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Why I Was Sleeping with My Housemaid, Man Tells Divorce Court
A contractor, Prince Uzo Nwosu, has told a Customary Court of the Federal Capital Territory sitting in Takushara, Abuja, why he had a sexual relationship with his family’s housemaid, an allegation at the centre of a messy marital dispute with his wife, Rebecca Erebi Nwosu.
Testifying before the three-member panel chaired by Hadiza Attah, Prince Nwosu claimed he became involved with the maid because he was allegedly “sex-starved” by his wife, insisting the act was consensual and denying accusations of rape.
According to him, Rebecca allegedly only agreed to intimacy when she wanted to get pregnant, and after the birth of their second child, she continually denied him sex until she eventually left their matrimonial home.
Nwosu, who spoke as the fourth prosecution witness, also alleged that his wife frequently dismissed their housemaids at the slightest provocation, adding that she sacked 18 maids within four years.
He said she often accused the domestic workers of sleeping with him and dismissed them without arranging replacements.
He further accused her of leaving their young children in the care of estate security guards when going out at night.
When asked about his wife’s accusation of rape, Nwosu insisted the relationship with the maid, identified as Mercy, was voluntary, adding that he even planned to marry her because of how well she cared for his children. He said he is a prince from Ohuhu in Umuahia North, Abia State, and that his custom permits men to marry multiple wives.
He denied claims that his son has autism, insisting the child only has delayed speech — a condition he claimed runs in his family.
In his petition marked FCT/JD/CC/TAK/CV/09/2025, Nwosu asked the court to dissolve the marriage, grant custody of their two young children to his parents, and allow Rebecca visitation rights.
He claimed the marriage, conducted in May 2021, had “broken down irretrievably” and that they had been separated for over a year.
He also alleged that Rebecca was involved in “clubbing and promiscuity” and denied him access to the children.
In her response, Rebecca strongly denied marrying Nwosu under Igbo customary law, asserting that their union was conducted under Ijaw native law and custom in Bayelsa State on April 30, 2021, and later blessed in the Church.
She portrayed herself as a dutiful wife and accused Nwosu of hiding his “true character,” which she said also led to his divorce from his former wife.
Rebecca alleged that the marriage collapsed after Nwosu raped and sexually assaulted their housemaid in July 2024 — an act she said brought shame and led to their separation following intervention from both families.
According to her, Nwosu confessed the assault to her, adding that criminal charges could not proceed because the victim lacked the financial means and Nwosu’s family allegedly paid her off.
She also said their children were unsafe with him, claiming he is a chain smoker who smokes around them, and that their son once picked up a cigarette butt in imitation.
Rebecca argued that she had always allowed him access to the children, denied being involved in clubbing or promiscuity, and insisted she was a hardworking, responsible mother.
She accused Nwosu and his family of attempting to control her life and said he forced her to abandon her thriving clothing business, leaving her financially dependent.
Rebecca is demanding full custody, child support, health insurance, and that Nwosu collect the N60,000 bride price in line with Ijaw custom. She also agreed the marriage should be dissolved.
The court fixed November 20, 2025 for ruling on the application.
Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have attacked a commercial bus operated by GUO Transport along the Benn-Ore expressway, killing the driver and abducting several passengers in what underscores Nigeria’s deepening insecurity on major highways.
Reports indicate that the assailants ambushed the South East-bound vehicle, opened fire on the driver, who died at the scene, and subsequently whisked away passengers to an unknown destination.
The incident is believed to have occurred along a notorious stretch of the highway linking the South-West to the South-South, long plagued by banditry and abductions.
While official confirmation from security agencies is expected, local sources and a circulating video showed that passengers might have forcefully been taken into nearby forests, a tactic commonly employed by kidnapping syndicates operating along the corridor. Similar attacks in the past have involved mass abductions, with victims later released after ransom payments.
The Executive Secretary/CEO of the Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF), Dr. Ayodele Ogunsan, on Thursday paid a high-profile courtesy visit to the Lagos Neighbourhood Safety Agency (LNSA), where he lauded the agency’s operational efficiency, technological advancement, and grassroots-driven policing model.
Dr. Ogunsan in company of the fund’s Director of Administration, Mr. Adegbola Lewis were received at the LNSA headquarters by the agency’s General Manager, Dr. Ifalade Oyekan, alongside top officials and personnel. In a ceremonious display underscoring the importance of the visit, the LSSTF boss was accorded a mounted guard of honour. He was also decorated with LNSA Medal of Honour and presented with a commemorative lapel pin in recognition of his contributions to strengthening Lagos’ security architecture.
The visit featured an extensive tour of the agency’s facilities, during which Dr. Ogunsan inspected a range of modern security assets, including surveillance drones, body-worn cameras, and other high-tech equipment deployed to enhance intelligence gathering and rapid response operations.
The Lagos Neighbourhood Safety Agency, established by the Lagos State Government as a community-based security outfit, plays a critical role in complementing conventional law enforcement agencies such as the Nigeria Police. Its core mandate includes grassroots intelligence gathering, routine patrols, crime prevention, and fostering peaceful coexistence within communities. Officers of the agency, largely drawn from the local population, leverage their deep knowledge of their respective neighbourhoods to monitor suspicious activities, mediate disputes, and provide actionable intelligence to security agencies.
Speaking after the inspection, Dr. Ogunsan expressed admiration for the strides recorded under Dr. Oyekan’s leadership, particularly highlighting the effectiveness of the agency’s community policing framework.
“The strength of the LNSA lies in its people-oriented approach. Having officers who live and serve within their communities builds trust, enhances intelligence gathering, and ultimately strengthens public safety,” he said. “What we have seen here today reflects strategic investment, innovation, and a clear commitment to safeguarding lives and property.”
He reaffirmed the commitment of the LSSTF to sustaining support for the Lagos Neighborhood Safely Agency (LNSA) and other security agencies across the state, noting that security remains a critical pillar for economic growth, social stability, and investor confidence in Lagos.
In his response, Dr. Oyekan expressed appreciation for the continued partnership and support that the agency has enjoyed over the years from the LSSTF, describing it as instrumental to the agency’s operational successes. He reiterated that the agency’s neighbourhood-based policing structure which is anchored on local familiarity and collaboration remains central to its mission of proactive crime prevention and effective security delivery.
The visit highlights the growing synergy between key security stakeholders in Lagos State, in a bid to strengthen intelligence-led and community-driven strategies to address evolving security challenges in Nigeria’s commercial nerve centre and West Africa’s economic hub.
Adron Homes and Properties Limited delivered a commanding performance at the grand finale of the 2026 Ibadan Cultural Festival, firmly establishing its dominance as Nigeria’s leading real estate brand. At the iconic Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasingba, the company did not just sponsor the event, it took control of the narrative, transforming the cultural celebration into a powerful showcase of brand strength, innovation, and market authority.
With the presence of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, alongside a distinguished assembly of traditional rulers, high chiefs, and top government dignitaries, Adron Homes leveraged the high-profile platform to reinforce its influence at the intersection of culture, community, and modern development. The royal commendation from the Olubadan, who openly praised the company’s contribution, further cemented Adron’s growing stature as a key driver of cultural and socio-economic advancement.
Speaking at the event, the Group Managing Director, Mrs. Adenike Ajobo, projected a bold and uncompromising vision, emphasizing that Adron Homes is not just building houses but creating ecosystems where heritage, lifestyle, and modern living seamlessly converge. She reaffirmed that the company’s presence in Ibadan is strategically positioned to redefine the city’s residential landscape while embedding the brand deeply within the cultural fabric of its people.
Adron Homes’ activation proved to be one of the most dominant features of the festival. The “Adron Experience” zone became the epicenter of engagement, attracting massive crowds through immersive brand interactions, including the viral 360-degree video booth that drove widespread digital visibility. Simultaneously, the Ibadan Sales Team executed a results-driven engagement strategy, converting high foot traffic into real business opportunities while showcasing Adron’s expanding portfolio of modern, world-class estates transforming the city’s iconic skyline.
By seamlessly integrating its “Home Festival” concept into the cultural celebration, Adron Homes blurred the line between tradition and innovation, delivering an unmatched brand experience that competitors could not rival. As the festival drew to a close, one message was unmistakable, Adron Homes did not just participate; it dominated, setting a new benchmark for corporate cultural investment and reinforcing its position as the brand defining the future of real estate in Nigeria.
