Lagos Court Sentences Man to Life for Assaulting Wife’s 6-Year-Old Niece…….

A Lagos court has sentenced Olumuyiwa Adjoto to life imprisonment for sexually assaulting his wife’s six-year-old niece in Badagry. Justice Rahman Oshodi found him guilty of defilement and sexual assault by penetration after evidence from the child, her mother, medical experts and police. The court heard he committed the crime while his wife was away at the market. The judge described the act as grave and said the child may suffer lifelong trauma.
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Nigerian Man Sentenced to Death in Malaysia for Killing 4-Year-Old Step-Grandson

A Malaysian High Court has sentenced 48-year-old Nigerian, Ibekwe Emeka Augustine, to death for murdering his four-year-old step-grandson by throwing the child from the third floor of an apartment in Setapak. The incident occurred on November 29, 2020, between 7:45 a.m. and 8:15 a.m., during a violent episode in which Augustine also attacked other family members.

Justice K. Muniandy, who delivered the verdict, found Augustine guilty under Section 302 of the Penal Code for murder. He was additionally convicted on four other charges, including attempted murder of his biological son, grievous hurt to his wife, attempted suicide, and sexual assault of his stepdaughter. For these charges, he received a 14-year prison term to run concurrently from the date of his arrest.

Deputy Public Prosecutor Zaileen Nadia Zubir described the acts as “self-induced” due to prolonged drug abuse, highlighting the child was dangled by one leg before being thrown from the window. Witnesses confirmed the brutal act, including the mother of the victim. Augustine also inflicted severe injuries on his wife, including a fractured hip.

During the trial, 22 prosecution witnesses and two defence witnesses testified. In mitigation, Augustine’s lawyer pleaded for life imprisonment, citing first-time offender status and remorse. Justice Muniandy condemned the crimes as “inhuman and despicable,” emphasizing that they occurred within a single day and persisted even after the wife attempted to intervene.

The case has drawn international attention for its brutality and underscores Malaysia’s strict enforcement of capital punishment for severe violent crimes.



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Nigerian House of Representatives Proposes New Constitutional Law to Protect Pregnant Women on Death Row, Commute Death Sentence to Life Imprisonment

The Nigerian House of Representatives has proposed a major constitutional amendment aimed at protecting pregnant women sentenced to death and safeguarding the lives of their unborn children. The proposal, adopted by the House Committee on Constitution Review chaired by Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu, seeks to amend Section 33 of the 1999 Constitution to ensure that any pregnant woman convicted of a capital offence is sentenced to life imprisonment instead of death.

Under the proposed new subsection, courts would be required to commute death sentences once pregnancy is proven, recognising the unborn child’s right to life. Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Mike Ozekhome, praised the bill as humane and progressive, arguing that executing a pregnant woman amounts to the unjust killing of an innocent unborn child. He cited international human rights principles, U.S. constitutional arguments, and moral considerations in support of the amendment.

Constitutional lawyer Abdul Mahmud also endorsed the proposal, describing it as a balanced effort to align criminal justice with evolving global human rights standards, while raising broader questions about the continued relevance of the death penalty in Nigeria.

In addition, the House proposed a separate amendment to guarantee Nigerians’ right to a clean, safe, and healthy environment, including access to environmental information and accountability for pollution. The twin proposals reflect a broader legislative push toward human rights protection, environmental justice, and constitutional reform in Nigeria.

U.S. Christmas Day Airstrikes in Sokoto Trigger Fresh Calls for Nnamdi Kanu’s Relocation

Location: Sokoto State, Nigeria

The Christmas Day U.S. military strikes in Sokoto targeting alleged terrorists have intensified concerns over the safety of high-profile detainees in northern Nigeria, particularly Nnamdi Kanu, the jailed IPOB leader. Key points include:

1. Call for Relocation:

Aloy Ejimakor, Kanu’s Special Counsel, stated on X (Twitter) that the strikes confirm Sokoto is “riddled with terrorists,” making it unsafe for Kanu’s custody.

Ejimakor urged urgent transfer of Kanu to a location outside northern Nigeria’s so-called “terrorist belt.”



2. Kanu’s Legal Background:

Kanu was extradited to Nigeria in 2021 and is serving sentences imposed in November 2025 by Justice James Omotosho:

Life imprisonment on terrorism-related charges

20-year term on count three

5-year term on count seven


Kanu plans to challenge these convictions at the appellate level.



3. Security Context:

Sokoto and neighboring states have seen rising attacks by bandits and insurgent groups.

Government authorities claim ongoing operations are maintaining security, but public and legal concerns persist.



4. Implications:

The airstrikes highlight ongoing insecurity in the region and raise questions about the suitability of Sokoto for housing high-profile detainees.

The situation adds to broader debates over detainee safety, counterterrorism operations, and regional stability in northern Nigeria.





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Igbo Community In Sokoto Celebrates Christmas With Nnamdi Kanu, Shares Meals With Over 1,300 Prison Inmates

The Igbo community in Sokoto State marked the 2025 Christmas celebration by extending a humanitarian gesture to inmates of the Sokoto Correctional Centre, including the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. The community spent Christmas Day at the facility, sharing meals, fellowship, and goodwill with inmates as part of activities inspired by compassion, communal responsibility, and the spirit of the season.

According to a statement signed by Nze A. C. Madu on behalf of the Sokoto Igbo community leadership, the outreach was motivated by Igbo cultural values of solidarity and humanity, as well as what the group described as Nnamdi Kanu’s reported preference not to dine alone during festive periods. Rather than focusing on a single individual, the community said it chose an inclusive approach by providing meals for the entire inmate population.

The statement explained that the initiative ensured that all approximately 1,300 inmates at the correctional centre benefitted from the Christmas celebration, regardless of background or circumstance. Members of the Igbo community reportedly shared food and moments of fellowship with the inmates, offering comfort and a sense of belonging during the holiday.

Describing the visit as a humanitarian service rooted in Igbo traditions, the community said the gesture reflected the principle of being one another’s keeper and underscored universal ideals of charity, compassion, and shared goodwill. The group expressed hope that the outreach would promote peace, unity, and mutual understanding beyond the festive season.

Nnamdi Kanu is currently being held at the Sokoto Correctional Centre following his conviction and sentencing in November 2025 by Justice James Omotosho. The IPOB leader was sentenced to life imprisonment on multiple terrorism-related counts, alongside additional jail terms of 20 years and five years on other counts, all without an option of fine. Despite widespread criticism of the judgment, Kanu has indicated his intention to challenge both the conviction and sentence at the appellate court.

Lawyer Criticizes Nnamdi Kanu’s Life Sentence Over National Stability Concerns
Legal Opinion: Lawyer Binzak Azeez condemned the life imprisonment sentence handed to Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed IPOB, arguing that strict application of the law can sometimes undermine national stability.
Comparison to the US: Azeez cited Donald Trump’s case after the January 6 Capitol attack, noting that although US laws could have led to life imprisonment, they were not applied fully to maintain order.
Key Argument: While Kanu’s conviction follows the law, the lawyer believes it fails to deter others or preserve national unity, potentially emboldening separatist sentiments.
Call for Action: Azeez hopes the Court of Appeal overturns the conviction and urges that issues surrounding the national question be resolved politically and diplomatically.
Takeaway: The case highlights a tension in law enforcement between strict legal adherence and considerations of national stability, especially in politically sensitive contexts.

BREAKING: Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah Visits Nnamdi Kanu at Sokoto Prison Amid Appeal, Sowore Commends Cleric

Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto visited Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), at Sokoto Correctional Centre. Kanu, convicted on terrorism charges and sentenced to life imprisonment by the Federal High Court in Abuja on November 20, 2025, was transferred from Kuje Prison. His detention has sparked legal motions seeking transfer back to Abuja to facilitate his appeal. Human rights activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore commended Bishop Kukah for his visit, emphasizing its symbolic solidarity. Previous visits were also made by Abia State Governor Alex Otti and Sokoto State Governor Ahmad Aliyu.

French ‘Doctor Death’ Sentenced to Life for Poisoning 30 Patients, Killing at Least 12

A French court in Besançon has sentenced former anaesthetist Frédéric Péchier to life imprisonment for deliberately poisoning at least 30 patients between 2008 and 2017, resulting in the deaths of 12 individuals. Péchier, who contaminated infusion bags with toxic substances, targeted patients during routine procedures, including a four-year-old child who survived two cardiac arrests. The court rejected his defense, ordering a minimum of 22 years before parole eligibility. The case, described as one of the most disturbing medical crimes in recent French history, has raised serious concerns about hospital oversight and patient safety.

Imo Police Accused of Sabotaging Case of 9-Year-Old Defiled by 60-Year-Old Man

The Rule of Law and Accountability Advocacy Centre (RULAAC) has accused some Imo State police officers of undermining justice in the alleged defilement of 9-year-old Nmesoma Chiwike by 60-year-old Okechukwu Azuagu. Officers at Isinweke Police Division and SCID Owerri reportedly released the suspect and informed the victim’s family that “the matter has been settled,” despite defilement being a non-compoundable felony punishable by life imprisonment. RULAAC called on the Police Service Commission to investigate, sanction culpable officers, rearrest the suspect, and ensure the child receives protection and support.

Court Adjourns Hearing on Nnamdi Kanu’s Request for Transfer From Sokoto Prison to January 27

The Federal High Court in Abuja has postponed the hearing of Nnamdi Kanu’s application seeking his transfer from the Sokoto Correctional Centre to a facility nearer to the FCT. Justice James Omotosho adjourned the case to January 27, 2026, directing that the Correctional Service and prosecution be notified. Kanu, who was recently sentenced to life imprisonment on terrorism charges, argues that his distant detention location hinders effective legal consultation and obstructs his appeal process. His legal team maintains that relocating him to Kuje, Keffi, or any facility within the court’s jurisdiction is essential for fair defence.

UK Court Remands Lagos Doctor Femi Olaleye Over Sexual Offence Allegations, Activists Hail Decision

Activists have praised a UK court for arraigning and remanding Lagos doctor Femi Olaleye over alleged sexual offences committed during his time working in the UK between 2005 and 2008. The group also commended Justice Rahman Oshodi, who previously sentenced Olaleye to life imprisonment in Nigeria before his acquittal by the Appeal Court. Olaleye, arrested at Gatwick Airport, will remain in custody until his trial on January 2, 2026. Activists urged the Supreme Court to carefully review Lagos State’s appeal against his acquittal, insisting he still has serious allegations to answer.

Sokoto Govt Denies Governor Aliyu Joined Alex Otti’s Visit to Nnamdi Kanu in Custodial Centre

The Sokoto State government has refuted reports claiming Governor Ahmed Aliyu accompanied Abia State Governor Alex Otti during his private visit to IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu at the Sokoto Custodial Centre. In a statement, Governor Aliyu’s spokesperson clarified that the governor was in Saudi Arabia for Lesser Hajj on the date of Otti’s visit. The government explained that only commissioners and Special Advisers received Otti as a matter of protocol. The clarification comes amid widespread speculation and political tension surrounding Otti’s interaction with the detained separatist leader, who was recently sentenced to life imprisonment.

Nnamdi Kanu Asks Court to Move Him From Sokoto Prison, Cites Hardship Blocking His Appeal

IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu, recently sentenced to life imprisonment, has filed a fresh motion at the Federal High Court in Abuja requesting his transfer from the Sokoto Custodial Centre. Kanu argued that being detained over 700 kilometres away from Abuja makes it impossible for him to effectively prepare and pursue his appeal, describing the situation as a violation of his constitutional rights.
His motion—personally signed—was presented by his brother, Prince Emmanuel Kanu, who urged the court to hear the case in Kanu’s absence. However, Justice James Omotosho rejected Emmanuel’s appearance, ruling that he could not represent the convict because he is not a lawyer.
Kanu asked to be moved to a facility within Abuja’s jurisdiction or to a closer correctional centre such as Suleja or Keffi. The court adjourned the hearing to 8 December 2025, advising Kanu to hire legal counsel. The judge also cautioned the public against misinterpreting court processes regarding appeal documentation.

Court Rejects Nnamdi Kanu’s Bid to Leave Sokoto Prison, Says Brother Cannot Represent Him

The Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a fresh attempt by IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu to challenge his placement in Sokoto prison. His younger brother, Emmanuel Kanu, appeared before the court to move a motion seeking Kanu’s transfer to Abuja, arguing it would allow him to properly pursue his appeal.
However, Justice James Omotosho refused to hear the motion, stating that Emmanuel could not represent the convict because he is not a lawyer. The judge ruled that only a legal practitioner can move such an application on behalf of a sentenced person.
Kanu was recently handed multiple prison terms, including life imprisonment, for terrorism-related offences. His sentencing continues to spark national debate, with analysts urging dialogue to address tensions in the southeast.

UK Court To Arraign Nigerian Doctor Femi Olaleye Over Alleged Sexual Offences After Previous Lagos Conviction

Dr. Femi Olaleye, a Lagos-based medical doctor previously convicted and later acquitted of sexual offences in Nigeria, is set to be arraigned on Friday, December 5, at Maidstone Crown Court in Kent, United Kingdom. UK authorities arrested him at Heathrow Airport over allegations linked to offences said to have occurred before he relocated to Nigeria. Olaleye, who once faced life imprisonment in Lagos before the Court of Appeal overturned the verdict, is currently detained in North Kent Police Station. Meanwhile, the Lagos State Government has approached the Supreme Court seeking to reinstate his earlier conviction, arguing that the appellate court erred in its judgment. The case is expected to shape future handling of sexual offence appeals in Nigeria.

In this opinion piece, Bayo Oluwasanmi argues that Nnamdi Kanu’s life imprisonment is another example of Nigeria’s deeply flawed and unequal criminal justice system, one that frequently convicts innocent people while protecting violent extremists.
Key Points


Nigeria’s justice system is plagued by wrongful convictions, fabricated evidence, unreliable witnesses, and a lack of accountability for police and prosecutors.


Oluwasanmi says the system applies double standards: harsh and biased against people like Nnamdi Kanu, but lenient toward Boko Haram and Fulani terrorists, who often receive government-backed “rehabilitation” rather than prosecution.


He argues that Kanu’s conviction was predictable, not because of evidence, but because the justice system is “rotten to its core.”


The contrasting treatment of separatists and terrorists highlights what he describes as unequal justice, inconsistent law enforcement, and systemic bias.


The author warns that such injustice erodes public trust, fuels anger, and can trigger social unrest, rebellion, and rising crime.


He concludes that “Nigeria is where there is no justice,” adding that without justice, true peace is impossible.


The piece portrays Kanu as a victim of injustice and uses his case to criticize Nigeria’s broader legal and political structures.

Court Debunks Assassination Rumour on Judge Who Sentenced Nnamdi Kanu — Labels Viral Claims ‘Fake News’


The Federal High Court has firmly denied a viral report alleging that Justice James Omotosho survived an assassination attempt days after sentencing IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu to life imprisonment.

The rumour, circulated by a Facebook blogger, claimed the judge was attacked and rushed to the hospital. However, in an official statement on Sunday, Chief Registrar Sulaiman Hassan described the story as completely false, unfounded, and designed to mislead Nigerians.

The statement, titled “Rebuttal to False Publication by ‘Celebrity Blogger’ on the Alleged Assassination Attempt on Justice James Omotosho”, urged the public to disregard the report and refrain from spreading misinformation.

“We firmly and unequivocally declare that the said report is completely false,” the court stated.
“The public is advised to treat this publication as fake news.”

Hassan expressed concern over the motive behind the fabrication, noting that such claims could spark panic and undermine confidence in the judiciary. He called on security agencies to investigate and prosecute those behind the malicious publication under cybercrime and defamation laws.

BACKGROUND ON THE CASE
Justice Omotosho had on Thursday sentenced Nnamdi Kanu to life imprisonment on terrorism charges. While several counts carried the death penalty, the judge opted for leniency, saying:

“As a Christian, I chose to be merciful.”

Kanu received life sentences on multiple counts, with additional terms running concurrently. The court also ordered his transfer to protective custody outside Kuje Prison and restricted his access to digital devices.

The judge further ruled that Kanu’s seized radio transmitter be forfeited to the Federal Government, with DSS allowed to pursue forfeiture of additional exhibits.

Describing the IPOB leader as “unruly” and “not remorseful,” Justice Omotosho maintained that the defendant still demonstrated “a tendency of violence.”

Nnamdi Kanu moved from DSS detention to Sokoto prison.

Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has been transferred to a maximum-security correctional facility in Sokoto State following his sentencing to life imprisonment on Thursday by a Federal High Court in Abuja.

Justice James Omotosho delivered the judgment convicting Kanu on multiple terrorism-related charges. He was immediately remanded in the custody of the Nigerian Correctional Service, ending his years-long detention at the Department of State Services (DSS) facility in Abuja.

His Lawyer, Aloy Ejimakor confirmed the development on Social Media.

He wrote; “MAZI NNAMDI KANU has just been moved from DSS Abuja to the correctional facility (prison) in Sokoto; so far away from his lawyers, family, loved ones and well wishers.”

I Congratulate Nigeria,’ FG’s Counsel Hails Nnamdi Kanu’s Conviction

The counsel to the Federal Government, Adegboyega Awomolo, has hailed the sentencing of the leader of the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, to life imprisonment, saying it signals that no one is above the country’s law.

UK-based Nigerian Man, One Other Jailed for Life Over 2017 East London Murder.

A UK-based Nigerian, Lekan Akinsoji, and Sundjata Keita of St Margaret’s Court have been sentenced to life imprisonment for the 2017 murder of Ahmed Deen-Jah in East London.

The pair, both 27, were convicted of murder on October 9 and sentenced on Friday at the Old Bailey, London’s Central Criminal Court.

“Lekan Akinsoji, 27, of no fixed address, and Sundjata Keita, 27, of St Margaret’s Court, E12, appeared at the Old Bailey on Friday, 24 October. They both received life sentences,” the UK police said in a statement.

“Mr Akinsoji was jailed for a minimum term of 28 years, while Keita received a minimum term of 22 years.”

Detective Superintendent Kelly Allen, who led the investigation, said, “I hope the long sentences provide some measure of closure to Ahmed’s family, who have waited almost a decade for justice.”

She added, “Akinsoji and Keita launched a cold-blooded and unprovoked attack. Worse still, they then sought to evade the law—and were able to do so until 2023, when damning forensic evidence came to light.”

The case dates back to April 2, 2017, when Deen-Jah was stabbed in a convenience store near Custom House station in Newham. Both men were initially arrested but later released due to lack of evidence.

A 2023 review uncovered fresh forensic findings and detailed phone analysis that placed Keita’s device in the car used for the killing. The vehicle was later discovered burned in Epping Forest.

According to police, “the court heard how Ahmed’s murder was a result of ‘tit for tat’ violence between gangs and that both men had been driving around the area in a stolen car, looking for people they suspected of being in a rival gang.”

“CCTV played in court showed Akinsoji ambushing Ahmed and following him into the shop before stabbing him,” police added.