Dahiru alleged that Audu failed to perform his duties as the husband.
The Magistrate, Olasinmibo Sanusi-Zubair, admitted the defendant to bail in the sum of N100, 000 and two sureties in like sum.
Ms Abdulrasheed said the marriage was arranged by her uncle, noting she was unaware of Mr Abdullahi’s “joblessness” and lack of any source of livelihood.
The judge adjourned the matter until October 26 for report of settlement.
Mariam pleaded with the court to dissolve the marriage to enable her to remarry.
Osikolu told the court that the mother of the victim died while they were living at Ojota and the couple offered to accommodate her.
Mr Musa said, “I still love my wife. We have five children together and I do not want a divorce.’’
Mrs John bemoaned the development, saying the commodity was gradually becoming unaffordable to the common man.
The petitioner also sought custody of the two children and N100,000 monthly as maintenance and feeding allowance.
She said she no longer loved her husband and begged the court to dissolve the marriage.
