Nigerian socialite and reality TV star Sophia Momodu has initiated legal action against Nollywood actress Caroline Hutchings regarding an allegedly defamatory post on social media.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The Dispute

• The conflict originated from a Snapchat post by Caroline Hutchings, where she alleged that a woman she previously defended on national television had been romantically involved with her former partner while they were still together.

• Although the post did not identify anyone by name, it went viral, with many internet users interpreting the comments as referring to Sophia Momodu.

Legal Response and Demands

• In response, Sophia Momodu, through her legal counsel, Prince (Dr) Richard Oma Ahonaruogho, SAN, of Paradise Law Firm, has served Caroline Hutchings with a Notice of Intended Legal Proceedings.

• The notice asserts that the ambiguity of the post has caused severe reputational damage, emotional distress, character attacks, and ongoing cyberbullying against Momodu.

• According to her legal team, Momodu reached out to Hutchings directly on July 3, 2026, requesting a public clarification if the post was not directed at her.

• They state that Hutchings received the message but failed to respond or issue a clarification, allowing public speculation to continue.

• Momodu is demanding a retraction of the statement, an unreserved public apology published in national newspapers with nationwide circulation, and ₦10 billion in monetary compensation, along with other legal reliefs.

The family of the late Mary Habila has formally petitioned the Inspector-General of Police to demand the immediate release of her body for burial.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Family’s Petition and Demands

• The petition was submitted to the Force Headquarters in Abuja on Friday by the deceased’s father, Tanko Habila, alongside his wife, relatives, and legal counsel.

• The family expressed deep frustration with the Ebonyi State Police Command, noting that the body has been withheld for nearly two weeks.

• They argue there is no legal justification for keeping the remains and accused the police of causing the family unnecessary emotional distress.

• Tanko Habila stated the family is not interested in a post-mortem examination, asserting that sudden deaths can occur without foul play, and they simply wish to proceed with funeral arrangements.

Minister David Umahi’s Response

• Mary Habila passed away at the residence of the Minister of Works, David Umahi, under circumstances currently under investigation.

• Minister Umahi has denied any involvement in her death, labeling attempts to link him to the incident as “politics taken too far”.

• He stated that Habila was a trusted aide and felt like a daughter to him, noting he had previously funded some of her medical treatments for existing health issues.

• Regarding the circumstances of her death, Umahi reported that she had complained of bleeding from her nose during a call with her boyfriend shortly before she was discovered.

President Bola Tinubu has signed the Presidential Executive Order on Virtual Assets Coordination, 2026, establishing a unified regulatory framework for Nigeria’s digital economy and virtual assets.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶