2 h. ago Release detained members, or face legal action, Shi’ites tell FG

The Islamic Movement in Nigeria popularly called Shi’ites group, has called on the Federal Government and the Nigerian Army to release their detained members, including no fewer than 60 minors allegedly arrested and detained, or face legal action. The demand was made on Friday at a press briefing by the Shi’ites’ legal team led by Read More

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4 h. ago Umahi Threatens Legal Action Against Businesswoman Who Accused Him Of Unpaid Contracts, Sexual Harassment

The Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi, has dismissed allegations of sexual harassment and non-payment for supply of political campaign materials, made against him by a businesswoman identified as Tracynither Nicolas Ohiri. The Minister has demanded proof of the transaction even as he threatened legal action over the allegations. The Minister disclosed this during his […]

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10 h. ago Akpabio to Natasha, Abbo: Retract false claims or face legal action

Tribune Online Akpabio to Natasha, Abbo: Retract false claims or face legal action "Regardless of the necessity for legal redress, formal letters of demand seeking retractions, apologies, and compensation are underway,” it said. Akpabio to Natasha, Abbo: Retract false claims or face legal action Tribune Online

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20 h. ago Umahi Rejects Claim Of Owing N200m For Campaign, Threatens Legal Action

The Minister of Works, Sen. Dave Umahi, has refuted claims that he owes businesswoman Mrs. Tracynither Ohiri N200 million for promotional materials supplied during his 2014 governorship campaign. Umahi strongly denied the allegations, clarifying that there was no such debt. The accusation had been making the rounds, with Ohiri reportedly seeking payment for the materials […] The post Umahi Rejects Claim Of Owing N200m For Campaign, Threatens Legal Action appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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58 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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69 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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7 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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8 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 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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2 w. 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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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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3 w. ago Party Crisis: ‘Retract Your Statement Or Face Legal Action’, NNPP Faction Slams El

The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has strongly criticised the former governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, for alleging that the President Bola Tinubu-led government was behind the party’s ongoing crisis. In a statement on Wednesday, the NNPP factional national secretary, Oginni Olaposi, dismissed El-Rufai’s claims as baseless, insisting that the former governor lacked a […]

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3 w. ago “Reverse Unlawful Suspension Of Senator Natasha Or Face Legal Action” – SERAP Tells Akpabio

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has described recent suspension issued by Nigeria Senate to Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan as an unlawful act. The group in a statement on Sunday, warned Senate President Godswill Akpabio to immediately overturn the Red Chamber’s decision over Senator Natasha. SERAP condemned the action as patently unlawful, arguing that it […] The post “Reverse Unlawful Suspension Of Senator Natasha Or Face Legal Action” – SERAP Tells Akpabio appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Rescind unlawful suspension of Natasha Akpoti or face legal action, SERAP tells Akpabio

By John Ogunsemore The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged the Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio to “immediately rescind the patently unlawful suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, as the purported suspension is based solely on the peaceful exercise of her constitutionally and internationally recognised right to freedom of expression.” SERAP said, “The Senate […] The post Rescind unlawful suspension of Natasha Akpoti or face legal action, SERAP tells Akpabio appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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