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Court adjourns Awujale’s N200 billion libel case against Ayefele
The Oyo State High Court in Ibadan, presided over by Justice Olusola Adetujoye, has adjourned the hearing in the N200 billion libel suit filed by the Awujale and supreme ruler of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Adetona, against Yinka Aiyefele Limited, the proprietor of Fresh FM 105.9 Radio Station, on Tuesday until sine die. Oba Adetona has filed an 11-paragraph statement of claim asking for N200 billion in damages for claimed libel in the radio program “Talk Your Own with Chikito Duru,” which was produced and broadcast by the defendant on Fresh FM 105.9 Ibadan on December 22, 2019. From December 22, 2019 to September 4, 2020, it was rumored to have been simultaneously transmitted online and preserved on its news server. A court order of injunction prohibiting the defendant from posting or causing to be published any more similar or identical defamatory statements about or about the claimant or the expense of the lawsuit is also sought by the traditional ruler. The only defendant in the lawsuit with the case number I/972/2020 was named as Yinka Ayefele Limited by the plaintiff, Awujale, through his attorney, O. Ayanlaja, SAN of M/S Ayanlaja, Adesanya & Co. According to Ayanlaja, the words used on the radio program referred to and were understood to refer to the claimant in their natural and ordinary meaning and were intended to disparage the claimant in both his position as a person of international renown and as the Awujale and paramount ruler of Ijebuland. Ayanlaja claimed that the claimant had also suffered harm to his reputation, character, and credit as well as a decrease in the respect of right-thinking society members and emotional hurt. Since it was allegedly supposed to have happened in 1984, The Awujale insisted that Yinka Ayefele Limited was aware that the alleged comments were false and defamatory. He stated that Yinka Ayefele Limited was negligent in its failure to verify the accuracy of the publication and that it was instead blinded by the idea of the potential financial benefit of employing the person and office of the Awujale to increase listenership to its programs. “The claimant’s reputation and integrity have been damaged by the false publication, as people who held the ... -
Justin Bieber recovers from Ramsay Hunt syndrome, continues justice tour
Justin Bieber has gotten back on hiss feet and resumed his Justice tour two months after being diagnose of Ramsay Hunt syndrome. The musician revealed in June that he ... -
Ebenezer Obey launches ministry against drug and alcohol abuse in memory of deceased son
In honour of his late son, Olayinka Olalekan, veteran juju performer Ebenezer Obey has started a ministry to fight drug and alcohol abuse. The ministry, which he called Freedom from Alcoholism and Drug Addiction Ministry (FADAM), aims to educate young people about the dangers associated with excessive aversion to drugs and alcohol. Obey made a suggestion that Olayinka may have died from drug addiction when discussing the inspiration for the ministry. He continued by saying that he made an effort to support Olayinka in overcoming his weaknesses in his role as a father. Obey claimed that six months earlier, medics called him to tell him that Olayinka only had a few months to live. He claimed that FADAM will provide a means of helping the families and caregivers of alcoholic and drug-dependent youngsters to overcome the difficulties facing them. In his words: “The doctors called me six months ago to inform me that Yinka has less than six months ... -
OAP Nedu discloses plans of hair transplant
Chinedu Ani, called Nedu, a Nigerian on-air personality, has disclosed his intention to undergo a hair transplant. The information was revealed during a show’s topic of ... -
Beyonce to replace disparaging slur in co-written song ‘Heated’
After receiving criticism from disability advocates, American artist, Beyonce Knowles, has decided to take an ableist epithet out of her new album, Renaissance. After receiving stellar reviews for the Friday-released album, the 40-year-old musician received criticism over the weekend after listeners pointed out that the song “Heated” contained a disparaging slur. Beyoncé used the term “spazzin” in the song she co-wrote with Drake, which is offensive to those who have spastic cerebral palsy. An individual’s capacity to regulate their muscles, particularly those in their arms and legs, is damaged by this condition. Since the song’s debut, many people have criticized it on Twitter. Disability rights activist, Hannah Diviney wrote on Twitter: “So @Beyoncé used the word ‘spazzin in her new song Heated. Feels like a slap in the face to me, ... -
Yomi Fabiyi dismisses claims of being worth $2.5m for fear of kidnappers
Yomi Fabiyi, an actor in Nollywood, has denied online claims that he is $2.5 million rich. He added that the age and marital status that have been published about him are likewise untrue. The actor may be worth up to $2.5 million, according to a blog post. Additionally, it was claimed that Jimoh Grace is the wife of the movie star and that he was born on May 31, 1983. In an Instagram post, Fabiyi denied possessing such sum. Further, he declared that, contrary to what was previously believed, his actual date of birth was May 1 rather than May 31. He also mentioned his incorrect marital status and the fact that he is currently older than 40. “1. Net worth here is fake 2. Age is wrong 3. Marital status is wrong. ... -
Okey Bakassi endorses Peter Obi, reveals why
Anthony Onyegbule, also known as Okey Bakassi, has endorsed Peter Obi, the presidential candidate for the Labour Party (LP). He revealed this on Twitter on Monday. The comedian asserted that Obi can fix Nigeria’s problems and that is why he is supporting the LP candidate. He added that he didn’t necessarily want Atiku Abubakar and Bola Tinubu, the presidential candidates of the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressives Congress (APC), to lose; rather, he only wanted what was best for Nigeria. “When Obi fixes Nigeria, Buhari, Tinubu, and Atiku won’t have to reside in Dubai or travel abroad for medical care,” Bakassi concluded. -
Wizkid, Manager Jada Pollock expects 2nd child together
Wizkid’s manager, Jada Pollock, who is also the mother of his third son, Zion, is expecting a second child with the musician. On her Instagram profile, Pollock expressed her joy at having two children. She posted pictures of her son Zion, and her baby bump to Instagram, saying that the coming phase of her life would be better than she could have imagined. “Here’s to the very next chapter. I know it’s about to be better than anything I could have ever wished for. ... -
Hollywood actress, Nichelle Nichols dies at age 89
Veteran Hollywood actress, Nichelle Nichols, has died. The actress passed away at the age of 89. She was known for her role in the 1960 sci-fi TV series “Star Trek” produced in Hollywood. Her son, Kyle Johnson, revealed that she passed away on Saturday night in New Mexico due to natural causes in a Facebook post published on Sunday. “I regret to inform you that a great light in the firmament no longer shines for us, ... -
Ebenezer Obey-Fabiyi’s 48-year-old son passes on
Renowned juju singer, Ebenezer Obey-Fabiyi, has lost his 48-year-old son, Olayinka Olalekan Obey-Fabiyi. Olayinka, who passed away on Friday, was reportedly buried on Saturday. The cause of his death is yet unknown as of the time this report was made.
















