Court strikes out Bobrisky’s N200 million lawsuit against EFCC

Court strikes out Bobrisky’s N200 million lawsuit against EFCC

Justice Alexander Owoeye of the Federal High Court in Lagos has dismissed a fundamental rights suit instituted against the EFCC by Okuneye Idris Olanrewaju (a.k.a Bobrisky). The suit alleges that the Commission breached his rights and seeks N200 million in damages. In a judgment delivered on Thursday, 28 November, 2024, Justice Owoeye held that Bobrisky’s … Read more

Bobrisky sues EFCC, N/Assembly, demands N1.2 billion, addresses leaked audio

Bobrisky sues EFCC, N/Assembly, demands N1.2 billion, addresses leaked audio

Controversial crossdresser Idris ‘Bobrisky’ Okuneye has filed a lawsuit against the EFCC and the National Assembly, alleging that they violated his fundamental rights. PREMIUM TIMES reported that Bobrisky has been embroiled in controversy since social media influencer Martins ‘VDM’ Otse leaked an audio recording alleging that he paid the EFCC N15 million to drop money laundering charges … Read more

Court adjourns Falana’s defamation suit against VDM (UPDATED)

Court adjourns Falana’s defamation suit against VDM (UPDATED)

The defamation lawsuit between social media critic Martins Vincent, known as VeryDarkMan, and prominent civil rights lawyer Femi Falana, along with his son Folarin Falana, has been postponed. The decision was made after the Thursday Lagos State High Court hearing; Ikeja failed to hold because most of the applications filed by the parties are not … Read more

‘Why I can’t apologise to you’

‘Why I can’t apologise to you’

Social media influencer Martins ‘VDM’ Otse has denied defaming human rights lawyer Femi Falana and his son, singer Falz, ahead of the hearing of a defamation lawsuit filed against him at an Ikeja High Court in Lagos on Thursday. In September, PREMIUM TIMES reported that VDM posted a leaked audio clip of Bobrisky on his … Read more

Bobrisky detained, removed from Amsterdam-bound flight at Lagos airport

Bobrisky detained, removed from Amsterdam-bound flight at Lagos airport

More trouble for controversial crossdresser Idris Okuneye, known as Bobrisky, as he was removed from an Amsterdam-bound KLM flight at Lagos’s Murtala Muhammed International Airport on Thursday night. This marks the second time in October that the crossdresser has been intercepted while attempting to leave the country. On 22 October, Bobrisky was stopped at the … Read more

Bobrisky not hospitalised for breast pain — FCID

Bobrisky detained, removed from Amsterdam-bound flight at Lagos airport

PREMIUM TIMES reported that the embattled crossdresser Idris Okuneye, aka Bobrisky, known for his flamboyant lifestyle and controversies, was arrested by the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) at Seme Border, Benin Republic, on Monday. While earlier reports suggested that Bobrisky was hospitalised after complaining of breast pain while in custody, the Federal Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) … Read more

How Bobrisky’s attempt to cross border failed – Witnesses

How Bobrisky’s attempt to cross border failed – Witnesses

More details have emerged on how popular cross dresser, Idris Okuneye, also known as Bobrisky, was arrested on Seme Border on Monday. Witnesses told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that Bobrisky arrived at the departure axis of the border post around 1.30 a.m. on Monday in a black SUV Mercedes Benz. According to the … Read more

Bobrisky enjoyed special privileges but no evidence he was kept outside prison

Bobrisky enjoyed special privileges but no evidence he was kept outside prison

A report by the federal government’s investigative panel has stated that there was no evidence indicating that Idris Okuneye (Bobrisky) lived outside the Correctional Service Centre within his six months of imprisonment. The report by the panel, set up by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, to look into allegations of gross violation of standard … Read more

Falana, Falz give Bobrisky 12 hours to retract claim

Falana, Falz give Bobrisky 12 hours to retract claim

Human rights lawyer Femi Falana and his singer son Falz have issued a 12-hour ultimatum to controversial crossdresser Idris ‘Bobrisky’ Okuneye to retract his defamatory claim against them. In September, PREMIUM TIMES reported that Bobrisky, in an audio recording leaked by social media influencer, Martins ‘VeryDarkMan’ Otse, alleged that Mr Falana and Falz approached him … Read more

‘I didn’t defame you,’ Bobrisky replies Falana, Falz

Falana, Falz give Bobrisky 12 hours to retract claim

Controversial crossdresser, Idris ‘Bobrisky’ Okuneye, has denied defaming human rights lawyer Femi Falana and his son, rapper Falz. He also rejected their demand for retraction and apology. The alleged defamatory publication is a controversial audio recording credited to Bobrisky last month. Bobrisky has denied the voice making claims about Mr Falana and concerning his jail … Read more