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YNaija February 24, 2023

R. Kelly Sentenced to 20 Years for Child Sex Crimes

R&B singer R. Kelly has been sentenced to a 20-year prison term by a US judge for charges that include child pornography and enticement of a minor. Kelly, who is…

Azeez December 15, 2017

Army sentences soldier to death for killing five civilians

A soldier, Lance Corporal John Godwin, serving in Operation Lafiya Dole has been sentenced to death by a General Court Martial in Borno. Godwin was sentenced for killing five rescued civilians…

Editor October 21, 2017

[The Sexuality Blog] SA artiste Brickz’s rape case proves only personal discipline can keep a man from straying

For a rape case surrounding a high profile person, the case against Sipho Ndlovu, the South African rapper otherwise known as Brickz, was pretty shocking. In 2013, Brickz made the…

Editor September 10, 2017

[The Sexuality Blog] A woman just got jailed for 10 years for fabricating 9 violent rapes

Before we delve into this, we would like to remind you that false rape claims make up for less than 8% of all rape claims and as such is not…

Oludolapo Adelana September 15, 2016

Ibori to remain convicted despite bribe evidence

Former Delta State Governor, James Ibori still remains convicted of money laundering even as it has been established that a British police officer took bribes during the investigation of his…

Adebayo Emuleomo July 25, 2016

Court orders phone thief to carry ‘buckets of water’

The ever lingering question of the justification of a court sentence in proportion to the magnitude of the crime committed once again comes to play in this rather unconventional punishment…

Ada Igboanugo May 25, 2016

You won’t believe why this man got a 2 year jail sentence

29-year-old Mohammed Jamilu has been sentenced to two years’ imprisonment for inflicting bodily harm to another fellow for the most absurd reason- a pair of glasses. Jamilu reportedly stabbed his fellow…

Ada Igboanugo May 20, 2016

Ex-NIMASA boss, Omatseye gets five year jail sentence

Former Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration Safety Agency, Raymond Omatseye has been sentenced to 5 years in prison by a Federal High Court sitting in Lagos on Friday. Omatseye was…

March 12, 2014

Henry Okelue: Domestic violence – The role of family in raising a real man

by Henry Okelue It behoves parents to see it as a crusade to impart in their children, and for the purpose if this piece, their sons the twin attributes of…

January 25, 2014

Money laundering: Why Ibori will complete his prison term in the UK

by 'Jola Sotubo The impending prisoner exchange scheme to be embarked upon between the United Kingdom and Nigeria might not involve former Governor of Delta, James Ibori. There are strong…

December 20, 2013

2 brothers to die by hanging for kidnap and murder in Delta

by 'Jola Sotubo The highest punishment available in law has been meted out to 2 brothers in Delta after they were found guilty of kidnapping and murder. The duo were…

October 15, 2013

Not quite an expected homecoming: Hundreds of Nigerian prisoners to be sent home to serve out sentence

Hundreds of Nigerian criminals will be sent home to serve out prison sentences under a deal set to be struck by ministers within weeks. Talks are continuing into reaching a…

September 12, 2013

Ugandan girl serves six-hour jail term for killing her rapist father

A court in Uganda sentenced a teen age girl to a six-hour jail term for killing her rapist father It was probably one of the most unusual sentences delivered…

February 1, 2013

Execution halted for first woman sentenced to die in America since 2010 (PICTURED)

A state judge has decided to halt the execution of a woman in Texas. Kimberly McCarthy, a 51-year old, would have been the first woman in the US to…

January 31, 2013

Zero homo: Dog sentenced to death in Tennessee because he is ‘gay’ (PICTURED)

A dog is set to be put to death in Tennessee today after his owner abandoned him because he thought he was gay. The pitbull-type hound is currently languishing in…

October 4, 2012

Serial motorcycle snatcher gets 28 years in jail

by Reuben Daba On Wednesday in Lagos, an Ikeja High Court sentenced a serial motorcycle snatcher, Jamiu Rasaki, to 28 years imprisonment for a two count charge of conspiracy and…

September 21, 2012

Driver sentenced to death for murder of lecturer (after 12 years)

by Stanley Azuakola For murdering a lecturer and stealing his car, a driver, Kehinde Olude was sentenced to death on Thursday by a Lagos High Court sitting in Ikeja presided…

June 2, 2012

Update: Tearful Mubarak resists return to prison after sentencing

by Stanley AzuakolaHow are the mighty fallen! Hosni Mubarak, under whose whims and firm grip Egyptians had fallen in line for decades, was sentenced to life in prison this morning,…

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