The Ikeja High Court has scheduled January 23 for the hearing of a high-profile defamation case filed by renowned human rights lawyer Femi Falana (SAN) and his son, musician and activist Folarin Falana, popularly known as Falz, against social media personality Vincent Otse, also known as “VeryDarkMan” (VDM).

At Thursday’s proceedings, counsel for Falana and Falz, Mr. Muiz Banire (SAN), informed the court that the necessary documents, including the originating process, had been filed and served to the opposing party.

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Banire added that a motion on notice was served on October 25, though Justice Matthias Dawodu noted that the originating process was not currently before the court.

To address the matter, Banire requested an adjournment to allow for administrative filings to be properly completed.

“In this circumstance, my lord, the best thing to do is to adjourn the matter so that we can go back to the registry to file all the administrative processes,” Banire told the court.

In response, counsel for VeryDarkMan, Mr. Marvin Omorogbe, raised concerns about the procedural validity of the case, asserting that there was no valid writ of summons before the court.

Omorogbe argued that the current writ was legally invalid and urged the court to dismiss the case on those grounds.

Justice Dawodu ultimately granted the adjournment request, setting the hearing for January 23 to allow the claimants time to address the procedural issues.

The Kwara State University (KWASU) has clarified that Ayeyemi Sulaiman, reportedly killed by the police in the Tanke area of Ilorin, Kwara State, is not a current student of the Institution.

According to a statement from Dr. Saeedat Aliyu, the acting Director of University Relations, Sulaiman had voluntarily withdrawn from the university’s Department of Statistics in the 2018/2019 academic session when he was in his second year.

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Dr. Aliyu expressed KWASU’s condolences, stating, “The management of Kwara State University strongly sympathises with the family of the deceased and prays that God gives the family the fortitude to bear the loss.”

In response to the incident, the Kwara State Police Command confirmed the death and stated that an investigation is ongoing. Police spokesperson DSP Ejire-Adeyemi Toun said some officers have been detained and are undergoing an orderly room trial at the Police Headquarters.

“The Kwara State Police Command is aware of this unfortunate incident which led to the sudden death of Suleiman Olayinka (M) 27yrs,” Toun said, adding that officers involved had been identified and detained as part of the investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Yul Edochie, the prominent Nollywood actor known for his powerful roles in the Nigerian film industry, recently took to his verified social media to express deep admiration for his second wife, Judy Austin.

In a heartfelt post shared on Tuesday, Yul praised Judy, calling her “Ijele Odogwu” and “Nwanyi Oma” – terms of endearment that emphasised her strength and beauty. The actor publicly acknowledged the joy she has brought into his life, especially with the addition of their two sons.

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“Judy Austin, you have given me two very handsome boys. You’ve done well,” Yul wrote, clearly thrilled with his growing family. But in a lighthearted twist, he went on to request a baby girl. “Just give me one baby girl, then I’ll leave you to rest for some time. I promise,” he added, alongside heart emojis.

The post quickly went viral, sparking reactions from fans and fellow Nollywood actors. Many expressed admiration for Yul’s open affection toward Judy and celebrated the love and unity between the couple. Others humorously encouraged Judy to consider Yul’s playful plea for a daughter.

Yul Edochie, son of the veteran Nollywood actor Pete Edochie, is not only known for his acting talent but also for his family-centered lifestyle. He has frequently been open to constructive and destructive criticism from his fans due to his act of marrying a second wife.

Despite that, he has always show his admiration for Judy, and fans have come to appreciate his posts that highlight the importance of family and affection.