1 hour 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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6 h. 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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25 h. 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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69 h. 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 d. 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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3 d. ago WINHOMES CEO Seeks Presidential Inquiry Over N250m Investment Demolition

The chief executive officer of WINHOMES Global Services Limited, Engr Stella Okengwu, has called for a presidential inquiry over the demolition of his N250 million investment. Okengwu publicly challenged Nigeria’s Minister of Works, David Umahi, over what she describes as “false, defamatory and reckless” allegations against her company amid the ongoing Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway crisis. […]

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8 d. ago Edo Gov’t Threatens Lawsuit Over Alleged Defamation Against Okpebholo, Others

The Edo State Ministry of Justice has sternly warned one Mr. Ogbeide Ifaluyi-Isibor over a social media publication allegedly described as malicious and defamatory against Governor Monday Okpebholo and members of the state executive council. In an official letter dated June 8, 2025, and signed by the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Dr. Samson […]

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3 w. ago Natasha Vows To Defend Self In Court Over Alleged Defamatory Comments Against Akpabio

Suspended Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has declared her readiness to confront legal proceedings in the charges filed against her by Senate President Godswill Akpabio before a Federal High Court with due diligence and respect for the rule of law. This followed a formal notice from the Federal High Court in Abuja, informing the Senator […]

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3 w. ago Akpabio, Yahaya Bello To Testify As FG Sues Senator Natasha Over Alleged Defamation

The Federal Government has filed a lawsuit against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of Kogi Central over alleged defamatory remarks made during a live television appearance on Wednesday. The suit, marked CR/297/25, was filed on May 16, 2025, at the Federal Capital Territory High Court. According to court documents, Akpoti-Uduaghan is accused of violating Section 391 of […] The post Akpabio, Yahaya Bello To Testify As FG Sues Senator Natasha Over Alleged Defamation appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Natasha faces criminal defamation for Akpabio/Bello assassination claim

From Godwin Tsa, Abuja The federal government has charged Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan with criminal defamation for alleging on national television that Senate President Godswill Akpabio and former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello plotted to assassinate her. The case, marked CR/297/2025, was filed on May 16, 2025, before the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, […] The post Natasha faces criminal defamation for Akpabio/Bello assassination claim appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago FG files criminal charges against Senator Natasha over alleged defamation

Tribune Online FG files criminal charges against Senator Natasha over alleged defamation One of the charges is linked to the allegations Akpoti-Uduaghan made during a live broadcast on Channels Television FG files criminal charges against Senator Natasha over alleged defamation Tribune Online

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4 w. ago Natasha Petitions IGP To Probe Akpabio, Duru Over Alleged Defamation, Blackmail

The suspended Senator for Kogi Central District, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has submitted a petition to the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Olukayode Egbetokun, requesting an investigation of the Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Facebook influencer Sandra Duru, who is commonly referred to as ‘Prof. Mgbeke’, over what her lawyers described as serial blackmail and defamation. The […]

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