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Suspect Arrested Over Murder Of British-Nigerian Man In London

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1 year ago

April 25, 2024

A man has been charged with murder after a 46-year-old British-Nigerian man was stabbed to death near Tottenham Hotspur’s stadium in north London.

Okechukwu Iweha was found with knife wounds on Worcester Avenue near Northumberland Park, in Haringey, on 7 April 2024. He died at the scene.

A post-mortem held on April 10 at Haringey Mortuary gave the cause of death as a stab wound on the chest.

The suspect, Leandro Kaienga, 28, of no fixed abode, appeared in custody at Willesden Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, April 24, 2024.

He has also been charged with possession of a bladed article.

The Metropolitan Police arrested Mr Kaienga on Monday, April 22.

A murder investigation was launched after police were called at 05:51hrs on Sunday, 7 April to Worcester Avenue, junction with Northumberland Park N17, after Okechukwu was found unresponsive.

Officers attended with London Ambulance Service paramedics. On arrival, they found Okechukwu suffering stab injuries. CPR was administered but despite the best efforts of emergency services, he was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.

The force said Okechukwu’s family continued to be supported by specialist officers.

Detective Chief Inspector Neil John, from the Specialist Crime Command, who is leading the investigation, said:

“While we have made an arrest and our investigation is making good progress, we are still keen to hear from anyone who has information – no matter how small a detail it may seem, pls get in touch.”

Suspect arrested over murder of British-Nigerian man in London

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My Husband Started Coming Home Late, Dated Other Women After He Bought BMW

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10 hours ago

October 4, 2025

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Kabushi Local Government, Zambia, has heard how a married man changed after buying a BMW vehicle as it gave him confidence to go after other women.

In this case, Veronica Chiluya 30, , sued Sammy Shapi, 40, for divorce due to marital disputes.

Veronica told the court that the two got married in 2014 after Sammy paid K400 as dowry and together they have two children.

According to Zambia Daily Mail, she said all was well until 2021 when her husband bought a car after he went to do some work outside the country.

“He started coming back home late and sometimes he would come the next day around 14:00 hours.

“He used to be a good husband, but the moment he bought a car, things changed in the house as he now started seeing other women.”

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My Husband Seized My Wedding Gifts, Threw Me Out — Wife

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11 hours ago

October 4, 2025

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…I’m sorry —Husband

A Sharia Court in Kaduna, Kaduna State, has dissolved a two-year-old marriage between a couple, Harira Sanusi and Aliyu Yunusa.

The judge, Malam Salisu Abubakar-Tureta dissolved their marriage following a petition for divorce filed by Harira.

According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Harira accused Aliyu of calling her parents names and humiliating her.

“He will often throw out my suitcases and other belongings.

“He seized my wedding gifts and humiliates me,” she said.

She prayed the court to order Aliyu to allow her access to her belongings.

On his part, Aliyu who did not deny the allegations apologized to her in court.

Aliyu granted the request of Sanusi and made one pronouncement of divorce to her.

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My Husband Threw Me Out After 17yrs of Marriage —Wife

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11 hours ago

October 4, 2025

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…I still love her —Husband

A housewife, Lawal Modupe, has approached an Upper Area Court sitting at Kubwa, Abuja, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), seeking the dissolution of her 17-year-old marriage to her husband, Ismaila on the grounds of lack of love and affection.

Modupe told the court that she got married Ismaila according to Islamic laws.

According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the mother of three stated that her husband sent her out of their matrimonial home on June 17, 2023.

“I do not love him anymore and I want the court to dissolve our marriage,” she said.

The respondent, however, said that he still loves his wife and would not grant her request for divorce.

He pleaded with the court to call for a mediation involving his family and that of the wife.

The judge, Mohammed Wakli, however, said that he still loves his wife and would not grant her request for divorce.

He pleaded with the court to call or a mediation involving his family and that of his wife.

The judge, Mohammed Wakili, however, advised the respondent to make efforts to win his wife’s love back and the couple two weeks to settle their differences and report back to the court.