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Our Children Wrote A Letter Disowning Me After My Husband Accused Me Of Dating Another Man —Wife

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4 months ago

August 10, 2025

…She also wears ankle chain, nose ring, did TikTok with same man — Husband

Grade A Customary Court, Court 2, sitting at Mapo, Ibadan, Oyo State, has dissolved the wedlock between a couple, Basirat and Adebisi and granted custody of their children to the latter.

Basirat dragged her husband, Adebisi, to court, claiming lack of love and care, constant fight, domestic violence, and irreconcilable differences.

She told the court in her testimony that it was glaring that her husband never loved her because he was fond of complaining about everything she did.

The plaintiff explained further that the defendant always berated her for wearing an ankle chain and using a nose ring, adding that he would end up fighting her.

Basirat also told the court that Adebisi tutored their children to write her a letter disowning her as their mother.

The plaintiff, in addition to a divorce, also pleaded for their children’s custody.

According to her, if their children remained with her husband, he would turn them against her.

Adebisi, in his response, said all the claims Basirat brought before the court were lies except that of lack of love.

The defendant explained that the plaintiff always dressed like a slut while she also lived an extravagant lifestyle.

He added that his wife was promiscuous and that she was dating a man who always picked and dropped her at home.

He stated further that she did a TikTok with her lover and also took pictures with him putting on his cap.

According to him, he was the one cooking their children’s food, taking care of them and washing their clothes.

The defendant agreed to divorce but entreated the court not to grant the plaintiff custody of their children.

Adebisi explained that Basirat became unemployed after she ruined the business he set up for her.

He lamented that she walked out of their marriage, leaving behind all their children, with the youngest being five years old.

Basirat, in her testimony, said, “I started living with my husband shortly after we met.

“We did not carry out any marital rites neither did he pay my bride price.

“It was obvious from the outset of our marriage that it was devoid of love.

“My husband never saw anything good in all that I did. He would complain and later fight me.

“He detested seeing me use an ankle chain and nose ring and would berate me.

“My husband tutored our children to write me a letter saying they are disowning me.

“My lord, I pray the court to end our relationship.

“I further entreat the court to grant me custody of our children.

“If they stay with my husband, he would poison their mind against me.”

Adebisi, while responding to the claims, said: “The only truth in all that she said is that our marriage lacks love, and this is as a result of her indecent lifestyle.

“My wife dresses like a slut.

“She wears a chain on her ankle and puts a ring on her nose.

“I told her she would influence our children negatively with her dressing, but she refused to change, which always led to us fighting.

“She also lived an extravagant lifestyle, which she found hard to maintain.

“My wife is promiscuous; she dated a man who used to pick her from our house and drop her afterwards.

“She did a TikTok video with this man and also took pictures with him wearing his cap.

“She once lied that she was going for prayers, but was picked by that same man.

“She never loved our children and hardly gave them the needed attention.

“She left all our children, even the youngest who was then five years old and walked out of our wedlock.

“I prepare our children’s food and wash their clothes.

“She is presently not gainfully employed because she ruined the business I set up for her.

“I rented a shop for her and ensured goods were supplied to the shop on regular basis.

“I also provided her with a POS machine and gave her a meaningful amount as capital to run it.

“Unfortunately, all my efforts went down the drain.

“My lord, I agree to divorce, but I plead that our children’s custody be granted me because my wife is indifferent to their welfare.”

The president of the court, Mrs O.E Owoseni while giving her judgment stated that there was no marriage to be dissolved but that they were merely cohabiting as no customary marriage held between them and no bride price was paid.

Speaking on their children’s custody, she pointed to the fact that the defendant abandoned them at their tender age with the youngest being five years old.

She added that she acknowledged that she dresses indecently wearing an ankle chain and a nose ring which was not a good example to their children.

Owoseni further stated that the pictures she took with another man who was believed to be her lover and were tendered and accepted by the court as exhibits portrayed her as a woman of questionable character.

She, in addition, made reference to the letter written by their children disowning her.

Owoseni finally emphasized on the fact that she presently has no source of livelihood to sustain both herself and their children.

According to Owoseni, these were enough proofs to show that the plaintiff was unfit to have their children in her custody.

Ruling, Owoseni granted the defendant custody of all their children, while she grant the plaintiff reasonable access to them.
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PHOTOS: Borno Woman Recovers N23m Gold Buried During Boko Haram Escape

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9 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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9 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.