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 ...
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NEMA CONFIRMS 24 RESCUED, 42 MISSING IN KOGI BOAT MISHAP. (PHOTO).

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 NEMA confirms 24 rescued, 42 missing in Kogi boat mishap


The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has confirmed that 24 passengers were rescued from the Kogi boat mishap. In a post on Thursday, NEMA said 42 persons remained missing as search and rescue operations continue.


According to the agency, the incident occurred on Tuesday evening when a boat carrying about 80 passengers capsized on the River Niger. The boat had departed Onugwa community in Ibaji Local Government Area and was heading to Olushi village before it sank.’

“The unfortunate mishap has claimed several lives and left dozens missing,” NEMA said in its update.The Director General of NEMA, Zubaida Umar, activated the Abuja Operations Office to support ongoing rescue efforts.


Rescue Efforts Ongoing


Search and rescue teams have recovered 14 corpses while efforts to find the missing continue. Community divers are supporting official responders, including NEMA, KOSEMA, NIWA, Red Cross, Civil Defence, and the Fire Service.


NEMA added that “periodic updates will be provided as more information becomes available.” The Head of Abuja Operations Office,  Zakari Abubakar, also visited the Onugwa traditional ruler to commiserate. On Wednesday, the Kogi State Government said at least 26 passengers had died in the tragedy.


Commissioner for Information Kingsley Fanwo described the accident as “a heartbreaking loss” and conveyed the governor’s condolences. Governor Usman Ododo directed state agencies to support victims’ families and improve safety on the waterways. “The Government of Kogi State stands with the people of Ibaji LGA in this moment of grief,” the statement said.


The NEMA and the state government emphasised the need for strict safety compliance on waterways. They urged riverine communities to avoid overloading boats and ensure the use of life jackets during travel.

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