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 ...

FORMER ‘AMERICAN IDOL’ CONTESTANT CHARGED WITH KILLING WIFE, STAGING CRIME SCENE. (PHOTO).



Former ‘American Idol’ contestant charged with killing wife, staging crime scene

Authorities in Ohio have arrested former “American Idol” contestant Caleb Flynn, 39, charging him with murdering his wife and staging the scene to mislead investigators. Flynn pleaded not guilty Friday to murder, assault, and tampering with evidence charges.

“I just want to take care of my daughters. I’m not a risk,” Flynn told Judge Samuel Huffman during a video arraignment from jail. Bond was set at $2 million.

Flynn’s wife, Ashley Flynn, 37, was found dead Monday after police responded to a report of a burglary and shooting at a home in Tipp City. Caleb Flynn and their two children were inside the residence when officers arrived. In a 911 call released by authorities, he can be heard telling dispatchers that someone had broken into the home and shot his wife multiple times in the head. “There’s blood everywhere, oh my god, oh my god, oh my god,” he says in the recording.

Flynn’s attorney, Patrick Mulligan, expressed concern over the speed of the investigation, suggesting a rushed process could increase the risk of a wrongful conviction. Tipp City Police Chief Greg Adkins defended the investigation, saying it has proceeded at a pace dictated by thorough investigative work.

Ashley Flynn, a middle school volleyball coach and substitute teacher, was remembered by Tipp City Schools for her warmth, kindness, and positive impact on students and the community.


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