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Court Grants Fresh Injunction To Prophet Jeremiah Against VeryDarkMan

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August 13, 2024

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The FCT High Court, presided over by Justice Nwosu Iheme, on monday 12th Aug, 2024 has issued a fresh status quo injunction in favor of Prophet Jeremiah Omoto Fufeyin of the Deliverance Mercy Land International Ministry, Warri, Delta State. The order is against Mr. Martins Vincent Otse, widely known as “Very Dark Man,” a prominent YouTuber, blogger, and self-proclaimed freedom fighter who operates on various social media platforms, including Facebook.

The court’s decision comes as part of ongoing legal proceedings initiated by Prophet Jeremiah, who filed a lawsuit against Mr. Otse for alleged defamation.

The plaintiff’s legal team, led by Joel Karatu Esq., presented evidence of multiple libelous posts and videos made by “Very Dark Man” on social media, which they claim have caused significant damage to the Prophet’s reputation both within his church community and among his global business partners.

During today’s hearing, the court reiterated its earlier injunction, barring Mr. Otse from publishing or disseminating any further defamatory content about Prophet Jeremiah on any social media platform, including Facebook and YouTube. Justice Iheme expressed concern over the continued publication of defamatory material, despite previous court orders, and issued a stern warning to Mr. Otse’s counsel, Ademola Oyedoku Esq., to properly advise and guide his client. The judge also criticized the inadequacy of a motion filed by Mr. Otse’s legal team in an attempt to regularize a court process, deeming it incompetent.

The court has adjourned the case to Friday, August 16, 2024, at 12 PM, for a definite hearing of all applications.

In documents submitted to the court, Prophet Jeremiah’s legal team highlighted the extensive damage caused by the defamatory posts, stating that the content had been widely circulated among his family, church members, and friends, all of whom are active on social media. The plaintiff intends to present additional evidence of defamation during the trial.

This case continues to attract significant public attention as it underscores the challenges of navigating defamation and free speech in the age of social media

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Police invade PDP headquarters as factional secretaries set to resume

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January 13, 2025

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The Nigeria police on Monday stormed the national headquarters of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, as both the embattled National Secretary of the party, Samuel Anyanwu and Ude Okoye, whom the Court of Appeal declared as the authentic National Secretary of the party are set to resume work today.

DAILY POST reports that both Anyanwu and Okoye are laying claim to the office of the national secretary of the PDP.

The ongoing rustle started after Anyanwu contested for the Imo State governorship election, an exercise he lost to the incumbent.

Upon his return to the party, Okoye who held sway while he was away, challenged his right to return to an office he vacated to contest for an election in his state.

The court had ruled in favour of Okoye and last week.

The PDP national working committee had acknowledged Okoye as the legally recognised National Secretary of the party, maintaining that the party has a high regard for the pronouncement of the Court of Appeal.

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Court sacks pro-Wike Rivers PDP chairman

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January 13, 2025

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A Rivers State High Court sitting in Port Harcourt on Monday sacked Chukwuemeka Aaron, the chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the state.

Chukwuemeka is a loyalist of the former governor of the state, Nyesom Wike, who is currently the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT.

Justice Stephen Jumbo in his ruling nullified the PDP ward, local government and state congresses held in the state in July 2024.

The development is coming barely one month after another High Court nullified the ward, local government and state congresses of the opposition All Progressives Congress, APC, in the state.

The ruling sacked another Wike loyalist, Chief Tony Okocha, as the Rivers State chairman of the APC.

DAILY POST reports that the court’s decision to sack the PDP chairman followed a dispute over the legitimacy of the PDP congresses.

The congresses were conducted by a faction of the party loyal to Wike.

A State High Court presided over by Justice Charles Wali had on July 20, 2024, stopped the PDP from going ahead with the ward, local government and state congresses.

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Alaafin: Makinde presents staff, certificate of office to Owoade

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January 13, 2025

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Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has presented staff of office and certificate of appointment to Prince Akeem Abimbola Owoade as the new Alaafin of Oyo.

The ceremony was held in the early hours of Monday.

It was held at the governor’s office in Ibadan, the state capital.

DAILY POST reports that the event was attended by some political office holders.

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