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 ...

KOGI SENATOR NATASHA AKPOTI-UDUAGHAN GRANTED ₦50M BAIL IN DEFAMATION CASE. (PHOTO).


 Kogi Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Granted ₦50m Bail in Defamation Case


On Thursday, June 19, 2025, Justice Chizoba Orji of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court granted Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, a ₦50 million bail after she pleaded not guilty to three counts of alleged defamation. The charges, filed by the Federal Government, involve claims that the senator defamed Senate President Godswill Akpabio and former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello.

The court stipulated that the bail requires one surety, who must own landed property in Abuja and be a responsible resident of the FCT. Justice Orji adjourned the case to September 23, 2025, for trial commencement.


The arraignment drew significant attention, with security operatives deployed around the court premises. Attendees included the senator’s husband, former Education Minister Oby Ezekwesili, activist Aisha Yesufu, and numerous supporters.


Prosecuting lawyer David Kaswe requested that Akpoti-Uduaghan be remanded in prison pending trial. However, her counsel, Roland Otaru, successfully moved a bail application, arguing that the senator posed no flight risk and would not interfere with the investigation or witnesses. Otaru cited the constitutional presumption of innocence and provisions of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act 2015, which favor bail for such offenses.

Kaswe opposed the bail, citing difficulties in serving the defendant with the charges. Nevertheless, Justice Orji ruled that the alleged offense was not capital and that the law presumes the senator’s innocence. She granted bail at ₦50 million with a surety meeting the specified conditions.


The charges stem from allegations that Akpoti-Uduaghan made defamatory statements against Akpabio and Bello. One count relates to a television interview where she allegedly claimed Akpabio and Bello discussed plans to “eliminate” her, accusing Akpabio of withdrawing her security to make her vulnerable to attacks. Another count involves a March 27, 2025, telephone conversation with Sandra C. Duru, where she allegedly made further imputations against Akpabio. The charges are brought under Section 391 of the Penal Code, CAP 89, Laws of the Federation, 1990, with penalties under Section 392.


The prosecution listed Akpabio and Bello as witnesses for the trial, which is set to begin in September 2025.

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