Cynthia Osokogu killing: Her mouth was stuffed with hair net and weave-on attachment – Pathologist

by Isi Esene More details have emerged on how Cynthia Osokogu, was killed by two men she met on Facebook. According to the Consultant pathologist at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), Prof. John Obafunwa, late Osokogu’s mouth was stuffed with a black and yellow hair net, a white handkerchief, weave-on attachment and then taped. Obafunwa... Read More

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May 25, 2013

SHOCKING: Woman kills fiance on her wedding day (PICTURED)

An eastern Pennsylvania woman who fatally stabbed her fiance on their wedding day – and then apparently could not comprehend that he had died – was convicted of first-degree murder on Thursday. Jurors found Na Cola Franklin, 32, guilty after deliberating about three hours in Lehigh County Court. She could get life in prison when... Read More

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May 24, 2013

Gruesome: Jilted husband jailed for life after murdering his wife in front of their young son (PICTURED)

A jilted husband was today jailed for life for murdering his wife in front of their young son. Andrew Parsons, 38, of Bicester, Oxfordshire, beat his wife Janee, 31, and plunged a large kitchen knife into her body 17 times after their marriage broke down when she began seeing another man. The horrific attack was... Read More

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May 22, 2013

Woolwich terror: Meet the brave mum who talked down terrorists who told her, ‘We want to start a war in London tonight’

A mother-of-two described tonight how she put her own life on the line by trying to persuade the soldier’s murderers to hand over their weapons. Cub scout leader Ingrid Loyau-Kennett selflessly engaged the terrorists in conversation and kept her nerve as one of them told her: “We want to start a war in London tonight.”... Read More

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May 22, 2013

SNAPSHOT: The British are defiant, gather in Woolwich main square

by Isi Esene After the gruesome killing of a soldier in Woolwich, South London, on Wednesday by two men believed to be harboring religious prejudice, at least 100 people have come out chanting Rule Britannia in Woolwich’s main square. [Breaking: ‘Soldier beheaded’ in suspected act of terrorism in London (PHOTOS)] Reports say two men in a blue... Read More

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May 19, 2013

“Yes, I did it” – Man admits slitting his children’s throats after bitter custody battle with their mother

According to prosecutors in France, a British father today admitted slitting the throats of his two young children after being allowed to spend time with them for the first time since a bitter divorce with their French mother. The 48-year-old man, who has not been named, allegedly carried out the double-murder in a suburb of... Read More

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May 18, 2013

“We are killed, we are hunted”: Albino activist fights witchcraft murders (READ)

Carefully maneuvering around a jumble of slippery rocks, Josephat Torner slowly steps inside a cluster of dark caves in northeast Tanzania. Ahead of him, leading the trail with an air of assurance, walks a local witchdoctor. Aided by a couple of artificial lights, the two figures venture deeper into the darkness, running their hands along... Read More

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May 17, 2013

Horrible: Teenager stuffs body of neighbour he raped and murdered into a suitcase and dumps it in a canal (PICTURED)

This is the chilling moment an Australian teenager who raped and strangled his neighbour calmly carried her body out of the building in a suitcase before dumping it in a canal. Today Daniel Stani-Reginald, now 21, was sentenced 45 years in jail for killing Tosha Thakkar, 24, in Sydney. He was ‘studying how to become... Read More

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May 12, 2013

Why I killed her – Man who slit ex-girlfriend’s throat narrates (PICTURED)

by Akan Ido The bricklayer, Akinloye Anuoluwapo who confessed to killing his ex-girlfriend, Rafiyat Akinyemi by slitting her throat is telling his side of the story. Akinloye, 25, was said to have visited Akinyemi house, slit her throat then had sex with her while she bled to death. Anuoluwapo, who has been arrested by the police, confessed to the... Read More

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May 9, 2013

53-year-old woman in Akure prison for the murder of 10-month-old baby

by Hauwa Gambo An Akure Chief Magistrate Court yesterday remanded a 53-year-old woman, Rachael Abodunrinde, in prison for the murder of a 10-month-old baby, Toluwa Fadahunsi, Vanguard is reporting. The suspect, according to the prosecuting witness, cracked the toddler’s skull with a stone. Abodunrinde, who is a family member to the father of the deceased,... Read More

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May 7, 2013

Ekiti ACN chairman, 4 others charged with murder

by Rachel Ogbu The Chairman of Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) in Ekiti State, Jide Awe was arraigned before a Chief Magistrate’s Court in Ado Ekiti for the murder of Ayo Jeje. Awe was charged with four others on Monday including, John Faboro, Basiru Aniramu, Sefiu Owonifari and Busuyi Falae. The accused received a four... Read More

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May 6, 2013

Shitta killing: How LASU graduate was murdered while celebrating his birthday (PICTURED)

Two brothers, who were killed in Shitta area of Lagos State on Thursday night, were celebrating the birthday of one of them. Mufutau Akewusola clocked 27 on that day and his little brother, 22-year-old Malik, joined him and few other friends to mark the day. They were having fun at a leisure spot not far... Read More

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May 5, 2013

Redeemers University student arrested over murder of suspected gay banker (PICTURED)

Police detectives have arrested a student of the Redeemers University, Ogun State in connection with the brutal murder of a banker by his suspected gay lover. Detectives believe that the student is the prime suspect. The Nigerian Compass had on Tuesday reported the death of the banker, identified as Adindu Ohamara, in Bariga, a Lagos... Read More

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May 4, 2013

Awful: Teenager attempts to rape his mother, then shoots her for seizing his video game (PICTURED)

The jury in the murder trial of an Iowa teenager heard on Wednesday a disturbing 911 call in which the 13-year-old suspect admitted to killing his own mother after a failed attempt to rape her. Crooks, who is now 14, was charged with first-degree murder and assault with intent to commit sexual abuse in the... Read More

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May 3, 2013

2 brothers and a pregnant woman killed in Surulere (PICTURED)

by Akan Ido Reports say two brothers were yesterday killed in Shitta/Akerele, Surulere around 8pm. The brothers were said to have been killed at a leisure joint within the proximity of the Shitta Primary School. Another woman who was reportedly pregnant was hit by stray bullet which killed her before she could get adequate medical... Read More

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May 2, 2013

“I stabbed my son because he called me old”: Father’s shocking confession after murdering 26-year-old (PICTURED)

Stephen Hall, 52, said he stabbed his son because he was fed up with being picked on and called an ‘old man’ A 52-year-old man told a 999 operator that he ‘just flipped’ and killed his own son because he had had enough of being teased. Stephen Hall, from Hull, confessed to murdering his son... Read More

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April 30, 2013

Jilted gay lover stabs Lagos banker to death

by Rachel Ogbu A banker was murdered in his home at Akoka, Bariga Local Council Development Area of Lagos State after his gay lover felt jilted when he decided to marry a woman, reports claim. The Lagos State Police Command have started investigation into the murder of Adindu Ohamara, who was stabbed repeatedly to death by someone... Read More

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April 17, 2013

Oscar Pistorius spotted downing shots, flirting partying at trendy SA bar since killing girlfriend

Getty Images Oscar Pistorius Blade Runner Oscar Pistorius has been out partying with pals for the first time since he shot dead his lover. Pistorius — on bail while awaiting trial for the pre-meditated murder of Reeva Steenkamp — appeared relaxed and chatty as he sank booze with chums. Witnesses claim he knocked back... Read More

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March 20, 2013

Horrible: Painter accused of murdering his wife, plucking out her eyes in Lagos

by Isi Esene Gbadebo Oladejo, a 46-year-old painter has been remanded in prison custody for allegedly killing his wife, Olajumoke. The suspect and his apprentice, Simeon Abiona, 34, were dragged before an Ebutte Meta Magistrates’ Court in Lagos for the murder of the deceased who was found dead in the painter’s house with her eyes... Read More

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March 12, 2013

Horrific: Gay porn star on trial for dismembering his lover (PICTURED)

Lawyers for the Canadian porn actor who is accused of dismembering his Chinese lover and mailing the body parts to political parties and schools argued Monday that the public and the media should be barred from a hearing to determine whether there’s enough evidence for trial. Police suspect Luka Magnotta of killing student Jun Lin... Read More

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March 7, 2013

Security guard turns in slain LASU student, Damoche’s phone to the police (Of course, he is detained & interrogated)

by Chi Ibe A security guard at the Lagos State University was arrested recently and charged as a suspect for the murder of student and music artiste, Damilola Olaniyan (Damooche). The Lagos State Police Command detained the man after he could not give vital explanation on how came into possession of Olaniyan’s phone who was... Read More

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March 5, 2013

Horrific: Son beheads father after receiving church prophecy

by Isi Esene Okechukwu Ogbonna, a 30-year-old farmer from Ebonyi state has been arrested by the police for allegedly killing his father last Saturday around 5:30pm. Ogbonna, from Isundiede village in Izzi Local Government Area, was said to have severed his father’s head after returning from a church programme where it was purportedly revealed to him... Read More

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February 24, 2013

Goodness, gracious: This man stabbed his own younger brother to death (VIEWER DISCRETION)

Policemen attached to Ilemba Hausa division have arrested a 30-year-old man who allegedly stabbed his brother, a Merchant Navy to death while he was asleep. The incident, occurred at the early hours of Wednesday morning at Oritse Street in Imude community, under Oto-Awori local development council area of Lagos. After allegedly committing the devilish deed,... Read More

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February 22, 2013

The whole hull: 7 alleged terrorists in court for bombing, bank robbery, murder, and possession of dangerous weapons

by Rachel Ogbu Seven suspects accused of terrorism, bombing and bank robbery were arraigned before the Federal High Court, Abuja. The suspects; Usman Sani; Abdulrahman Musa; Mahmud Mohammed; Kabir Mohammed; Umar Danjuma; Ibrahim Musa Abba and Abdullahi Lawan accused of robbing three banks including the Union Bank of Nigeria Plc, Alkalari branch in Bauchi State, on July 8, 2011 and bombing... Read More

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February 20, 2013

Oscar Pistorius charged with premeditated murder, “I thought she was an intruder”, he cries

Olympian Oscar Pistorius today denied that he willfully killed his girlfriend, telling a South African court that he shot the woman through his bathroom door because he believed she was an intruder. Pistorius, 26 and a double-amputee Olympian, was charged today with premeditated murder, or a Schedule 6 offense, which under South African law limits... Read More

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February 19, 2013

‘I am an angel of Jesus Christ’ – Man who allegedly beheaded 60-year-old grandma (PICTURED

A man accused of decapitating a British woman on the holiday island of Tenerife has told a court he is an “angel of Jesus Christ” sent to create a new Jerusalem. Jennifer Mills-Westley,60, was repeatedly stabbed and beheaded while shopping in the popular resort of Los Cristianos on May 13, 2011. Homeless Bulgarian drug... Read More

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February 17, 2013

Oscar Pistorius kept weapons in his bedroom for security, journalist says

Oscar Pistorius, the Olympic and Paralympic athlete who was charged today with the murder of his girlfriend at his South Africa home, kept a handgun by his bedside and a “machine gun” in his bedroom, according to a British journalist who has spent time with him. Pistorius, who has been nicknamed the “blade runner” for the carbon-fiber blades on... Read More

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February 15, 2013

“Sobbing uncontrollably”: Oscar Pistorius, ‘The Blade Runner’ appears in court over killing of girlfriend (SNAPSHOT)

by Rachel Ogbu Today Paralympic hero, Oscar Pistorius, 26, appeared in court over the killing of his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp, 30. He looked less the hero with his head buried underneath his jacket and in court he barely could contain himself as he was officially charged for murder. New reports from South Africa Steenkamp claim was... Read More

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February 10, 2013

Cynthia Osokogu Facebook murder trial begins

by Godwin Akanfe The trial of the men accused of raping, and murdering Nasarawa University student, Cynthia Osokogu has started. Yesterday, Ifeyinwa Njebu, a former receptionist at the hotel were Cynthia was killed took the witness stand. Njebu identified two of the suspects from CCTV footage. After Njebu’s testimony, the trial was adjourned to February... Read More

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February 4, 2013

Just tragic: Professor stabbed to death by sons so they could claim his N40 million gratuity (PICTURED)

by Chi Ibe A man, Ekemini Bassey has confessed to killing his father, a retired University of Calabar lecturer, Prof. Nathaniel Bassey, to claim his N40m gratuity and split with his brother Odiong Bassey, still wanted by the police. According to reports, police sources said Ekemini confessed that he and his brother got some clues that their father, who was... Read More

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