•He starves me, our children, beat leave me, left me almost naked in public —Wife

A minibus driver complained before a local court in Lusaka, Zambia, that his wife sleeps in leggings to prevent him from making love to her.

Richard Makura, 48, of Kanyama compound was testifying in a case in which his wife, Patricia Mulenga, 40, a business woman sued him for divorce on allegation that he was violent.

According to the Zambian Observer, the two got married in 1996 and have three children.

Patricia told the senior court magistrate, Lewis Mum, sitting with two other magistrates, Abbyshine Michelo and Esther Mulomba at Kanyama Local Court that Richard has been beating her over petty issues since her father in 2004.

She explained that in 2006, he threatened to burn her clothes and was forced to seek refuge at her parents’ home.

She told the court that he once beat her until she fainted.

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Patricia stated that in 2015, Richard started working for APG Milling in Mansa but still failed to provide for the family because he only sent home K50 or K100 per month.

She further said that Richard joined her in June 2016 when his contract was terminated but she never saw the benefits he was given.

“When I asked for our children’s school fees, he beat me in public and removed the chitenge material I was wearing.

“I was left in the short skirt I was wearing and in the confusion, he beat a man who wanted to rescue from his hand,” Patricia stated.

In defense, Richard denied being violet but admitted that problem started in 2006 when he had a girlfriend.

He explained that when he came from Mansa, his wife started sleeping in leggings to prevent him from making love to her.

The magistrate, Mumba stated that there was violence in their marriage and since Patricia wanted divorce, the court had no power to continue to live with Richard.

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He granted the couple divorce, ordering Richard to compensate Patricia with K6,000 with initial payment of K1,000 followed by monthly installment of K400.

Property acquired together was ordered to be shared equally.

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A man named Hassan has brought his wife, Zainab, before the Grade A Customary Court located in the bustling area of Mapo, Ibadan, Oyo State, in a dramatic bid to end their nine-year marriage.

He attributes his decision to Zainab’s alleged infidelity, which has shattered the trust between them. raising doubts about the child’s lineage.

Zainab, while consenting to the divorce, firmly asserts that Hassan is indeed the biological father of their child, standing her ground amid the turmoil. Click link to continue reading.

In court, Hassan recounted their journey, explaining, “Zainab and I began our relationship in 2017,” shedding light on their earlier, happier days before the cracks in their marriage appeared.
“We later cohabited, and I never asked her hand in marriage.
“We ran our relationship this way for a few years, and I got fed up with it.
“I told her I was no longer interested in our relationship, and she accused me of using and dumping her.
“She insisted I must rent an apartment for her, set her up in a business, and rent a shop to carry out the business.
“I obliged her request and gave her N400, 000 to settle all that she demanded for.
“We parted ways as agreed, but she back not too long after this to inform me that she was pregnant with my child.
“Although I was sceptical about her claim, I took her back.
“I have been responsible for our child’s upkeep till date, making feeding, clothing, her education and health care a priority.
“My lord, Zainab has extorted so much from me by the reason of her claim that the child is mine.
“I do not want to invest all my love and resources in her, only to find out later that she is not my child.

My wife sleeps in leggings, denies me s3x —Husband

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A housewife, Hassana Adamu, has urged a Upper Area Court, Gwagwalada, Abuja , Federal Capital Territory (FCT), to dissolve her 10-year-old marriage to her husband, Danjuma Ali, on the grounds of lack of love and interest.

According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Hassan told the court that her marriage with Danjuma is blessed with three kids.

“I have lost interest in our marriage and no longer love my husband.

“My husband has abandoned me. He does not enter my room again, and he is no longer interested in me.

“I want the court to dissolve our marriage because of lack of love and interest.”

Danjuma in his response , however, said that he still loved his wife.

The judge, Malam Abdulkarim, advised the couple to explore some means of settlement.

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Abdulkarim asked the complainant if she was willing to accept back her husband if he did all she wanted, but she answered in the negative.

He then adjourned the case.

Four suspected members of a secessionist group have been killed in a 15-hour gun duel with the Police in Awa, Orumba North Local Government Area of Anambra State.

Command spokesperson, Tochukwu Ikenga, in a statement on Friday, said a victim who had earlier been kidnapped and held hostage in the secessionist camp was rescued during the operation.

The Police, in collaboration with a local vigilance group, had stormed the hoodlums’ camp, where various dangerous items were recovered, said Ikenga.

He listed the recovered exhibits to include: two pump-action guns, one fabricated AK-47 rifle, one K2 assault rifle, one locally made hunter gun, one radio transmission box, and three locally made Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs).

“Others are two empty gas cylinders, two wraps of cable wires, three bags of 50 kg rice, one driver’s license, one National Identity Card, one black Lexus RX 350 Jeep with Reg. No. ACA 340 MA, 3 (Three) Toyota Camry cars with Reg. Nos: ABC 268 FQ, EKY 151 CD and FGG 706 ME.

“Also recovered are: One black Toyota Camry car, five mobile phones (Infinix X6716B, Tecno Spark KL4 and three analogue phones, sleeping materials, one desert boot, one big cooler, and a roll of tarpaulin.”

Ikenga added, “In a sustained effort to rid Anambra State of criminal elements, Police Operatives attached to the Rapid Response Squad Awkuzu in collaboration with the Anambra State Vigilante Group (AVG) Agunechemba, acting on credible intelligence, stormed a Secessionist/Terrorist camp at Awa, Orumba North Local Government Area of Anambra State in the early hours of 21st August 2025.

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“During the well-coordinated operation that lasted for more than 15 hours, the operatives successfully dislodged the insurgents, rescued a victim who had earlier been kidnapped and held hostage in the camp.

“It was reported that despite the payment of a ransom of ₦20m only by the victim’s family, the hoodlums aborted his release until he was eventually freed by the Joint Security Team.

“In the fierce gun battle that ensued, four of the criminal elements were neutralised.

“The Commissioner of Police, Ikioye Orutugu, assured Ndi Anambra that the Command remains resolute in its commitment to ensuring safety and security.

“He also assured that extensive operations are ongoing in the area to track down and arrest other fleeing suspects as well as destroy other criminal camps in the State.”

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Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has underscored the importance of social media as a tool for sustainable development, job creation, and branding of the state.

Speaking at the 3rd Edition of the Delta State Social Media Summit held on Thursday at the Maryam Babangida Leisure Park, Asaba, Governor Oborevwori represented by his Chief of Staff, Prince Johnson Erijo, commended the organizers for their commitment to using social media as a driver of innovation and economic growth.

Themed “Brand Delta, Grow Delta,” the summit brought together creators, entrepreneurs, and media practitioners to explore the opportunities presented by the digital space.

Governor Oborevwori noted that social media has moved beyond being a tool for personal connection to becoming a powerful engine for economic growth, political engagement, and cultural promotion.

“The theme of this summit is in line with our aspiration to not only tell our unique story but to leverage that narrative to create opportunities and foster prosperity.

“Social media offers us a platform to project the positive image of Delta, showcasing our investment opportunities, cultural heritage, and human capital to a global audience,” he said.

He stressed that beyond branding, digital platforms could empower youths to become content creators, entrepreneurs, and influencers, thereby contributing to job creation and economic diversification.

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He assured that the State Government and the House of Assembly would continue to create an enabling environment through policies that promote digital literacy, infrastructure, and access to technology.

In his goodwill message, Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Emomotimi Guwor, represented by his Chief Press Secretary, Nkem Nwaeke, also highlighted the role of social media in shaping a digitally sharp, economically vibrant, and socially inclusive Delta State.

Earlier in his welcome address, the convener of the summit and Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Media, Ossai Ovie Success, said the initiative was designed to empower young people with skills for creativity, entrepreneurship, and digital innovation.

He shared his personal story as a beneficiary of social media, noting that his career in government media engagements began through the digital space.

He added that the state government had already empowered over 250,000 youths and assured that the summit would further strengthen opportunities for young entrepreneurs.

The event also featured lectures and goodwill messages from notable personalities, including ace musician Harrysong, Dr. Charles Apoki, Dr. Nkem Imarue of Freshstart Interiors and Designs, Pastor Julius Ekweozor, Teacher Chike, Mr Emmanuel Osazuwa and Blessing CEO,

Highlights of the day included youth empowerment packages, with outstanding young entrepreneurs receiving financial and mentoring support.

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The summit ended with a charge to participants to use social media as a tool for positive change, innovation, and growth, in line with the vision of “Brand Delta, Grow Delta.”

Gunmen have reportedly killed two residents and abducted at least 100, in Gamdum Mallam and Ruwan Rana villages of Bukkuyum LGA, in Zamfara state.

The attacks began on Saturday, August 23.

The assailants were said to have stormed the villages on motorbikes while shooting sporadically.

Muhammadu Mai Anguwa, village head of Gamdum Mallam, told Reuters that the bandits “killed and kidnapped many women and children” during the attack.

Anguwa said the gunmen took the kidnap victims towards Makakari forest.

Huzaifa Isa, a resident of Gamdum Mallam, told the news agency that the attackers split into two groups, with one camp carrying out the abduction as the other mounted a roadblock.

“One group was kidnapping people and livestock, while the other set up a roadblock at Adafka’s main entrance, shooting at anyone who tried to pass,” he said.

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“We were being treated like slaves in our own land, as if there is no government.”

Hamisu Faru, lawmaker representing Bukkuyum south constituency in the Zamfara house of assembly, said over 100 people have been abducted in the communities since last weekend.

“At least 100 people have been abducted since Saturday morning,” Faru said.

“The bandits attacked Nasarawa Burkullum under heavy rain, crossed the river into nearby villages, and abducted 46 more people in Ruwan Rana village.”

There has been an uptick in gunmen attacks on Zamfara communities lately.

In early August, gunmen raided several communities in Kauran Namoda LGA, killing 24 people, injuring 16, and abducting 144.

In July, bandits reportedly killed 33 kidnap victims in Banga town after collecting a ransom of N50 million.

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