Court Serves IGP, AGF Over Sowore's ₦1.2bn Suit
A Federal High Court in Abuja has mandated the Inspector-General of Police and the Attorney-General to respond to Omoyele Sowore's fundamental rights lawsuit. The case is adjourned to March 2026.
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FG Withdraws Criminal Charges Against Senator Natasha
FCT High Court strikes out defamation case against Kogi senator. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan hails rule of law victory. Read details of the withdrawal and judicial remarks.
FG's Criminal Case Against Senator Natasha Struck Out
The Federal High Court in Abuja has struck out the criminal defamation charges against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The case, which sparked a national debate on free speech, was discontinued by the AGF's office. Read the full details.
Sowore's N1.2bn Rights Suit Against Police Adjourned
A Federal High Court adjourns Omoyele Sowore's N1.2bn fundamental rights suit against the IGP and AGF to March 10, 2026. Read the full details of the case alleging illegal arrest and detention.
BBC Seeks Dismissal of Trump's $10 Billion Lawsuit
The BBC is asking a Florida court to throw out Donald Trump's $10 billion defamation lawsuit over a documentary edit of his Jan. 6 speech. The broadcaster argues the court lacks jurisdiction. Read the full details.
BBC Fights Trump's $10B Lawsuit Over Documentary
The BBC moves to dismiss a $10 billion lawsuit from Donald Trump over a 2021 Capitol speech documentary. The legal battle centres on alleged defamation and edited footage. Read the full details.
Ubani Denies Malami Ties, EFCC Defends Stance
SAN Monday Ubani denies any link to ex-AGF Malami, calls reports defamatory. EFCC Chairman Olukoyede clarifies Malami was charged for money laundering, not terrorism financing. Read the full details.
Ex-Envoy in Court for Cybercrime Over Social Media Posts
Former Nigerian Ambassador to Zambia, Nwannebuike Ominyi Eze, faces federal cybercrime charges for alleged defamatory online publications against industrialist Dr Emmanuel Ogai. Read the full details.
FG Files Cybercrime Charges Against Ex-Envoy Ominyi
The Federal Government has filed a three-count cybercrime charge against former Ambassador Nwannebuike Ominyi Eze over alleged damaging online publications. Read the full details.
Buratai files N1bn defamation suit against Ali-Keffi
Ex-Chief of Army Staff Tukur Buratai sues Maj. Gen. Danjuma Ali-Keffi for N1 billion over alleged false statements linking him to terrorism financing. The case is before the Kaduna State High Court.
Police Invite JustAdetoun for Defaming Ogun Governor
Ogun State Police Command invites activist Adetoun Onajobi (JustAdetoun) for allegedly defaming Governor Dapo Abiodun. Her lawyer has made contact. Get the full details here.
10 Guilty of Cyberbullying France's First Lady
A Paris court convicts 10 individuals for cyberbullying Brigitte Macron with false transgender claims. Sentences include suspended prison terms and training. Read the full story.
FG Drops Charges Against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan
Federal Government discontinues criminal defamation case against Kogi Central Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The withdrawal notice was filed in December 2025. Read the full details.
FG Drops Charges Against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan
The Federal Government has withdrawn criminal defamation and cyberbullying charges against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The case stemmed from her assassination plot allegations against Akpabio and Yahaya Bello. Read the full details.
FG Drops Defamation Case Against Senator Natasha
The Federal Government has formally withdrawn the criminal defamation case against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The move ends a prosecution that sparked national debate on free speech. Read the full details.
Akpabio Withdraws All Defamation Lawsuits in New Year Gesture
Senate President Godswill Akpabio withdraws all defamation lawsuits, including against Senator Natasha Akpoti, after a New Year sermon. A powerful act of reconciliation for 2026.
Akpabio Withdraws Defamation Suits After Sermon
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has ordered his lawyers to withdraw all defamation lawsuits, including a N200 billion case against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, following a New Year's Day church service in Uyo.
Akpabio Withdraws Defamation Suits Against Critics
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has ordered the withdrawal of nine defamation lawsuits, including one against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Read his reason and see public reactions.
Okpebholo Files ₦25bn Libel Suit Against Edo PDP Chair
Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo demands ₦25 billion and a public apology from PDP Chairman Anthony Aziegbemi for alleged defamatory statements. Read the full details and legal ultimatum here.
VDM Dismisses Pastor Okafor's Lawsuit Threats
Controversial influencer VeryDarkMan laughs off Pastor Chris Okafor's defamation lawsuit, dares the cleric to tell the truth and proceed to court. He insists one alleged daughter is a 'walking DNA'.
Pastor Okafor Demands DNA Test, Denies Daughter
Pastor Dr. Chris Okafor demands a DNA test from a woman claiming to be his daughter, denies paternity, and threatens legal action for defamation. Read the full story.
Gumi sues Facebook users over defamatory posts
Prominent Islamic scholar Ahmad Gumi takes legal action against two individuals for false posts alleging threats against the Defence Minister. The case highlights the fight against social media misinformation in Nigeria.
Dangote Demands Retraction or Faces N100bn Suit
Aliko Dangote gives Kaduna businessman Kailani Mohammed 7 days to retract libellous publication accusing him of 'unclean business' or face a N100 billion lawsuit. Full details.
Dangote Issues N100bn Defamation Ultimatum
Aliko Dangote threatens a N100 billion lawsuit against Engr. Kailani Mohammed over alleged defamatory claims about his business past. The businessman has seven days to retract and apologize.
Court Restrains Ex-Commissioner in N100bn Otti Defamation Case
An FCT High Court has barred former Abia Information Commissioner Eze Chikamnayo from making defamatory comments against Governor Alex Otti, pending a N100bn lawsuit. Details on the legal battle.
Reps summon 3 DisCos over N100bn debt to FG
The House of Representatives Public Accounts Committee has summoned IBEDC, BEDC, and PHEDC over an alleged N100 billion debt. The companies have 72 hours to appear or face sanctions. Read more.
FG Takes Over N47bn Abandoned Kano Road Project
The Federal Government has approved N47 billion to reconstruct the long-abandoned 6.7km Wuju-Wuju Jakara road in Kano, a project started in 2013. Read more about this major infrastructure revival.
Elon Musk's Net Worth Surpasses $600 Billion
Elon Musk makes history as the first person to achieve a $600 billion net worth. Discover how Tesla, SpaceX, and AI ventures fueled this unprecedented wealth milestone.
Trump Files $10 Billion Defamation Lawsuit Against BBC
US President Donald Trump sues BBC for $10 billion, alleging defamation over edited 2021 speech. The scandal led to resignations at the broadcaster. Read the full details.
ADC to Protest FG's N500bn Debt to Contractors, Pensioners
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) threatens to join ongoing protests by unpaid local contractors and pensioners. The party condemns the APC-led Federal Government's staggering debts, calling it insensitive governance.
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