Sunday, June 28, 2026

Customary Court

April 19, 2024

Cleric seeks divorce, accuses wife of stripping him naked in church, leaking his secrets

The cleric accused his wife of abandoning their only child and travelling to Libya, where she has resided for two years.

Gavel and wedding rings used to illustrate the story
February 5, 2024

My husband hits me with hammer, businesswoman tells court

The petitioner made the allegation in a divorce petition she filed against her estranged husband before the court.

Hammer (credit: jumia)
January 20, 2024
Gavel
September 18, 2023

Businesswoman begs court to grant husband’s divorce petition 

She begged the court to dissolve the union and grant her custody of the child of the marriage. 

Court symbol used to tell the story
February 7, 2023

Lawyers protest, boycott courts for three days over killings in Imo

The lawyers were protesting the killing of Nnaemeka Ugboma, chairman, Customary Court, Ejemekwuru in the Oguta LGA, on February 2, while presiding over a case.

Nigerian Bar Association
November 14, 2022

My husband squandered house rent, divorce-seeking woman tells court

The woman said that she had given her husband money to pay one year’s rent, but he ended up paying for six months.

Court room used to illustrate the story
October 31, 2022

My wife had sex with my cousin, divorce-seeking husband tells court

The petitioner told the court that he had developed high blood pressure because of his wife’s alleged promiscuous behaviour.

Gavel and wedding rings used to illustrate the story
June 7, 2022

Court jails counsellor three months for assaulting his mother-in-law

The police said that the man also threatened to kill his mother-in-law for being in custody with his children.

Lady Justice (Credit: https://lawandsocietymagazine.com)
December 14, 2020
Court Gavel