Tag: MURDER
Oscar Pistorius to be sentenced for murder in June
South African Olympic and Paralympic gold medallist, Oscar Pistorius, will face sentencing in June following his conviction for murdering his model girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp...
Nigerian Army confirms murder of abducted colonel
The Nigerian Army on Tuesday confirmed that one of its officers kidnapped on Sunday has been killed by his abductors.
“The Nigerian Army wishes to...
Court okays veil for lawyer who allegedly stabbed husband to death
An Oyo State High Court has agreed that alleged husband killer, Yewande Oyediran, can cover her face during proceedings.
Yewande, a lawyer, is facing trial...
Nigerian kills friend in India over Messi, Ronaldo argument
A Nigerian has been stabbed to death by a compatriot in Mumbai, India following a heated exchange over who is the best footballer in...
Oscar Pistorius denied appeal of murder conviction
A South African court has refused to allow Oscar Pistorius appeal against his murder conviction.
The former Olympic and Paralympic athlete was convicted of killing...
Rev King must die, Supreme Court rules
The Supreme Court on Friday upheld the judgment of a Lagos High Court which condemned General Overseer of the Christian Praying Assembly, Chukwuemeka Ezeugo,...
Supreme Court affirms penalty on man sentenced to death in Lagos
The Supreme Court on Friday upheld the judgment of a Lagos High Court sentencing a man, Nonso Okeke to death for the murder of...
Killers of former FUTA VC sentenced to death by hanging
An Akure High Court Wednesday sentenced two people to death by hanging for the murder of former vice chancellor of the Federal University of...
Convicted Oscar Pistorius granted bail
Olympic athlete, Oscar Pistorius, was Tuesday granted bail of under $700 by a South African court while he awaits sentencing for killing his girlfriend,...
South Africa’s Supreme Court convicts Oscar Pistorius of murder
Olympic athlete Oscar Pistorius has been found guilty of murder after a South African appeals court overturned an earlier manslaughter verdict.
He killed his girlfriend...