KADUNA BUSINESSMAN DRAGS EX FIANCEE’S FATHER TO COURT, DEMANDS DOWRY REFUND. (PHOTO).

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Kaduna businessman drags ex fiancee’s father to court, demands dowry refund A businessman, Nasiru Dayyabu, on Wednesday, dragged the father of his ex-fiance, Mallam Sani Direba, to Shari’a Court II sitting at Magajin Gari, Kaduna over N260,000 dowry. The complainant had joined Direba in the suit against two brothers demanding a refund of N250, 000 dowry and N10,000 introduction money he paid to marry his daughter. Represented by his counsel, Mr Sani Sunusi, the complainant told the court that he sent his people from Karaye, Kano State to Kaduna in 2025, to seek for the defendant’s daughter’s hand in marriage. “We paid the dowry and the introduction money (kudin gausuwa) and were waiting for them to set a date for the wedding,” he said. “Unfortunately, the lady’s father called to inform us that they have cancelled the marriage.” The counsel said the complainant had asked for the refund of his money since Sept. 2025 but all the efforts he made proved abortive. He claimed that his client ...

FIRE AT DUBLIN SITE DESIGNATED FOR ASYLUM SEEKERS. (PHOTO).


 A fire has broken out at a site in Coolock, North Dublin, which was being renovated to accommodate international protection applicants. Dublin Fire Brigade is currently at the former Crown Paints factory on the Malahide Road. Hoses have been deployed, and smoke is seen billowing from the building.

The fire brigade reported that two fire engines are on the scene. Firefighters are actively extinguishing the fire, which is now contained. “We expect to finish at the scene soon,” a spokesperson said.


An Garda SĆ­ochĆ”na (Irish police force) issued a statement: “GardaĆ­ and emergency services are currently at the scene of an incident in which a fire has broken out at a premises on the Malahide Road, Coolock, Dublin 17.”


Traffic on Malahide Road at Coolock remains open in both directions.


**What is the Coolock Site?**


The site in Coolock, North Dublin, was being prepared to house asylum seekers. It has been the focal point of protests and violence earlier this week. Construction was slated to begin soon on the Malahide Road site. On Monday, protesters targeted the site, resulting in machinery and pallets being set ablaze.


More than 200 GardaĆ­ were deployed to manage the unrest. During these disturbances, three Garda cars were damaged, with one set on fire. Fireworks and other objects were also thrown, leading to significant property damage and public disorder.


Additionally, a nearby building used by police as a security guard station and several vehicles were damaged. Twenty-nine protesters were arrested and charged, 15 of whom appeared in court on various charges.

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