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UK-Based Nigerian Blogger, Maureen Badejo Meets Bail Conditions, Regains Freedom

A United Kingdom-based Nigerian blogger, Maureen Badejo, on Tuesday regained her freedom from custody after she fulfilled her bail conditions, SaharaReporters has learnt.

Maureen Badejo was arrested by operatives of the Nigeria Police Force following petitions reportedly filed against her by senior Christian clerics.

SaharaReporters gathered that Badejo was arrested in Lagos on February 6 by detectives attached to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID).

According to information obtained by SaharaReporters, Badejo’s arrest followed petitions submitted to the police by the General Overseer of Omega Fire Ministries, Apostle Johnson Suleiman, and the General Overseer of the Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM), Dr Daniel Olukoya.

A Lagos State Magistrate’s Court later granted Badejo bail in the sum of ₦10million, with one surety acceptable to the court, pending further proceedings. Her legal team, led by Yinka Owoeye and comprising four other lawyers, handled the matter.

Her arraignment was, however, marred by controversy. Sources told SaharaReporters that police allegedly misinformed her lawyers about the venue of her court appearance. While counsel were reportedly directed to the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Badejo was instead taken to the Igbosere Magistrate’s Court, leaving members of her legal team at the wrong location.

Despite the confusion, the court proceeded with the arraignment and approved bail on the stated terms.

Badejo’s detention followed petitions reportedly filed by Johnson Suleman of Omega Fire Ministries and Daniel Olukoya of Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM).

She was earlier arrested in Lagos by detectives attached to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) and interrogated at the police Cybercrime Unit in Adekunle, Yaba.

Although the specific charges have not been publicly detailed, sources indicate the matter relates to online publications and social media content allegedly linked to the blogger.

The dispute also has an international dimension. In March 2022, the Queen’s Bench Division of the UK High Court of Justice ordered Apostle Suleman to pay Badejo £19,601 in sanctions connected to a defamation suit he filed against her.

Badejo reportedly rejected a subsequent offer to settle the judgment in monthly instalments of £500. Supporters in the diaspora are said to have contributed toward her legal defence.

OLAADEGBU:
SaharaReporters

Maureen Badejo was arrested by operatives of the Nigeria Police Force following petitions reportedly filed against her by senior Christian clerics.

helinues:
Some people just like to get themselves into unnecessary trouble

Her arraignment was, however, marred by controversy. Sources told SaharaReporters that police allegedly misinformed her lawyers about the venue of her court appearance. While counsel were reportedly directed to the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Badejo was instead taken to the Igbosere Magistrate’s Court, leaving members of her legal team at the wrong location.

Dreal1247:
But you people failed to state that the UK court has asked her to pay Dr D K Olukoya for defamation. Let your reports be comple and not to suit your narratives.

helinues:
Some people just like to get themselves into unnecessary trouble

Dreal1247:
But you people failed to state that the UK court has asked her to pay Dr D K Olukoya for defamation. Let your reports be comple and not to suit your narratives.

Dreal1247:
But you people failed to state that the UK court has asked her to pay Dr D K Olukoya for defamation. Let your reports be comple and not to suit your narratives.

OLAADEGBU:
SaharaReporters

Maureen Badejo was arrested by operatives of the Nigeria Police Force following petitions reportedly filed against her by senior Christian clerics.

givedemwotowoto:
Nobody will be investigated or prosecuted. No police reform. Just business as usual. Tilumbu government

Nauttyprof:
Some people also just like to use unnecessary power.

Jayhome24:
So someone should pressed your neck to the wall trying to choke you and you will give him or her a handshake ba? Because I don't understand what you are talking about?

2special:
Some people need to get a job....a real job

Alfred200825:
Christian clerics nor reach again, na to add Senior abi?

Nauttyprof:
Even Jesus was called one who possessed evil spirit and did nothing. He was called all sorts of name. Tell me why they are above Jesus?

Also, isn't it sick that a case was lost in the UK but they want to play a fast one with the Nigerian system?

wellmax:
The woman has been blackmailing pastors for several years. Shes now called for questioning every body is attacking the pastors instead of cautioning the lady