33 h. ago Tribunal dismisses Action Alliance’s petition Okpebholo, APC

Governor Monday Okpebholo and the All Progressives Congress (APC) have secured their first victory in the legal battle over the read more Tribunal dismisses Action Alliance’s petition Okpebholo, APC

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44 h. ago Shell, Renaissance face legal action over SPDC licence transfer

A suit seeking to stop Shell Petroleum Development Company Limited’s deal transferring its mining licence to Renaissance African Energy Company Limited has been filed at the Federal High Court in Lagos. The Incorporated Trustees of Human Environmental Development Agenda sued Shell Petroleum Development Company Limited, Renaissance African Energy Company Limited, the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Read More

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5 d. ago Chris Anyanwu sues Ohakim, Vintage Press over alleged defamation

…Demands over N550m damages Senior journalist, publisher, author, and politician, Senator Chris Anyanwu, who represented Imo East senatorial district in the National Assembly from 2007 to 2015, has dragged a former governor of Imo State, Ikedi Ohakim, to the Federal High Court, sitting in Abuja, over an alleged defamation of her character. Anyanwu, who is […] The post Chris Anyanwu sues Ohakim, Vintage Press over alleged defamation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Alleged defamation: Sen Natasha, husband threaten legal action against Nwaebonyi

Tribune Online Alleged defamation: Sen Natasha, husband threaten legal action against Nwaebonyi The said defamatory. statements made by you were widely circuiated by users of other social media platforms like Facebook, instagram and many more within and outside Nigeria with the intention of damaging the reputation of our clients. Alleged defamation: Sen Natasha, husband threaten legal action against Nwaebonyi Tribune Online

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7 d. ago Price hike: Court delivers judgment on FCCPC case against MultiChoice May 8

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has told the Federal High Court in Abuja that its legal action against MultiChoice Nigeria is not an attempt to regulate prices but to address alleged exploitative practices and abuse of market dominance. This is just as the court fixed May 8 for judgment on the matter. The Read More

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1 week ago Alleged defamation: Okpebholo demands apology from PDP chieftains, gives ultimatum

Tribune Online Alleged defamation: Okpebholo demands apology from PDP chieftains, gives ultimatum Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has issued a stern five-day ultimatum to the Edo State Publicity Secretary of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Chris Osa Nehikhare, and a fellow party chieftain, Shedrach Udugbai, demanding an immediate and unreserved apology over what he described as reckless and defamatory statements made against him on multiple platforms. Alleged defamation: Okpebholo demands apology from PDP chieftains, gives ultimatum Tribune Online

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1 week ago River State of emergency: Stop blackmailing me — Sen Umeh warns Sahara Reporters

From Godwin Tsa, Abuja The Senator representing Anambra Central Senatorial District, Senator Victor Umeh, has warned Sahara Reporters to desist from acts of serial blackmail against him or face legal action. He was responding to allegations made by Sahara Reporters that he received dollars to support the State of Emergency declared by President Bola Ahmed […] The post River State of emergency: Stop blackmailing me — Sen Umeh warns Sahara Reporters appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Intellectual theft: Why I refused to sue Burna Boy, says Konga

Recently, singer and rapper, Lawal Olumo, popularly known as Konga, publicly called out Burna Boy for intellectual theft. Despite peacefully expressing his grievances, Konga revealed in an interview with Saturday Beats that his lawyer was eager to pursue legal action, but he (Konga) discouraged him. “My management and lawyer were angry and wanted to take Read More

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1 week ago Rivers emergency rule: APC, opposition continue battle as PDP govs head for court

As mixed reactions continue to trail the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu, the Peoples Democratic Party Governors’ Forum has said it will take legal action against the Federal Government. The PUNCH had reported that President Tinubu declared a state of emergency in Rivers State and suspended Governor Read More

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1 week ago Nigeria open to cryptocurrency despite $80bn lawsuit against Binance – FG

The Federal Government has expressed its continued openness to cryptocurrency companies, despite pursuing a lawsuit worth $80bn against Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange. The Federal Government filed the lawsuit last month, claiming economic losses linked to Binance’s operations in the country. The legal action followed an earlier incident in which Nigerian authorities detained one Read More

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2 w. ago VIDEO: Ibadan funfair tragedy: Oyo drops charges against Ooni’s ex

The Oyo State Government has dropped all charges against Naomi Silekunola, a former wife of the Ooni of Ife; Oriyomi Hamzat, owner of Agidigbo FM; and Abdullahi Fasasi, principal of Islamic High School, Bashorun, Ibadan. The trio had initially faced legal action following the tragic stampede at a children’s event in December 2024, which claimed Read More

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2 w. ago Eruwa kingship crisis: Olaribikusi family rejects Oba Adegbola’s appointment

Tribune Online Eruwa kingship crisis: Olaribikusi family rejects Oba Adegbola’s appointment The embattled Olaribikusi family has threatened legal action against the appointment of Oba Samuel Adegbola as the new Eleruwa of Eruwa in Oyo State. Eruwa kingship crisis: Olaribikusi family rejects Oba Adegbola’s appointment Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Alleged defamation: Lawyer threatens legal action against Ugochinyere

From Godwin Tsa Abuja A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Johnson Ibrahim (SAN), has threaten to commence legal actions against a member of the House of Representatives, Ikenga Ugochinyere over alleged defamatory statements. In a letter addressed to the lawmaker representing Ideato North and South Federal Constituency to retract the alleged derogatory statements and tender an […] The post Alleged defamation: Lawyer threatens legal action against Ugochinyere appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Natasha: SERAP sues Akpabio over failure to reverse suspension

From Godwin Tsa, Abuja The raging controversy over the suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti- Uduaghan has attracted yet another legal action following a suit by Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) against the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio over the failure to reverse her suspension. It is the contention of SERAP that “the patently unlawful suspension […] The post Natasha: SERAP sues Akpabio over failure to reverse suspension appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Defamation: “How Can A Judge Order My Arrest When I’m Not In Nigeria?” – VeryDarkMan Wonders

Martins Vincent Otse, also known as VeryDarkMan, a controversial activist, has responded to a court order for his arrest for allegedly defaming gospel singer Mercy Chinwo. Reports indicate that on Thursday, March 13, the Chief Magistrate Court in Wuse Zone 6, Abuja, issued a bench warrant for VDM’s arrest over alleged “criminal defamation” of gospel […] The post Defamation: “How Can A Judge Order My Arrest When I’m Not In Nigeria?” – VeryDarkMan Wonders appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Mercy Chinwo: VeryDarkMan breaks silence over defamation allegations

Tribune Online Mercy Chinwo: VeryDarkMan breaks silence over defamation allegations Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has reacted to a court order calling for his arrest over alleged defamation of gospel singer, Mercy Chinwo. Mercy Chinwo: VeryDarkMan breaks silence over defamation allegations Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Judiciary cannot shut me down, VDM reacts to court order arrest

Controversial activist, Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan has reacted to a court order calling for his arrest over alleged defamation of gospel singer, Mercy Chinwo. In a video he shared via his X handle on Friday, he said the judiciary cannot shut him down, maintaining that he would expose people paying money to Read More

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2 w. ago Court Bars VeryDarkMan From Defaming Mercy Chinwo On Social Media

Social media activist Martins Otse, also known as VeryDarkMan, was barred by the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Nyanya, Abuja, on Thursday from publishing any further defamatory content against gospel singer Mercy Chinwo. Chinwo had sued Verydarkman for allegedly making defamatory claims on social media, which she said were not only inaccurate but also […] The post Court Bars VeryDarkMan From Defaming Mercy Chinwo On Social Media appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Court Orders Arrest Of Activist VeryDarkMan Over Alleged Defamation Of Mercy Chinwo

The Chief Magistrate Court, sitting at Wuse Zone 6, Abuja, has issued a bench warrant for the arrest of blogger Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), for alleged criminal defamation of the reputation of gospel singer, Mercy Chinwo. The magistrate ordered the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) together with other law enforcement agencies to […]

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3 w. ago ‘You Manipulated The Story With Bloggers’ — Oluwadolarz’s Fiancée Dismisses Leaked Chats, Insists On Lawsuit

Ifeoluwa ‘Ifeluv’ Adegoke, the fiancée of skit maker Oluwadolarz, has vowed to pursue legal action against him over alleged false accusations. The drama began on Tuesday when Ifeluv accused Oluwadolarz of infidelity and financial neglect, alleging that he broke his promises after their engagement. On Wednesday, an alleged chat between the couple emerged online, indicating […] The post ‘You Manipulated The Story With Bloggers’ — Oluwadolarz’s Fiancée Dismisses Leaked Chats, Insists On Lawsuit appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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