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 ...

FG MOVES TO PROVIDE CLEAN, RELIABLE AND AFFORDABLE ENERGY. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE.


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FG MOVES TO PROVIDE CLEAN, RELIABLE AND AFFORDABLE ENERGY


The Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Chief Uche Geoffery Nnaji has said the Ministry through Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN)is poise to provide every Nigerian with clean, reliable and affordable energy while ensuring Innovation, Industrial growth, job creation and environmental stewardship.


He made the statement on the occasion of establishing the National Committee on Renewable Energy, Energy Efficiency, Innovation and Certification (NCREEIC) domicile in Energy Commission of Nigeria and signing of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with High Voltage 101 Limited today, in Abuja.


According to Uche the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding with key drivers and Partners and the formal establishment of the National Committee on Renewable Energy, Efficiency, Innovation and Certification, is now charting a bold new course in African’s Energy transition for socio-economic development of the country in line with Renew Hope Agenda of the present Administration.


The Minister explained that the Ministry has invited critical Ministries to nominate members to be part of the inter-ministerial initiative that reflects the broad strength of Government working together with industry and society.


He then urged the committee to focus on four critical areas which includes: Innovation and Research, Collaboration, Local Content Development and Certification and Standards.


Speaking The Director of Energy Commission of Nigeria, Dr. Mustahpa Abdullahi, said that the county has made a notable progress in establishing institutional frameworks to support the development, coordination, and implementation of energy efficiency initiatives across key sectors such as industry, buildings, appliances, and transportation.


He also added that ECN has also established the National Centre for Energy Efficiency and Conservation (NCEECI) hosted at the University of Lagos where research activities and appliance testing are conducted.

Speaking also, the Managing Director of High Voltage 101 Limited, Hon. Chijioke NwaDavid commended the effort of the Hon Minister saying that this is a transformational step in Nigeria’s pursuit of Energy sustainability, Innovation, and building of the economy.


Pauline Sule (Mrs) anipr

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