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  • Policeman shoots wife, maid, kills self in Nasarawa

    Policeman shoots wife, maid, kills self in Nasarawa

    Nasarawa State Police Command said on Sunday that a policeman, Sgt. Thomas Agada, had in the early hours of the day, shot and killed himself at Masaka in Karu Local Government Area of the state.
    The command’s spokesman, DSP Kennedy Idirisu, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lafia that late Agada served at the Police command in the FCT, but resided at Masaka, where the incident occurred.

    Idirisu explained that before killing himself, the deceased had shot and injured his wife and maid at their shop around De Memories Hotel in Masaka.

    He said the wife and maid were currently receiving treatment at the Asokoro General Hospital in the FCT, adding that investigation had begun to ascertain the motive behind the shooting.

    “We cannot say for sure now what could have led to the dastardly act but we believe that the wife, currently being treated would, be of great help to our investigation, once she stabilises,” Idirisu said. (NAN)

  • Buba Marwa, wife back on social radar

    Popular figures may be gone for long but they are never forgotten. So it was that society watchers, especially those in the Lagos social milieu, waited with bated breath for the ‘triumphal return’ of one of their most beloved couples, Buba Marwa and wife, Munira. The former first citizens of Lagos State had gone on a long, seemingly unending hiatus from the social radar, leaving their numerous fans to wonder what had become of Marwa who once held sway as the military governor of Lagos State.

    Buba Marwa is reputed as one of the most beloved military governors ever. His charisma and easy-going personality endeared him to the people while his populist policies cemented their affection for him. His beautiful wife, Munira, did her part supporting her husband as the first lady.

    For a while after the handover to democratic rule, the former Nigerian Ambassador to South Africa and his wife remained a hot item on the social scene, occupying a pride of place in the comity of distinguished celebrities. For some inexplicable reasons, however, they vanished into social wilderness. It was therefore refreshing to see the engaging pair once again on the social scene.

    They were recently spotted among other guests at the just concluded Lagos at 50 celebrations, with Munira looking as radiant as ever.

  • My husband bites me always, woman tells court

    My husband bites me always, woman tells court

    A 45-year-old beer parlour operator, Mrs Kudirat Sodiq, Friday told an Igando Customary Court in Lagos that her husband always bites her whenever they quarrel.

    She said that, Wahabi, her husband for 23 years, was also threatening her life.

    “My husband left scars on my body as he always bites me whenever we fight.

    “My husband will not leave me until he sees blood coming out from the wound; I have scars all over my body as proof of his abuse.”

    The petitioner said that apart from the bites, her husband was also threatening her life.

    “Wahabi is always threatening to kill me by suffocating me to death with a pillow.

    “Because of his threat, I ran away from the house I built and relocated just to save my life.

    “Last month, he came to my shop, threatening to  kill me; he smashed a beer bottle on the ground and wanted to stab me on my neck.

    “I used my hand to dodge it and the bottle cut me on my right hand, blood was gushing out but for the quick intervention of neighbours who rushed me to the hospital, I could have died.”

    The mother of four presented as exhibit recording of her husband’s alleged threat, and picture of her injured hand.

    The woman also accused Wahidi of attempting to appropriate her house.

    “My husband wanted to sell my house, he approached land grabbers asking for the original document of my house.

    “The people called me to know if I was the one that sent my husband to come for the document.

    “My husband drinks to stupor and smokes Indian hemp, after which he usually loses self- control.”

    She begged the court to dissolve the union, saying she was no longer in love with her husband.

    “I live every minute of my life in fear. Save me from the cruel hands of my husband, I have suffered so much in silence.”

    Wahabi, on the other hand, said that his wife was adulterous and having extra marital affairs.

    “I caught my wife inside her shop with a man cutting his nail, immediately I entered the man quickly stood up and left,” he said.

    The 47-year-old transporter said that he has stopped smoking weeds and drinking alcoholic for some weeks.

    The respondent said that he never threatened to kill his wife but that he stabbed her by mistake.

    He made a fervent plea to the court not to dissolve the marriage, claiming that he was still in love with his wife.

    The president of the court, Mr Adegboyega Omilola adjourned the case till July 25, for judgment.

     

  • Photos: Ambode, wife, Adeboye, Ashimolowo at Lagos @50 service

    Photos: Ambode, wife, Adeboye, Ashimolowo at Lagos @50 service

    Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode (2nd left); representative of the General Overseer, RCCG Worldwide & National Overseer, RCCG Nigeria, Pastor Joseph Obayemi (left); wife of General Overseer, RCCG Worldwide, Pastor Folu Adeboye (3rd left); wife of Lagos State Governor, Mrs. Bolanle Ambode (3rd right); Senior Pastor, Kingsway International Christian Centre (KICC), Pastor Matthew Ashimolowo (2nd right) and Pastor (Mrs) Bisi Odesola (right) during the e Lagos@50 thanksgiving service for at the Lagos House, Ikeja, on Sunday, May 28,
    Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode (2nd right), with his wife, Bolanle (right); being presented with CAN Magazines by the Chairman, Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Lagos, Apostle Alex Bamgbola (left) and Rev. Josiah Choms (2nd left) during the Lagos@50 thanksgiving service for at the Lagos House, Ikeja, on Sunday, May 28, 2017.
  • Tomi Odunsi pens emotional note to Eric Arubayi’s wife on birthday

    Tomi Odunsi pens emotional note to Eric Arubayi’s wife on birthday

    Actress Tomi Odunsi, popularly known as Shalewa in the series Tinsel, on May 24th, 2017, wrote a heart-warming birthday message to her best friend, Chinonso Arubayi, (the late Eric Arubayi wife), who also happens to be her birthday mate, with assurance that they will both carry the burden together.

    “Ore mi… My Darlyn Nonso. The past 4months has been the toughest we have ever known in life…but I must say, I am grateful for birthdays without me because God knew you would need those memories for today and forever. My dear Nonso, you are so strong, the strength the God has given during this times has been such a miracle. My dear friend, don’t cry… you shall weep no more. Don’t be afraid, the Lord your God is your strength…You are not alone.”

    She continued, “Eric…see as you come leave am for me, I no gree this one o. You said you will fight till the end and I know you did your best. So we will mudiaga!!! I know you love to watch us like little kids whenever we were all together, I remember you will watch us and shake your head with a smile as we display our childlikeness in front of you…Today we will try, it’s hard… but we will.

    “Birthdays together can’t be the same without you. We love you but she loves you more. Thank God for that sweet child. Thank God for everybody that stood strong for Nonso, Nonso’s family, friends’ especially; your family, friends and loved ones with love and care they stood strong. May God continue to comfort and restore all that is lost.  Nonso, today we will choose to be grateful for what we have left, today you will take a break from the tears, and it is time to joy in the Lord. I love you so much, words can explain.”

  • Muiz Banire celebrates wife at 50

    Muiz Banire celebrates wife at 50

    When you have lived with someone for a quarter of a century, you get to know them inside out and are in a better position to appreciate their qualities. And former national legal adviser of the ruling APC, Dr. Muiz Banire, is certainly grateful for all the wonderful times he has spent with his jewel of inestimable value Olufunmilayo.

    Little wonder he took the opportunity of her 50th birthday celebrations last Friday to celebrate the beautiful woman in front of a crowd of happening men and women who thronged the couple’s Ikeja GRA residence to felicitate with Funmilayo on her golden age.

    The event, witnessed by many important people from Banire’s Mushin constituency, began with fervent prayers for the celebrant, which was led by renowned Islamic clerics. The celebrant, Olufunmilayo, whose Muslim name Jamila means beautiful, was all smiles as she cut the brightly coloured birthday cake.

    Dr Banire now runs Muiz Banire and associates after disengaging from party politics. He and his wife have been married for 24 years. His quiet wife has a foundation, Rhesus Solutions Initiative, which helps to create awareness on rhesus disease.

  • My wife drinks heavily, insults my father, man tells court

    My wife drinks heavily, insults my father, man tells court

    An Iletuntun Customary Court in Ibadan, on Wednesday dissolved a 15-year-old marriage between Lateef Saburi and his wife, Kafilat, over the latter’s drunkenness, adultery and rudeness.

    Saburi, a businessman, had sued for divorce, citing adultery, rudeness and drunkenness.

    “My lord, my wife is adulterous; she is always found in hotels and guest houses.

    “My friends have met her at different joints and reported to me. I have tried to reform her, but she is beyond redemption.

    “Recently, after drinking to stupor, Kafilat abused my father and directly called him by his name.

    “That was the last straw that broke the Camel’s back because the entire members of my family concluded that she must go.

    “I informed her parents and relatives of her waywardness, but even their intervention did not change her,” Lateef told the court.

    Kafilat, however, did not deny any of the allegations against her.

    She gave her nod to the divorce, but told the court that Lateef was “a very wicked husband, who usually beats me at the slightest provocation”.

    “In fact, we were expelled from a rented apartment because of his violent attitude toward me.

    “Lateef abandoned me and our two children. I did not know where he was and was shocked to discover, on his Facebook platform, that he has married another woman,’’she told the court.

    Mr Henric Agbaje, the President of the court, in his judgment, granted the application for the divorce and effectively ended the union between Lateef and Kafilat.

    “Granting the divorce will forestall any unforeseen circumstances because this marriage has broken down irretrievably,” he declared.

    He granted custody of the second child of the union to Kafilat because he was still underage, while Lateef was granted custody of the first child.

    Agbaje ordered Lateef to pay a monthly feeding allowance of N5,000 for the upkeep of the child in Kafilat’s care. (NAN)

  • Suspected killers murder husband, wife, four children

    Suspected killers have murdered a family of six – husband, wife and four children- in a dawn attack in their home at Atiba, Odogbolu, Ogun State.
    It was not clear last night what caused the killing of the man identified as
    Sheik Yusuf Abdulsalam Tanimola, his wife and four children.
    The Nation learnt two of the children were two-year-old twins.
    Neighbours were shocked to see the victims in a pool of blood, a source said.
    Police spokesman Abimbola Oyeyemi said he was yet to get the victims’ names, adding: “They were killed overnight.”
    He said the divisional police officers in Odogbolu and neighbouring towns have been mobilised to the victims’ home with the operatives of the Federal Special Anti- Robbery Squad (FSARS) and the Homicide to unravel the motive behind the killing.

  • Husband, wife, four children killed in night attack

    Husband, wife, four children killed in night attack

    Suspected  assassins have killed a family of six – husband, wife and four children, in a pre – dawn attack on them in   their home at the Atiba area of Odogbolu, Ogun State.

    It is not yet clear what informed the murder the man identified as Sheik Yusuf Abdulsalam Tanimola in his 30s, his wife and four children.

    The Nation gathered two of the children are two years old twins.

    Residents of Atiba and sympathizers who thronged their residence family were shocked to see the remains of the victims,  a source told The Nation.

    The Police Public Relations Officer in Ogun State, Abimbola Oyeyemi, told The Nation that he is yet to get details of the victims’ name but added that they “were killed over night.”

    Abimbola said the Divisional Police Officers in Odogbolu and bordering towns have been mobilised to the victims’ residence along with the  Operatives of the Federal Special Anti – Robbery Squad (FSARS) and the Homicide section to unravel the motive behind the brutal murder.

    According to him, the Police are also “profiling the identity of the killer(s)” to enable them make arrest.

    He expressed the confidence that the Police would get the killer(s).

  • Ajimobi, wife celebrate media aide Yomi Layinka at 60

    Ajimobi, wife celebrate media aide Yomi Layinka at 60

    Oyo State governor, Senator Abiola Ajimobi, on Wednesday, extolled his Special Adviser, Communication and Strategy, Mr. Yomi Layinka, for standing by him during the 2011 and 2015 governorship electioneering that culminated in his becoming the first two-term holder of the office.

    The governor gave the encomium during a private thanksgiving service organized by his media aide to mark his 60th birthday, at his residence in Jericho area of Ibadan, on Wednesday.

    Ajimobi was in company with his wife, Chief Florence Ajimobi, who graced the occasion with the wife of the Deputy Governor, Mrs. Janet Adeyemo, and wives of other top officials of the state government.

    The governor said, “I have known Yomi for quite a while. Since he was introduced to me as a fine broadcaster and strategist, he had contributed immensely to the success of my political campaigns. To those who might not know, my campaign strategies were developed in his house. We shot some campaign videos here as well.

    “He is an intelligent, committed and dedicated member of my administration. We have a lot in common and that is why we have been able to work together. He does not suffer fools gladly and I also don’t. He has a knack for quality and finesse; that is my person.

    “Yomi shares a lot of things with me when you consider his doggedness and stubbornness towards success. I see in Yomi another me. Yomi is a committed family man and I love your family as I love you. Because if a man succeeds at work and fails at home, he is a failure.

    “If I score anybody 70 per cent on anything, that person must have impressed a lot and must have given more than his or her best, but Yomi, I give you 75 per cent for these your uncommon attributes. I wish you the very best today and always.”

    Other speakers at the event, who spoke glowingly of Layinka were his son, Fela; the governor’s wife; Florence; Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Media, Mr. Akin Oyedele; Senior Pastor of Scripture Pasture Christian Centre, Ibadan, Pastor Olubi Johnson and his wife, Dr. Sarah Johnson.

    The wife of the man of the hour, Bisi, was effusive in her eulogies for her husband of more than 30 years, whom he described as a loving, caring and committed husband and father to their children.

    Also on hand to serenade Layinka were close family members, appointees of the Communication and Strategy Unit; members of the Scripture Pasture Christian Church and Choir; members of the Silver Knight Club, where Layinka is a prominent member; and the first Speaker of Ekiti State House of Assembly, Hon. Kola Adefemi.

    The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Adetunji, was represented at the event by the Agbaakin-Olubadan, Oloye Lekan Alabi.