YNaija TV: We revisited the Ronke Shonde murder story

The events that led up to the murder of wife and mother of two, Ronke Shonde remain unknown to many. She was found by neighbours lying in a pool of her own blood and surrounded by her son and daughter in her apartment living room on that fateful Saturday morning. What we do know is... Read More

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May 20, 2016

Alleged wife killer, Lekan Shonde sent to Ikoyi prison

by Chi Ibe Lekan Shonde, accused of killing his wife, was today arraigned on a one-count charge of murder. The prosecutor, Chinalu Uwadione told the court that the offence was committed around 2:30pm at Shonde’s residence in 3, Tiemo Street, Egbeda, on May 5. He accused him of beating his wife to death and then running... Read More

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May 19, 2016

BREAKING: Lekan Shonde to be tried for wife’s murder

Lekan Shonde, the husband alleged to have killed his wife, will go on trial for murder. This information was made known by the Lagos State Police Command, Punch Newspapers reports. Lekan was accused of beating his wife to death after her lifeless body was found locked in their Egbeda, Lagos home with their 2 children... Read More

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May 12, 2016

Tonto Dikeh has some very thoughtful advice for women about ‘toxic men’

In light of the recent domestic violence case which led to the death of Lagos woman Ronke Shonde, actress Tonto Dike today shared some thoughts on the issue. She took to her Instagram to advice couples to not only have intimacy together but also pray together. She also gave warnings to women/men who are suffering from domestic violence... Read More

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May 12, 2016

Lekan Shonde on hunger strike since arrest by the Police

Detained Lekan Shonde, who has been accused of killing his wife, Ronke Shonde in a bout of domestic violence has reportedly refused to eat since he submitted himself to police custody. Shonde, who had initially absconded upon the knowledge of his wife’s death was reportedly convinced by his friends to turn himself in to the... Read More

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May 10, 2016

YNaija Opinion: What the Lekan Shonde case should teach everybody about marriage and domestic violence

Much has been said about the spate of domestic violence in the country that one might be inclined to think that adding ones voice could be tantamount to joining the bandwagon. However, there is an adage in Yoruba “Aisi ni be lai ba won dasi”; which literally translated means ones absence is the only reason... Read More

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May 9, 2016

The Explainer: What exactly happened with Ronke Shonde’s murder?

Too many people have been talking about domestic violence these days. As well they should. The nation today is talking about the story of the Shonde family in Egbeda, Lagos state where the husband, Lekan Shonde is alleged to have battered his wife, Ronke to death in a domestic scuffle. While the exact events that... Read More

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May 9, 2016

How Ronke Shonde’s husband turned himself in to the police (PHOTOS)

Beleaguered husband, Lekan Shonde – accused of killing his wife in a story that has captivated the nation – today surrendered himself to the police, after insisting that he wouldn’t. He turned himself to men of the Rapid Response Squad this question. Lekan has been accused of beating his wife, Ronke to death in a domestic... Read More

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