Housewife Sentenced To 10 Years Imprisonment For Torturing 14-Year-Old Househelp To Death In Lagos

An Ikeja High Court, yesterday, sentenced a 27-year-old woman, Chiamaka Nnajiofor, to 10 years imprisonment for her culpability in the death of her housekeeper, Oliver Arakwe.

Justice Lateefat Okunnu convicted Nnajiofor for manslaughter instead of the charge of murder preferred against her. The sentence is to commence from September 22, 2011, when she was first arraigned.

Family Confirms Death Of Former Chief of General Staff, Vice Admiral Mike Akhigbe

The head of the Akhigbe family, Chief Joseph Akhigbe, on Tuesday confirmed the death of the former Chief of General Staff,  Vice Admiral Mike Akhigbe.

Joseph confirmed the death  in their Fugar country home in Estako Central Local Government Area of Edo.

Yesterday same family of the former Chief of General Staff described as untrue, an online report that the former number two man died in a London hospital.

Nollywood Actor Ray Okeugo Dies At 33

Nollywood actor, Ray Daniels Okeugo has passed on. 

Ray Daniels died on Friday, October 25th, 2013, after a brief illness. 

Before his death, Ray Daniels acted in soap operas and home videos before taking into photography. His burial arrangement is being planned by Lagos state chapter of Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN). 

May his soul rest in peace, amen.

Teenager commits suicide after parents banned her from Facebook

A teenager who killed herself after her parents banned her from Facebook left a note for a devastated family saying she couldn't live without the site.

Aiswarya Dahiwal, a second year college student from Parbhani, in the Maharashtra state of India, had asked her parents for permission to log on to the site on Wednesday, but they said no.

Teenage driver crushes 3-year-old girl to death in Lagos

When three-year-old Ikeoluwa Olaniyi was playing with her friends in her grandfather’s compound in Ire Akari Estate, Isolo, Lagos, on September 3, 2013, little did she know that death was lurking.
PUNCH Metro learnt that a teenage motorist, Chinyere Wagbaranta, in company with her brother, Chisom, and a police corporal attached to Police Mobile Force 22, Felix Adebayo, in a Mercedes Benz Sports Utility Vehicle, drove into the compound carelessly, hitting the little girl and crushing her skull.

Former PMAN President Mustapha Amego Dies After Battle With Colon Cancer

Former President of the Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria (PMAN), Mustapha Amego is dead. He died after a long battle with colon cancer. The musician and former TV personality, who relocated to the US many years ago, died yesterday October 23rd in Baltimore, Maryland, US.

THISDAY Foreign Editor, Paul Ohia, Found Dead in His Car

For reasons yet unknown, THISDAY Foreign and Diplomatic Editor, Mr. Paul Ohia, was yesterday found dead in his official car, a white Kia Optima along Marine Road, Apapa, Lagos.

According to eyewitness reports, the deceased had parked his car for several hours by the side of the road, which aroused the suspicion of passersby, prompting them to move closer to check on him.

Very Touching: Family Hit By Double Tragedy

Late Kelvin

When 35 year-old Adesuwa got married to Kevin Okhiria from Iruekpen in Esan West Local Government Council, Edo State in 2004, she prayed that the resentment that bedeviled the union from some of her in-laws will fade with time. Few years after the union,  a lot of issues, including the couple’s inability to have a child of their own, compounded her fate.  The sordid situation ended up with the death of both the mother in-law and her husband under mysterious circumstances that now pose a great threat to her life.

Before then, Adesuwa and Kevin Okhiria were inseparable despite the odds, praying and hoping that one day, they would have their own baby to bless  their union. The relative peace they maintained in their home was the envy of friends and neighbours at their No 18, Modupe Street, Balogun bus-stop Ikeja, Lagos who though were aware of the challenges the couple faced, marveled at how their marriage stood the test of time. This was however, short-lived as Kevin’s mother took ill and they found themselves saddled with the sole responsibility of taking care of her.

The distraught widow narrated her story: “Shortly after Madam Okhiria  took ill, members of her family decided that she was brought to Lagos for proper medical attention which was a far cry to what was obtained in the village. When we brought her to Lagos, she was admitted at the Naval Hospital, Ojo where she spent two weeks during which various diagnostic tests were conducted on her.

Popular Nollywood Script Writer, Chike Bryan Is Dying Of Kidney Failure

President of the Script Writers Guild, Mr. Chike Bryan is currently down with kidney related ailment and needs urgent support to stay alive.

Mr Bryan was initially admitted at Isolo General Hospital before he was  later  referred to Igando General Hospital, Lagos, where better machines for dialysis are available.

Very Tragic: Gunmen Burst Into Wedding Reception And Murder Groom Over £60 (N15, 500) Debt

A new bride, Jacqueline Cousins was forced to watch her new husband being shot dead by masked gunmen at their Jamaican wedding reception. 

Jacqueline Cousins, 49, married Dameion Cousins, 31, in an idyllic ceremony in the Caribbean.

But hours later an armed gang burst into the reception claiming the groom owned them $10,000 Jamaican dollars - just £60...which is like N15, 500.

They held the bride at gunpoint while Mr Cousins was shot in the head outside in the driveway.

Mrs Cousins, a family support worker, from Hornsey, North London, said she has no idea why the gang targeted her husband.

She said: 

'I started screaming and screaming and I could not believe what I was seeing.

'I lay down next to him and I put my head on his chest. I realised he was dead.

10 People Feared Dead In Sallah Gifts' Stampede Near Dr. Bukola Saraki's House

About 10 people were feared dead while scores were reportedly injured on Wednesday night following a stampede near the Ilofa residence of a former Governor of Kwara State, Dr. Bukola Saraki.

The incident happened when some members of the Peoples Democratic Party in the state and some other hangers-on were receiving yearly Sallah gifts from the Sarakis and  other philantropists at the venue popularly called PDP Charity House.

Tyre Repairer Who Has Been In 5-Month Coma After Police Allegedly Hit His Head With An Iron Rod Is DEAD

Saheed Waliu, the 28-year-old, who we reported was in a coma five months after being allegedly brutalised by some policemen, is dead. See the previous report HERE.

Waliu was said to have given up the ghost at about 9am last Sunday at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, Ikeja, Lagos.

His aged mother, Sadiat, had reportedly kept vigil through the five-month ordeal in the hope that Waliu would get better.

His sister, Taiwo, said, 

“We were outside the hospital ward as usual that Sunday when a nurse called to tell us that something was wrong. There was only one doctor available because of the strike. The doctor gave us some prescription to buy; she didn’t say what exactly had changed in Waliu’s condition. We left to buy the drugs. By the time we returned, they told us he was dead.”

Family Of Nigerian Student Killed In Cyprus Cries Out For Justice

The family of a 20-year-old Nigerian student, who was killed in the North Cyprus city of Nicosia, has cried out to the Federal Government and relevant authorities for intervention.

Gabriel Soriwei, a first year student of Electrical/Electronic/Engineering at the Cyprus International University, Nicosia, was allegedly knocked down by a female driver on July 13.

The impact of the accident caused Mr. Soriwei to fall into a coma; he eventually died on September 7, his family said.

Five days later, the Cyprus International University authorities flew his remains back to Nigeria via the same Turkish Airline with which he travelled to Cyprus in February. His family further said that they had notified the Nigerian Embassy in Cyprus but the Mission had not relayed a favourable response back to them.

Read the bereaved family’s full letter below.

11 Patrick Ehime Street,

Off Ugbor Road,

Benin City,

Edo State.

October 14

PRESS STATEMENT

Family of murdered Nigerian Student in Cyprus cry out for Justice

The family of a Nigerian student, Mr. Gabriel Soriwei, who was killed in the North Cyprus city of Nicosia, has cried out to the Federal Government, relevant authorities and indeed all well meaning Nigerians for intervention.

Former Adviser To IBB, Prof Omo Omoruyi Dies In Benin

Professor Omo Omoruyi, a former Director-General of Centre for Democratic Studies and adviser to former military President, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida has died. The Professor of Political Science and former Deputy Vice Chancellor of the University of Benin died on Sunday after battling prostate cancer for years.

He passed on in a hospital in Benin, a month after he returned from overseas where he had gone to receive medical treatment. Professor Omoruyi was 73.

May his soul RIP, Amen.

Nollywood Actor Flavian Okojie Buried Amid Tears In Benin

Yesterday, the 11th of October, 2013  was a sad day for the Okojie  family as the body of their son, Popular Edo born Nollywood actor, Flavian Okojie whose life was cut short on the 2nd of October, 2013, was finally laid to rest at his residence in Edo State.

The 41-year-old actor is survived by wife, Omo-kivie Adeola and two children, Eromosele (son) and Irenose (daughter) from a previous relationship.

28-Year-Old Mother Strangles Her 2-Day Old Baby To Death In Benue

A 28- year old mother, Joy Iember Iorzua has been arrested by the Benue State Police Command  for allegedly killing and dumping her two- day old baby boy, at the River Ujiiragbo, in Gwer local government area of the state.

The suspect  was arrested at Mbasa-Mbakine Gee council ward by members of the vigilante group operating in the community  who handed her over to the Police in Aliade, the local government headquaters.

Joy Iember Iorzua who lived along Ayua-Num street, in Aliade town, was delivered of the baby a week ago and two days later, she allegedly strangled the innocent baby to death.

A source said:

”After killing the baby, she wrapped his remains in a polythene bag, put him in a carton and dumped it at the popular UjiiragboRiver.

”The dastardly killing was however exposed when members of the vigilante group on patrol in the area, got wind of her action and her intention to escape from the community for fear of being apprehended.

'How Flavour Flavour N'abania And Emeka Morgan Abandoned MC Loph's Mum' - Bianka Johnson

A concern Nigerian citizen Bianka Johnson sent out this letter about how high life crooner Flavour and Morgan Ent. CEO Emeka Morgan, supposedly abandoned MC Loph's mother (pictured above with Bianca) after her son died in a tragic accident in 2011. Flavour and MC Loph were childhood friends while Emeka Morgan is the CEO of the record label MC Loph was signed to before his tragic passing.  Read Bianca's write up below:

My name is Bianka Johnson, I reside in the United States of America. I am from Nigeria, a healthcare practitioner, actors-manager and a goodwill citizen. Flavour Nabania didn't make a tribute song "Iwe", he made a mockery of his friend, the late McLoph. Below is my story.

Tragedy brought us together.... That's how I came to know Mrs. Nwaozor, affectionately known to me as "Mama." Back in November 2011, someone posted a tribute video, "Iwe", by Flavor, on Facebook. On that day I distinctly remember viewing the video on YouTube and sobbing for over an hour after watching this video that paid homage to two siblings who so suddenly lost their lives. I was simply paralyzed thinking about the magnitude of grief one particular mother would have to endure. You see, Mama was the mother who lost those two adult children on the same day, specifically, a son, the erstwhile entertainer, MC Loph, and a daughter, Chinwe.

Tyre Repairer In 5-Month Coma After Police Allegedly Hit His Head With An Iron Rod

Months after he was allegedly struck with an iron rod on his head by some policemen at the Iba area, Ojo, Lagos, Saheed Waliu, has remained in a coma at Bola Tinubu ward of the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital.

Waliu, a tyre repairer, was said to be on his way home on May 8, 2013, when the incident occurred; he was in company with a friend, Sherif Eleda.

His aged mother, Saidat said, 

“It was about 8.45pm when Eleda rushed into my home crying. He told me that Waliu had been attacked by some policemen. Eleda had escaped arrest by the same policemen to tell me the news.”

Deji Falae Who Died On Associated Airlines Plane Crash, Would Have Been 43 Years Old Today

Chief Olu Falea's son, Ayodeji Falae would have been 43 years old today if not for the unfortunate Associated Airlines plane crash which occurred on the 3rd of October 2013...just 6 days to his birthday.

Ayodeji was born on the 9th of October, 1970 and died on the 3rd of October 2013. A candle light procession would be held for him this evening in Akure.

Below is a message from his friends:

''With heavy hearts but absolute submission to God for a short but a life well spent, we announce the transition of our beloved brother and friend, Ayodeji Falae. 

There'll be a candle light procession today 9th of October 2013 @ 5:30pm in his honor, and in respect of his birthday, same day. 

Procession assembly and take off point is the front of the Cultural Centre, Adegbemile, Akure, Ondo State.  Color code: black on black. Pls be punctual''.

May his soul continue to rest in the bosom of the lord!

Missing Female Lawyer Found Dead, Mutililated In Her Chambers

Police in Abuja are investigating the suspected murder of a female lawyer, Mrs. Ijeoma Micah, whose lifeless body was found mutilated, yesterday, in her chambers in the highbrow Maitama area of Abuja.

Ijeoma, the owner of Micah and Micah Chambers, was found dead in her office three days after she was said to have gone missing.