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Singer Bloody Civilian summoned to court for allegedly defaming the founder of Liberty Gospel Church.

Nigerian singer Bloody Civilian has been officially summoned by a High Court in Calabar, Cross River State, over an alleged defamation case filed by Helen Ukpabio, the founder of Liberty Gospel Church.
A court document that surfaced online on February 13, 2025, confirmed that the singer is required to appear within 30 days to respond to allegations stemming from statements she made in November 2024.
I got my court date for March 3rd. pic.twitter.com/Ps9piVNJaA
— Ima in the city (@ima_Elijah) February 13, 2025
In a widely circulated post, Bloody Civilian accused Ukpabio of actions that led to grave consequences, stating, “She literally made people burn their children alive.”
She literally made people burn their children alive. https://t.co/g6tfBOsKPn
— BLOODY CIVILIAN (@bloody___civ) November 22, 2024
Reacting to the claims, Ukpabio’s legal team described them as “reckless, satanic, and libelous,” demanding that the singer retract her statement and issue a public apology. The demand also included publishing apologies in 10 national and international newspapers within 72 hours.
Additionally, Ukpabio is seeking ₦200 billion in damages, citing distress, trauma, and reputational harm caused by the accusations.
Part of the legal notice stated: “Due to this malicious and libellous publication, we demand the sum of two hundred billion naira (₦200,000,000,000) as damages for the distress, trauma, pain, and anguish caused to our client. This amount must be transferred to our chambers within one week of receiving this letter.”
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Despite the seriousness of the legal action, Bloody Civilian initially responded in a lighthearted manner on X (formerly Twitter), writing, “Guys, just sued me for 200 billion naira. This December, I will add the following to my services: settling family disputes, weddings, comedy…”
Guys they just sued me for 200 billion naira. This December I will be adding the following to my services: pic.twitter.com/egenPKGb5z
— BLOODY CIVILIAN (@bloody___civ) November 23, 2024
As of now, the singer has not issued any formal response regarding the court summons.
