Author: Ado Oyeyemi

By Ado Oyeyemi Fresh details have emerged on the death of a 30-year-old polytechnic student, Al-Amin Mohammed, who died by suicide days after his release from the Agodi Custodial Centre in Ibadan, Oyo State. Saturday PUNCH gathered that the dispute which eventually led to his arrest and prosecution started over an N8,000 debt after a woman allegedly seized his mobile phone over an unpaid balance. Al-Amin, who combined his studies at a polytechnic in Kwara State with aluminium work, was detained at the Sanyo Police Division following the dispute. His family later alleged that the police demanded N100,000 for his…

By Ado Oyeyemi A Grade A Customary Court sitting in Mapo, Ibadan, Oyo State, has dissolved the relationship between a man, Sikiru, and his lover, Adijat, following allegations of constant quarrels, violence and neglect of their child. Sikiru, who instituted the case, told the court that he met Adijat on the street and invited her home after they got talking, adding that they later had sexual relations which resulted in her pregnancy. He alleged that Adijat subsequently became troublesome and regularly visited his home to cause disturbances and engage him in fights. According to him, her alleged conduct also affected…

By Ado Oyeyemi A woman, Bolatito, has asked the Grade A Customary Court sitting in Mapo, Ibadan, Oyo State, to dissolve her marriage, alleging that her husband, Olajide, became violent and accused her of infidelity after he developed sexual impotence. Bolatito also alleged that her husband physically assaulted her on several occasions and once attempted to strangle her during the night. The plaintiff told the court that their marriage, which began peacefully, deteriorated after her husband allegedly became impotent, claiming that he subsequently became aggressive and regularly turned minor disagreements into physical fights. She said Olajide would allegedly beat her…

By Ado Oyeyemi A Zimbabwean High Court has awarded a woman a substantial portion of the matrimonial assets following the breakdown of her 24-year marriage, rejecting an equal 50-50 division of the couple’s property. The woman, Caecilia Nyamutswa, was awarded the entirety of the couple’s Colne Valley property, 60 per cent of their Vainona property and a 12-acre plot in Shamva. Her husband, Cosmas Nyamutswa, a pilot who can no longer fly due to ill health, was allowed to retain a Cessna aircraft, two boats, fishing equipment, firearms and royalties from books he authored. The couple married at Sacred Heart…

By Ado Oyeyemi A Kano Magistrate Court has ordered the remand of a 25-year-old woman, Maimuna Idris, for allegedly severing her boyfriend’s genitals after discovering his intention to marry another woman. The defendant, who resides in Maigatari Local Government Area of Jigawa State, is facing a two-count charge of attempted culpable homicide and causing grievous hurt. The prosecution counsel, H.A. Sani-Buhari, told the court that the incident occurred on July 27, 2026, at Badawa Quarters in Kano. According to the prosecutor, the Badawa Police Division received a report from the management of Durbar Hotel at about 12:50 p.m. that the…

By Ado Oyeyemi Former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani, has said former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, is facing the consequences of decisions made during his tenure in office. Sani made the statement while speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Friday night, in reaction to El-Rufai’s recent complaint that friends, family members and former associates whom he had supported had abandoned him. El-Rufai is currently being held following his arrest in connection with corruption allegations relating to his administration. Sani, who spent four years in prison, said he understood the difficulties associated with prolonged detention, but noted that being…

By Ado Oyeyemi The Niger State Police Command has arrested two men over alleged impersonation of soldiers and the theft of a vehicle and other valuables in the Tungan-Mallam area of the state. The suspects, identified as 34-year-old Ogbonna David and 30-year-old Chidiebere Okonkwo, were arrested on September 20, 2026, according to the police. The command’s spokesperson, SP Wasiu Abiodun, said the suspects were apprehended with a Mazda vehicle suspected to have been stolen. Abiodun said police officers searching the vehicle recovered items believed to be linked to military impersonation. The recovered items included three camouflage uniforms, a pair of…

By Ado Oyeyemi The Head of the Igala Community in Lagos State, Muhammad Salifu Shaibu, has been arraigned over the alleged defilement of a teenager in 2023. The Secretary of the Amonu Igala Ujah Ache Council, Daniel Omeje, disclosed this in an update made available to City Round on Wednesday. Omeje said the arraignment followed an investigation by the Gender Office in Ikeja into the allegations against the 58-year-old community leader. He said, “Following a careful and thorough investigation conducted by the Gender Office in Ikeja, Mr Muhammad Salifu Shaibu has officially been charged to court. “At the recent court…

By Ado Oyeyemi A married gym instructor, Dennis Emmanuel, has expressed regret over his affair with social media feminist Folakemi Martins, after their relationship degenerated into a public dispute involving allegations of harassment, stalking and attempts to damage his marriage. Emmanuel, in a lengthy post on X, alleged that Martins continued to contact him and his wife after he ended their relationship, claiming that the situation had begun to affect his family and reputation. The gym instructor admitted that he had a sexual relationship with Martins, but alleged that she knew he was married when they met on May 9,…

The family of late Bamidele Adeyemi has urged Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, to reject a plea for executive clemency by Ajayi Olayinka, who is serving a life sentence over the death of their son. The appeal was contained in a petition dated September 25, 2026, and signed by Bamidele’s sister, Oluwayemisi Adesanya, on behalf of the family. The petition was submitted to the governor’s office in Abeokuta as the family protested an application seeking Olayinka’s release from custody. Adeyemi was killed in Abeokuta in 2020 during the COVID-19 lockdown. According to his family, the deceased was serving with a…