A woman, Taiye AbdulGafar has applied for divorce, custody and maintenance of three children she had for Saadu AbdulGafar over lack of love, at the Area Court, Centre-Igboro, Ilorin, Kwara State.
The petitioner told the court she was tired of their marriage and prayed the court to dissolve it.
According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Taiye also urged the court to grant her custody of their three children, while the respondent should be responsible for their school fees and upkeep.
Saadu told the court he was still interested in his marriage to Taiye and that settlement was ongoing to ensure that they continued their relationship.
The presiding judge, Hammad Ajumonbi, advised the petitioner to exercise patience, saying that all marriages have their challenges.
Ajunmobi advised the petitioner to consider settlement.
The case was adjourned to March 11, for report of settlement.