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We’ve Lived Together Like Strangers For Five Years, Man Tells Court

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1 year ago

March 22, 2025

A man, Adejare, has approached Grade A Customary Court, Mapo, Ibadan, Oyo State, seeking that it dissolve the six-year-old wedlock between him and his wife, Abidemi, on the account of irreconcilable differences.

Adejare stated that he and Abidemi lived like strangers under the same roof for five years.

The plaintiff explained that he and the defendant hardly communicated, while there was no intimacy between them.

He added that they always found it difficult to resolve their differences, like other couples did because his wife was violent.

According to Adejare, Abidemi always went for the pestle when fighting with him.

He added that she had, on some occasions, drew the knife at him.

Adejare further said that the unhealthy relationship between him and his wife took its toll on her wellbeing, thus affecting her emotionally and psychologically.

The plaintiff said the defendant got into depression and attempted suicide.

He thus prayed the court to declare their union dissolved.

Adejare gave his consent to their children being put in Abidemi’s custody, while he also promised to stay committed to looking after their welfare by giving allowance for their upkeep every month.

Abidemi failed to show up in court despite being served court summonses.

Adejare testified thus: “My wife and I had a Customary marriage.

“We started living together in 2019 after I paid N300,000 as her bride price.

“I had a lot of dreams and plans for our marriage, but all these were aborted because my wife never gave our relationship a chance.

“The love I had for my wife while we were courting gradually waned a few months into our marriage.

“Abidemi refused to be submissive.

“She failed to realise that marriage is all about compromise.

“My wife denied me respect as the head of the home.

“We were always at loggerhead and regularly failed to iron out our differences like other couples did.

“We hardly chatted or discussed, which led to a strain in our relationship and later a breakdown in our communication.

“My wife’s health unknowingly began to deteriorate.

“She became emotionally and psychologically unbalanced and went into depression.

“Abidemi became abusive, aggressive, and violent.

“She made our home unpleasant for me to stay in and also unwelcoming for our relatives and friends.

“She fought me with any dangerous object within her reach.

“She sometimes hit me with the pestle, not minding that she could break my head.

“Abidemi’s behaviour turned worse when she started drawing a knife at me.

“My lord, my wife once attempted suicide after we fought.

“Thank God I was around to foil her plan.

“She moved out of my house with our children after this.

“I have never shirked my responsibility towards our children since she took them away.

“I pray the court to stop our marriage and grant my wife custody of our children.

“I also plead that the court grant me free access to them.

“I pledge to make their upkeep a priority by giving them feeding allowance every month and meeting all of their other needs.”

The court president, Mrs S.M. Akintayo, adjourned the case and ordered that a fresh hearing notice be issued and served the defendant.

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Edo Police Arrest Two Suspected Cultists

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15 hours ago

May 27, 2026

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The Edo State Police Command on Wednesday said two suspected cultists were arrested in Ohonre community, off Adolor College Road, Benin.

This was disclosed in a statement by the command Public Relations Officer, Eno Ikoedem, and made available to newsmen electrically.

Ikoedem said the arrest was possible due to operatives response to a distress report concerning the movement and gathering of some suspected cult members within the community.

The statement reads: “The Edo State Police Command has recorded another operational breakthrough following the swift disruption of a suspected cultists’ gathering in Ohonre Community, off Adolor College Road, Benin City.

“On 21st May, 2026, at about 19:00hrs, operatives attached to Ugbowo Division who were on surveillance patrol responded to a distress report concerning the movement and gathering of some suspected cult members within the community.

“Acting promptly on the information, the police team mobilized to the location. On sighting the operatives, the suspects fled in an attempt to evade arrest. The operatives immediately gave them a hot chase, leading to the arrest of two suspects identified as Victor Peter ‘M’, 21 years and Iyemoma Ogbewe ‘M’, 35 years.

“A search conducted on the suspects led to the recovery of one cut-to-size gun believed to have been in their possession for unlawful purposes.

“Upon investigation, the suspects confessed to being members of the notorious Maphite cult group. Efforts are ongoing to identify and apprehend other fleeing gang members.”

She said the Commissioner of Police, Monday Agbonika, commended the swift response of the operatives and reiterated the Command’s resolve to deny criminal elements any opportunity within Edo State.

He further urged residents to continue providing timely and credible information to the Police, assuring that all reports would receive prompt attention.

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Troops Eliminate Two Terrorists, Foil Pipeline Attack

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2 days ago

May 26, 2026

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The Nigerian Army says troops have, in the last 24 hours, eliminated two terrorists, rescued four kidnapped victims and foiled pipeline attacks in a series of coordinated military operations across Taraba, Kogi and Rivers.

This is contained in operational updates issued to reporters on Tuesday in Abuja.

According to the reports, troops of 93 Battalion deployed at Akate in the Donga Local Government Area of Taraba engaged suspected terrorists in a forested area, killing two of them.

According to the report, items recovered from the scene include an AK-47 rifle, ammunition, magazines, mobile phones and other personal effects.

In Kogi, it said the troops of 21 Battalion, in collaboration with vigilantes, rescued four kidnapped passengers along the Anyigba–Itobe road in Ofu Local Government Area.

It added that the victims were reportedly abandoned by their captors while attempting to cross a seasonal stream due to sustained pressure from advancing troops.

According to the military, efforts are ongoing to rescue other victims still in captivity.

The report said that troops of 12 Brigade successfully repelled an ambush along Kabba–Okene road while withdrawing from an earlier operation, forcing the assailants to flee with gunshot wounds.

“Meanwhile, in Rivers, troops of 5 Battalion acting on credible intelligence, foiled an attempt by suspected vandals to detonate a crude oil pipeline in Ahoada West Local Government Area.

“The swift response of the troops disrupted the operation before it could be executed, with the suspects fleeing the scene,” it said.

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Police Arrest Private Chef Over Alleged N150m Theft, Drugging Of Employer, Burglary

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2 days ago

May 26, 2026

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The Nigeria Police Force has arrested a chef, John Cosmos Govi, over his alleged involvement in a burglary operation at a residence in Abuja, where luxury items and valuables worth about N150 million were reportedly stolen.

The arrest was announced on Monday, May 25, 2026, by the Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Anthony Placid, who said the suspect was apprehended by operatives of the Force Intelligence Department Intelligence Response Team (FID-IRT) after investigations into allegations of criminal conspiracy, housebreaking, theft, malicious damage and administering harmful substances.

According to police findings, Govi, who allegedly gained employment as a chef at the residence, was said to have studied the movement of occupants, internal routine and security setup before allegedly carrying out the operation on April 23, 2026.

Investigators said he reportedly worked with two accomplices identified as Peter and Moses, who are currently on the run.

Police alleged that food prepared in the house was laced with a suspected sedative substance to weaken the occupants and security personnel.

After they reportedly became unconscious, the suspects allegedly broke into the property, damaged CCTV installations and stole 20 luxury wristwatches valued at about N150 million, alongside other valuables.

Speaking on the development, DCP Anthony Placid said the suspect was intercepted around the Gwagwalada axis of the Federal Capital Territory while attempting to flee to Lagos. He added that an iPhone 17 Pro Max, believed to belong to the victim, and a suspected chemical substance were recovered.

“We remain committed to dismantling organised criminal networks and ensuring that all fleeing accomplices are brought to justice,” Placid said.

Police said efforts are ongoing to arrest the fleeing suspects and conclude investigations into the case.