The Federal High Court in Abuja has scheduled July 22 for the continued mention of a ₦10 billion fundamental rights lawsuit initiated by actor Emeka Ike against INEC and Lere Olayinka, a media aide to FCT Minister Nyesom Wike. During Wednesday’s session, presided over by Justice S.O. Ibrahim, the court granted an adjournment to ensure INEC receives proper notice and the opportunity for a fair hearing, following the electoral body’s absence. The case, filed under suit number FHC/ABJ/CS/1272/2026, stems from Emeka Ike’s claims that his private voter registration data was unlawfully exposed on social media. While Ike’s legal team is seeking damages, a public apology, and the removal of the contentious post, Olayinka’s counsel maintains that the information published was already public and argues there is no valid case against his client.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Justice S.O. Ibrahim of the Abuja Federal High Court has pushed back the ₦10 billion privacy lawsuit brought by Nollywood star Emeka Ike to July 22. The litigation targets both INEC and Lere Olayinka, an aide to Nyesom Wike, regarding the alleged unauthorized disclosure of Ike’s voter registration details on the platform . Emeka Ike’s counsel, L.T. Adeh, noted that while the first respondent has responded, INEC’s failure to appear necessitated the short adjournment to guarantee procedural fairness. Representing the defense, Akpama Ekwe dismissed the allegations as meritless, asserting that the content in question did not compromise private information. Conversely, Adeh expressed confidence in the suit, arguing that it serves as a critical test case for the protection of voter data in Nigeria.

Professor Dapo Thomas, a former Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu during his governorship in Lagos State, has disclosed that the President has a strong aversion to reading prepared speeches. This revelation comes from excerpts of Thomas’s upcoming autobiography, Lagos Boys and Lagos Politics, set to launch on July 9, 2026.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Thomas detailed that despite collaborating with Tinubu to meticulously proofread, edit, and agree upon the key points of a speech prior to an event, Tinubu would frequently discard the script once at the podium.

In his book, Thomas recounts a direct conversation he had with the then-governor, questioning why he wasn’t delivering the agreed-upon texts. Tinubu explained his rationale is rooted in direct audience engagement and political strategy.

“When we go through the speeches here in my office, I always pick most of the salient points I will discuss at the events. As a politician, I must allow the drummers and the singers to play a part in every event. Every event is a campaign platform for the politician,” Tinubu stated. He emphasized his ability to read the crowd, noting that when he hits specific, exciting points, the crowd’s singers and drummers respond in appreciation, creating a symbiotic political atmosphere.

Tinubu further clarified the distinct roles of different forms of communication, asserting, “The prepared speeches are for the press, not for the people. I talk to the people. I do not like reading speeches when addressing the people. I prefer talking to them.”

On Thursday, the Federal High Court in Abuja granted bail to social media critic and politician Garus Gololo, who is facing trial on a seven-count charge of cyberstalking, defamation, and incitement.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Gololo was admitted to bail in the sum of ₦5 million, with one surety in the like sum who must be a Grade Level 12 officer in the Federal Civil Service. The trial has been adjourned until September 22, 2026.

The charges stem from a viral video and Facebook posts in which Gololo allegedly claimed that Senate President Godswill Akpabio stated northerners must support President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid or face expulsion from the country. Gololo also allegedly attributed the quote, “With or without the North, Tinubu would win,” to Akpabio.

The Office of the Senate President has vehemently denied the remarks, labeling them as “completely false, malicious, and deliberately intended to mislead the public and incite tension,” while urging Nigerians to disregard the claims. Gololo has pleaded not guilty to all charges.

Additionally, in May, the Nigerian Army explicitly stated that Gololo is not a retired Major General, contrary to some reports. The Army clarified that he has never been a serving or retired officer and has no affiliation with the military, following initial reports that incorrectly identified him as a retired General arrested in Abuja after criticising Akpabio.