Africa
Nicki Minaj sues Nigerian influencer over cyberbullying
Reports say the case centres on allegations of cyberbullying and copyright infringement, although public court filings were not cited in the reports reviewed.
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Africa
‘Ogoni nine’ Nigerian widows lose case against oil giant Shell
The widows believe a Nigerian operating company, that was part of the Shell group, had bribed the witnesses whose statements led to the conviction and hanging of their husbands.
BBC
Africa
Kelvin Odenigbo: Family demand ‘the truth’ from Belarus over death
Club doctors said an autopsy found “no violent marks on the body and there are no traces of alcohol in Kelvin’s blood.”
DL News
General
Bank Hospital denies breaching confidentiality in late Daddy Lumba’s care
In a statement released by hospital management, the institution described the claims—circulating on social media and allegedly made by influencer Afia Schwarzenegger—as false, defamatory, and lacking any factual basis.
DL News
Europe
British TikTok star jailed after trying to smuggle cocaine out of Peru
Peru's Supreme Court posted an edited image of the online influencer behind bars on social media after his sentencing.
Sky News
Europe
Italians protest after judge clears caretaker of charges because he groped girl for less than 10 seconds
According to the judges, what happened “does not constitute a crime” because it lasted less than 10 seconds. Since the ruling, palpata breve – a brief groping – has become a trend on Instagram and TikTok in Italy
BBC
Others
Influencers in Australia risk jail for breaking finance tips rules
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) says they may need a licence to give such advice.
BBC
General
Let’s regulate influencer advertising, online consumer reviews – Prof. Oppong
He argues that these forms of advertising tactics can sometimes be manipulated to deceive consumers and damage businesses, as they are largely unregulated.
DL News
Courts
Defamatory Facebook Publication: Court orders man to pay GHC 100, 000 in damages
Defendant, a top social media influencer, made a series of posts on his Facebook wall from May 3 to 28, 2017.
DENNISLAW NEWS
Africa
Nigerian lady sacked by Johnson & Johnson over “african time” wins at UK tribunal
The tribunal in Reading ruled that Fayokun was unfairly “racially profiled” and will be compensated.
The Nigeria Lawyer
Europe
Shell to face human rights claims in UK over chronic oil pollution in Niger delta
More than 13,000 Nigerian villagers can bring legal claims against oil firm, rules high court
The Guardian
Courts
Nigerian trader, son fined and jailed for obtaining Ghanaian passport and Ghana Cards
The accused persons were exposed during the passport acquisition process, prosecutors said
GNA
Africa
Nigeria: AG to prosecute Law Lecturer and student over alleged malpractice at Bar final exams
Suspended law lecturer at the University of Calabar, Pascal Aboh was arrested for allegedly impersonating and re-sitting an exam for a student at the Nigerian Law School in Abuja.
The Nigeria Lawyer
Africa
Nigeria: Binance official escapes custody
Nadeem Anjarwalla, a British-Kenyan dual national, was arrested in February with his US colleague Tigran Gambaryan.
BBC
General
Victims urge authorities to curb trafficking of Nigerian girls to Ghana
Some Nigerian teenagers who were trafficked to Ghana to allegedly engage in prostitution have urged the country’s authorities to act fast in order to stem the inflow of more girls from neighbouring countries.
DL News
Africa
Again, U.S. Court postpones sentencing of Nigerian influencer, Hushpuppi to Nov 7
Hushpuppi, in July 2021, agreed to plead guilty to the multi-million-dollar fraud charges slammed against him by the American government.
AllAfrica
Courts
Nigerian woman jailed seven years for trafficking victims into prostitution
The convict, Gift Chinyere Aminu, also known as Joy, was convicted after trial by the Accra Circuit Court Four.
DL News
Europe
Former Nigerian oil minister cleared of UK bribery charges
A jury at Southwark Crown Court found the 65-year-old not guilty of five counts of accepting bribes and one count of conspiracy to commit bribery.
DL News
Others
Trump–Nigeria military intervention: Is it lawful under international law?
This article assesses President Trump’s actions in light of the rules of international law. It examines whether his conduct amounts to a violation of established principles and norms governing the use of force and foreign intervention.
DL News
Crime
Nigerian detained by court over wristwatch fraud
The 40-year-old is accused of collecting the amount under the pretence of selling a wristwatch but did not follow through with the sale.
GNA