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 ...

ARMED HERDSMEN KILL FARMER IN RENEWED ATTACKS IN BENUE. (PHOTO).


 Armed herdsmen kill farmer in renewed attacks in Benue


A young man identified as Lucky Tsetim has reportedly been killed by suspected armed at Tse-Kalema in Mbazun, Atogbenda, Ukum Local Government Area of Benue State.


Local sources say he was attacked while working on his farm on Tuesday.


The killing has sparked fresh fears among residents, who say Fulani attacks in Tse-Kalema are becoming increasingly frequent.


They are calling on security agencies to urgently intervene and restore peace in the area.


As of press time, no official response has been issued by the authorities as calls to the Spokesperson of the Benue State Police Command,DSP, Udeme Edet was not returned.

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