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  • “My wife bullies me” – Man tells Ibadan court

    “My wife bullies me” – Man tells Ibadan court

    “My wife bullies and blackmails me,’’ a divorce-seeking man, Mr Kazeem Yekini told a Mapo Grade A Customary Court in Ibadan on Thursday.

    He pleaded with the court to dissolve the marriage between him and his estranged wife, Opeyemi, saying the marriage had ruined his life.

    He said Opeyemi was in the habit of blackmailing him everywhere and causing untold damage to his reputation.

    Yekini alleged that his wife cast a spell on him causing him untold hardship while at the same time promising to continue to blackmail him all around Ibadan.

    “As if these were not enough, she locks me up in a room, thus preventing me from going to my daily business.

    “She also seized my car keys and invited the `Amotekun’ corps (the security network in the Southwest) to deal with me for no reason,’’ Yekini alleged.

    He told the court that neighbours and family members never attempted to intervene “because they are afraid of her’’.

    Opeyemi did not deny any of the allegations levelled against her under cross-examination.

    Instead, she prayed the court to help her to resolve the matter amicably.

    “It is true that I have been fighting my husband without justification.

    “Before he decided to come to court, however, I tried all I could to pacify him, but he refused to listen to my pleas for mercy.

    “If he maintains his stand, I pray the court to grant me custody of the only child between us,’’ Opeyemi pleaded.

    In her judgment, the court’s president, Mrs S.M. Akintayo noted that the marriage between the duo was not duly consummated and hence, illegal.

    She pointed out that there was no evidence before the court that Yekini paid Opeyemi’s bride price in their course of living together.

    She explained further that other essential things necessary for a valid marriage as stipulated in the Customary Law were not presented before Yekini and Opeyemi started to live as husband and wife.

    She concluded that there was no marriage to be dissolved in the first place.

    Akintayo awarded custody of the only child produced by the union to Opeyemi and ordered Yekini to pay a monthly allowance of N10,000 for the child’s upkeep.

    She ruled that the duo could go their separate ways, but ordered them to maintain peace and order.

  • Wife seeks divorce over husband’s alleged irresponsible, nonchalant attitude

    Wife seeks divorce over husband’s alleged irresponsible, nonchalant attitude

    One Salamat Ahmed on Wednesday filed for divorce at an Area Court, Centre-Igboro, Ilorin, accusing the husband, Musa Abdulmutalib of irresponsible and nonchalant attitude.

    The petitioner told the court that her husband did not not provide enough food for the family and was not caring, saying that she was hospitalised on two occasions and the respondent allegedly refused to visit her.

    “My mother-in-law is a traditional care giver and my husband insists that I must patronise her anytime I want to give birth, that is why I had to deliver my two children in her place.

    “Unfortunately, I always have psychological problem each time I give birth at my mother-in-law’s place, which has never happened in my lineage before.

    “I didn’t want to go to my mother-in-law the second time, but my husband insisted and even when I had problem after birth, my husband still refused, until my parents took me to the hospital.

    “I also had accident with the baby after a year and my husband refused to visit the hospital until I was discharged and met him at home doing nothing,” she explained.

    The petitioner insisted that she could no longer marry the respondent, saying that he did not respect her feelings and would only provide for the family needs by his mother’s consent.

    “My husband always gives my mother-in-law money to buy food stuff and everything we need at home, without asking me for what we need at home and does not give me money at all.

    The respondent, however, said that he was still interested in the relationship and had tried to settle their misunderstanding by calling her and also visiting his in-laws to no avail.

    He, however, said that the petitioner always complained of his inability to provide for the family and went as far as informing his elder brother whom he worked with as an Islamic teacher.

    “My wife always complain to my elder brother who also doubles as my boss in the office of my inability to provide for the family, which makes him abuse me all the time.

    “She collected different gifts from my brother and used them to abuse me that I am not responsible and disgraced me in the presence of outsiders,” he explained.

    Presiding judge, Hammad Ajumobi, said that the couple had three problems, but the most among them was that of the Alfa Olowo, who usually interfered in their relationship without the husband’s consent.

    Ajumobi, however, said the respondent was wrong for not showing care and concern for the wife, especially when she was hospitalised.

    He advised the respondent to be conscious of his dealings with his wife, saying that there should be a different space for mother and wife in a husband heart.

    The court said Shari’a law allowed room for settlement when the partner involved still showed interest, but there was no force in marriage when the partner involved was no longer interested.

    The case was adjourned to Nov. 22 for report of settlement or hearing, but if the respondent refused to do the needful, the marriage would be dissolved.

     

  • Man stabs wife to death in Benue

    Man stabs wife to death in Benue

    The Police Command in Benue has confirmed the arrest of one Matthew Bem for stabbing his wife to death during a fight in Korinya, Konshisha Local Government Area (LGA) of Benue state, on Tuesday.

    The State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Sewuese Anene, confirmed the development to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Makurdi.

    Anene said the victim, Mngusonun Bem, was stabbed by her husband during an argument and she died shortly afterward.

    “He was fighting with his wife and he stabbed her during the fight and she died.”

    She said Mr Bem was arrested and is in Police custody, adding that the investigation is ongoing.

  • Wife demand divorce, alleges husband stabbed her over quarrel

    Wife demand divorce, alleges husband stabbed her over quarrel

    Mrs L. Bala has asked the Customary Court sitting in Bwari, Abuja, to dissolve her marriage with Mr J. Luwena, accusing her husband of stabbing her with a knife and always threatening to kill her whenever he spots her with a man.

    In suit no: FCT/CC/BWR/CV/41/23, the mother of three accused her husband of not being financially responsible towards the family as well as denying her access to their matrimonial home anytime they had little misunderstandings.

    “The last time we had a misunderstanding the respondent asked me to leave his house until he sees my mother.

    “That after, both me and my mother went to see him, he asked me to pack my property in his house without discussing anything.

    “That after I packed from his house, he disgraced me, threatening to kill me anytime he saw me with a man.

    She added that the last time they had a misunderstanding “the respondent stabbed me with a knife.”

    The woman subsequently urged the court to dissolve their marriage and order the husband to pay her ₦20,000 as monthly upkeep for her and their children.

    She also asked the court to restrain the husband from threatening her life.

    Amid the matter, the parties were advised by the court to consider an out-of-court settlement.

    The case was then adjourned to a date to be communicated to parties for the adoption of the final written address.

  • Ex-BBNaija star, Tobi Bakre welcomes baby girl with wife

    Ex-BBNaija star, Tobi Bakre welcomes baby girl with wife

    Ex-Big Brother Naija Season 3 housemate, Tobi Bakre, has announced the arrival of a baby girl with his wife, Anu Oladosu.

    Bakre, who took to his verified Instagram handle, @tobibakre, on Tuesday to disclose the good news, had a display of his picture with the newborn and his son.

    He appreciated his wife and other well wishers.

    He said: “Kamila A. Bakre.

    ”Thank God for his miracles. You are a miracle. What a feeling!  Girl dad! Feels like a totally different life mission and such a huge blessing.

    “Babuuuuuu @ anu.bakre you do this one. Thanks for being strong and pushing through the 360 of the past 9 months.

    “What a ride. Love you to end of the world and back.

    “Hardly ever a time where my words fail me. No matter the English! I can’t properly articulate how I feel. It is plennyyyy.

    “Thanks to friends and fam who have been a part of this journey. Indeed ko easy. But Nunu no worry. Na me go carry the next baby.

    “Wait o! I’m father to two kids! Mad O Abdulmalik our watch starts now o.”

    Bakre got married to his wife in 2021 and they welcomed their first son on Jan.1, 2022.

  • Obaseki mourns passing of Sen. Alimikhena’s wife

    Obaseki mourns passing of Sen. Alimikhena’s wife

    Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has mourned the passing of the wife of the immediate past Senator representing Edo North Senatorial District, Lady Monica Alimikhena.

    In a statement, the governor described late Lady Monica as a compassionate mother.

    He said, “It is with a heavy heart that I received the news of the passing of the wife of the immediate past Senator representing Edo North Senatorial District, Lady Monica Alimikhena.

    “A kind and compassionate mother, Lady Alimikhena was a rare gem, who contributed immensely to the development of her immediate community.”

    “She supported her husband, Senator Francis Alimikhena in his efforts to ensure the advancement of the people of Edo North.”

    The governor added, “She was a strong grassroots mobilizer and served her people creditably. Her efforts to provide succor to women and children remain indelible.”

    Obaseki said Lady Alimikhena is “A caring woman; she was always available to provide good counsel to all those who sought wisdom from her. She will be remembered for her kind heart and love for others.”

    Commiserating with the Alimikhena family, he said, “I commiserate with the Alimikhena family, friends and associates and pray that God will grant all the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.”

  • My wife’s loyalty has kept my marriage for 12 years – Seyi Law shares his experience

    My wife’s loyalty has kept my marriage for 12 years – Seyi Law shares his experience

    Popular Nigerian comedian, Oluwaseyitan Aletile popularly known as Seyi Law, has revealed that his wife has been the big force behind his successful marriage.

    He made this known while granting interview to TheNewsGuru.com at Deeone’s show, ‘The Preacher’s Son’.

    Seyi Law has been married for 12 years.

    The comedian praised his wife for being committed and tolerant, saying that they have been married for 12 years and her loyalty has kept the marriage.

    On the lessons that he has learned in 12 years, Seyi noted that only God has kept it, saying there is no formula to keep any marriage.

    “Today can be the end of your marriage, there is no day that you can say your marriage is safe, today the marriage can end, anything can happen that can break a marriage. The only thing that just keep the marriage is God. And your willingness to forgive .if you can’t forgive forget this thing called marriage. Sometimes when you wake up and see your wife, you will be asking yourself did you marry this one. But other times when you wake up you will be grateful for having the best”.

    “So, human beings will be human beings. No marriage is perfect even pastor’s marriages do scatter. We just have to forgive. Sometimes you get angry and leave the house , you shout for each other and sometimes you will be happy to have this woman in your life”.

    “Another thing that have really helped me is I have learnt to be humble in my life and I have learnt contentment. I thing humility helps me to see things in people’s perspectives without necessarily pre judging them”.

    “Because if it’s about me they could have pursued me from the marriage. but that woman has tried. Because you know sometimes we are crazy but my wife is committed to the marriage. As guys too we take possible best. Like I always tell my wife one of the things I have done in my life in the whole of the marriage is to make sure that I didn’t prioritise anybody above my wife. Not even my mother, she is late now may God continue to rest her soul.when your are married your wife become your number priority. That is what I can give in terms of my own commitment”.

    Asked if he has relocated, Seyi said he hasn’t relocated but he travels to London regularly to go and check up on his wife who resides there.

     

     

     

  • Shocking! Wife divorces husband 24hrs after wedding, says he disobeyed her

    Shocking! Wife divorces husband 24hrs after wedding, says he disobeyed her

    A tweeter user shared an unusual story of how a newly married woman asked her husband for divorce just a day after their wedding.

    She simply said because he disregarded her feelings and did what she told him not to do.

    She said the woman had told her husband not to smash cake on her face at their wedding reception because she has claustrophobia as a result of an auto accident.

    According to the tweep known as Hibzster, the husband still went ahead and smashed their wedding cake in her face despite telling him that it was the one thing she didn’t want.

    The post reads; “A woman divorced her husband a day after their wedding because she told him her one rule was not to smash cake in her face since she’s claustrophobic from a car accident & guess what he did…he smashed her face into their wedding cake

    Honestly good for her because if he can’t respect that one simple boundary, then why even be married to someone like that? her family/friends are trash for convincing her to give him a 2nd chance. I’m glad she didn’t listen.”

  • My wife beats me constantly – Divorce-seeking husband tells court

    My wife beats me constantly – Divorce-seeking husband tells court

    Mr. Raphael Chima, a businessman, on Tuesday dragged his wife, Joy, before a Customary Court in Jikwoyi because she frequently beats him.

    He made the allegation in a divorce petition he filed against her before the court.

    “My wife physically abuses and harasses me. She slaps me at the slightest chance. She abuses me mentally,” he said.

    He also told the court that his wife disrespectful to his parents.

    The petitioner told the court that his wife has long abandoned their child to him, that he has been the only one caring for the child without the help of his wife.

    He prayed the court to grant him the custody of the only child of the marriage and dissolve the marriage between him and his wife.

    The respondent, Joy denied the allegations.

    The presiding judge, Dada Oluwaseyi, advised the couple to explore reconciliation.

    Oluwaseyi adjourned the matter until July 27, for report of settlement or hearing.

  • Wife tells court to dissolve marriage, husband disagrees

    Wife tells court to dissolve marriage, husband disagrees

    A housewife, Aminat Garba, seeking for dissolution of her marriage, told an Area Court in Ilorin on Monday that her husband, Dauda Garba, has not been taking care of her and their five children.

    The petitioner told the Centre-Ojagboro Area Court that she was tired of her marriage to the respondent due lack of care.

    “He doesn’t feed me and the children, nor cater for us, yet he is endangering my life,” she told the court.

    The respondent, however, told the court that he does not want divorce.

    “I don’t want to divorce my wife, our marriage is blessed with six children, one died, remaining five.

    “I don’t want my children to experience broken home,” he said.

    Garba said that he provides for the family to the best of his ability.

    “My family members had started making moves to talk to my wife for reconciliation and settle our misunderstanding out of court,” he said.

    The presiding judge, Aminullahi AbdulLateef, said that the respondent does not seem to be interested in the marriage as he claimed, considering his manner of speech.

    “The court cannot order the petitioner to love respondent by force, the respondent should be conscious of his manner and attitude towards settlement.

    “But whether the respondent is sincere with the claims for interest in settlement or not, the court is always interested in settlement,” AbdulLateef said.

    The case was adjourned until Sept. 6, for report on settlement.