Court sentences Living Faith Pastor to death in Uyo
An Akwa Ibom State High Court in Uyo has sentenced Prince Emmanuel Umoh, a 29-year-old resident pastor of Living Faith Church, to death by hanging for the murder of his landlord, Gabriel Bassey Edward. The court found Umoh guilty of stabbing Edward, a University of Uyo student, to death inside the church premises. Evidence showed […]
Rivers: Court sentences four to death over killing of Ahoada DPO
A High Court in Rivers State has sentenced four individuals to death for their involvement in the killing of the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in Ahoada. The judgment followed a full trial in which the court examined evidence presented by the prosecution. The incident, which shocked residents of the area, involved the violent attack and […]
Kano Court sentences man to death for killing son
A Kano State High Court has sentenced a man to death after finding him guilty of killing his own son. The judgment followed a full trial in which the prosecution presented evidence linking the man to the crime, while the defence failed to convince the court otherwise. The court held that the prosecution proved its […]
Court upholds death sentence for Kebbi woman over ex-husband’s murder
A Kebbi State woman has had her death sentence upheld by a court for the murder of her ex-husband. The ruling follows the conclusion of legal proceedings confirming her conviction, sending a strong message about the consequences of violent crimes. The Court of Appeal affirmed the lower court’s judgment, stating that the evidence presented during […]
Man sentenced to death for murder of neighbour in Kano
A Kano State High Court has sentenced a man to death after finding him guilty of killing his neighbour. The court said the evidence presented during the trial clearly showed that the accused committed the crime. The judgment came after months of hearings involving witnesses, police reports, and legal arguments. During the trial, prosecutors explained […]
UniPort student sentenced to death for murder of girlfriend
A student of the University of Port Harcourt has been sentenced to death after a court found him guilty of killing his girlfriend. The tragic case, which has been in court for months, finally reached its conclusion when the judge delivered the verdict. The court said the evidence presented was strong enough to confirm that […]
Chinese politician sentenced to de@th over $37.8M bribery scandal
A Chinese official has been sentenced to death with a delay after being found guilty of accepting bribes worth $37.8 million. Wang Yong, who was once the deputy leader of the Xizang autonomous region, received a suspended death sentence for taking bribes. A court in Hunan province gave the ruling, saying all his rights as […]
Gospel singer, Oluwatimileyin Ajayi sentenced to de@th by hanging for murd£r of corps member Salome Adaidu
A gospel singer and social media influencer, Oluwatimileyin Ajayi, has been sentenced to death by hanging for the murder of a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member, Salome Adaidu. The ruling was made by the High Court in Lafia, Nasarawa State. Justice Simon Aboki, who presided over the case, declared Ajayi guilty of the brutal […]
Court sentences five to death by hanging for armed robbery and murder in Ekiti
A High Court sitting in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, has sentenced five men to death by hanging for taking part in an armed robbery and the murder of a night guard. Justice O.O. Olatawura gave the judgment on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. The five men—Ojo Tope (also known as Tope Dudu), Damilola Christopher (XY), Joshua Adegoke, […]
Late gospel singer, Osinachi’s husband sentenced to death by hanging
Peter Nwachukwu, the husband of late gospel singer Osinachi, has been sentenced to death by hanging. The verdict was given today, April 28, by Justice Nwosu-Iheme of the FCT High Court in Wuse Zone 2, Abuja. The court found Nwachukwu guilty of causing Osinachi’s death on April 8, 2022. The judge ruled that the prosecution […]