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divorce

September 22, 2025

Woman seeks divorce over alleged abandonment, abuse

The case was adjourned until October 14 for hearing.

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August 12, 2025
LEGISLATIVE GAVEL
June 24, 2025

Court dissolves marriage after couple agreed on divorce

The judge ordered the husband to pay N25,000 monthly for the feeding of his three children.

Courtroom
June 2, 2025

‘I won’t move out of my ex-husband’s house,’ woman insists after divorce

After listening to both parties, the judge, Kabir Muhammad, confirmed the three pronouncements of divorce between the couple.

Courtroom
January 21, 2025

‘My wife always looking unkempt, doesn’t clean house,’ divorce-seeking man tells court

Mr Omotayo, who resides within the court’s jurisdiction, filed for divorce, saying he could no longer tolerate his wife’s poor hygiene practices.

Divorce
January 8, 2025

Wife seeks divorce over alleged seven years of sex starvation

Mariam pleaded with the court to dissolve the marriage to enable her to remarry.

Gavel and wedding rings used to illustrate the story
November 12, 2024

UN condemns Iraq’s proposed law allowing men to marry nine-year-old girls

United Nations has vehemently condemned the move by Iraq’s parliament to amend the law legitimising men to marry nine-year-old girls.

Iraqi children
October 7, 2024

Man seeks end to 14-year ‘loveless’ marriage, says wife troublesome

Mr Adewale, who lives in Asolo-Ireakari, an area of Ibadan, told the court that Ms Adedoyin did everything to make him an unhappy husband.

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September 12, 2024
Cardi B and Offset
September 12, 2024

Housewife seeks dissolution of four-year-old marriage

Mr Musa said, “I still love my wife. We have five children together and I do not want a divorce.’’

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