Farotimi to Spend Christmas With Family Court Adjourn Case for January 29, 2025, at the Federal High Court and February 15, 2025, at the Magistrate Court Nigerian human rights lawyer Dele Farotimi has finally been released from prison in Ekiti State, where he had been held for weeks on defamation charges after meeting bail conditions. … Read more
By Tunde Odesola The official name for cage fight is Mixed Martial Arts. Street fight, known as ‘ìjà ìgboro’ in Yoruba, is the bane of Ibadan people, says the panegyric of Oluyole, the city of brown roofs scattered among seven hills. MMA, I think, is organised street fighting. But, long before MMA became a global … Read more
A Chief Magistrate’s Court in Iyaganku, Ibadan, ordered the remand of 12 auto mechanics at the Agodi Correctional Centre over alleged treasonable felony and other offences. The defendants face eight charges, including treasonable felony, threat to murder, defamation, publishing fake news, unlawful assembly, and causing fear. They are accused of threatening to forcefully remove Oyo … Read more
Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), traveled to Ekiti State to meet with prominent Nigerian Senior Advocate Afe Babalola, SAN, in a bid to address the legal situation of activist and lawyer, Dele Farotimi, who is currently imprisoned in Ekiti. EDITOR’S PICKS PDP Declares Ethiope East Federal Seat Vacant Following … Read more
By: Kehinde Adeleye Netizens have taken to social media platform X, formerly Twitter, to slam the Federal High Court ruling in Ekiti on the ongoing defamation suit between Aare Afe Babalola (SAN) and Dele Farotimi, Human rights lawyer. Recall that Ekohotblog reported that Farotimi was arrested in Lagos and brought to Ado-Ekiti to face trial … Read more
A Magistrate Court in Ado Ekiti, the capital of Ekiti State, has ordered the remand of human rights lawyer and activist, Dele Farotimi, in a correctional facility. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the presiding magistrate, Abayomi Adeosun, issued the remand order after Farotimi was arraigned by the police on charges of defamation against renowned legal … Read more
Officers from the Zone 2 Command in Lagos have arrested prominent human rights lawyer, Dele Farotimi, following a defamation petition filed by a complainant. The petition, which alleges that Farotimi made defamatory statements in a public forum, has led to his detention. EDITOR’S PICKS Japa: Russia Opens Doors to Migrants Amid Workforce Shortage Crisis Erupts … Read more
A Lagos-based prophet, Godwin Ikuru, has issued a public apology for defaming and cyberbullying Dr Paul Enenche, the Senior Pastor of Dunamis International Gospel Centre, and his wife, Dr Becky Enenche. EKO HOT BLOG reports that in a public apology published on a national daily, Ikuru expressed deep regret for his defamatory, abusive and hurtful … Read more
Controversial online activist, Vincent Otse, also known as Very Dark Man (VDM), has arrived at Ikeja High Court for the hearing of a defamation lawsuit filed against him. VDM was seen at the court on Thursday wearing an Edo attire, with his supporters cheering him on. He is facing legal action from prominent human rights … Read more
Ahead of the court hearing for a defamation lawsuit filed against him, popular social media critic VeryDarkMan (VDM) has denied accusations of defaming human rights lawyer Femi Falana and his son, musician Falz. EKO HOT BLOG recalls In September, VDM shared a leaked audio in which crossdresser Bobrisky allegedly implicated Falz and his father. The … Read more
Controversial Nigerian crossdresser Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, has denied ever giving money to human rights lawyer Femi Falana (SAN) or his son, Falz, for a presidential pardon. This statement follows the 12-hour ultimatum issued by Falana and his son, demanding an apology from Bobrisky over claims made in a viral audio clip shared … Read more
Human rights lawyer Femi Falana and his son, musician and activist Folarin Falana, also known as Falz, have demanded a public apology and retraction from popular crossdresser Idris Okuneye, aka Bobrisky, over defamatory statements he allegedly made. The claims were circulated through audio recordings shared online, including one posted by controversial media critic Martin Otse, … Read more
Controversial Nigerian singer Speed Darlington has spoken out following his recent arrest and detention for allegedly defaming fellow artist Burna Boy. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Darlington’s detention was prompted by a formal complaint filed by Burna Boy, accusing him of defamation and cyberstalking. EDITOR’S PICKS ICYMI: Nigerian TikToker, Oloba Salo Reportedly Shot in Lekki, … Read more
Renowned human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN, has denied any connection with embattled crossdresser Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Falana made this clarification in response to allegations that he was involved in helping Bobrisky bribe prison officials to serve his sentence outside a correctional facility. The rumors followed a … Read more
Popular social media critic and influencer VeryDarkMan has invited former Big Brother Naija winner Phyna out on a date following her public support for him in his ongoing legal battle with the Falana family. Phyna recently clashed with fellow BBNaija alum Vee Iye on social media regarding their differing opinions on the legal suit against … Read more
Controversial social media personality, VeryDarkMan, has launched a legal retaliation against Bobrisky, threatening a N1 billion countersuit in response to an earlier claim of defamation. Bobrisky’s legal representatives had previously demanded an apology from VeryDarkMan over accusations of posting an AI-generated audio aimed at tarnishing the reputation of the crossdresser. In a notable move, VeryDarkMan … Read more
Nigerian crossdresser and social media influencer, Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, has filed a defamation lawsuit against Martins Vincent Otse, also known as VeryDarkMan, seeking ₦1 billion in damages over an allegedly defamatory audio clip. EKO HOT BLOG reorts that the controversy started when an audio recording attributed to VeryDarkMan went viral. In the … Read more
Social media commentator Martins Vincent Otse, widely known as Verydarkman, has refuted defamation allegations made against renowned human rights lawyer Femi Falana, SAN. In an Instagram video, Verydarkman expressed his deep respect for Falana, whom he referred to as his uncle. This comes after Nigerian rapper Falz threatened legal action against Verydarkman for accusations linking … Read more
Nigerian comedian Seyi Law has shared his approach to dealing with online trolls. He explained that he keeps online negativity separate from his personal values and ensures it doesn’t impact his real life. EKO HOT BLOG reports that in an interview with HIPTV, Seyi Law said, “When it comes to internet trolls and online backlash, … Read more
A magistrate court in Kano has ordered the remand of Muktar Dahiru, a journalist with Pyramid FM Kano, for allegedly posting content on Facebook that was deemed insulting to the Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf. Dahiru, who was arrested on Thursday, is facing charges of criminal conspiracy, defamation of character, and intentional insult. EKO HOT … Read more