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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FAITH LEADERS ACCUSE WHITE HOUSE FAITH OFFICE OF BLOCKING COMMUNICATION. (PHOTO).

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Faith leaders accuse White House faith office of blocking communication

Some faith leaders are claiming they are being shut out by the White House Faith Office, saying the administration only grants access to groups aligned with its political priorities while ignoring the impact of policies like ICE raids on religious communities. Critics argue that the office, which is taxpayer-funded and meant to represent the full spectrum of American faith, has instead become a political tool for conservative Christians.

President Trump created the White House Faith Office by executive order on Feb. 7, 2025, placing it within the Domestic Policy Council inside the White House. Unlike previous versions, often housed in outside agencies, this office is central to Trump’s “religious freedom” agenda. Some faith leaders say it operates with a “closed door” policy for those who do not support the administration’s cultural or immigration goals. Doug Pagitt of Vote Common Good says he has repeatedly sought meetings to discuss clergy petitions related to ICE, but was turned away, with staff citing commitments like the National Prayer Breakfast. Critics say the office has become a venue for white conservative Christians to publicly pray over Trump, rather than engage with leaders concerned about Islamophobia, antisemitism, or other issues.

The White House says the office is inclusive and focused on protecting religious freedom. Officials point to briefings with thousands of people, events for Ramadan, Easter, Hanukkah, Diwali, and the National Day of Prayer, and a high volume of meeting requests. However, leaders on the ground argue that administration policies have hurt congregations, particularly those serving immigrant communities. Rev. Gabriel Salguero of the National Latino Evangelical Coalition said attendance in many Latino churches has dropped 30% to 50%, forcing his organization to send emergency aid to keep doors open.

Interfaith Alliance and other multifaith groups have sued the administration over the creation of the Religious Liberty Commission, arguing it violates the Federal Advisory Committee Act by presenting unbalanced viewpoints. The commission’s membership is almost entirely Christian, with only one Orthodox Jewish rabbi. Faith leaders say access should not require endorsement of the administration’s policies, stressing that they are willing to engage across political lines but need the office to represent all faiths fairly.


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