Tag: Copyright

Actress, Stephanie Okereke, slammed with N100m lawsuit for copyright

Nigerian actress, Stephanie Okereke, has been slammed with a N100m lawsuit by an author, Daniella Madudu, for alleged copyright infringement of her book titled, “Behind Her Veil.” Madudu claims that…

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The Screening Room: Jude Idada v. Omoni Oboli – Okafor’s Law copyright infringement lawsuit breakdown (WATCH)

On a new episode of The Screening Room, Adenike Adebayo invites a Nigerian entertainment lawyer, Demilade Olaosun, to join her in discussing the ongoing legal battle between Omoni and Jude…

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We have your receipts: But Majek Fashek, Timi Dakolo paid you nah (PHOTOS)

For about a year now, the Reggae musician and songwriter, Majek Fashek, has been on the offensive against fellow musician, Timi Dakolo, claiming that the latter is a ''thief" for…

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Runtown in trouble; can no longer perform or record songs [DETAILS]

Nigerian singer, Runtown is having a contractual dispute with Eric Manny Limited.. In a letter written to Eric Manny by the singer through his lawyers, Runtown claims that there was a threat made to…

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MTN faces fresh battle with another NCC

As MTN prepares to battle the Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC in court, another NCC, the Nigerian Copyright Commission has slammed accusations of copyright infringement on the telecommunications company. The NCC has…

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Way to go! Linda Ikeji is now recruiting [DETAILS]

by Kolapo Olapoju She's ready to go! One of Nigeria's foremost bloggers, Linda Ikeji has put all that hoopla behind her - right after her blog was restored by Google.…

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Linda Ikeji’s blog has been taken down by Blogger?

by Kolapo Olapoju   The blog of one of Nigeria's most popular bloggers, Linda Ikeji, seems to have been taken down by host, blogger. Linda had for the past couple…

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Opinion: On the matter of COSON and radio/TV stations, a thief is a thief

by Habeeb Kolade A recent outburst by 9ice against the appearance, without permission, of his works on blogs already tells the story of how much piracy have eaten into the…

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Go to hell – 2face, eLDee, 9ice, MI, others refuse to be threatened by TV & radio stations (READ)

by Chi Ibe If you have been observing copyright matters nationally, you would know that the Tony Okoroji-led Copyright Association of Nigeria (COSON) has declared war against broadcast stations -…

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It’s official! Why we let him go – MAVIN Records open up on Wande Coal split [Full statement]

by Isi Esene The MAVIN crew After much speculation about the conflict between talented singer, Wande Coal and super-producer, Don Jazzy, details have finally emerged, albeit from the MAVIN camp…

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Man arrested for illegally transmitting DSTV signals to 500 homes

by Akan Ido The Nigerian Copyright Commission has arrested a man identified as Ubong Obot for allegedly transmitting broadcast signals of Multichoice (DSTV) to an estimated 500 houses without authorisation. Obot…

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Adele trademarks her own name

Adele has reportedly trademarked her own name.   The Sun has revealed that the multi-million selling popstar has made sure that her name can't be used to sell perfume or jewellery without…

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