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Court Dismisses Emeka Ike’s N10bn Suit Against INEC, Wike’s Aide

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2 days ago

October 28, 2026

Court dismisses Emeka Ike’s N10bn suit against INEC and Wike’s aide over alleged publication of his personal data, citing insufficient evidence

A Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed the N10 billion damages suit filed by Nollywood actor Emeka Ike against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and Lere Olayinka, an aide to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike.

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The court dismissed the suit on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, ruling that Ike had failed to establish his claims with credible evidence.

The actor had approached the court seeking N10 billion in damages over the alleged publication of his personal data in INEC’s database.

Ike argued that the actions of Olayinka and the electoral commission had caused him hardship and sought compensation. He also asked the court to declare the defendants’ alleged actions illegal and unconstitutional.

Delivering judgment, Justice Salim Ibrahim held that the plaintiff had not sufficiently demonstrated how his rights were violated by the defendants.

The judge found that the claims lacked sufficient evidential support and consequently dismissed the suit in favour of Olayinka and INEC.

Justice Ibrahim did not award costs but cautioned against filing frivolous cases that consume the court’s time.

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The ruling brings the suit to a close at the Federal High Court, although the supplied report does not indicate whether Ike intends to appeal the decision.

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I Bleached My Skin to Get Movie Roles — Nollywood Actress Habibat Jinadu

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13 hours ago

October 30, 2026

Mariam Balogun

Nollywood actress Habibat Jinadu has revealed that she bleached her skin in order to secure movie roles, saying dark-skinned and slim actresses often struggled to get opportunities in the industry.

Speaking in an interview with BBC Yoruba, Jinadu explained that she felt compelled to change her appearance to advance her career.

“I bleached my skin because if you were dark-skinned, then you would not get a role. Also, if you were not chubby but slim, you would not get a role. So, I went ahead, bleached my skin and started expecting to get roles. And indeed, I started getting roles,” she said.

She added that the change in her complexion made it difficult for people to recognise her outside film sets.

“But people could not recognise me any longer. If I stepped out to buy something, people would go like, ‘You look familiar,’ ‘You look like an actress,’ and all sorts. I was not happy with it, but I kept on pushing,” she said.

Jinadu further disclosed that she began sustaining injuries and skin tears from minor bruises while working on movie sets. She eventually stopped bleaching her skin after becoming pregnant in 2023.

Her comments have reignited discussions about colourism and beauty standards in Nollywood.