Betta Edu Threatens Legal Action Against BBC Over Alleged Defamation, Demands $50m
The suspended Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr Betta Edu, has threatened to file a lawsuit against the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) for allegedly defaming her personality. Edu disclosed this in a letter sent to BBC Abuja and London offices by her counsel, Chikaosolu Ojukwu (SAN). According to the letter, the suspended minister claimed that BBC reported that N30...
Drama: “I’m A Man”, Bobrisky Tells Court As He Bags 6 Months Jail Term
There was drama in court on Friday when Idris Okuneye, popular crossdresser known as Bobrisky, confessed being a man. The crossdresser has ignited controversy over his gender status. Known for dressing as a woman, Bobrisky claims to have undergone different surgeries to make change his gender. At some point, the social media influencer even said he was ready to bear a...
Court Fixes Date To Rule On Nnamdi Kanu’s Application Seeking Transfer From DSS Custody
Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court Abuja, on Wednesday, fixed May 20 to rule on the application seeking to transfer the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. Justice Nyako adjourned for ruling after listening to arguments on the application. Counsel for the defendant, Aloy Ejimakor, during the proceedings on Wednesday, moved the application to...
After Whisking Yahaya Bello Away, Lawyer Wants Gov. Ododo Impeached
A human rights lawyer, Deji Ajare, has urged the Speaker of the Kogi State House of Assembly, Umar Yusuf, to begin impeachment proceedings against the Kogi State Governor, Usman Ododo, over allegations of misconduct and abuse of office. Ajare made the call in a letter addressed to the speaker, through the clerk of the House on Friday. According to him, the...
Kano Court Makes U-turn, Reverses Judgement Suspending Ganduje As APC Chairman
A Kano State High Court presided over by Justice Usman Na’Abba has vacated the order suspending ex-Kano governor Umar Ganduje as the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Justice Na’Abba vacated his earlier order upon reading a Motion Ex-Parte together with an affidavit and a written address dated the 22nd day of April, 2024 sworn to by one...
Bobrisky Asks Appeal Court To Set Aside His Conviction Over Naira Mutilation
Controversial cross-dresser and socialite, Idris Olanrewaju Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, has filed a notice of appeal challenging his conviction on a four-count charge of Naira abuse. In his Notice of Appeal filed by his lawyer, Bimbo Kusanu, Bobrisky is asking the court to set aside the six months imprisonment sentence imposed on him and replacing same with the option...
Court Sets Aside Warrant Of Arrest Against Rivers Chief Of Staff
The Federal High Court, sitting in Abuja and presided over by Justice Emeka Nwite today, has set aside the warrant of arrest it earlier issued on the 31st of January, 2024 against the Chief of Staff to Rivers State Governor Edison Ehie and five others. The court agreed with the submissions of Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana & Oluwole...
Yahaya Bello: Kogi Court Summons EFCC Chairman Over Alleged Court Contempt
A Kogi State High Court sitting in Lokoja has ordered the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, to appear in court on May 13, 2024, to show cause why an order of committal should not be made against him for allegedly disobeying court order. The EFCC boss is facing a contempt charge for carrying out...
