Linda Ikeji Slammed N1bn Lawsuit In Delta 

Popular Nigerian blogger and social media influencer, Linda Ikeji, has been dragged before an Effurun High Court in Delta State over alleged defamatory and libelous publication.

Ikeji was slammed N1billion in a suit with number EHC/210/2021 brought by  Olorogun Ese Kakor, Olorogun Felix Kupa and Mayor Onyebueke as Claimants on behalf of themselves and the Registered Trustees of NBM of Africa.

Linda Ikeji is the sole defendant in the case.

The claimants flanked by their counsels

The Claimants through their Counsel, Chief E.K. Agbroko Esq are praying the court for an award of N1 billion only and an unreserved apology to be published in her blog and two national newspapers amongst others.

The Counsel averred that Ikeji had on the 19th day of October published in her blog an article in which she allegedly defamed his Clients by referring to them as ‘Black Axe’, calling them name different from their organization.

Agbroko added that that his clients’ organization is not known as such.

According to him, “The name of the organization is NBM of Africa, she also called them criminals in the said publication.

“When my clients got wind of the publication, they consulted me and we put up a demand letter of retraction and apology. But she neglected and refused to do the needful.

“After several reminders and upon expiration of the letters, the organization decided that a libel suit be filed against her.

“This suit will be an eye opener to all bloggers who do not verify facts before publishing, when the trial start the whole details will be unfolded.

“The matter first came up on the 24th day of January 2022 and she has failed to put up appearances and a defence.

“The matter has had three adjournment and it is now set for trial on the 13th day of May, 2022”, he added.

The matter which is before Honourable Justice Roli Daibo-Harriman of High Court 2, Effurun, Delta State came up Wednesday but the defendant was absent and no representation by Counsel.

Consequently, the court then adjourned to 13th May for commencement of trial.