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Court of Appeal Upholds N5 Million Fine Against Daddy Freeze for Adultery
The Court of Appeal in Port Harcourt has upheld the N5 million fine against Nigerian On-Air Personality, Ifedayo Olarinde, also known as Daddy Freeze, for committing adultery with Benedicta Elechi. This decision confirms the High Court’s ruling from 2021.
- High Court’s Initial Ruling:
- On February 18, 2021, a High Court in Port Harcourt fined Daddy Freeze N5 million for committing adultery with Benedicta Elechi.
- The fine was to be paid to Paul Odekina, who was married to Elechi at the time.
- Details of the Fine:
- The court awarded damages to Odekina for the loss of his wife’s companionship and the emotional injury caused by the adultery.
- The marriage between Paul Odekina and Benedicta Elechi was also dissolved by the court.
- Appeal by Daddy Freeze:
- Daddy Freeze appealed the High Court’s decision, arguing that he was not properly served with the court documents, which violated procedural rules.
- He claimed the substituted service by courier was ineffective and did not meet the principles of natural justice.
- Appeal Court’s Findings:
- The Appeal Court determined that Daddy Freeze should have filed a counter-affidavit against the affidavit of service if he wanted to challenge the trial court’s judgment on non-service grounds.
- Since Daddy Freeze did not follow this legal procedure, the Appeal Court found his appeal to lack merit.
- Final Decision:
- The Appeal Court dismissed Daddy Freeze’s appeal and affirmed the High Court’s judgment.
- The N5 million fine remains in effect, and no order was made regarding the costs of the appeal.
In a devastating incident in eastern India, at least 46 people, including 37 children and seven women, have drowned while celebrating the Hindu Jivitputrika festival. The fatalities, which occurred across 15 districts within the past 24 hours, resulted from victims ritually bathing in rivers and ponds swollen by recent flooding.
The three-day festival, which honors children’s wellbeing, is traditionally marked by mothers fasting and families participating in ritual baths. This year, the swollen water bodies, exacerbated by recent floods, have turned the celebratory ritual into a deadly disaster.
Local disaster management officials have expressed fears that the death toll could rise further. State authorities have promised compensation for the families and relatives of the victims.
Fatal accidents during religious festivals are not uncommon in India, where large gatherings often take place with insufficient safety measures. This tragic incident serves as a stark reminder of the dangers posed by such gatherings, especially during adverse weather conditions.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have conducted airstrikes in Beirut, reportedly killing Mohammad Hussein Surur, a senior Hezbollah air unit leader. The Lebanese health ministry confirmed two deaths and 15 injuries from the attack. The strikes come amid escalating violence between Israel and Hezbollah, with both sides exchanging fire throughout the night and into the morning.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that the IDF would continue to fight “with full force” against Hezbollah, aiming to dismantle the Iran-backed militant group. This marks a significant intensification of hostilities between the two sides, which have been exchanging rockets and airstrikes for days. The Lebanese health ministry also reported that 28 people were killed today by Israeli airstrikes.
In retaliation, Hezbollah launched 80 missiles targeting northern Israeli cities, including Safed. Israeli authorities have reported no casualties but noted significant property damage in Safed and Rosh Pina.
Amid the intensifying conflict, U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin renewed calls for a diplomatic solution. The U.S., along with 11 other allied nations, has urged both Israel and Hezbollah to agree to a ceasefire to prevent further escalation and civilian casualties.
Ferry travel between the Isle of Man and Lancashire continues to face disruption due to strong winds over the Irish Sea. The Isle of Man Steam Packet Company has cancelled Thursday’s 08:45 BST sailing of the Manxman to Heysham and its scheduled 14:15 return journey. This follows the cancellation of the vessel’s return trip from the Lancashire port on Wednesday evening.
The disruptions have affected postal services, with the Isle of Man Post Office reporting delays in deliveries from the UK. While local deliveries within the island remain unaffected, items posted on Wednesday for UK delivery may not reach Royal Mail’s network in time for Friday delivery.
Additionally, the ferry cancellations have caused a delay in newspaper deliveries, with no papers available on the island on Thursday, as confirmed by the island’s wholesale distributor.
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