Ogun Chief Judge, Justice Mosunmola Dipeolu, on Monday, sworn-in 10 Customary Court Presidents (Legal) and one member of the court. Speaking during the swearing-in ceremony at the Judiciary Complex, Abeokuta, Dipeolu said that the occasion marked a significant milestone in…
A 26-year-old electrician, Joseph Sunday, was on Monday docked in an Upper Customary Court in Kafanchan, Kaduna State, for allegedly stealing a motorcycle. The police charged Sunday with criminal trespass and theft, contrary to the provisions of sections 327 and…
A man seeking divorce, Abiodun Akinyemi has told a Mapo Grade’A’ Customary Court in Ibadan to dissolve his 18-year-old marriage to his estranged wife, Christina, because she is making his life miserable. Testifying before the court, Akinyemi who resides in…
A Grade ‘A’ Customary Court in Ibadan has dissolved the 13-year-old marriage between Susan Udeze and estranged husband, Frank on grounds of an alleged threat to life. Delivering judgment, the court’s President, Mrs S.M. Akintayo held that she dissolved the…
A civil servant, Orayelu Vincent on Tuesday dragged his wife, Comfort before a Customary Court in jikwoyi Abuja, over alleged threat to kill his only son. Vincent, in his divorce petition, said:” after my wife absconded with my son, I…
A commercial motorcyclist, Dayo Akingbade has told a Mapo Grade A Customary Court in Ibadan to dissolve his marriage to wife, Dapo on grounds of adultery. Countering his wife’s allegation of being irresponsible, Akingbade claimed that Dapo cannot control her…
An Akure Customary Court on Wednesday dissolved a 12-year-old marriage between Mr. Adeniyi Adekambi and Mrs. Toyin Adekambi for desertion, lack of responsibility and loss of love. In his ruling, Mr. Segun Rotiba, the President of the court, said that…
A Grade A Customary Court at Mapo in Ibadan has terminated a 12-year-old marriage between a transporter, Oluwaniyi Olajire, and his estranged wife, Omolabake, on grounds of infidelity and indecent dressing. Delivering judgment, the court’s President, Mrs S.M. Akintayo, said…
A 73-year-old retired soldier, Kalid Ayanlaki, who dragged his wife, Funke, before an Igando Customary Court in Lagos was on Tuesday granted divorce on grounds of ”lack of love” after seven years. Delivering judgment, the President of the Court, Mr…
An automobile mechanic, Mr Sammul Salisu, on Monday dragged his wife Blessing, before a Customary court in Jikwoyi, Abuja, for attempting to stab him with a knife. In a petition, Salisu, who resides within the jurisdiction of the court, alleged:”…
