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Toyin Abraham’s ex, Seun Egbegbe, regains freedom after four years in jail

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Nollywood film-maker and producer, Olajide Kareem, aka Seun Egbegbe, has regained his freedom after spending roughly three years and six months in prison.

He was incarcerated on February 10, 2017 after obtaining money by false pretences from no fewer than 40 bureau de change operators in different parts of Lagos from 2015 to 2017.

Egbegbe who was the boss of Ebony Production allegedly swindled the BDC operators out of the money by claiming that he had naira to change into foreign currencies and vice versa.

He had been arraigned by the police for a series of fraud involving N39,098,100, $90,000 and £12,550.

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Egbegbe and one Oyekan Ayomide were first arraigned on February 10, 2017, before Justice Oluremi Oguntoyinbo, on 36 counts bordering on advance fee fraud.

The charge sheet was subsequently amended twice, with the counts eventually increased to 40 and three other defendants – Lawal Kareem, Olalekan Yusuf and Muyideen Shoyombo – added.

The prosecuting counsel for the police, Innocent Anyigor, said Egbegbe and the other defendants acted contrary to Section 8 of the Advance Fee Fraud and Other Related Offences Act 2006 and were liable to be punished under Section 1(3) of the same Act.

But now the Federal High Court, Ikoyi Lagos after reviewing his case has found Egbegbe; guilty of just one of the 44 Counts charges against him.

Egbegbe was set free yesterday 11th October 2022.

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Justice Oluremi Oguntoyinbo declared that 43 of the 44 Count charges were crumbled because of lack of witnesses to substantiate their claims.

She also decried that the prosecuting team failed in the responsibility to produce evidence, to be backed with witnesses on Counts 4, 19 and 21.

Lamenting that police tampered with the money recovered from the suspects, Justice Oguntoyinbo also ruled that all the money recovered from Egbegbe as evidence should be returned to him.

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“Arrest Princess Comedian, Others Now”- Yomi Fabiyi Tells Authority

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Renowned Nollywood actor Yomi Fabiyi, also the Convener of the registered Human Rights NGO “Break The Silence Foundation,” has raised concerns over allegations of organized crime related to a recent incident involving a princess comedian and other individuals. Fabiyi, known for his advocacy for human rights and social justice, has called for a thorough investigation into the matter to ensure the preservation of both human rights and the rule of law.

In a statement released by Fabiyi, he emphasized the importance of differentiating between civil social interactions and criminal behavior. Fabiyi stressed that flirting, as a cultural norm, is not inherently criminal, but rather becomes problematic when there is evidence of deceptive practices or coercion involved. He stated that it is crucial to establish clear boundaries and standards when addressing cases involving alleged sexual misconduct.

Fabiyi expressed his concern over potential cases of malicious intent, where false accusations are made to demonize individuals and possibly manipulate the legal system for personal gain. He highlighted the need for proper evidence and adherence to legal procedures before subjecting anyone to trial or public scrutiny.

Furthermore, Fabiyi condemned the act of luring individuals into compromising situations and secretly recording their interactions, particularly when the intent is to create and distribute explicit content involving minors. He labeled such actions as child pornography and called for strict penalties for those involved in orchestrating such scenarios.

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Fabiyi’s statement also touched upon the issue of extracting confessions through torture, referring to it as “trial by ordeal.” He urged authorities to uphold human rights standards and refrain from subjecting individuals, especially minors, to trauma and psychological distress.

The actor and human rights activist emphasized that human rights and the rule of law must be upheld at all times. Fabiyi’s Break The Silence Foundation has been instrumental in raising awareness about various human rights issues and advocating for justice in society.

As the allegations continue to spark public debate, Fabiyi’s call for a comprehensive investigation into the matter highlights the importance of preserving the principles of justice and fairness in the face of complex legal and social challenges.

According to him, “Child Pornography is a form of child sexual exploitation. It can be defined as any visual depiction of sexually explicit conduct involving a minor(persons less than 18 years old). Creating, distributing, and sharing such images are unlawful and attract as many years in prison.

Ignorance is not an excuse under the law. What PRINCESS COMEDIAN and her co-travellers did is CHILD PORNOGRAPHY. Moreso, the Police deny any knowledge of the entrapment and never sanctioned such.

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Why should the Nigerian Police @nigeriapoliceforce @benjaminhundeyin @lagosstategovt under the guise of prosecuting individuals culpable under THE CHILD PROTECTION LAWS ignore Princess Comedian or fail to charge her and her accomplice to court till date.

The worst part is that the victim accused the duo of Damola Adekola(a close ally to Princess) and their house security with alias Okele of having multiple sex with her AFTER SEMEN(Sperm) was found on her during police investigation.

If she was truly 14 years old at that time and there was a lead that someone had had sex with the girl, why was that person allowed to WALK FREE by the police and authorities? Why are all the child rights activists, media, celebrities, and Co silent about this and even had Damola Adekola removed from the trial? Same investigation, same victim oh. And Baba Ijesha, who never sex the girl, lured to sentence. The LAW MUST TAKE IT’S FULL COURSE”, he said.

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May Sues Yul Edochie And His Second Wife For Adultery, Demands N100M

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May, the estranged first wife of famous Nollywood actor Yul Edochie, has finally dragged her husband and his second wife, Judy Austin, to court

The brand and lifestyle influencer was reported to have demanded N100m in damages in her suit against Judy for committing adultery with her husband

May, in her suit, noted that she and Yul married under the 1970 Marriage Act, which indicated that neither a man nor woman can have more than one wife/husband at a time

This might be the most anticipated news within the Nigerian entertainment space as many may say they have been waiting to hear that Yul Edochie’s first wife, May, has finally filed for divorce to leave her husband.

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In a post by the Divorce blog that has gone viral on Facebook, DPA Family Law Clinic revealed the details of May Edochie’s lawsuit and why it took so long before she filed for a divorce.

It was also revealed in detail why May considers Yul’s marriage to Judy null because her husband married her under the 1970 marriage act and isn’t allowed to have more than one wife at a time, unlike the customary marriage act. The lengthy post revealed that Yul was recently at his former matrimonial home, which he used to share with May but was denied entry.

The post also shared that Femi Falana’s law firm and Eculaw represent May in court. It is reported that in her lawsuit, May noted that her husband seems to be under some kind of influence and has been unusually aggressive, erratic, irrational and increasingly threatening. She is said to have filed a separate charge against Judy for committing adultery with her husband and has demanded N100m in damages.

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Tiktoker bags three years for cyberstalking actress Eniola Badmus

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The Federal High Court sitting in Lagos Wednesday sentenced a lady, Okoye Blessing Nwakaego, to three years imprisonment for cyberstalking Nollywood actress Eniola Badmus via a social media app, TikTok.

Justice Nicholas Oweibo convicted Nwakaego following her plea of guilty to a two-count charge of cyberstalking.

The judge, however, considered the convict’s remorse and gave her an option of paying a fine of N150,000 in lieu of jail time.

According to the charge, Nwakaego and one Chimabia (now at large) between December 2022 and July 2023 in Lagos conspired to commit the offence.

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The duo was also said to have knowingly caused the transmission of communication via Tiktok, Gossipmill TV, remedy blog and other social media network, with her mobile number.

Her conduct, according to the police, was “grossly offensive, false and for the purpose of causing annoyance, inconvenience, danger, insult, injury, criminal intimidation, enmity, hatred and needless anxiety to the prejudice of Badmus.”

The court heard that the offence contravened sections 24(1)(b)(2)(a)(c) and 27 of the Cybercrimes Act, 2015.

Prosecution counsel Nosa Uhumwangho, who reviewed the facts of the case, told Justice Oweibo that Nwakaego confessed to making the video following a prompt by a male friend.

He said: “Blessing said a friend who claimed to know Eniola Badmus narrated the false story to her and that she in turn, narrated the story to a male friend Chimabia, who asked her to do a video of the false story that Eniola Badmus specialises in introducing young Nigerian girls to men.

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“Blessing said after making the video, Chimabia gave her N200,000 and asked her to post it on her Tiktok from where other platforms picked it.”

Nosa said over three million viewers viewed the maligning video online.

Source: TheNation

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