divorce

October 4, 2012

“Separate us, my wife always calls me a ‘foolish man’,” husband tells court

by Isi Esene Johnson Munago, a middle-aged Nigerian Civil Servant has approached a Grade A Customary Court in Igando, Lagos, to end his two-year-old marriage to Helen Munago, who he accused of calling him uncomplimentary names. He also accused his wife of reluctance to assume his surname preferring to use her maiden name instead. He... Read More

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October 2, 2012

It is finished: Bishop David Benenoch announces divorce – for “spiritual reasons”

by Akan Ido There are unconfirmed reports that the Founding Pastor of the Communion Church and the President Bishop of Communion Church Worldwide, Bishop David Benenoch has decided to divorce his wife, Esther Benenoch. He said he was putting a stop to the marriage which has lasted twenty years and produced three children due to... Read More

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October 2, 2012

Matthew Kukah: Prof. Wangari Maathai: One year after

by Matthew Hassan Kukah She described her divorce aptly as a tornado, which passed through her house. For, in quick succession, she lost her job in the university, was disqualified from contesting an election, ejected from her house, and went to jail, all in the twinkle of an eye. My much anticipated and scheduled meeting... Read More

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September 25, 2012

“My husband prefers to make love to me in the presence of our children,” wife tells Court

by Isi Esene Adesuwa Oluwalere, a 33-year-old woman approached a Grade ‘A’ Customary Court Agege pleading a dissolution of her 12 year marriage to her husband over threat to life and frequent beating. She accused her husband of spending money outside their home instead of contributing to the upkeep of the home and the education... Read More

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September 22, 2012

“My husband’s mistress threatened to disfigure me if I did not leave my husband alone” – wife tells divorce court, also begs to remain in the marriage

by Akan Ido A woman, Nkechi Obi, this week, pleaded with an Oshodi Magistrate Court in Lagos not to dissolve her marriage despite allegations of infidelity against her husband. Obi had in December 2011 gone to court to seek the dissolution of her marriage to Chukwudi Obi accusing him of infidelity and keeping late-nights. She... Read More

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September 22, 2012

Opinion: How Tameka knew Usher was cheating (Useful tips for all women)

By Nomalanga Mhlauli-Moses This is another sobering reminder that celebrities are not necessarily the direction in which we should guide our youth, or anyone, to look for examples of model behavior. This past weekend I watched Oprah interview Usher about his life after divorcing Tameka. Of course, the interview included a conversation about Usher marrying... Read More

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September 18, 2012

“It was God’s instruction” – Kris Okotie (kinda) tries to explain his divorce

by Hauwa Gambo ‘Fess up, you want to know, like all mortals, why exactly Reverend and perennial presidential candidate, Kris Okotie’s wedding, celebrated with such fanfare ended on a predictable note: with drama, anger and big grammar. Well, CityPeople seems to have cracked the code in its latest edition. In a rather bizarre interview with... Read More

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September 15, 2012

Opinion: Seven Reasons To Forgive Your Ex

by Eileen Barker It may surprise you to learn that one of the most effective tools — especially in emotionally charged, high conflict divorces — is forgiveness. Let’s face it — it’s hard to end a marriage without some degree of anger, resentment, disappointment or guilt creeping in. In the old days, it was... Read More

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September 8, 2012

#DivorceDrama: “My wife is troublesome” – policeman, “He is a womaniser” – wife

by Akan Ido A policeman, Sunday Uloko, yesterday pleaded with the Agege Customary Court in Lagos to dissolve his marriage to Nnee, saying she is troublesome, always willing to fight, and regularly embarrasses him in public. He also accused her of not being welcoming to his family saying she does not want him to have... Read More

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“My wife is fond of beating me” – Man tells court

by Isi Esene “My lord, I want an end to this marriage. My wife is impatient, domineering and lousy. She is fond of beating me over any minor issue.” This was the submission of Mr. Ayinla Kangu to the Ilorin Area Court on Monday pleading for the dissolution of his five-year-old marriage to Raliatu Ologede... Read More

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Stevie Wonder calls it quits with wife of 11 years

by Isi Esene Stevie Wonder has filed for divorce to end his marriage with his fashion designer wife, Kai Millard Morris. The couple have been together for 11 years but they have been separated since 2009, therefore the request for divorce is not coming as a complete surprise. In the court papers, Wonder, 62, agreed... Read More

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Drama in court: “My husband is lazy, separate us” – Wife; Husband – “I married her properly, she’s not going”

by Isi Esene “My husband is a lazy man; he does not want to work at all. When he gets a job, he complains about it and before you know it, he would leave the job. “He prefers me feeding him and the family rather than finding a means of livelihood. “He has never been... Read More

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“My husband pays me for sex”, wife tells court

by Isi Esene There was drama at the Agege Customary Court when Rachel Raheem, a 28-year-old woman accused her husband, Aliu Raheem, of always beating her and fond of stripping her naked in public. Rachel, who resides at 84, Egbabo Street, Agege, said her husband cheats on her with other women and beats her up... Read More

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#Loving&Living: The number one post-divorce decision

by David Wygant Your home is your castle. Your home is the one place that will really make you feel whole again. What do you think your biggest life decision is? Is it the job you choose? Is it where you live? Is it where you raise your children? No. The biggest life decision... Read More

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Nneka Jethro-Iroube: Finding my knight in shiny armour (30 Days, 30 Voices)

I knew my knight in shinning armor would appear and in my own eyes I had a fair idea of what it meant to be married so I felt prepared and qualified. What more would a man want than a fine, godly, very smart – narrowly missed a 1st class- young girl. Marriage, oh marriage... Read More

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Endorsed by the Vice Presidency: Kano weds 250 couples

by Isi Esene This might not be your dream wedding but it surely serves its purpose. The Kano State Government yesterday conducted a mass wedding for 250 couples, this is the second one in its series being co-ordinated by the State Hisbah Board, the first one held on May 15 at the Kano Central Mosque.... Read More

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‘He chased her with a gun’: Oprah Winfrey’s parents in messy divorce battle

by Isi Esene According to a report by Black Like Moi, Oprah’s father and her step-mother are in the middle of a messy divorce. It’s a tale of guns, adultery, death threats, a barbershop, and money power. Very few people knew who Vernon Winfrey was until Oprah, his famous daughter offered to buy his struggling... Read More

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“For four years my husband did not ‘sex me’” – Housewife tells court

by Isi Esene How do we report this with a straight face? The Customary court of Badagry got some bizarre marital revelations on Tuesday when Aderonke Akinyemi, a 38year old housewife asked it to dissolve their marriage over allegations suggesting her husband had refused her sex for about four years. In her words: “For four... Read More

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Picture Perfect: Kris Humphries gets ready for messy Kim Kardashian divorce

by Isi Esene Yes, we’re through with Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes, and it’s back to the familiar: Kris Humphries and Kim Kardashian. Kris Humphries is prepared to do anything to build a divorce case against his now estranged wife, Kim. He has accused her of getting into the marriage for fame and money, not... Read More

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Opinion: The Top 10 Reasons Women Re-Marry The Wrong Guys

by Harriet Lerner If you’re in the emotional aftermath of divorce, the last thing on your mind may be coupling up again. Even the thought of going on a date may be as appealing as a plate of overcooked liver dressed with dry brussels sprouts. Still, you just might find yourself back in the saddle... Read More

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Yolanda Gray: Katie Holmes/Tom Cruise? The Kadarshians? It’s time to stop hating on celebrity marriages (30 Days, 30 Voices)

by Yolanda Gray Divorce is a word often found in the same sentence with celebrity. In popular culture in fact, it’s almost come to be defined solely by celebrity. So our brains have been programmed thus: “Celebrities divorce. Politicians don’t.” “Celebrities divorce. Pastor don’t.” “Celebrities divorce. Regular people don’t.” So, nobody puts Barack and Michelle... Read More

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Enemies from within broke our marriage up – Stephanie Henshaw

by Isi Esene Stephanie Henshaw, the now estranged wife of former pop singing pastor, Chris Okotie, has shed some light at the emotional pains she is suffering as a result of their separation which was said to be “due to irreconcilable differences”. She lamented on her Facebook page saying she was loved but wasn’t loved back and... Read More

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“Enemies from within” – Kris Okotie’s wife tries to explain break-up

by Isi Esene Stephanie Henshaw, the now ex-wife of former hip-hop singing pastor, Chris Okotie, has shed some light at the emotional pains she is suffering as a result of their separation which was said to be “due to irreconcilable differences”. She lamented on her Facebook page saying she was loved but wasn’t loved back... Read More

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Who gets the couch? Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes getting a divorce

After 5 couch-jumping years of marriage, Hollywood megastar Tom Cruise, 46, is divorcing his third wife Katie Holmes, 33. According to the People magazine website that broke the news: This is a private matter for Katie and her family,” says Holmes’s attorney Jonathan Wolfe. “Katie’s primary concern remains, as it always has been, her daughter’s best... Read More

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Now, face the music: Police arrest woman over Boko Haram Facebook comment

by Stanley Azuakola Be careful what you type on Facebook, big brother is watching. Mrs. Afolakemi Mojisola Adeniyi, 23, mother of one and divorced. Apparently, she doesn’t think highly of her ex-husband. That’s the conclusion to make when one considers a recent stunt she pulled on her ex-husband. Last week, Afolakemi put up a picture... Read More

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The Un-Divorced by Pamela Paul

photo; majic 102.1 The term “trial separation” conjures a swift purgatory, something ducked into regretfully and escaped from with due speed, even if into that most conclusive of relationships, divorce. John Frost and his wife had been unhappily married for much of their 25 years together when his company relocated him in 2000. So... Read More

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#InCaseYouMissedIt: Two down – Chris Okotie to divorce second wife

by Tolu Orekoya “The course of true love never did run smooth,” Shakespeare wrote in his play A Midsummer Nights Dream. After four years of marriage, musician-turned-pastor Chris Okotie announced the end of his marriage to Stephanie Henshaw almost four years to their wedding day. The pastor at the Household of God Church, Oregun, Lagos shocked... Read More

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Lawyer blames refusal of women to “stoop down” for Nigeria’s high divorce rates

by Tolu Orekoya Oh boy. It is an interesting take to interview those who would most profit from high divorce rates in any country: the lawyers. In Nigeria, though divorces are becoming more common, being divorced can be a cause of stigma, especially for women. Never mind that new research shows that divorce is associated with women being less... Read More

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Usher cries in court – sad, mad for being called a bad dad

by Stanley Azuakola American R&B singer Usher Raymond broke down in tears today in an Atlanta court. The singer just couldn’t bear the insinuation from his ex-wife’s lawyer that he was a bad dad who cared more about partying than about the welfare of his children. Usher and his ex-wife Tameka Foster are locked in a custody... Read More

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February 19, 2012

“The press has over-used this story; Toni Payne is still my wife” – 9ice

by Abdullhi Aborode Channels TV’s Sunrise ‘Artist of the week’ was Abolore Akande popularly known as 9ice. Not surprisingly, during the interview he was asked about the situation with his wife (Toni Payne). He knew it was coming. 9ice said: “I keep telling people and I think the press have overused the news so to... Read More

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