A civic advocacy group, Coalition For Good Governance And Economic Justice in Africa has petitioned the British High Commissioner, Abuja office in respect of the online harassment, cyberbullying and defamation activities of CTNaija and its sole Director, Albert Obazee, who is based on the United Kingdom.
John Mayaki, the Country Director, John Mayaki in a petition dated 12th June, 2026, the Coalition is asking the High Commission to investigate allegations concerning the activities of a UK-registered company, CTNAIJA ENTERTAINMENT LTD and its sole Director, Albert Obazee, while calling for penalties.
The trolling which was getting worse, according to the petition, “our organization has received numerous complaints from Nigerian citizens, community leaders, professionals, business owners, and public figures who allege that online platforms associated with CTNaija have been used to publish content that they consider defamatory, harassing, intimidating, malicious, and damaging to their reputations.”
Going further, “we emphasize that these are allegations made by complainants and that we are respectfully requesting an impartial investigation by the appropriate authorities.
“The growing number of complaints raises concerns regarding whether a corporate entity registered under the laws of the United Kingdom may be used in a manner inconsistent with the principles of responsible journalism, corporate governance, online safety, and respect for individual rights.”
The petitioner alleged that “these complaints indicate that despite being registered as a corporate entity in the United Kingdom, CTNaija has demonstrated little to no regard for the Malicious Communications Act(1988), Protection from Harassment Act(1997), and the Communications Act(2003), all of which legislations are operative in the United Kingdom.
“We submit that the complaints against the abusive operations of CTNaija indicate that the victims of these attacks suffer from distress and overwhelming anxiety as a result of the threats levelled against them”.
Among other reliefs sought by the complainer, include “persistent publication of content intended to ridicule, embarrass, or damage the reputation of targeted individuals; online harassment and cyberbullying campaigns directed at Nigerian citizens; publication of unverified allegations and claims capable of causing reputational harm and the alleged misuse of digital platforms to undermine the dignity, privacy, and rights of individuals”.
Requesting for action the coalition wanted “the British High Commission to transmit this petition to the appropriate authorities within the United Kingdom, including relevant corporate, regulatory, and law enforcement agencies, for consideration.”
Specifically, the coalition requested “a review of complaints and allegations concerning CTNAIJA ENTERTAINMENT LTD and any associated online platforms; an investigation into whether the company and its operations comply with applicable UK laws and regulations; an assessment of whether any corporate, civil, or criminal violations may have occurred; appropriate regulatory action where credible evidence of wrongdoing is established and strengthened cooperation between UK and Nigerian authorities on matters involving cross-border cyber harassment, online abuse, and reputational harm.”
The Cybercrimes Act in Nigeria, enacted in 2015 and comprehensively amended in 2024. It prescribed jail terms and fines are severe, often ranging from 3 to 15 years imprisonment depending on the nature and sc
ale of the offense.
