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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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Lagos Socialite Sues Police for ₦50 Million Over Alleged Harassment

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A Lagos-based socialite, identified as Olanike Olayemi, has taken legal action against the Nigeria Police Force, demanding ₦50 million in damages over what she describes as unlawful arrest and harassment by men of the Area F Police Command in Ikeja. The development has sparked conversations about abuse of power and the protection of civil rights within Nigeria’s law enforcement system.

According to Olayemi, she was wrongfully arrested on June 11, 2024, after an altercation involving her neighbor over property issues. She claims that without proper investigation, she was bundled into a police vehicle, held in custody for hours, and humiliated in the presence of others. Her petition, filed at the Lagos High Court through her legal counsel, describes the incident as an infringement on her fundamental human rights.

The socialite, known for her presence in fashion and lifestyle circles, expressed concern that the experience not only damaged her reputation but also left her emotionally traumatized. She is demanding ₦50 million in damages for the violation of her rights, medical costs, and psychological distress.

Her lawyer argues that the police officers acted beyond their powers, failing to follow due process in handling the civil matter. The suit seeks not just compensation, but also a court declaration that her arrest was illegal and an order restraining the police from further harassment.

This case adds to the growing number of Nigerians seeking redress for police misconduct. Civil rights advocates say this lawsuit should serve as a wake-up call to law enforcement agencies to review their procedures and uphold the rule of law.

As the case proceeds, many will be watching closely to see how the judiciary addresses what has become a recurring theme: citizens fighting back against unlawful police actions.

Follow Luchiinter.Blogger.com for more updates.

A Lagos-based socialite, identified as Olanike Olayemi, has taken legal action against the Nigeria Police Force, demanding ₦50 million in damages over what she describes as unlawful arrest and harassment by men of the Area F Police Command in Ikeja. The development has sparked conversations about abuse of power and the protection of civil rights within Nigeria’s law enforcement system.

According to Olayemi, she was wrongfully arrested on June 11, 2024, after an altercation involving her neighbor over property issues. She claims that without proper investigation, she was bundled into a police vehicle, held in custody for hours, and humiliated in the presence of others. Her petition, filed at the Lagos High Court through her legal counsel, describes the incident as an infringement on her fundamental human rights.

The socialite, known for her presence in fashion and lifestyle circles, expressed concern that the experience not only damaged her reputation but also left her emotionally traumatized. She is demanding ₦50 million in damages for the violation of her rights, medical costs, and psychological distress.

Her lawyer argues that the police officers acted beyond their powers, failing to follow due process in handling the civil matter. The suit seeks not just compensation, but also a court declaration that her arrest was illegal and an order restraining the police from further harassment.

This case adds to the growing number of Nigerians seeking redress for police misconduct. Civil rights advocates say this lawsuit should serve as a wake-up call to law enforcement agencies to review their procedures and uphold the rule of law.

As the case proceeds, many will be watching closely to see how the judiciary addresses what has become a recurring theme: citizens fighting back against unlawful police actions.

Follow Luchiinter.Blogger.com for more updates.

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