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Defamation: Court Orders VeryDarkMan To Pay ₦30 Million Damages To Mr Jollof’s Wife.
A Federal High Court sitting in Effurun, Delta State, has ordered social media commentator Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, to pay ₦30 million in damages to Mrs. Esinjemiyotan Uruneyonjuyei Atsepoyi, the wife of comedian Mr Jollof, over defamatory statements made against her online.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The court also directed him to publish a formal apology in two national newspapers and across all his social media platforms within 14 days.
Naija News reports that the dispute began in September 2024 during an online exchange between VeryDarkMan and Mr Jollof.
During the argument, VeryDarkMan allegedly accused Mr Jollof’s wife of engaging in adulterous relationships with politicians and internet fraudsters, popularly known as Yahoo boys, in an attempt to secure a political appointment for her husband in Delta State.
In response, Mr Jollof condemned the remarks and described the online critic as a product of a broken home, also questioning his upbringing.
Following the allegations, Mrs Atsepoyi filed a ₦500 million defamation lawsuit against VeryDarkMan.
In a judgment delivered on May 13, 2026, Justice R. Harriman ruled that the statements made by the defendant were defamatory and not backed by any evidence.
The judge held that the words were defamatory in their natural meaning and therefore actionable.
According to the court, the claimant was entitled to both general and aggravated damages due to the widespread circulation of the statements and their impact on her reputation.
Justice Harriman awarded ₦20 million as general damages and ₦10 million as aggravated damages, bringing the total to ₦30 million.
The court also ordered the defendant to publish a retraction and apology across two national newspapers and all his social media accounts within 14 days, covering the publications made on September 15, 16, and early September 19, 2024.
Additionally, the court restrained VeryDarkMan, his agents, and associates from making any further defamatory remarks against the claimant.
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“INJURY BLOW: Abiodun Goes Under The Knife For Hip Surgery As Yusuf Faces Agonizing Six-Week Sideline Spell!”
Super Falcons midfielder Deborah Abiodun has successfully undergone surgery for a hip injury, a setback that has officially brought her 2026 National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) season with the Washington Spirit to a close.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Abiodun, 22, shared the update via Instagram on Friday, September 18, posting recovery photos and offering words of encouragement to young players facing similar challenges. The Washington Spirit previously moved her to the season-ending injury list on September 7. Over the course of the season, she made nine appearances and four starts for the club.
This medical layoff will keep her out of action for the Super Falcons’ upcoming 2028 Olympic qualifiers against Comoros this October, though a potential return could happen by the third round in early 2027 depending on her recovery progress.
Alhassan Yusuf Sidelined With Hamstring Injury In men’s football news, Super Eagles midfielder Alhassan Yusuf is facing a six-week recovery period due to a hamstring injury sustained during New England Revolution’s 2-1 victory over New York City FC.
The injury forced him to miss selection for the upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau. Yusuf has built a strong reputation with the national team, previously featuring at the 2023 AFCON and playing a stellar role in helping Nigeria claim a fourth consecutive title at the 2026 Unity Cup.
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“THE AUDACITY! Keyamo Slams Atiku Over ‘Disrespectful’ Decision To Call President Tinubu Just ‘Bola’”
Festus Keyamo, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, has taken a swipe at former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar for repeatedly calling President Bola Tinubu by his first name during a press conference held in Abuja on Friday.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
According to Keyamo, addressing the country’s leader simply as “Bola” is discourteous and inappropriate. In a statement shared on his official X (formerly Twitter) handle, the minister argued that regardless of political differences, citizens—especially former high-ranking officials—must preserve the respect and dignity attached to the Office of the President for the nation’s sake.
Keyamo further noted that Atiku’s delivery during the briefing sounded bitter and aggrieved. He pointed out an inconsistency in Atiku’s stance, recalling that the former vice-president had previously claimed publicly that President Tinubu is older than him, yet chose to address his perceived “elder” by his first name.
The Context Behind the Clash Atiku’s press conference centered on mounting economic hardship in the country, where he urged the federal government to implement his proposed intervention strategy to lower petrol prices. Atiku stated that he would not mind if the administration rebranded his idea or took full credit for it, as long as it successfully brought relief to struggling Nigerians.
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has assured citizens that the federal government will soon overcome the nation’s security challenges through a renewed, proactive strategy by security forces.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Speaking in support of President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, Akpabio emphasized that safety is vital for economic growth, noting that no local business or foreign investor can thrive in an atmosphere of chaos. He highlighted that security agencies have transitioned from a reactive stance to taking the fight directly to the enclaves of criminals, bandits, and insurgents.
Key highlights from his address include:
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Collective Responsibility: Akpabio stressed that military hardware alone cannot end criminality, urging citizens to partner with security agencies by providing timely and credible intelligence.
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Economic and Banking Resilience: He declared that Nigeria’s banking sector has shifted from survival to absolute dominance, becoming one of the safest and most technologically advanced in Africa.
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Reforms Yielding Results: He credited ongoing bank recapitalisation and financial reforms for ending the era where banks could suddenly collapse and cause depositors to lose their savings.
Ultimately, the Senate President maintained that a combination of proactive security operations, economic reforms, and civic cooperation will drive Nigeria’s path toward lasting recovery and national development.
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