Tag: MURDER
Another suspected wife killer arrested in Lagos
The police in Lagos on Friday arrested a 49-year-old man, Jafaru Sougie, for allegedly killing his wife of 26 years at their home on...
Court strikes out preliminary objection of lawyer accused of killing husband
An Oyo State High Court sitting in Ibadan on Tuesday struck out the preliminary objection challenging the competence of the murder charge against Yewande...
Court remands alleged Lagos killer husband in prison, wife buried
Three weeks after the tragic death of his wife Ronke, Lekan Shonde, appeared before an Ebute Meta Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos on Friday...
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...