They blamed the harassment on overzealous security and para-military personnel, who, in the guise of carrying out their duties, extort them.

Those dissatisfied with the unprofessional conducts by the officials have been demanding sanctions from the appropriate authorities.

Though the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), introduced streamlined checking at the airport to reduce human interface among the relevant screening agencies, some errant officials still indulge in the harassment of passengers.

The agencies operating at the airport are: Department of State Services (DSS); police; National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA); Nigerian Customs Service (NCS); Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) and National Agricultural Plants Quarantine Services.

Investigations further revealed that while passengers process their flight through airlines’ counters, they usually express apprehension when they approach processing points manned by security agencies.

A Europe-bound passenger, who expressed frustration, recounted how an official forced him to declare the foreign currency on him as he approached their stand towards the boarding gate.

The passenger shared his experience of how officials were pestering him to declare how much foreign currency he had on him, before he could be profiled to continue with other pre-departure protocols.

The misconduct of the officials, whose motive was to disorient the passenger in order to extort money, is contrary to the extant regulation, where passengers are expected to fill a form for cash only in in excess of $10,000.

Besides, passengers departing the country, others have complained of the sore treatment meted out to them by officials.

Speaking in an interview, a London-bound mother of two, who identified herself as Mrs. Ronke Williams, berated the behaviour of personnel attached to the new international terminal, who openly solicit for gratification.

She noted that the underhand tactics used by the personnel has become an embarrassment for regular users of the facility.

She said: “This shameful practice of soliciting gratification from passengers is becoming embarrassing. From unsolicited greetings, ranging from “Show us some love”; to “You are welcome home”; “Wetin you bring for us”, the experience is becoming unbearable.

“When you ignore them and insist on your right for them to go ahead and discharge their duties officially, they become very unfriendly and hostile. It is either they are asking useless questions or requesting for documents not within their purview. I think the authorities should sanitise the system.”

Another passenger, who identified himself as Mr. Benson Alu, cited how some officials demanded to know his mission in Europe. This was despite having a valid visa to travel.

At a recent forum on consumer protection organised by the aviation industry regulator – Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), its Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Mr. Michael Achimugu, asked for suggestions on how to curb passenger extortion.

Achimugu noted that though soliciting assistance is cultural, personnel attached to organisations serving at airports should conduct themselves professionally.

Speaking on the development, a lawyer and consumer advocate, Mr. Baba Isa, urged passengers to insist on their rights.

To curb the trend, stakeholders have called for close collaboration among aviation agencies and border management authorities to educate their personnel on the negative perception such behaviour will attract to the sector.

In June, FAAN established a dedicated task force to tackle touts and extortionists across the country’s airports.

Its Managing Director, Mrs. Olubunmi Kuku, announced the Director of Special Duties at FAAN, Mr Henry Agbebire, as the chairman of the task force.

Mrs. Kuku expressed deep concern over the persistent harassment and extortion experienced by passengers at airports.

Declaring her intention to personally engage with all agencies operating at the airports, she pledged to ensure compliance with the anti-touting and anti-extortion measures.

Insisting that the era of business as usual was over, the FAAN boss highlighted the administration’s zero-tolerance policy towards misconduct.

According to her, strict disciplinary actions would be taken against anyone found engaging in illicit practices.

Announcing plans to establish magistrate courts at international airports to expedite the legal process for prosecuting offenders, she said a task force had been mandated to enforce discipline among airport staff and maintain a culture of professionalism.

She said: “Dedicated phone lines and QR codes will be set up to provide passengers with a means of providing feedback on their airport experience.

“All airport personnel must prominently display their on-duty cards and name tags for easy identification and accountability. FAAN is committed to delivering exceptional service and ensuring a safe and secure environment for all passengers and airport users.”

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) last month alerted the nation to the presence of the deadly group in the country after sneaking in through Niger Republic border.

A few days after, the group struck in Kebbi State, but troops responded swiftly, dislodging and neutralising many of them.

The Red Chamber, after a debate on the activities of the terrorists, charged troops to not only curb their further incursion into the country but should eliminate them.

Senator Waziri Tambuwal, immediate past governor of Sokoto State, said this is not the first time that the group is coming into the country.

According to him, troops took them out when they came into Sokoto State during his tenure as governor.

Also yesterday, the Acting Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, ordered that troops must step up action against terrorists and bandits without looking back.

After commending the military for their prompt response to the Lukarawa insurgency, the Senate resolved as follows:

• To maintain their vigilance in the communities infiltrated by Lukarawa;
• That the Army should work with other security agencies and the communities to halt further incursions by the group;
• The Federal Government (Executive) is enjoined to send an assessment team to communities attacked by the foreign insurgents.
The resolutions followed the consideration and adoption of a motion sponsored by Senator Yahaya Abdullahi (Kebbi North).

The motion was titled: “Urgent need for the Federal Government to take stringent measures to stop the infiltration of a group of violent terrorists known as Lukarawa from entrenching themselves in some Northwestern parts of Sokoto and Kebbi states.”

In his lead debate, Abdullahi recalled that the group had raided and displaced some communities, before it invaded Mera in Augie Local Government of Kebbi State on November 8.

He added that more than 20 people were killed by the insurgents.

“This motion notes the prompt response of the Ministry of Defence and the Armed Forces who despatched a well-armed military response squad that was able to dislodge the terrorists and secured the release of herds of cattle and other livestock that were stolen by the terrorists,” Abdullahi said.

Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin said the development represented a new dimension to insecurity in that area.

He said: “It is sad that while our security agencies are working very hard to deal with the current situation that we have or the situation that was there before these people came into Kebbi State;

when the security agents are working very hard, day in and day out, sacrificing their lives to deal with the situation that was hitherto occurring in that state, now, a new dimension has come to exacerbate the problem of insecurity.

“This was how Boko Haram started. Those guys came from other parts of the world – different parts of the West Africa sub-region into Borno State.

“ Appropriate action was not taken at the right time. So, they got emboldened, and the rest is now history. The people of Borno State and the entire Northern part of this country were badly affected.

“Now, we urge our security agencies to double their efforts.

“I condole the families of those who have lost their loved ones and those who have lost their properties due to the actions of these foreigners who have come to invade our country.’’

Senator Adamu Aliero (Kebbi Central) said the Federal Government must halt further incursion by the terrorists.

Tambuwal recalled that when he was governor , the group invaded Sokoto State in 2018, but was dislodged.

He said: “We need to nip this in the bud. It is too serious for us to take it lightly because these people are armed with sophisticated weapons. I believe they even have some international connections.

“There is the need for the Federal Government to take this matter seriously, otherwise, it will snowball as did banditry from Zamfara into virtually every part of Northwest and Northcentral.”

Step up action against terrorists
Lt-Gen. Oluyede charged officers and soldiers on the frontline to be fearless in their battle to rout terrorists, bandits and other violent criminals in the country.

He gave the charge after handing over the Command of the Infantry Corps to Major-General Abdul-Khalifa Ibrahim at Jaji Military Cantonment, Kaduna State yesterday.

Lt. General Oluyede was the commander of the Nigerian Army’s infantry corps until he was appointed acting COAS on October 30.

The Acting COAS told the troops after handing over to Maj.-Gen. Ibrahim, that as soldiers and officers, they must be courageous and never “turn your backs’’ on the non-state actors whose primary goal is to make the nation unsafe.

Gen. Oluyede said the good news remains President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s resolve to prioritise their welfare and that of their families.

He said: “We are soldiers and the act of soldiering we must do. We have to do our job.

“I know that Nigerian soldiers are equal to the task and once they make up their minds to solve a problem, they will solve it. So, you must promise me that you will end the security problems of Nigeria.

“You must not run away from battles, because when you do that, you would be turning your back to enemies and then, you will become a target.

‘’These people disturbing our country are cowards; you must not run away from them.

“You must make up your mind to either be a soldier or go home. Therefore, you must be fearless, you must be bold to face adversaries and make Nigeria safe.”

Lt-Gen. Oluyede assured Nigerians that the Army under his command would go all out for criminal elements and make Nigeria a more secure nation.

Maj. Gen. Ibrahim applauded the Acting COAS for moving the Infantry Corps forward.

While pledging to lead the Corps with integrity, courage, honour, and utmost dedication, he promised to key into Lt.-Gen. Oluyede’s vision for the Army.

The Infantry Corps is a branch of the Nigerian Army that specialises in ground combat. Infantry soldiers are trained to fight on foot, using small arms and other weapons to engage and defeat enemies. Their duties include: holding ground, conducting patrols, providing security, and engaging in direct combat with enemy forces.

Its Area Controller, Micheal Awe, said the command generated N144.2billion between January and October this year, as against N74.28billion recorded in the same period in 2023.

The contrabands, he said, were imported into the country from Canada, and Turkiye, among others, between July and October this year.

The items seized by the command included 23 pieces of Walkie Talkies; 175 pieces of military helmets and 50 pieces of drones.

Others include seven packages of 200mg and 225mg of Tramadol Hydrochloride; 1.5kg of Pangolin Scales and 0.2kg of Porcupine Pins.

The efforts to combat illicit trade, Awe said, “yielded impressive results, with total Duty Paid Value (DPV) of seized items amounting to N3.32billion between July and October 2024. The seized items contravene some of the provisions of the extant laws as enshrined in the Nigeria Customs Service Act (NCS Act) 2023.”

Speaking on the revenue generated by the command, he announced 94 per cent increase in import duties of the command which generated N144.2billion.

Awe attributed the amount generated to enhanced trade facilitation, improved stakeholder compliance, effective law enforcement, strategic resource deployment, interagency collaboration, efficient cargo clearance and intelligent risk management strategies.

“The NCS under my leadership during the period under review January to October 2024, generated revenue worth N144.2billion from Customs duties and other charges. In comparison to the revenue collected in the same period in 2023 which stood at N74.28billion this clearly shows a progressive difference of N69.9billion, depicting 94 per cent increase,” he said.

Moving forward, Awe added that the command will enhance trade facilitation measures, strengthen anti-smuggling efforts, improve stakeholder engagement and leverage on technology for efficient operations.

“I express appreciation to the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi and his management team for their unwavering support in carrying out official tasks effectively. Similarly, I hail officers and men of the command for their hard work and dedication towards achieving this great feat,” he said.

He also recognised contributions of stakeholders, mostly, the importers, exporters and clearing agents for their cooperation and compliance to extant laws.

It said the destruction of the sites was carried out by naval units under Operation Delta Sanity, a joint security taskforce to stamp out pipeline vandalism and illegal bunkering.

A statement by the Director of Naval Information (DINFO), Commodore Aiwuyor Adams-Aliu, said significant quantities of stolen crude oil were recovered from criminals in the Niger-Delta, adding that the operations were conducted from October 8.

“On October 8, three illegal refinery sites, 15 ovens, 12 reservoirs, five dugout pits and two wooden boats laden with about 12,000 litres of products suspected to be stolen crude oil were discovered and destroyed around Bakana River, Bukuma axis and Ogaji-Ama of Rivers State.

“On October 9, one suspect with a locally made pistol was arrested with three cases of ammunition while three IRS as well as five reservoirs, two ovens, one dugout pit, two wooden boats cumulatively laden with about 900 liters of product suspected to be stolen crude oil were discovered around Otuwo and Ogboinbiri general area of Bayelsa State.

“On October 11, five Illegal Refining Sites with four ovens, three reservoirs and few sacks cumulatively laden with about 4,000 liters of product suspected to be stolen crude oil were discovered around Ugbokodo and Christian village in Warri South-West Local Government Area of Delta State.

“Also on October 11, a market boat laden with about 2,200 liters of illegally refined Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) in jerry cans and sacks were discovered at Idi-Ogba, Ondo State.

“On October 12, one IRS with two ovens and one dugout pit laden with suspected stolen crude oil was discovered and destroyed around Isonogbene, Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa State.

“The same day, a fibre boat laden with illegally refined AGO concealed in 30 sacks was discovered and destroyed around Ezeh-Gbene, Tamagbene, and Igbomotoru axis in Southern Ijaw of Bayelsa State.”

Continuing Adams-Aliu said three IRS sites, two reservoirs and three wooden boats laden with about 8,000 litres of illegally refined AGO were discovered and destroyed around Cawthorne channel, Bille, Bukuma, Tombia, Old Bakana and Krakrama axis of Rivers State on October 14.

“On October 14, a wooden boat laden with about 30,000 litres of product suspected to be stolen crude oil was discovered around Shell and adjoining creeks in Rivers State.

“On October 16, three Illegal Refining Sites, one reservoir, one oven, 65 sacks, four jerrycans and four wooden boats laden with an unspecified quantity of product suspected to be stolen crude oil were seized around Kongho and Otuwo Igbomotoru general area of Bayelsa State.

“On October 21, five large wooden boats laden with about 48,300 litres, of product suspected to be illegally refined AGO stored in a house and a barge conveying a Crane and other equipment used for stealing oil products were discovered around Akpila, Bakana and Buguma river in Rivers State. The following day, a large wooden boat laden with about 70,000 litres of products suspected to be stolen crude oil was discovered and destroyed around Asamatoro community along Opobo riser general area of Rivers state.

“On 23 October 2024, one Illegal Refining Site, one oven, nine dugout pits, one fibre boat laden with about 50,000 litres of product suspected to be stolen crude oil and 25,000 litres of illegally refined AGO were seized around Odioma axis of Brass Local Government Area in Delta state.

“The same day, two IRS, two ovens, two reservoirs and 13 dugout pits cumulatively laden with products suspected to be stolen crude oil and about 7,300 liters of illegally refined AGO were discovered and destroyed around Obodo Omadino community at Warri South-West Local Government Area of Delta State.

Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Dr. Emomotimi Agama made this known yesterday at the Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers (CIS) Conference in Ibadan, Oyo State.

The sum, according to a statement by SEC, was achieved through 12 applications submitted by nine banks.

Agama, who noted that technology played a critical role in achieving the milestone, described it (technology) as a key enabler of the capital market’s growth.

He said: “The e-offering platform was pivotal in ensuring the success of the banks’ recapitalisation exercise, enabling over N1.7 trillion to be raised.

“This demonstrates the power of technology, which we are also leveraging for monitoring, surveillance, and other market activities to strengthen the cohesion of our policies and drive market growth.”

The commission’s boss acknowledged several initiatives implemented by the SEC to improve efficiency and reduce time to market for capital offerings.

These include streamlined registration processes, an electronic filing system, and enhanced regulatory frameworks.

He stated that the measures were aimed at bolstering investor confidence, improving liquidity, and promoting the Nigerian capital market’s competitiveness.

“A shorter time to market benefits the capital market by allowing companies to access capital more quickly, which increases liquidity, boosts investor confidence, and enhances competitiveness. This ultimately leads to better resource allocation and drives economic growth,” Agama explained.

The SEC DG expressed optimism about achieving President Bola Tinubu’s $1 trillion economic target, stating that the capital market is uniquely positioned to provide the long-term funding necessary to fuel economic diversification and growth.

He said: “The Nigerian economy is vibrant and full of potential. To harness its resources effectively, we need long-term financing, which only the capital market can provide,” he said.

Dr. Agama added that diversifying the economy beyond oil, improving infrastructure, and fostering financial inclusion are critical to achieving this vision.

He praised government’s commitment to the recapitalization process, describing it as a strategic step to strengthen and make the banking sector capable of lending effectively to the real sector.

This, he said, aligns with the Renewed Hope Agenda and President Tinubu’s economic design.

Agama also praised the SEC’s guidelines for ensuring transparency and integrity throughout the recapitalisation process, making it easier for Nigerians to participate.

“SEC’s clarity and regulations ensured a transparent process, underscoring the importance of integrity in achieving our economic goals. Strengthened banks will have greater capacity to lend to the real sector, driving the economy toward the $1 trillion target,” he said.

The bank recapitalisation initiative follows the CBN’s March 2024 announcement of new capital requirements for banks. The move aims to solidify the financial sector and position it as a cornerstone of the country’s economic transformation.

According to the region’s socio-political organization, Northern elite, and not President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, should be blamed for the poor socio-economic condition and underdevelopment of the region.

ACF Chairman Mamman Mike Osuman emphasised that although some policies of the current administration are unacceptable to the region, President Tinubu is not responsible for its problems.

In more than two decades, North’s three geo-political zones – Northwest, Northcentral and Northeast – have been battling with insecurity, banditry and socio-economic challenges, including poverty, mass unemployment and infrastructural deficits.

The ACF leader said its newly established ‘ACF Radio’ would be used to sensitise the people of the region to the damage done by these vices and mobilise the people for problem-solving.

Osunma, who spoke during the ACF National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting, chided north’s leaders for not finding solutions to these challenges from within.

He said ACF had welcomed the setting up of the League of Northern Democrats, led by Senator Ibrahim Shekarau, urging the group to let charity begin at home.

Lamenting that these problems have persisted, he charged the leading lights to proffer solutions.

Osuman said: “I do admit that some policies of the current administration are repugnant and adverse to our interests as a region. ACF believes that certain policies and behaviours of our own leaders within our region need some critical evaluation

“It is in that vein that I raise the following questions: to what extent are our elected leaders demonstrating prudence and concern for our domestic and environmental problems?

“To what extent are our governors and legislators synergising with our traditional leaders in combating ills that exist within our region?

“To the extent that some of our sons, daughters, sisters and brothers are sometimes criminals who participate in the disquiet, ills and crimes that torment us in our region, what are we leaders of thought and stakeholders doing towards arresting the evil trend and propensities.?

“Have our parents, religious teachers and the elite initiated an orientation and public awareness that will educate our people on the need for self- defence and self-preservation?

Osuman added: “It is not in doubt that the North is currently under siege. Our dear region is not only being viciously attacked by bandits, terrorists and kidnappers, but by sinister devises like disproportionate considerations and inequitable treatments.”

The ACF chairman urged the new association to team up with ACF in resolving the challenges.

He said: “Not long ago, I received an invitation from a new body called League of Northern Democrats. Attached to the invitation were seven pages wherein were listed 260 names, most of whom were former governors, senators and known great sons and daughters from the North. I have read the objectives of the League of Northern Democrats.

“I commend the conveners of the meeting. I respect and appreciate their objectives, which I must say are not a deviation from that of ACF.

“Their cause is worthy. My view is that while they tinker with the overall political issues that threaten our survival in our region, this still remains an auspicious time to look inwards.”

Osuman added: “To avoid being misunderstood, the progenitors of this brilliant concept should organise symposia where current travails that depress and make lives unbearable in our region, stultifying education and economic growth.

“I have taken pains to bear my mind here because I, as ACF Chairman was invited and within the 260 listed members, are a few names of ACF members. Should their ultimate focus be for 2027, I humbly and respectfully recommend that their well thought out charities should begin now, and at home.”

The ACF chairman reiterated its determination to contribute ideas in the regional search for respite from mounting challenges.

Osuman said: “The newly regenerated and rejuvenated ACF is resolved to serve our down-trodden brothers, sisters and parents who currently are on the receiving ends of evil men and women classified as bandits and murderers. We are also determined to ensure that they are respected and served.

“To that end, ACF must be their voice and the source of their confidence. It is in this vein that ACF has expanded its infrastructure to include an ACF Radio. We will through our ACF Radio constantly communicate not only our people, but also speak to prospective benefactors and governments.

“Since my investiture as chairman of ACF on December 12, 2023, my colleagues and I in ACF have witnessed a phenomenal growth in the quality and in its new number of distinguished sons and daughters from the North.”

It said the development is a major boost for Nigeria’s crude oil production, revenue generation and economic growth efforts.

A statement signed by the Chief Corporate Communications Officer, NNPCL, Olufemi Soneye, on Wednesday in Abuja, stated that the new product was unveiled before a packed audience of European crude oil marketers at the ongoing Argus European Crude Conference taking place in London, England.

It would be recalled that in July 2024, the NNPCL and its partner, the Sterling Oil Exploration and Energy Production Company Limited, introduced the Utapate crude oil blend, following the lifting of the first cargo of 950,000 barrels, which headed for Spain.

Produced from the Utapate field in the Oil Mining Lease 13 in Akwa Ibom State, the Utapate crude oil blend is similar to the Nembe crude oil grade. It has a low sulphur content of 0.0655 per cent and a low carbon footprint due to flare gas elimination, fitting perfectly into the required specifications of major European buyers.

The Managing Director, NNPC E&P Limited, Nicholas Foucart, in his address, described the introduction of the Utapate crude oil blend into the market as a significant milestone for Nigeria’s crude oil export to the global energy market.

Foucart said, “Since we started producing the Utapate in May 2024, we have rapidly ramped up production to 40,000 barrels per day with minimum downtime. So far, we have exported five cargoes, largely to Spain and the East Coast of the United States; while two more additional cargoes have been secured for November and December 2024, representing a significant boost to Nigeria’s crude oil export to the global market.”

He added that since its introduction into the global market, the Utapate crude oil blend has enjoyed a positive response from the international crude oil market due to its highly attractive qualities.

Foucart said the OML 13, fully operated by NEPL and Natural Oilfield Services Limited, a subsidiary of SEEPCO Limited, has huge reserves of 330 million barrels of crude oil, 45 million barrels of condensate and 3.5 tcf of gas.

“We have several ongoing projects to increase our production from the current 40,000 bopd to 50,000 bopd by January 2025, and 60,000 bopd to 65,000 bopd by June 2025. Essentially, we are targeting opportunities to increase production to 80,000 bonds by the end of 2025,” Foucart noted.

He said the Utapate crude oil terminal is sustainable, affordable and fully compliant with the rigorous environmental regulations and sustainability principles, especially those aimed at reducing carbon emissions and other ecological effects.

Also speaking, the Managing Director of NNPC Trading Limited, Lawal Sade, said the pricing structure of the Utapate crude oil blend is similar to that of Amenam crude as it is a light, sweet crude which is highly sought after by refiners across the world due to its low sulphur content, efficient yield of high-value products, API gravity and other similarities.

He said in bringing the new crude oil blend to the global market, the NNPCL wanted to optimise value for both its producers and counterparties across the globe.

The Utapate field development plan, executed between 2013 and 2019, included converting wells and facilities from swamp or marine to land-based operations.

The entry of the Utapate crude oil blend into the market is coming barely a year after the NNPCL announced the launch of Nembe crude oil, produced by the NNPC/Aiteo operated OML 29 Joint Venture.

The bill, co-sponsored by Speaker Abbas Tajudeen and Representative Sodeeq Abdullahi, seeks to amend the 2022 Electoral Act to create opportunities for Nigerians living abroad to participate in elections.

The bill initially passed its second reading in July and was subsequently referred to the Committee on Electoral Matters for further consideration. After successfully passing the second reading this week, it has now been referred to the Constitution Amendment Committee for additional legislative action.

If passed into law, the amendment would allow Nigerians in the diaspora to vote in future elections, a move aimed at ensuring greater inclusion and participation of citizens living abroad in the democratic process.

Lookman will battle Lautaro Martinez and Marcus Thuram, both of Inter Milan as well as AC Milan’s Rafael Leao for the year.

His club, Atalanta has been nominated for the Club of the Year, while manager Gian Piero Gasperini is in the running for the Coach of the Year.

The Nigeria international registered 17 goals and 10 assists across all competitions for La Dea last season and his hatrick helped the team defeat Bayer Leverkusen in the Europa league final .

The 27-year-old has already notched eight goals and five assists in 14 appearances across all competitions this season.

Lookman finished 14th in the 2024 Ballon d’or ranking.

He is the overwhelming favourite to win the 2024 CAF Men’s Player of the Year award.

The Gran Galà del Calcio awards are determined through votes from members of the Italian Players’ Association (AIC), with winners set to be announced during a ceremony on December 2.

Each lawsuit accuses Diddy (real name Sean Combs) of “violent sexual assault” and involves three men and two women, all of whom have filed anonymously.

One of the male accusers claims the Bad Boy records boss raped him in 2022 after he was invited to an afterparty at the mogul’s mansion in Miami.

The lawsuit alleges Diddy gave the man a drink and led him on a tour of the property that “came to an end in a bedroom,” where the record executive “demanded” two women perform “sexual dances” for a group of three men.

The two other lawsuits accuse Diddy of forcing an 18-year-old woman to perform oral sex on several of his bodyguards in a limousine outside a New York City nightclub in 2001, and drugging and raping a 17-year-old girl at one of his 4th of July parties in the Hamptons.The 55-year-old has denied all of the allegations, with his lawyer telling Rolling Stone: “As his legal team has said before, Mr. Combs has full confidence in the facts and the integrity of the judicial process.”

Each plaintiff is represented by the law firm of Texas attorney Tony Buzbee, who has filed several other lawsuits against Diddy in recent weeks.

Buzbee claims he represents a total of 120 alleged victims of  Diddy who is currently in jail awaiting trial on sex trafficking and racketeering charges.