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Kano High Court bars Senator Hanga’s son from posting defamatory content online
A Kano State High Court has ordered Muhammad Samir Rufa’i Sani Hanga to cease posting allegedly defamatory statements about Isa Ado Maidoya on social media pending further legal review.
FCT High Court Directs EFCC to Pay N10 Million for Defaming Former Power Minister Agunloye
A Federal Capital Territory High Court has ordered the EFCC to pay N10 million in damages to former Power Minister Dr. Olu Agunloye for publishing defamatory content regarding a non-existent $6 billion fraud case.
Abayomi Arabambi demands apology and N50 billion from Peter Obi over defamation claims
Labour Party official Abayomi Arabambi is demanding a public apology and N50 billion in damages from Peter Obi following alleged defamatory remarks made during a podcast interview.
Labour Party Executive Seeks ₦50 Billion and Public Apology from Peter Obi
Labour Party official Abayomi Arabambi has sent a legal demand letter to Peter Obi, seeking ₦50 billion and a public apology for allegedly defamatory remarks made during a podcast interview.
Kwara High Court Schedules July 22 Arraignment for Bukola Saraki Over Defamation Allegations
A Kwara State High Court has scheduled July 22, 2026, for the arraignment of former Senate President Bukola Saraki following allegations of criminal defamation against Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq.
Kwara High Court Denies Saraki’s Request to Halt Defamation Case
A Kwara High Court judge has ordered former Senate President Bukola Saraki to stand trial for alleged defamation against Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq.
IHRDA Warns Defamation Ruling Against SERAP Threatens Civil Society
The IHRDA has expressed alarm over a N100 million defamation judgment against SERAP, warning that the ruling may stifle human rights advocacy and democratic participation in Nigeria.
IHRDA Expresses Alarm Over Defamation Ruling Against Nigerian NGO SERAP
The IHRDA has criticized a court judgment against the NGO SERAP, warning that the high financial penalties for defamation could silence public-interest advocacy and shrink civic space in Nigeria.
Shinkafi Requests Police Investigation Into Dan Bello Over Yari Allegations
Dr. Sani Abdullahi Shinkafi has petitioned the Inspector-General of Police to investigate influencer Dan Bello for allegedly spreading false claims about former Governor Abdul’Aziz Yari.
Sani Shinkafi Requests Probe into Alleged N1.7 Trillion Misappropriation Claims Against Senator Yari
Former gubernatorial candidate Sani Shinkafi has petitioned Nigerian security agencies to investigate China-based influencer Danbello for allegedly defaming Senator Abdul’aziz Yari with false claims regarding a N1.7 trillion diversion.