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A Delta State High Court sitting at the Warri Judicial Division on Thursday, February 5, granted an interim injunction restraining one Jude Gbaboyo Akpodubakaye from posting defamatory videos against the claimant, pending the hearing of the interlocutory injunction in suit number W/39/2025 between Dennis Brutu Otuaro v. Jude Gbaboyo Akpodubakaye. The court, presided over by Hon. Justice A. O. Akpovi, granted the lone prayer of the claimant/applicant, Chief Dennis Brutu Otuaro, which read thus: “AN INTERIM INJUNCTION restraining the defendant, by himself, his privies, assigns, or anybody acting on his instructions or authority, from posting disparaging, damaging, and defamatory posts against…

The Osun State chapter of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, has criticised the rejection of mandatory electronic transmission of election results. The party also described the decision as inconsistent with existing electoral technologies already deployed by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC. In a statement issued by Abosede Busayo Oluwaseun, Chairman of the Directorate of Media and Publicity of the Osun ADC on Thursday, the party said the continued use of the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System, BVAS, and the INEC Result Viewing Portal, IReV, makes arguments against electronic transmission difficult to justify. The ADC noted that Nigeria’s electoral process now…

The commercial motorcyclist, Oluwasegun Oluwarotimi, who was shot by an operative of the Ondo State Security Network, otherwise known as the Amotekun Corps, has given up the ghost, four years after pursuing justice. Oluwasegun was shot on August 9, 2021, by an Amotekun operative at Araromi Junction in Akure, the state capital. One of his legs was amputated, and he was left with permanent disabilities, destroying his livelihood as a commercial motorcyclist and plunging him into long-term hardship. Counsel to the deceased, Tope Temokun, disclosed that Oluwasegun’s death signifies one of the darkest phases of institutional oppression and injustice in…

Nigerian actor and content creator Bamidele Tope Saint, popularly known as Okemesi, has cried out for help following an alleged spiritual attack that left him homeless. He made the plea on Thursday during an interview with his colleague, Tony Montana. Okemesi, who has been away from the screen for almost a year, disclosed that he has been suffering from a spiritual attack that left him paralysed. While calling on his fans for help, the actor stated that he is now homeless and helpless. Actor Tony Montana said, “I’m very sad seeing you in this condition. It is difficult for people,…

Nigerian midfielder Tochukwu Nnadi has reacted to Marseille legend Taye Taiwo’s comments about his big move to the club. Former Super Eagles and Marseille defender Taiwo welcomed the news of Nnadi’s arrival at the Ligue 1 giants with joy. In a heartfelt video message shared on Marseille’s official social media channels, Taiwo addressed Nnadi directly, offering both congratulations and words of encouragement. Taiwo, a former powerful left-footed defender, said, “Hi Nnadi, congratulations, brother. Welcome to Marseille. I just wanted to say I hope you have a great time, and I’ll see you soon. “You know, in Nigeria, people don’t hold…

Residents of Enuagu Akpugo Autonomous Community in Nkanu West Local Government Area of Enugu State have raised the alarm over an alleged plan by the Nigeria Police Force to forcefully take over 36.15 hectares of their ancestral land, despite a court judgment in their favour. Members of the community, mainly from the Umuedenwoko Family Union and the Umuedenwoko Farmers Cooperative Society Limited, staged a peaceful protest on the disputed land on Thursday, accusing the Police Property Development and Construction Company Limited of trespassing on the property in defiance of a 2023 Enugu State High Court ruling. Clad in protest attire…

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has said an educated populace remains one of the major factors capable of guaranteeing good governance. The governor stated this on Thursday in Ikirun, Osun State, during the inauguration of Minaret University, a faith-based institution established by the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, and the investiture of the pioneer Vice-Chancellor of the university, Prof. Abdullah Abdur-Rahman. Adeleke, while commending the founders of the institution for choosing Osun State as its host, said an educated population would engender good governance through constant scrutiny of those in power. “The mileage of the First Republic was expanded by the late…

Dangote Refinery has outlined its fuel production and distribution operations, warning that reliance on coastal logistics could significantly increase petrol prices if the additional costs are transferred to consumers. In a statement on its official X account on Thursday titled “Six things to know about Dangote Refinery fuel production and distribution”, the company said its refinery operates a world-class gantry facility with 91 loading bays, capable of handling up to 2,900 tankers daily and evacuating over 50 million litres of petrol and 14 million litres of diesel through continuous 24-hour operations. Dangote noted that gantry loading, which it described as…

Andy Murray may have retired from playing two years ago but he’s still managing to help orchestrate success in top level sport. The British legend, who now plays padel more than tennis in his spare time, is co-owner of Advantage Padel Team along with Anthony Joshua, and their side claimed victory at the prestigious Hexagon Cup on Sunday. Murray, 38, was unable to attend the final at the Caja Magica in Madrid but posted a good luck message to his players. AJ is also currently keeping a low profile following the tragic death of his friends in the car crash…

Each TV company has its own distinct personality and direction. These change over the years, with new technological breakthroughs or at least new business deals. New aspirations shake up the natural order. This year, for example, nearly every company has decided to make and heavily promote RGB LED TVs. Some of them, like Hisense, seem like they’re doing it because they want to. LG’s making one too, but it’s clear the company’s heart still lies with OLEDs. Are RGB LED TVs the next big thing? Who knows!2026 is only a few weeks old, but we’re already seeing those personalities and…