25 h. ago Alleged Defamation: NANS Condemns ‘Politicisation’ Of Suit, Absolves Speaker Abbas Of Involvement

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has issued a condemnation of what it described as the “politicisation” of a civil legal matter, distancing the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Tajuddeen Abbas, from ongoing controversies surrounding a recent wave of arrests linked to alleged defamation on social media. In a statement signed […]

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9 d. ago Court to hear Bash Ali’s N500bn defamation suit against former minister tomorrow

Tribune Online Court to hear Bash Ali’s N500bn defamation suit against former minister tomorrow World boxing champion, Bash Ali (OON), has dragged the former Minister of Sports, Mr. Sunday Akin Dare, before a Federal High Court, sitting in Maitama, Abuja over allegations bordering on extortion and defamation of character. In the suit delineated FCT/HC/CV/6411/2023, Bash Ali is asking for the sum of N500 billion in damages from the former […] Court to hear Bash Ali’s N500bn defamation suit against former minister tomorrow Tribune Online

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1 week ago FCT Court Grants Senator Natasha Bail For Allegedly Defaming Senate President

The Federal Government on Monday, arraigned lawmaker representing Kogi Central, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, at the Federal High Court, Abuja. The female lawmaker was arraigned on six counts bordering on alleged defamation of the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, and former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello. The Peoples Democratic Party’s Senator pleaded not guilty, and Justice […] The post FCT Court Grants Senator Natasha Bail For Allegedly Defaming Senate President appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Defamation: Popular Islamic scholar, Kaola, remanded in Kwara prison

Tribune Online Defamation: Popular Islamic scholar, Kaola, remanded in Kwara prison However, counsel to the plaintiff, Ajasa Ademola, opposed the bail application, arguing that Alhaja Kaola was not entitled to such privilege under the law, citing her alleged involvement in a similar matter. Defamation: Popular Islamic scholar, Kaola, remanded in Kwara prison Tribune Online

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1 week ago Again, Natasha Arraigned Over Alleged Defamation Against Akpabio, Bello

The suspended lawmaker representing Kogi Central District, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, appeared before the Federal High Court in Abuja presided by Justice Mohammed Umar on Monday for her second arraignment in an ongoing defamation case involving Senate President Godswill Akpabio and former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello. The lawmaker arrived at the court alongside her husband, […]

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2 w. ago Legal showdown looms as PWAN, Scott Iguma clash over property fraud allegations

By Maduka Nweke nwekemaduka88@gmail.com A fierce legal battle is brewing between real estate giant, PWAN   Plus Business Concerns Limited and Scott Iguma, a popular social media content creator and property enthusiast, over what the firm called spurious and defamatory allegations designed to damage its brand. Background Trouble erupted months ago when Iguma, leveraging his […] The post Legal showdown looms as PWAN, Scott Iguma clash over property fraud allegations appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Court adjourns Maharaj Ji’s defamation suit against clergyman, firm till July

Tribune Online Court adjourns Maharaj Ji’s defamation suit against clergyman, firm till July The High Court of Justice, Iyaganku, Ibadan, has adjourned the hearing of a defamation of character suit filed against Prophet Amos Ojo, also known as Elewuogbo, Mr Oyeleye Oladele, and his publishing firm, Ee-nuel Global Information Limited, for the alleged defamation of Satguru Maharaj Ji, till 7th July 2025. At the hearing of the case, […] Court adjourns Maharaj Ji’s defamation suit against clergyman, firm till July Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Real estate firm debunks allegations of fraud, threatens legal action against Scott Iguma

PWAN Plus Business Concerns Ltd., developers of the Cedarwood Estates, has refuted what it describes as “malicious, defamatory and injurious read more Real estate firm debunks allegations of fraud, threatens legal action against Scott Iguma

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3 w. ago Alleged defamation: Senator Natasha arraigned, granted N50m bail

Tribune Online Alleged defamation: Senator Natasha arraigned, granted N50m bail The Federal Government on Thursday arraigned the suspended senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, before the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) for allegedly defaming Senate President Godswill Akpabio and former governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State. Alleged defamation: Senator Natasha arraigned, granted N50m bail Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Natasha Akpoti arraigned for alleged defamation against Akpabio, Bello

Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the suspended Senator representing Kogi Central, has arrived at the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Maitama, read more Natasha Akpoti arraigned for alleged defamation against Akpabio, Bello

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3 w. ago Federal Gov’t Arraigns Kogi Central Senator Natasha Over Alleged Defamation

The Federal Government, on Thursday, arraigned suspended Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, before the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Abuja on charges of alleged criminal defamation. The lawmaker appeared before Justice Chizoba Orji on a three-count charge bordering on alleged defamation of Senate President Godswill Akpabio and former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello. […]

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3 w. ago Senator Natasha present in court for arraignment in defamation case

The suspended Senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, arrived at the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Maitama, in Abuja on Thursday for her arraignment over alleged defamation. According to reports, Akpoti-Uduaghan got to the courtroom at about 10:30 am ahead of the session scheduled to begin at 11:00 am, awaiting the entrance of […] The post Senator Natasha present in court for arraignment in defamation case appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Natasha: Nigeria Risks Becoming Banana Republic – Ezekwesili

Former Education Minister and ex-vice president of the World Bank’s Africa region, Dr Oby Ezekwesili, has fiercely criticised the Nigerian government’s decision to arraign Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan on criminal defamation charges. The case stems from Akpoti-Uduaghan’s allegations of sexual harassment and death threats by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, prompting what Ezekwesili called a “national embarrassment” […]

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3 w. ago Akpabio’s Aide Petitions IGP Over Alleged Cyber Attacks By Rufai Oseni, Tunde Ednut

Special Adviser on Communications and Strategy to Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Kenny Okolugbo has petitioned the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun over alleged cyber attacks and coordinated defamation campaign against him by television presenter, Rufai Oseni and two other popular social media influencers. In a petition dated June 16, 2025, Okolugbo alleged that […]

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3 w. ago Again, IGP Invites Gov Yusuf’s Spokesperson Over Alleged Ganduje’s Suspension

The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has ordered the Police Monitoring Unit to produce Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature, at the force headquarters in Abuja, over alleged criminal defamation concerning Ganduje’s purported suspension. In 2024, the All Progressives Congress (APC) exco of Ganduje ward suspended the party’s national chairman over […]

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3 w. ago Court Remands Suspended Traditional Title Holder Over Alleged Defamation, Cyberbullying In Osun

An Osun State Magistrate Court sitting in Ede, on Monday, ordered the remand of suspended Loogun of Edeland, Jimoh Abdulkabir, in correctional facility for allegedly defaming one Adam Akindere. Abdulkabir who was slammed with a four-count charge bordering on defamation, cyberbullying, threat to harm and falsely posting and circulating defamatory statements on social media against […]

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3 w. ago Alleged Defamation: Court Declines Issuance Of Bench Warrant Against Sen Natasha

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday dismissed an application by the Federal Government for a bench warrant against suspended Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan in an alleged defamation case instituted against her. The government is prosecuting Akpoti-Uduaghan on behalf of Senate President Godswill Akpabio and former Kogi Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello. The case […]

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3 w. ago Alleged Defamation: Court Sets June 19 For Natasha’s Arraignment Amid Witness Credibility Saga

The Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja, has fixed June 19, 2025, for the arraignment of the suspended Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, in a defamation case brought against her by the Federal Government on behalf of Senate President Godswill Akpabio and former Kogi State governor Yahaya Bello. The arraignment, which was initially set for June […]

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3 w. ago Zamfara PDP Threatens Legal Action Against Gov. Matawalle Over Alleged Defamation

The Zamfara State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has announced its intention to sue the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, over alleged defamatory remarks made against Governor Dauda Lawal. In a statement released on Friday, June 13, 2025, by its spokesperson Halliru Andi, the PDP said it could no longer tolerate […] The post Zamfara PDP Threatens Legal Action Against Gov. Matawalle Over Alleged Defamation appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Zamfara PDP to sue Matawalle over alleged defamation against Gov Lawal

Tribune Online Zamfara PDP to sue Matawalle over alleged defamation against Gov Lawal The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Zamfara has resolved to sue the Minister of state for Defence, Hon. Bello Mattawalle for allegedly defaming the character of Governor Dauda Lawal in the state. Zamfara PDP to sue Matawalle over alleged defamation against Gov Lawal Tribune Online

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