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‘You Have 14 Days To Vacate Our Territory’, Council Boss Warns Herders

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6 years ago

April 3, 2020

Following the incessant killings and harassment of indigenes and residents of Orhionmwon Local Government Area of Edo State by some alleged Fulani herdsmen who disguise as cattle rearers, The council chairman, Sylvester Okoro, has ordered herders to vacate the area within the next fourteen days.

Okoro gave the directive in Ugo community, during an emergency security meeting held to address the recent kidnappings, killings and destruction of farm produce in the area.

A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the council, Mr Roy Osariemen, the council boss fourteen days ultimatum is coming on the heals of the recent attack on indigenes of the area.

“Since we can’t identify those perpetrating the evil activities, after the evacuation, we will carry out proper documentation of those who wish to graze in our land.

“I can no longer stomach the atrocities and satanic activities of these murderers and thieves. We have been living together for many years peacefully, since they have decided to turn our hospitable act to weakness, they should look for somewhere else to rare their animals”, he said.

Mr. Nosa Obamwonyi and Mr. Mike Eghaghe who spoke on behalf of the effected indigenes, applauded the decision of the local government council chairman.

“We appreciate our council chairman efforts, so far in making sure issues between the herdsmen and their host communities are settled amicably, but to no avail due to their hidden agenda to continue their atrocities in our land.

“We are very pleased with today’s decision. He has on several occasions tried to settle this matter but these fulani people still kept perpetrating their evils. we can now sleep with our two eyes closed, our mothers and sisters can now go to farm without fear of being raped, our farm produces will no longer be used to feed cows”.

(PHOTO: File)

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My Husband Started Coming Home Late, Dated Other Women After He Bought BMW

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24 hours ago

October 4, 2025

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Kabushi Local Government, Zambia, has heard how a married man changed after buying a BMW vehicle as it gave him confidence to go after other women.

In this case, Veronica Chiluya 30, , sued Sammy Shapi, 40, for divorce due to marital disputes.

Veronica told the court that the two got married in 2014 after Sammy paid K400 as dowry and together they have two children.

According to Zambia Daily Mail, she said all was well until 2021 when her husband bought a car after he went to do some work outside the country.

“He started coming back home late and sometimes he would come the next day around 14:00 hours.

“He used to be a good husband, but the moment he bought a car, things changed in the house as he now started seeing other women.”

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My Husband Seized My Wedding Gifts, Threw Me Out — Wife

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1 day ago

October 4, 2025

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…I’m sorry —Husband

A Sharia Court in Kaduna, Kaduna State, has dissolved a two-year-old marriage between a couple, Harira Sanusi and Aliyu Yunusa.

The judge, Malam Salisu Abubakar-Tureta dissolved their marriage following a petition for divorce filed by Harira.

According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Harira accused Aliyu of calling her parents names and humiliating her.

“He will often throw out my suitcases and other belongings.

“He seized my wedding gifts and humiliates me,” she said.

She prayed the court to order Aliyu to allow her access to her belongings.

On his part, Aliyu who did not deny the allegations apologized to her in court.

Aliyu granted the request of Sanusi and made one pronouncement of divorce to her.

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My Husband Threw Me Out After 17yrs of Marriage —Wife

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1 day ago

October 4, 2025

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…I still love her —Husband

A housewife, Lawal Modupe, has approached an Upper Area Court sitting at Kubwa, Abuja, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), seeking the dissolution of her 17-year-old marriage to her husband, Ismaila on the grounds of lack of love and affection.

Modupe told the court that she got married Ismaila according to Islamic laws.

According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the mother of three stated that her husband sent her out of their matrimonial home on June 17, 2023.

“I do not love him anymore and I want the court to dissolve our marriage,” she said.

The respondent, however, said that he still loves his wife and would not grant her request for divorce.

He pleaded with the court to call for a mediation involving his family and that of the wife.

The judge, Mohammed Wakli, however, said that he still loves his wife and would not grant her request for divorce.

He pleaded with the court to call or a mediation involving his family and that of his wife.

The judge, Mohammed Wakili, however, advised the respondent to make efforts to win his wife’s love back and the couple two weeks to settle their differences and report back to the court.