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Gospel singer who killed Nasarawa corper sentenced to death

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June 26, 2025

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Salome AdaiduTimileyin and Timileyin Ajayi

Gospel singer who killed Nasarawa corper sentenced to death

The High Court in Lafia, Nasarawa State, has condemned Oluwatimileyin Ajayi to death by hanging for the brutal murder of Salome Adaidu, a National Youth Service Corps member.

On Thursday, Justice Simon Aboki convicted Timileyin of culpable homicide for killing and dismembering the victim.

Timileyin was convicted of one count of culpable homicide, which is punishable by death under Section 221 of the Northern Nigeria Penal Code.

Timileyin was arrested in Orozo, a border community between the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, and Nasarawa State.

Ajayi was found with a decapitated head in a black nylon bag during a church service on Sunday.

The incident is said to have occurred during a thanksgiving service marking the end of a seven-day fast at the church.

According to the church’s Bible Study Teacher and General Secretary, Caleb Umaru, the suspect’s actions were first noticed by a member, Victor, who saw Timileyin Ajayi moving suspiciously near a nearby river. Victor alerted another member, Amos, and they approached Ajayi, who was seated at the back of the church.

When he saw them, Ajayi threw a black bag into the river, claiming it contained nothing. His actions raised suspicion, and the church members kept a close watch on him.

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“It was almost the end of service around 11am during the final pledge and prayers. A church member, Bro Victor, opened his eyes during prayers and saw someone passing by the river close to the church, carrying a bag, and his movement was suspicious. That drew his attention. He called the attention of another brother, Brother Amos,” Umaru explained.

Shortly after, two motorcyclists arrived at the scene, one of whom revealed he transported Ajayi from a neighbouring town, Loko-Tiye, and had noticed blood dripping from the bag.*

The motorcyclists and church members confronted him, who initially denied wrongdoing but attempted to flee when asked to retrieve the bag. He was eventually caught after a long chase into a nearby bush.

“It took the grace of God for the four of them to be able to catch him. That’s why you can see the video happened in a bushy area, like a farm. He ran very far,” said Umaru.

When the bag was opened, it was found to contain the severed head of a young woman, later identified as Timileyin Ajayi’s girlfriend.

Timileyin Ajayi, reportedly injured during the confrontation, confessed to killing his girlfriend after a dispute over her phone. He claimed she attacked him with a knife, injuring his hand, and in retaliation, he stabbed her in the neck.

“He said he collected the knife and stabbed her in the neck,” Umaru said.

A viral video of the incident shows a policeman interrogating the culprit.

When asked why he was carrying the head, Ajayi alleged that “a woman” instructed him to bring it for her.

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Atiku Challenges Tinubu Over Mecca Trip, Demands Daily Photo, Video Proof

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has challenged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to provide daily, verifiable photographic and video evidence of his presence in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, during his announced Umrah pilgrimage, questioning whether the trip could include an unannounced visit to France.

Atiku made the demand in a statement issued on Wednesday by Phrank Shaibu, Director of Strategic Communication of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) Presidential Campaign Council.

The opposition leader alleged that information available to him suggested Tinubu might make a brief appearance in Makkah before travelling to France. However, he did not publicly provide evidence to substantiate the allegation.

Atiku called on the Presidency to release clear, current and date-stamped photographs and videos each day showing Tinubu at the Kaaba, the sacred structure at the centre of the Grand Mosque in Makkah, and participating in the religious rites associated with Umrah.

He argued that Nigerians deserved verifiable information about the President’s whereabouts, daily engagements and the purpose of the trip, particularly because the journey had been presented as an opportunity to pray for the country.

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Atiku also raised questions about the President’s health and a reported $20 billion loan request involving a French business partner, urging the Presidency to clarify the issues and disclose Tinubu’s full itinerary.

The former Vice-President said he and other Nigerians would join the President in praying for the country’s peace and progress. He, however, cautioned against invoking religion without sincerity.

“No one should invoke the name of Almighty Allah in vain,” Atiku said, according to the statement.

He maintained that a presidential trip presented as a spiritual mission for Nigeria was a matter of public interest, adding that citizens were entitled to know the President’s official engagements and how the journey was being funded.

The Presidency had earlier announced that Tinubu would depart Abuja on Thursday, October 29, for Makkah to perform Umrah, an Islamic pilgrimage that can be undertaken at any time of the year.

Bayo Onanuga, the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, said the visit would provide Tinubu with an opportunity for spiritual reflection, devotion and prayers for Nigeria’s peace, unity, stability and progress.

According to the announcement, the President was expected to return to Nigeria the following week after completing the pilgrimage.

The Presidency’s announcement identified Makkah as the destination for the religious exercise. As of the latest reports, Atiku’s allegation of a possible onward journey to France had not been independently verified.

The dispute comes amid heightened political scrutiny as Nigeria approaches the 2027 general election, with opposition figures increasingly questioning the administration’s decisions, public spending and transparency.

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Yobe Court Jails 20-Year-Old Man Seven Years for Sex with 16-Year-Old Girl

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A Federal High Court sitting in Damaturu, Yobe State, has sentenced a 20-year-old man, Dauda Umaru, to seven years’ imprisonment for procuring and having sexual intercourse with a 16-year-old girl.

The court, presided over by Justice Aisha Y. Salihu of Court 2, also ordered Umaru to pay ₦1 million into the Victim Trust Fund Account and an additional ₦500,000 as compensation to the victim.

The conviction was secured by the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) under Section 16(1) of the Trafficking in Persons (Prohibition), Enforcement and Administration Act, 2015, as amended.

According to NAPTIP, the court warned that failure to pay the stipulated amount would attract an additional seven months’ imprisonment.

Umaru was arraigned on July 13, 2026, and convicted on October 27, 2026, following the prosecution of the case.

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The judgment highlights the legal consequences of sexual exploitation involving minors and the role of NAPTIP in investigating and prosecuting trafficking-related offences.

The case also draws attention to the need to protect children from sexual exploitation and ensure that offenders are brought before the courts.

In a related case reported earlier in October, a Borno State High Court in Maiduguri sentenced a 37-year-old woman, Fatima Sanda, to two years’ imprisonment for procuring a 16-year-old girl for sexual exploitation. The court also ordered her to pay ₦500,000 in compensation to the victim.

Both cases were prosecuted under the same anti-trafficking law, which criminalises the procurement of persons for sexual exploitation.

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Tinubu Heads to Saudi Arabia for Umrah, Seeks Allah’s Blessings for Nigeria

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October 28, 2026

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Tinubu Heads to Saudi Arabia for Umrah, Seeks Allah’s Blessings for Nigeria

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will travel to Makkah, Saudi Arabia, on Thursday to perform Umrah, the Islamic lesser pilgrimage, and pray for Nigeria’s peace, unity, stability and progress.

The planned trip was announced on Wednesday by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga.

According to the announcement, Tinubu will use the spiritual journey to seek Allah’s guidance and blessings for Nigeria and its citizens as the country continues to grapple with economic and security challenges.

Umrah is a voluntary Islamic pilgrimage to Makkah that can be performed at any time of the year, unlike Hajj, which takes place during a specific period in the Islamic calendar.

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Before departing Abuja, the President is expected to commission equipment acquired by the Nigerian Air Force to support its operations. The ceremony is scheduled to take place at the Presidential Wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport.

Tinubu is expected to return to Nigeria next week after completing the religious exercise in Saudi Arabia.

The planned visit comes as his administration continues to pursue economic reforms and address security concerns across the country.

The Presidency said the pilgrimage would provide the President with an opportunity for spiritual reflection and devotion, including prayers for Nigeria’s continued peace, unity and development.

The announcement did not provide further details about the President’s travel delegation or the precise date of his return.