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Court Dismisses Gani Adams’s ₦5 Billion Defamation Suit Against Sunday Igboho

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In a major courtroom development, the Oyo State High Court sitting in Ibadan has dismissed a ₦5 billion defamation lawsuit filed by Chief Gani Adams, the Aare-Ona-Kakanfo of Yorubaland, against Yoruba Nation activist, Chief Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho. The case, which has generated much public interest, centered around allegations that Igboho had unlawfully recorded a private phone conversation between the two men and leaked it to the public, which Adams described as an invasion of privacy and a serious breach of his constitutional rights. However, during Thursday's sitting, the presiding judge, Justice O.T. Ademola-Salami, ruled that the suit lacked merit due to a fundamental procedural flaw. According to the court, the affidavit supporting Gani Adams’s claims was not sworn to personally by him or a legally authorized representative with sufficient knowledge of the facts. This, the judge stated, rendered the suit legally defective. As a result, the court s...
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Delta State Declares ₦50,000 Fine for Indecent Dressing Under VAPP Law

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The Delta State Police Command has issued a public warning regarding indecent dressing, stating that violators now face a fine of up to ₦50,000. This development stems from the enforcement of the Violence Against Persons Prohibition (VAPP) Law, which was domesticated in the state in 2020.

According to the police, anyone found guilty of deliberately exposing their private parts in public will be penalized under Section 29 of the VAPP Act. The punishment includes either a monetary fine of ₦50,000, community service, or both. This announcement was made via the police’s official X (formerly Twitter) page, as part of their ongoing efforts to sensitize the public on existing but often overlooked laws.

The command emphasized that the law specifically targets acts of intentional exposure of genitalia or other private parts in public spaces, often with the intent to provoke, harass, or offend others. It is important to note that the law does not criminalize hairstyles, wearing miniskirts, or other forms of fashion choices, as has been previously misinterpreted by the public.

The statement, which was made in both English and Pidgin, aimed at reaching a broad audience across the state. It cautioned residents to be mindful of their public appearance and to respect societal norms and legal provisions. “As you no like wear cloth wey dey cover your body well... Delta state government nor dey smile for that kain dressing,” the post read.

This enforcement marks a renewed commitment by authorities to uphold moral standards and public decency in Delta State. However, it has also sparked discussions on the balance between personal freedom and societal norms. While some support the move, others argue it may lead to subjective enforcement or victimization.

For now, residents are advised to take heed and dress responsibly.

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