Whenever I challenge my Wife, she will lock me up beat me to stupor – Husband

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12 months ago

February 1, 2025

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Whenever I challenge my Wife, she will lock me up beat me to stupor – Husband

In a dramatic divorce proceeding at the Grade A Customary Court, Mapo, Ibadan, tensions reached a boiling point as a man, Sule, presented serious accusations against his wife, Balikis.

Sule, who filed the suit, is seeking an end to their marriage, citing his wife’s alleged irresponsibility, drunken behavior, and violent tendencies.

Sule, a resident of Ibadan, told the court that he had initially provided Balikis with N50,000 to start a business, but claimed she squandered the money.

He further accused her of abandoning all domestic duties, leaving him to fend for himself and their home.

The plaintiff went on to describe a troubling pattern of behavior, saying that Balikis would drink excessively, causing disturbances in their home, including wetting their apartment with urine.

The situation, according to Sule, escalated to physical violence. He stated that whenever he confronted his wife, she would lock him inside their apartment and proceed to beat him severely.

Fearing for his safety, Sule admitted that he had come to court to prevent a potentially fatal outcome, saying he was in constant fear for his life.

Aside from seeking a divorce, Sule made an emotional plea for custody of the couple’s only child, vowing to provide a better and safer environment for the child.

He also asked the court for an injunction to prevent Balikis from interfering with his life or making any further threats.

In response, Balikis, who did not oppose the divorce, offered her own set of accusations.

She claimed that Sule had been neglectful, providing her with only N200 per day for food while hoarding food and soup for himself.

She also accused him of emotionally neglecting her, saying that he had multiple women throughout their marriage, only to discard them after a few years.

Sule, in his evidence, said, “My wife and I started living together as husband and wife after we met and courted for a few months

“We did not hold a marriage ceremony; neither did I pay her bride price.

“In order that my wife was not idle, I gave her the sum of N50, 000 to start a business, but Balikis, to my surprise, squandered it.

“She could not give an account till date of how she spent it.

“My wife never stops disgracing me.
“All our co-tenants and almost everyone in our neighbourhood know that she is drunk.

“My wife would go out without my consent and return home drunk.

“She misbehaves when in this state.
“She would lock me up in the room and descend on me with punches for daring to rebuke her.

“Balikis is in the habit of urinating all over our apartment and also in bed.
“Both the mattress and the whole apartment stink as a result of her urine.

“I came to court that it might separate us before she kills me as a result of her constant beating.

“I also request an order restraining her from threatening and interfering with my private life.”

Balikis responded, “I am ready to leave him.

“He once had many wives in his harem, but almost every one of them has left because of his maltreatment of them.
“He has been starving me since we got married.

“He hides foodstuff and soup in his room and gives me just N200 per day for food.
“I have been fending for myself because he cares less about my welfare.”

President Tinubu returns to Nigeria after Abu Dhabi outing

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9 hours ago

January 17, 2026

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President Tinubu returns to Nigeria after Abu Dhabi outing

President Bola Tinubu has returned to Nigeria after participating in the 2026 Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW 2026).

Presidential spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga, disclosed this in a statement issued on Saturday in Abuja.

The president attended the summit alongside some members of his cabinet.

On the sidelines of the summit, Nigeria signed a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

The agreement is aimed at deepening economic cooperation, boosting bilateral trade and investment, and enhancing technology transfer.

It will also expand collaboration in key sectors, including energy, infrastructure, agriculture, mining and renewable energy.

In his address at the summit, Tinubu announced that Nigeria and the UAE would jointly host INVESTOPIA in Lagos in February.

The initiative is designed to attract global investors and accelerate sustainable investment inflows into Nigeria.

Tinubu also said Nigeria targets mobilising up to $30 billion annually in climate and green industrial finance.

He said the funds would support energy transition reforms and expand nationwide access to electricity. (NAN)

APC clears air on receiving letter of defection from another State Governor

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10 hours ago

January 17, 2026

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APC clears air on receiving letter of defection from another State Governor

The Zamfara chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has denied receiving a letter from Gov. Dauda Lawal seeking to defect to the party.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that there were speculations across the state over Lawal’s move to defect to APC.
A statement issued in Gusau on Saturday by the state APC Publicity Secretary, Malam Yusuf Idris, described the speculations as fabricated.
“The party came across a fabricated report purported to have emanated from one Tambarin Gusau claiming that Go Dauda Lawal has sent a letter to the party wanting to join the APC.
“The report is malicious, unfortunate, unfounded, mischievous and showed the unprofessional manner which some people can go in misleading others and causing chaos in a stable and a peaceful party like the APC.
“The APC has responsible channels where everything is done in a guided manner,” Idris said.
According to him, the party has not received any letter from Lawal as claimed through the imagination of the writer nor was the party aware of any recent moves by the governor to defect from the PDP to the APC.
“All members of the party and indeed the public especially in Zamfara should therefore disregard such report.,” Idris added.(NAN)

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282 Passengers safe as plane makes emergency landing in Lagos

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13 hours ago

January 17, 2026

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282 Passengers safe as plane makes emergency landing in Lagos

A Qatar Airways passenger plane on Friday made an emergency landing at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport in Lagos after developing a technical fault mid-flight.

The aircraft, which had 248 passengers and 12 crew members on board, was forced to land abruptly after the malfunction was detected while it was operating within Nigerian airspace.

The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) confirmed the incident in a statement released by its Permanent Secretary, Dr. Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu.

According to him, the agency was alerted to the situation through its 767 and 112 toll-free emergency lines, prompting an immediate response from emergency officials.

He explained that upon receiving the distress call, the LASEMA Response Team (LRT) was swiftly deployed to the airport to assess the situation and provide necessary support.

“Upon arrival at the scene, the LASEMA Response Team confirmed that the aircraft was in distress,” the statement noted.

“The pilot executed a safe landing on the runway at Murtala Mohammed International Airport with LASEMA Response Team and other emergency responders standing by on extreme high alert on the runway.

“Collaborative efforts of the multi-agency responders were coordinated. After proper check by the pilot and the engineering crew, the aircraft was moved to the apron for detailed inspection and prompt repairs.”

“All passengers of the distressed airplane were evacuated safely; no injuries reported, no loss of lives,” the statement said.

Despite the technical issue and the emergency landing, the agency stated that there was the aircraft experienced no major damage.

“The aircraft has been secured on the apron. Recovery activities have been completed,” the statement added.