Jaruma was arraigned before the court on January 25 for alleged defamation of character, false news publication and intimidation of business tycoon, Ned Nwoko, on social media.

Nwoko had accused Jaruma of publishing falsehoods on her Instagram page against him and his wife, Regina Daniels.

The judge, Ismailia Abdullahi, had ruled that she should be remanded at the Suleja Correctional Centre pending the hearing of her bail application.

He, however, warned all parties involved in the matter to refrain from actions that could be considered prejudicial to the case.

Jaruma regained freedom on January 28 after she met the bail conditions.

But at the resumed hearing of the case on Wednesday, Jaruma was absent.

The judge accused her of shunning the court despite being aware of the date of the hearing.