The Federal Government had filed a 23-count charge against Nwachukwu over the death of Osinachi, a popular gospel musician.
After pleading not guilty, the judge ordered that the defendant be remanded at the Kuje correctional facility pending further hearing.
Mrs Osinachi, who passed away on April 8, 2022, was initially thought to have died of throat cancer.
But family and friends claimed her death was connected to assault by her husband who was later arrested.
The National Hospital in Abuja later issue an autopsy, which stated that there was no mark of violence on the deceased.
Following the report, counsel for Mr Nwachukwu, I.A. Aliyu, proceeded to file a no-case submission, implying that Nwachukwu had no case to answer.
Aliyu said evidence presented by the medical practitioners exonerated Nwachukwu from the allegations of culpable homicide and domestic violence.
He prayed the court to discharge and acquit his client of all allegations stating the death of Osinachi was due to growth of tumours.
However, the court dismissed the no-case submission and ordered the defendant to open his defence.
Hence, Justice Njideka Nwosu-Iheme of the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Wuse Zone 2, has dismissed the no-case submission filed by Peter Nwachukwu, the husband of the late gospel singer, Osinachi Nwachukwu.
