The Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a N10 billion suit filed by Nollywood actor, Emeka Ike against Lere Olayinka, Senior Special Assistant to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, and the Independent National Electoral Commission over the publication of his voter registration details on social media.

Ike had approached the court, alleging that the publication of his voter information on X violated his right to privacy and data protection.

He sought N10 billion in damages, alongside an order compelling the defendants to remove the information and issue an apology.

However, Justice Salim Ibrahim dismissed the suit, ruling that Ike failed to provide sufficient evidence to support his claims.

The judge also dismissed the preliminary objections raised by the defendants, who had challenged the competence of the suit and argued that it was improperly constituted.

In his response to the suit, Olayinka had maintained that the information shared online consisted only of Ike’s name and passport photograph, which he described as publicly available details.

“I did not unlawfully access the actor’s personal information, and the publication did not breach any legal duty owed to him,” Olayinka said.

Olayinka also cited Section 19(1) of the Electoral Act 2026, arguing that the law provides for the publication of voter information ahead of general elections.

INEC, in its response, said there was no evidence that its Continuous Voter Registration database had been hacked or accessed by an unauthorised external party.

“The information was neither classified nor confidential and could be made public in accordance with the law,” INEC said.

Ike had relied on Section 37 of the 1999 Constitution, Article 12 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023 to support his claim that his privacy rights had been violated.

The actor had also sought the removal and retraction of the published information.

The case arose amid Ike’s political ambition to contest for a seat in the House of Representatives representing the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) and Bwari Federal Constituency in the 2027 general elections.

He had sought the Nigeria Democratic Congress ticket but lost the party’s primary election.

The Chairman of Ifo Local Government in Ogun State, Kusimo Idris Olalekan, has urged the Lagos State Government to call the Chairman of Ojodu Local Government to order over the erection of a signpost bearing the inscription, “Welcome to Lagos State,” at a disputed location along the Yakoyo–Ojodu Road.

Olalekan said the placement of the signpost had raised concerns about the boundary between Ogun and Lagos states, particularly around Yakoyo in Isheri-Ojodu Ward, where Ifo Local Government maintains that the location falls within Ogun State’s territorial jurisdiction.

The council expressed concern that the signpost, which indicates the beginning of Lagos State, could create confusion among residents and road users over the actual boundary between the two neighbouring states.

The development comes amid concerns over the territorial limits of the two states in the affected area, following the construction of a road by the Ogun State Government under Governor Dapo Abiodun.

Ifo Local Government maintained that the disputed location falls within its jurisdiction and called on the Lagos State Government to intervene by directing the Ojodu Local Government chairman to desist from actions that could aggravate the boundary disagreement.

According to the council, the issue of territorial jurisdiction around the Yakoyo–Ojodu axis has generated concerns over the years, with what it described as repeated attempts by Lagos State to assert control over areas claimed by Ogun State.

The council warned that such developments could create unnecessary tension and uncertainty for residents, stressing the need for both state governments and their respective local government authorities to handle the matter with caution and responsibility.

It called for an objective determination of the boundary through official records, approved survey coordinates and other relevant government documents to establish the precise territorial limits of both states.

The council noted that a resolution based on authoritative records would help prevent further misunderstandings, protect the interests of residents and promote peaceful relations between Ogun and Lagos states.

Olalekan further urged the Lagos State Government to ensure that the actions of local government officials did not undermine efforts to maintain cordial relations between the two states, particularly in communities located around their shared boundary.

Reaffirming Ifo Local Government’s commitment to protecting its territorial interests, the chairman said the council would continue to defend the rights of its residents while pursuing a resolution of the matter through appropriate channels.

The council also called on all parties to exercise restraint and respect established territorial boundaries pending an authoritative clarification of the disputed area.

Four people have died in a road accident involving a vehicle in the convoy of Niger State governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, along Minna–Bida Road.

The crash occurred around 11 a.m. on Monday at Gidan Mongoro, on the outskirts of Minna, when a Hilux van in the governor’s convoy collided head-on with a private car.

The convoy was reportedly returning from Bida, where Bago had attended the Fida’u prayer for the late Sagin Nupe.

An eyewitness, Danjuma Umar, a resident of Gidan Mongoro, alleged that the crash occurred when the Hilux driver attempted to overtake another vehicle and rammed into the oncoming car.

Report says occupants of the private car were suspected to be postgraduate students of the Federal University of Technology, Minna.

The car was reportedly driven by a woman who lived in Gidan Mongoro.

Three victims reportedly died at the scene, while another died after being taken to the hospital, bringing the death toll to four.

The deceased were identified as Nafisat Abubakar Aguye, a hub manager, Ibrahim Ado Bayero and George.

The identity of the fourth victim was not immediately available.

Among those injured was Dauda Chukuba, a former chairman of Shiroro Local Government Area and Director-General of Government House, who was reportedly receiving treatment at the IBB Specialist Hospital in Minna.

A former local government chairman travelling in the Hilux was also reported to have sustained fractures to his legs.

The injured victims were taken to Minna General Hospital, with some subsequently referred to the IBB Specialist Hospital for further treatment.

The Niger State Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps, Aishat Sa’adu, confirmed the accident, explaining that her personnel arrived after the victims had been evacuated from the scene.

She confirmed that the crash resulted in casualties but could not immediately establish the total number of people involved.

The incident also drew attention to the capacity of the state’s public health facilities to respond to emergencies, following reports that a medical officer at Minna General Hospital raised concerns about the availability of personnel on ground to attend to the injured.

The officer was subsequently alleged to have been arrested by security operatives attached to the governor.

However, the circumstances surrounding the reported arrest had yet to be independently verified.

The accident occurred on the same day the governor was expected to attend the inauguration of the All Progressives Congress Campaign Council in Niger State, report also mentioned.