Former Big Brother Naija housemate Bella has reportedly taken her ex-partner and fellow reality star Sheggz to court, accusing him of abuse during their relationship. According to Legit.ng, legal documents in the case include allegations of attempted murder as well as emotional and physical torment said to have occurred over several years. The claims remain allegations, and the report does not indicate any response from Sheggz or a court ruling on the matter.

Former Big Brother Naija star Chidimma Esther Okagbue, known as Bella, has issued a legal notice demanding 2.5 billion naira in damages from her former partner Segun Olusemo, also known as Sheggz. According to the notice filed through her legal representatives, Okagbue accused Olusemo of physical assault, emotional and psychological torture, and verbal harassment during their relationship.

Former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai’s lawyers have demanded ₦10 billion from Nigeria’s Defence Minister over alleged defamation, Channels TV reported. The legal team argued that none of the allegations against El-Rufai had been tested, proved or determined by a court of competent jurisdiction, and they demanded strict proof of the claims. The report did not detail the specific statements at issue.

Abayomi Arabambi, the National Vice Chairman (South-West) of the Labour Party, has issued a demand for a public retraction, an apology, and N50 billion in compensation from Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC). This demand stems from an alleged defamatory statement made by Obi during a podcast interview. A letter from Neplus Ultra Attorneys outlines the ultimatum, giving Obi seven days to respond.

A Lagos State High Court has restrained Nollywood actress Elizabeth Lawal, popularly known as Lizzy Anjorin, from publishing or circulating photographs of the one-year-old son of actress Priscilla Ojo Mkambala. According to ThisDay Live, the order bars Anjorin from sharing images of the child. Further details of the ruling, including the grounds for the order, were not disclosed in the report.

Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, the vice-presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has announced plans to sue religious leader Primate Elijah Ayodele for N10 billion for alleged defamatory remarks. Kwankwaso, through his legal representatives, claims that the cleric made false statements that could damage his reputation.