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  • After wife’s plea, court dissolves 17-year marriage

    After wife’s plea, court dissolves 17-year marriage

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    Olumide Akinrinlola
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    In Kubwa, Abuja, an upper area court has granted Modupe Lawal’s request for divorce, ending her 17-year marriage to Ismaila. Judge Mohammed Wakili dissolved the union, citing a lack of affection and in accordance with Islamic law. Wakili ordered Modupe to observe “Iddah,” which is a waiting period of three months before contracting another marriage.…