Domestic violence: The only instruments approved in beating your wife are ‘rods, third leg, money and alerts’ – Internal Revenue director says

Leo Umana, the Executive Director of the Akwa Ibom State Internal Revenue Service (AKIRS), has spoken out against domestic violence. He stressed that if couples can no longer live peacefully, it is better to separate rather than resort to violence. His statement comes in response to domestic violence allegations against Uyo-based wedding journalist Isaac Mefo […]

My husband normally poisons my food – Divorce-seeking woman tells court

In a dramatic turn of events, Omotayo Kumunyi, a caterer from Ibadan, has filed for divorce after accusing her husband, Olatunde, of poisoning her food and subjecting her to frequent physical abuse. The Grade A Customary Court in Ibadan dissolved the 21-year marriage after hearing shocking testimonies of abuse. Omotayo explained that her husband, Olatunde, […]

These men should be tried and put in jail for life’ – Veteran actress, Joke Silva voices concern on murders of women by their partners over alleged infidelity.

Veteran Nollywood actress Joke Silva has raised her voice against the alarming trend of men killing their partners over alleged infidelity. This follows the tragic case of Mrs. Chioma Nwaka, who was set on fire by her husband, Obiozor Nwaka, in Anambra after he suspected her of cheating. In an exclusive interview with Saturday Beats, […]

Man arrested with dismembered body parts of his wife in Kenya

In a chilling crime in Nairobi, Kenya, a 29-year-old man, John Kiama Wambua, has been arrested for allegedly killing and dismembering his 19-year-old wife, Joy Fridah Munani. The shocking discovery happened on January 21, 2025, when police officers on patrol near Kelly Towers in Huruma stopped Wambua at around 5:00 am. He was carrying a […]

Ogun housewife stabs her husband to death over alleged infidelity

A tragic incident in Ogun State has left many in shock as a 22-year-old woman, Iyanu Adedeji, was arrested for allegedly stabbing her husband, Funsho Jimoh, to death during an argument. The couple, who lived in the Gbonagun area of Abeokuta, had been married for eight years and shared two children. According to reports, the […]

Bishop stabbed to death in Osun by jealous husband

A heartbreaking incident unfolded in Osogbo, Osun State, where Bishop Shina Olaribigbe, the founder of Rapture Empowerment International, lost his life after being stabbed by a jealous husband. The tragic event occurred while Bishop Olaribigbe was trying to mediate a domestic dispute between a couple. The couple had been living separately for some time, though […]