Crime
NGO describes Osinachi’s death as wake-up call to end domestic violence
NGO describes Osinachi’s death as wake-up call to end domestic violence
Women of Inestimable Values (WIVs), an NGO has described the death of a popular Nigerian gospel singer, Mrs Osinachi Nwachukwu as a wake-up call in the fight against domestic violence.
Mrs Blessing Okojie-Eze, the President of the organisation was reacting to the death of Osinachi, the popular gospel artiste in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Lagos.
Okojie-Eze, therefore, called on lawmakers to ensure stiffer punishment against perpetrators of domestic violence in Nigeria, describing the act as a misdemeanour, adding that “most times victims do not get justice until it leads to death”.
“Domestic violence is gradually becoming a norm in our society and we must all intensify efforts to end this menace, the case of Osinachi is just one case among many.
“Our religious beliefs and culture have made women to be enduring and living with domestic violence, so some now see it as a norm or approach it with a defeatist mentality.
“When there is war, people run away from their houses, leave everything including certificates, property and even forget vision, dream to take refuge to avoid `had I known.
“The truth is that in recent times, domestic violence has become more than war as issues among couples lead to life-threatening situations, so the best thing is to stay away or be separated.
“I know it’s not easy to take that step, especially when children are involved but how can you see death and still be holding on to a marriage certificate or church beliefs?’’
Okojie-Eze noted that it required collective efforts for individuals to start reporting perpetrators of domestic violence to civil societies, religious leaders and law enforcement agencies.
“Everyone should intensify efforts in the fight against domestic violence; it is important for victims to speak out and for family members to stand by siblings going through abuse and show them, love.
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“When you observe your neighbour is hitting his or her partner, please report. Don’t say it’s not my business and women covering partners hitting them is not love but foolishness.”
She also advised parents on the need to teach their male children to show respect to women, adding that such upbringing would go a long way in reducing such inhuman treatments in the society.
While tasking religious leaders to lay more emphasis on the teaching about domestic violence, Okojie-Eze urged families to start accepting their daughters back home from failed marriages.
NAN reports that 42 years Osinachi Nwachukwu, a lead singer in Dunamis International Gospel Centre, Abuja, who rose to fame in 2017 for her collaborative hit track ‘Ekwueme’, died on April 8, in Abuja.
Women of Inestimable Values Foundation is a Human Right group that fights for the rights of the abused in the society, including religious violence, gender inequality, rape, domestic violence and child abuse among others.
It also provides free legal services for victims of gender-based violence and shelter for victims of domestic violence, empowers youths and women through free skills empowerment programmes to enable them contribute to the growth and development of the society.
Crime
Decomposed body of kidnapped man found in mining pond in Jos South
Decomposed body of kidnapped man found in mining pond in Jos South
By: Zagazola Makama
Decomposed body of a man earlier reported kidnapped has been discovered in a mining pond in Farin Lamba community of Jos South Local Government Area.
Sources told Zagazola that the discovery was made by the police at about 4 p.m. following a report by residents.
He said the Divisional Police Officer, Kaduna Vom Division, immediately mobilised a team of policemen to the scene where the corpse was identified as that of Mr. Cyril Nilanda, a resident of NITR Quarters, Vom.
Nilanda was reportedly kidnapped on Sept. 30, 2025, and had been missing since then.
Sources said the body, which was found in a decomposed state, was being prepared for evacuation and further forensic examination.
The police assured that concerted efforts were ongoing to track down those responsible for the abduction and killing of the victim.
Decomposed body of kidnapped man found in mining pond in Jos South
Crime
Man abducted after delivering ransom for kidnapped child in Kogi
Man abducted after delivering ransom for kidnapped child in Kogi
By: Zagazola Makama
A man identified as Ocholi Cornelius Ochoni has been abducted after delivering ransom money for the release of a five-year-old girl in Bassa Local Government Area of Kogi State.
Zagazola Makama gathered that the incident, which occurred on Oct. 22, 2025, took place around Echukwu area of Bassa, when Ocholi went to hand over ransom money to the kidnappers to secure the release of Omaojo Philip, who had been kidnapped earlier in the week.
It was gathered that the abductors released the child unharmed after receiving the ransom but seized Ocholi immediately afterward and took him away to an unknown destination.
Efforts are ongoing by security agencies to trace the whereabouts of the victim and ensure his safe return.
Man abducted after delivering ransom for kidnapped child in Kogi
Crime
Bauchi police arrest suspect over alleged killing of singer John Zuya
Bauchi police arrest suspect over alleged killing of singer John Zuya
By: Zagazola Makama
Police operatives in Tafawa Balewa Local Government Area of Bauchi State have arrested a suspect in connection with the death of popular Sayawa artist, John Zuya, whose songs had earned him fans across the country, particularly among his tribesmen.
Zuya had recently traveled to Lagos, where he performed to a large crowd and reportedly earned a significant sum of money.
However, shortly after returning from the trip, he died under mysterious circumstances, sparking shock across his community.

A few days later, Yakubu Alhamdu, Deputy Chairman of Zayoda, Tafawa Balewa branch, claimed in a video shared on his Facebook platform that Zuya was allegedly killed by his friend, Emmanuel Wakili, also a Sayawa artist.
In the video, Alhamdu stated that Wakili confessed to killing Zuya out of jealousy, explaining that he captured Zuya’s soul (“Kurwa”) in a small bag and struck his head until he died. Alhamdu noted that this accounted for the blood seen on Zuya’s forehead after his death.
The incident has thrown the community into mourning, with many residents seeking justice.
Following the report, police traced and arrested Wakili, and investigations are ongoing to uncover the full circumstances surrounding Zuya’s death.
Bauchi police arrest suspect over alleged killing of singer John Zuya
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