A Nigerian wife in Ekiti has allegedly killed her husband by striking him on the head with a stick after he caught her in bed with another man.

The incident was shared on a popular social media platform, X formerly known as Twitter.

According to an anonymous post, the man had been suspicious of his wife’s infidelity and eventually caught her in the act.

Upon being confronted, the wife allegedly hit him on the head with a stick, leading to his death.

The post read: “With ache in my heart ńa in I dey type this thing One woman just hit her husband 2by2 for head where he no go escape death because he’s been hearing say she dey cheat, lo and behold he caught her and the man never knew it would be the end of him.”

“He’s dead. Woman wey dey cheat, if she no kill herself she go kill husband, today this saying come to pass live and direct in ldo Ekiti.”

As the story circulated online, it sparked widespread reactions, with many users sharing their thoughts in the comment section.

See reactions below:

@caeser5: “Na madness I go use know say my wife don knack another man.”

@janetfunmi: “And she will pay dearly for it. Something she will regret.”

@ifemi333: “A cheating woman when caught is dangerous, don’t sleep in the same house moments she is caught cheating. Don’t eat her food if possible go report her to the police station for eviction immediately for your own safety.”

@gdc4bb: “Man went to confront a lioness in her lair. Now he has left the land of the living while she lives to face the law.”

@MrWhizdom: “I’m not going to lie , I’ve always been thinking maybe you can give a woman a second chance if she cheats. Man I’m happy this community exists. I’ve learnt things I didn’t even know I was supposed to learn.”

@Dim_Arinze: “Rumours are enough for me to quarantine a woman from myself. Then after investigating , I can continue depending on the results. Talk more of the actual cheating.”

@kshort: “More to say, once you caught your wife cheating; don’t drag anything with her. Just call everyone and end it there. Don’t let her kill you oooo.”

@sokabullah: “If only my gender could be bold enough to do the needful once you discover you have one around you.”

@Jb_Phraidezyy: “My question is, why be in a relationship if you can’t stay true to the one you call your partner. Na God go punish that woman and my babe.’

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) FCT Council has expressed deep shock over the death of its member and former Secretary of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), FCT Chapter, Prophetess Ogonnaya Regina Umeham.

Prophetess Umeham passed away on Friday after a prolonged illness.

She was a former staff member of Daily Times Newspapers and, until her death, served as the News Editor of Weekenders Magazine.

This devastating news comes while the council is still grieving the loss of another member, the late Rafat Idris.

In a statement issued on Saturday by the Secretary of the Council, Comrade Jide Oyekunle, the NUJ expressed its sorrow over this tragic and unfortunate loss.

The statement reads:
*“The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) FCT Council joins the family, friends, colleagues, and associates of Prophetess Ogonnaya Umeham in mourning the sudden passing of this vibrant journalist, whose health sadly deteriorated in recent months.

“This loss is particularly painful and devastating for us, coming just hours after the passing of another colleague, Rafat Idris.

“Prophetess Umeham, a former NAWOJ Secretary, who passed away on Friday morning after a protracted illness, worked with several reputable media organizations, including Daily Times Newspapers. Until her passing, she was the News Editor of Weekenders Magazine in Abuja.

“She also served as the Secretary of the Credentials Committee for the Delegates Conference of NAWOJ held in Kano, where Comrade Gbenga Onayiga was the Chairman.”*

The family of Prophetess Umeham will announce her burial arrangements in due course.

Properties estimated in millions of naira have been destroyed following a fire incident at the popular Araromi spare parts market located at Agodi-Gate in Ibadan, Oyo State.

The fire reportedly ignited around 2 a.m. on Saturday and continues to burn, with firefighters actively working to bring it under control.

Confirming the incident to PUNCH, the General Manager of Oyo State Fire Services, Akinyemi Akinyinka, said: “We are battling with a serious inferno at Agodi-Gate. Help us to call water tanker owners to assist us. We are still here battling with the situation.”

The origin of the fire is still unknown, and investigations are currently underway.

In a related incident, a devastating fire on Friday resulted in the tragic loss of a husband, wife, and their grandson in the Ori-Eru, Idikan area of Ibadan, affecting a two-story building at 3:46 a.m.

Earlier this week, another fire caused significant damage in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State, on Sunday morning, destroying three shops, although the timely response of the state fire services prevented further loss by saving 13 additional shops.

Additionally, last Friday, a fire broke out at a parish of the Christ Apostolic Church in Ibadan during a vigil,g reportedly trapping several worshippers inside.

This incident occurred around 9:30 p.m. at Wisdom Estate, Road 1G, Olohunda Road, in the Lagelu Local Government Area.