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A 37-year-old man, Chidubem Anawonwa, has been sentenced to death by hanging for the murder of his mother, Theresa Anawonwa, in Anambra State. The crime occurred in April 2019.
A 44-year-old man, Lucky Edozien, has received a death sentence from a Delta State High Court for the murder of his mother, Mrs. Janeth Odinuwe. His accomplice, 33-year-old Amaechi Enuebuka, was also sentenced to death for his involvement in the crime.
Sheikh Abduljabbar Nasir Kabara has petitioned the Chief Justice of Nigeria, alleging that his blasphemy conviction was politically motivated and that his attempts to appeal the death sentence have been obstructed.
A lecturer from the College of Health Technology, Ijero-Ekiti, has been sentenced to death by hanging by an Ondo State High Court for his involvement in armed robbery and conspiracy to commit the crime.
An Akwa Ibom High Court has condemned Prince Emmanuel Umoh, a pastor, to death by hanging for the murder of Gabriel Bassey Edward, a final year Engineering student at the University of Uyo. The incident occurred in December 2020, and the court has now delivered its judgement after a lengthy legal process.
A High Court in Rivers State has condemned four individuals to death by hanging for the murder of SP Bako Amgbashim, former Divisional Police Officer of Ahoada East Police Division. The court's decision comes after a lengthy trial concerning the heinous crime committed in September 2023.
In a ruling by the Kano State High Court, Mansur Garba has been sentenced to death after being found guilty of the intentional killing of his friend, Tasiu Haruna, during a disagreement. The incident took place at a guinea corn farm in the Rogo Local Government Area.
