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US based Nigerian doctor commits suicide after court imposed $15,000 monthly child support fine on him
Dr. Ikenna Erinne, a 36-year-old Nigerian cardiologist based in the United States, has died by suicide after losing a child support case against his ex-wife.
The tragic incident occurred on Sunday, January 26.
Dr. Erinne, originally from Anambra State, had been involved in a prolonged legal battle over divorce and child custody.
However, a U.S. court ruled in favour of his ex-wife, ordering him to pay $15,000 in monthly child support.
Confirming the incident on X.com, Nigerian-American Clayton Udo stated that the court’s ruling placed a severe financial burden on Dr. Erinne, which ultimately led to his tragic death.
“The abuse of African men in the USA must come to an end. In a deeply troubling case, Dr. Ikenna Erinne, an American-trained cardiologist, allegedly took his own life after an American court ordered him to pay his ex-wife $15,000 monthly, following a prolonged and contentious divorce case. This tragic incident highlights systemic issues within the legal system that disproportionately affect African men,” Udo wrote.
Udo, who claimed expertise in psychological and mental abuse, revealed that Dr. Erinne had spent thousands of dollars in legal fees before the court’s verdict. He further alleged that the late doctor lost his medical license due to the case and ultimately shot himself.
“He shot himself to death. He spent thousands of dollars in legal fees—wasted money. I am talking about a process that impoverishes you. You go to court, and they take all your money. He lost his license as a cardiologist in this case, plus they slammed him with $15,000 a month in child support and restricted access to his children,” Udo added.
Another member of the Nigerian community in the U.S., Obim Onujiogu, also confirmed Dr. Erinne’s passing in a Facebook post, describing him as a compassionate healer and devoted family man.
Dr. Erinne’s funeral is scheduled to take place on Monday, February 3, 2025, in Maryland, USA.
“In Loving Memory of Dr. Ikenna C. Erinne. It is with heavy hearts that the ASA DC family announces the sudden and untimely passing of Dr. Ikenna Erinne. Dr. Ikenna C. Erinne was a beloved father, son, brother, and esteemed cardiologist, who departed on January 26, 2025,” Onujiogu wrote.
Born on March 4, 1988, Dr. Erinne is survived by his children, Ugonna and Munachi, his parents, Engr. Chris and Mrs. Chinwe Erinne, and his siblings, Chuks, Onyi, Kenny, and Gechi.
A Celebration of Life will be held at the Gary L. Kaufman Funeral Home in Elkridge, MD, on Monday, February 3, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM, followed by interment at Meadowridge Memorial Park.
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Breaking: Court of Appeal rules in favour of Turaki -led PDP candidate for Osun governorship election
The Court of Appeal, Abuja Division, on Thursday, ruled that the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP Gubernatorial Candidate in Osun State was validly nominated by the Tanimu Turaki-led National Working Committee.
The court also ordered INEC to list the PDP logo on the ballot ahead of Saturday’s gubernatorial election.
The Court held that access code is neither a creation of the Constitution nor the Electoral Act; rather, a creation of INEC’s guidelines and cannot, in any way, override the provisions of the Constitution.
Section 288 of the Constitution does not specify the method for nominating candidates; it only states that the names of candidates should be forwarded to the Commission.
The court further held that the defendant (INEC) should take steps to include the name of the appellant on the ballot paper.
Additionally, the court ruled that the primary election conducted by the Tanimu Turaki-led National Working Committee (NWC) of the PDP was a valid primary election in law.
The three-man panel of justices—Justice Mahmud, Justice Jaro, and Justice Ankawere, was unanimous in its judgment.
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Breaking: NHRC sets up situation room to monitor and document hate speech, intimidation, threat to life ahead 2027
The national Human Rights Commission, NHRC, has set up a situation room to monitor and document all incidences of hate speech, intimidation and threat to life by politicians and other actors ahead of the 2027 general election.
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has expressed concerns over rising incidences of hate speech, intimidation and outright threat to life by highly placed individuals, especially politicians and religious leaders.
The Executive Secretary of the Commission, Chef Tony Ojukwu, SAN, revealed this on Thursday in Abuja at a press conference.
He said the situation room would enable the Commission harvest data, analysis and document persons, agencies and others involved in the negative statements in order to ensure they are properly tracked and brought to book by relevant agencies.
Ojukwu also took journalists on a tour of the newly set up situation room.
Details later…..
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Breaking: NHRC expresses concern over rising incidences of hate speech, threat to life ahead 2027 elections
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has expressed concerns over rising incidences of hate speech, intimidation and outright threat to life by highly placed individuals, especially politicians and religious leaders.
At a press conference in Abuja Thursday, the Executive Secretary of the Commission, Chef Tony Ojukwu, SAN, recalled statements credited to Senator Francis Fadahunsi and Sheikh Yahya Jingir and described the das dangerous with capacity to set the nation ablaze.
He called on politicians, religious and traditional rulers, among other stakeholders to call their supporters and faithful to orders.
He urged government to act before rhetorics turn to violence, saying the forthcoming election in Osun State should serve as example of Nigeria’s capacity to conduct political contest in compliance with international best practices.
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