to a peak when one of Nafisatu’s alleged lovers publicly slapped him.

Tijani also stated that the same man, on another occasion, attempted to run him over with a car.

The plaintiff stated that he left their marriage after concluding that the defendant and her alleged lover wanted him dead.

Tijani appealed for custody of their children, stating that Nafisatu was not a suitable role model for them.

The plaintiff further requested an order restricting the defendant from encroaching on his privacy.

“She found fault in nearly everything I did and was always ready to pick a fight.

“The more I complained about her behaviour, the worse it became.

“My lord, she also betrayed my trust by engaging in affairs with other men.

“On one occasion, one of her lovers slapped me in public after confronting me for standing beside my wife at a function.

“An argument ensued, and he threatened to slap me again, but those present at the event intervened and restrained him.

“On another occasion, the same man nearly hit me with his car.

“It was at that point I decided to leave our marriage, as it had become clear that my wife and her lover wanted me dead.

“My wife repeatedly called me, hurling insults and curses at me.

“On the night I married another wife, she called and verbally abused me, demanding to know what arrangements I had made for the upkeep of our children.

“My lord, I have endured enough of my wife’s atrocities.

“I pray this honourable court dissolve our marriage.

“I also seek custody of our children, as I believe my wife is not a good example for them.

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

The court president, Mrs. O. E. Owoseni, in her judgment, held that no valid customary marriage existed between the couple, as no bride price was paid.

She explained that there was therefore no marriage to dissolve since the parties had merely been cohabiting.

She further noted that, as the plaintiff had requested that both parties go their separate ways, and the defendant did not object, the court had no option but to grant the relief sought.

Owoseni thus ordered that both parties should go their separate ways.

She awarded custody of the children to the defendant and directed the plaintiff to be responsible for their upkeep.

The court also issued an order restraining the defendant from threatening or interfering with the plaintiff’s privacy.

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Imo Court Sentences 34-year-old Man To Death By Hanging For Kidnapping, Armed Robbery

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6 hours ago

May 11, 2026

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A State High Court sitting in Owerri, the Imo State Capital, has sentenced a 34-year-old man, Johnbosco Chidera Ashiegbu to death by hanging after finding him guilty of serial armed robbery and kidnapping.

Johnbosco, a native of Amaiyi Akabo in Ikeduru LGA of the State, was said to have been arrested in 2024 along Okigwe road, Owerri, in a stolen vehicles and after interrogation, he confessed to have been in the business of armed robbery and hostage taking, operating within Imo and Abia States with his gang.

Ruling on the matter, the presiding Judge, Hon. Justice C.N Akowundu said the defendant was guilty of all the eight count charges against him as the prosecuting counsel proved beyond reasonable doubt all the charges leveled against the accused person.

He recalled that in 2024, Ashiegbu and his gang who are currently at large, trailed one Mr. Rex Edwin Achiefula to his house at Aba while driving along with his wife and whisked the couple away, robbing them of their car and the sum of US2800 dollars.

While the wife was freed along the road, the husband was blindfolded and taken to an unknown destination where he was held hostage for close to six days.

Meanwhile, the defendant and his gang members that same day, about same time, before the abduction of Mr Rex had already abducted one Emmanuel Okezie who was also driving along the same route with Mr. Rex.

Their victims were later released after the payment of a ransom of 3.7million naira and 15 million naira, respectively.

Justice Akobundu, in the judgement, further remarked that Ashiegbu drives in fleet of cars and routinely changes ownership of all vehicles he stole to his name, including the ones he gifted his elder brother and sister during her birthday celebration.

Meanwhile, the defense counsel pleaded for leniency that the accused had not been convicted of any offense in the past and is the breadwinner of his family married with children who depend on him.

Waving out the request from the defendant counsel, the Judge said that the defendant himself did not show any sign of remorse throughout the trial.

The Prosecuting Counsel, Ikenna Obi, a Senior State Counsel in Ministry of Justice, urged the court to give its pronouncement in line with the dictates of the law.

He noted that the defendant had not shown any atom of repentance even as he had been found guilty of all the charges before the Court.

The Judge, in his final judgement, said the accused was guilty of all charges levelled against him and therefore sentenced to death by hanging.

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12 Suspected Cultists Arrested In Edo

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7 hours ago

May 11, 2026

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Twelve suspected cultists have been arrested by operatives of the Edo State Police Command in collaboration with the Edo State Security Corps (ESSC).

The suspects were arrested at Amazing Grace Estate, Elele Community, Uzairue, Auchi, Etsako West Local Government Area of the state.

The Edo State Command Public Relations Officer, Eno Ikoedem, in a statement on Monday, said the arrest was carried out on May 7 following operatives’ swift response to credible intelligence.

She stated that during preliminary investigations, seven of the suspects confessed to be cultists, with some identified as members of the Aye and Vikings confraternity.

Ikoedem said the operatives recovered a gray Mercedes Benz Jeep with registration number GWA 471 DS allegedly belonging to one Balogun Isreal, who is currently at large.

The Statement read in part, “Operatives of the Edo State Police Command in collaboration with the Edo State Security Corps (ESSC) have arrested 12 suspected cultists at Amazing Grace Estate, Elele Community, Uzairue, Auchi in Edo North following operatives’ swift response to credible intelligence.

“The suspects, Abiola Anabgaifo, 33yrs; Idogo Joshua, 28yrs; Oseni Sani, 22yrs; Aminu Abubakar, 19yrs; Iyamah Precious, 29yrs; Usman Rapheal, 29yrs; Ogene Jude, 31yrs; Ibrahim Akeem, 27yrs; Tunde Bright, 20yrs; Jude Edeh, 21yrs; Godwin Edeh, 19yrs; and Aigbona Clifford, 20yrs, being were arrested on 7th May, 2026 at about 6:00pm after they allegedly mobilized from Okpella to launch attacks on perceived rivals.

“Preliminary investigations, seven of the suspects confessed to being cultists, with some identified as members of the Aye and Vikings confraternity.”

Reacting, the Commissioner of Police, Monday Agbonika, commended the swift response and professionalism of these Officers, stressing that the Command will sustain its crackdown on cultism and violent crimes across the State.

He noted that all suspects have been transferred to the Anti-Cultism unit and will be prosecuted upon the conclusion of the investigation.

The Command warns all criminal elements to either repent or leave Edo State, as the Command remains fully prepared to deal decisively with anyone threatening the peace and security of residents.

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My Husband Beat Me, Abused Me Verbally — Wife

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2 days ago

May 9, 2026

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…I never did such things — Husband

A businesswoman, Patricia Philip, has prayed a Customary Court in Garki, Abuja, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), to dissolve the marriage between her and her husband, Ossai Philip, over alleged molestation.

The petitioner said this in a divorce petition she filed against her husband in court.

“My husband is constantly fighting and molesting me without justification. He beats me often and also uses abusive words on me.

“He reacts aggressively to literally every little provocation,” she said.

According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), The petitioner said that all the ill treatment had caused her emotional distress and that she feared for her safety.

She told the court that she could no longer cope with her husband’s alleged violent behaviour, which she said, had destroyed her trust and confidence in him.

She also told the court that she feared that continued cohabitation with the respondent may endanger her life and well being.

The respondent, Philip, who is a businessman, denied the allegations.

The presiding judge, Festus Enomhonse, however, adjourned the case.