Author: Amina Mohammed

Gospel singer Mercy Chinwo has filed a defamation lawsuit against blogger Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), before the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The suit stems from alleged defamatory statements by VDM on social media, accusing Chinwo of involvement in a contractual dispute and the purported diversion of $345,000 linked to her former record label boss, Ezekiel Onyedikachukwu, also known as Eezee Tee. The lawsuit, filed by Pelumi Olajengbesi, Chinwo’s legal representative, seeks an order compelling VDM to delete, retract, and issue a public apology for all allegedly false and defamatory statements made against…

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has filed a charge against MultiChoice Nigeria Limited and its Chief Executive Officer, John Ugbe, for allegedly violating regulatory directives and obstructing an ongoing inquiry. The three counts filed before the Federal High Court Lagos, bordered on willful implementation of a price hike contrary to the Commission’s directives, an offence which violates Section 33(4) of the FCCPC Act. The other counts are on the company’s disregard for instructions to suspend the hike in violation of Section 110, and attempt to mislead the Commission by proceeding with the increase without objection contrary to…

An Abeokuta Magistrate’s Court sitting in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, has adjourned an assault case against singer Habeeb Okikiola known as Portable, to March 26 to enable the prosecution to merge his charges with those of his workers. When the case against the singer resumed on Wednesday after his earlier arraignment on February 20, 2025, the prosecution told the court that it would be a waste of judicial time t to hear the case of Portable and that of his workers separately. The Senior State Counsel, Timilehin Oredein, told the court that Portable’s case had a sister case, which…

The Rivers State House of Assembly has issued a stern warning to the Chairman of the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC), Justice Adolphus Enebeli (rtd), threatening to arrest him if he fails to appear before the House by Friday, March 7, 2025. This development followed after a motion moved by a member, Enemi George, representing Asari-Toru Constituency 2, during Wednesday’s plenary session. The electoral chief had earlier fixed August 9, 2025, to conduct a fresh Local Government (LG) poll in the state following a Supreme Court verdict that annulled the October 5, 2024 local government poll conducted in the…

Justice Obiora Egwuatu of the Federal High Court in Abuja has restrained the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions from conducting disciplinary proceedings against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Justice Egwuatu issued the order following an ex parte application filed by counsel for Akpoti-Uduaghan, the lawmaker representing Kogi Central Senatorial District. Akpoti-Uduaghan had been invited to appear before the senate’s disciplinary committee following an altercation with Senate President Godswill Akpabio on February 20, 2025. According to the document, the Kogi senator prayed that the court grant an order restraining the Senate and its ethics committee from “proceeding with the purported…

The Cross River State Government has revoked the concession agreement with CIBA Construction Company Limited for the management of Obudu Cattle Ranch, citing the company’s failure to meet its contractual obligations. The termination was conveyed in a letter signed by the state’s Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Ededem Ani on Wednesday. According to the letter, CIBA breached key provisions of the agreement, particularly Sections 5.0, 6.0, and 14.0(b), leading to the cancellation of the contract. Ani stated that the company failed to fulfil its core development commitments, including much-needed investments in the renovation of the resort’s hotel and other…

A Federal High Court sitting in Kaduna State has ordered the interim forfeiture of the sum of ₦1.37bn, allegedly diverted from the coffers of the state government into a private account during the administration of former Governor Nasir El-Rufai. The money allegedly diverted into an account belonging to Indo Kaduna Marts JV Nigeria Limited, was part of the funds released for a botched light rail project in Kaduna State during the past administration. The presiding Judge, Justice H. Buhari, issued the forfeiture order on February 28, 2025, following an ex parte application brought before the court by the Independent Corrupt…

Popular entrepreneur and socialite Sophie Couture has reportedly passed away, sparking an outpouring of condolences from friends and close associates. Her family announced the tragic news in a statement released on Instagram but did not disclose the circumstances surrounding her passing, describing it as an “irreparable loss.” They also requested privacy as they navigate this difficult time, expressing gratitude for the love and support received. The statement reads: “With heavy hearts, we share the passing of Sophie, the visionary founder and CEO of Sophie Couture. Though her absence leaves an immeasurable void, her memory will continue to inspire us, guiding…

Supporters of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan on Wednesday stormed the National Assembly complex. This is as the Senate ethics chaired by Senator Neda Imaseun gets set to commence its probe over Senators Natasha Uduaghan’s refusal to comply with the rules of the Senate. As the protesters gathered, cans of tear gas were fired but the protesters appeared undeterred as they regrouped barricaded by security agencies. The protesters accused the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, of silencing and maligning women, as they called on President Bola Tinubu to wade in. They said allegation on sexual allegation is a human rights issues. The investigation…

Arsenal’s talented teenage duo Myles Lewis-Skelly and Ethan Nwaneri combined on Tuesday to help the Gunners to an imperious 7-1 Champions League last-16 first leg advantage over a shambolic PSV Eindhoven. The Premiership side were on a different level to the struggling Dutch champions, who were condemned to their worst-ever defeat in European football. Arsenal dominated from the outset. Declan Rice’s powerful shot into the PSV net on 11 minutes was chalked off for a narrow offside, but it was a taste of what was to come. Against the run of play, PSV should have taken the lead after a…