A presenter with Rave FM and Western Spring Television in Osun State, Mr Segun Makinde, has been granted bail by a Magistrate Court in Osogbo, the state capital.
The broadcast journalist was arraigned before Magistrate M.A. Olatunji on a four-count charge bordering on alleged defamation of character, threat to life, and cyber bullying.
The suspect was accused of defaming one Mr Opeolu Oladapo on one of his programmes on air, Ebami Koya, on May 21, 2025.
Ebami Koya is a Yoruba show anchored by Mr Makinde on Rave 91.7 FM and Western Spring Television in Osun State.
The prosecuting counsel, Mr Lamidi Rasaq, an Inspector by rank, informed the court that the defendant used his platforms on radio, television, and social media to tarnish the reputation Mr Oladapo.
According to him, this act is punishable under Sections of the Criminal Code and Section 5 of the Violence Against Persons Laws of Osun State, Nigeria.
He also said the offence is contrary to and punishable under Section 249(d) and 375 of the Criminal Code, Cap 34, Volume 11, Laws of Osun State of Nigeria 2002, and Section 5(1) of the Violence Against Persons (Prohibition) Laws of Osun State of Nigeria, asking the court to declared him guilty of the offences.
When the charges were read to him, Mr Makinde pleaded not guilty, prompting his counsel, Mr Michael Akinwande, to seek his bail on liberal terms, which was not opposed.
In her ruling, Magistrate Olatunji granted the bail with two sureties in the sum of N500,000, with evidence of required proof before the court. She then adjourned the matter till September 29, 2025.