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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.
Peter Obi Files Defamation Lawsuit Against Kenneth Okonkwo Over Fraud Allegations
NDC presidential candidate Peter Obi has officially served Kenneth Okonkwo a summons in an N8 billion defamation lawsuit following disputed comments made on television.
FCT High Court remands lawmaker Amobi Godwin Ogah to Kuje prison
Representative Amobi Godwin Ogah has been remanded to Kuje prison by an FCT High Court to face trial over allegations of criminal defamation and false declaration regarding a former minister.
Primate Ayodele Rejects Defamation Claims Made by Rabiu Kwankwaso
Primate Elijah Ayodele has denied defaming former Kano State Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso, asserting that his controversial prophecy regarding Peter Obi was a purely divine message devoid of personal animosity.
Rabiu Kwankwaso demands apology, threatens N10bn lawsuit against Primate Ayodele
Former Governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso has threatened a N10 billion lawsuit against Primate Babatunde Ayodele, demanding a retraction for alleged defamatory remarks concerning his political affiliations.
Kwankwasiyya Movement warns Primate Ayodele of legal action over defamation claims
The Kwankwasiyya Movement has threatened legal action against Primate Elijah Ayodele for alleged defamatory comments made against Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, stating they will hold those spreading misinformation accountable.