BREAKING: Court Grants N5Million Bail To Social Media Critic Gololo, Accused Of Defaming And Insulting Senate President Akpabio

Gololo was arraigned by the Nigeria Police Force on a seven-count charge bordering on alleged cybercrime and the alleged defamation of the Senate President.

The Federal High Court in Abuja has granted bail to social media critic and politician, Garus Gololo, who is facing trial over allegations of cybercrime and the alleged defamation of Senate President Godswill Akpabio.

The court on Thursday admitted Gololo to bail in the sum of N5 million with one surety in like sum. The surety must be a Grade Level 12 officer in the Federal Civil Service.

Following the ruling, the court adjourned the matter until September 22, 2026, for the continuation of trial.

Gololo was arraigned by the Nigeria Police Force on a seven-count charge bordering on alleged cybercrime and the alleged defamation of the Senate President.