Businessman slams N5bn alleged defamatory suit against journalist, others
A businessman, Alhaji Ibrahim Egungbohun, has filed a N5 billion suit against a journalist, Fisayo Soyombo; Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ) and Arise Media […]
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Defamation of Mercy Chinwo: Court issues Criminal Summons on 5 persons
An Abuja Magistrate Court sitting in Wuse Zone 6, has issued Criminal Summons on five persons, Okoronkwo Ejike, Kingsley Ibeh, DJ Spoiltkid, Terrence Ekot, […]
Alleged defamation: Court acquits young journalists, chides police, Kwara magistrate for shoddy trial
The Kwara state high court, sitting as an appellate court in Ilorin, has discharged and acquitted two journalists convicted for publishing a defamatory article […]
Emefiele drags Akpabio to court for defamation, demands N1bn compensation
Embattled former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, has demanded N1bn damages from Senate President Godswill Akpabio for defamation. Emefiele’s […]
Court remands ex-Ebonyi PDP Spokesman over alleged defamation
A Magistrate’s Court in Abakaliki has remanded Chika Nwoba, a former spokesperson of the Peoples Democratic Party ((PDP) in Ebonyi, in the Correctional centre for […]
Trump in court as sex assault defamation trial wraps up
Donald Trump’s defamation trial wraps up Friday in New York, showcasing the unprecedented scandal and legal difficulties surrounding the likely Republican candidate for president. […]
DOAS director faces N500M libel suit over alleged defamation
By DANJUMA JOSEPH, Lafia – In a legal battle unfolding at the FCT High Court, DOAS Director Dr. Baba Gana Adam, has finds […]
Kannywood star, Hadiza Gabon drags man to court for alleged defamation of character
Kannywood actress, Hadiza Aliyu, known as Hadiza Gabon, on Wednesday dragged one Bala Musa, a civil servant, to a Magistrates’ court sitting at Daura […]
Alleged defamation: Lawyer files N10bn suit against Twitter, DSS
A legal practitioner, Mr Maxwell Opara, has filed an alleged defamatory suit seeking N10 billion in damages against Twitter and the Department of State Services […]
Alleged defamation: MKO Abiola’s widow slams N100bn suit on Police, others
Prof. Zainab-Duke Abiola, widow of late MKO Abiola has dragged the Nigeria Police Force, the Inspector-General of Police, Mr Ibrahim Alkali and Insp. Teju Moses […]
Alleged defamation: Court to hear N1bn suit against Ned Nwoko Feb. 27
A Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court, Abuja, has adjourned a N1 billion defamatory suit filed by Dr Gabriel Ogbechie against Mr Ned Nwoko until […]
Court awards N540m damages to Prophet Omale against FCMB
A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja has awarded the sum of N540 million in damages to Prophet Emmanuel Omale against a […]
Trump sues CNN for defamation, seeks $475m in damages
Former US president Donald Trump sued CNN on Monday, accusing the cable television news network of defamation and seeking $475 million in punitive damages. Trump, […]
Ned Nwoko sues Nigerian governors for libel, demands $40m for damages
Ned Nwoko one of the consultants in the infamous $418 million Paris Club refund has dragged the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) to court for defamation […]
Supreme Court dismisses Dakuku’s appeal in N6bn character defamation suit
The Supreme Court has dismissed an appeal filed by a former Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dakuku Peterside, in […]
Court strikes out defamation charges against journalist as police rearrest him
By PATRICK ABANG, Calabar – The legal battle between Inspector General of Police and Edet Okpo, following charges of alleged defamation and cybercrime reported to […]
Court remands popular Nollywood actress in Abia prison
Popular Nollywood actress, Chioma Toplis, has been remanded at the Nigeria Correctional Centre, Afara over defamation charge. Actress Toplis was dragged before Magistrate Court in Umuahia, […]
Defamation: JAMB PRO sues Ahmed Isa, Human Rights Radio, demands N6b compensation
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – The Head, Media and Public Relations of The Joint Admissions and Matriculations Board (JAMB), Dr. Fabian Benjamin, has dragged Mr […]
Kaduna Court orders media media firm to pay El-Rufai N10m for defamation
A High Court in Kaduna State has ordered Today Publishing Company, publishers of The Union newspaper, to tender an apology and pay N10 million for […]