Alleged defamation: Otti’s aide files N500m suit against opposition member
An aide to Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has filed a ₦500 million lawsuit against a member of the opposition over alleged defamation. The case, filed at a competent court, is linked to statements the aide claims damaged his reputation and standing in public service. According to court documents, the claimant accused the opposition figure […]
Court shifts N5.5bn defamation suit against SERAP to Nov 12 over to lawyer’s absence
A High Court in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, has postponed the hearing of a ₦5.5 billion defamation lawsuit filed against the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) by two Department of State Services (DSS) operatives. The case, which was scheduled for hearing on Thursday, has now been adjourned to November 12, 2025, following the […]
U.S. president, Trump says he’ll sue New York Times for $15bn for defamation
U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Monday, September 15, that he is filing a $15 billion lawsuit against the New York Times for what he described as “defamation and libel.” Trump wrote on his Truth Social account that the newspaper had been allowed to “lie, smear, and defame” him for too long. He said the […]
Fubara’s chief of staff files N2bn suit against Ex-HoS Nweke, Channels TV
Edison Ehie, the Chief of Staff to Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, has taken legal action against the former Head of Service, George Nweke, and Channels Television. He is asking the court for N2 billion as compensation for defamation. This move comes after George Nweke appeared on Channels Television on March 29 and made statements […]
Alleged Defamation: Natasha Slams Nwaebonyi With ₦5b Suit
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has taken legal action against fellow senator, Onyekachi Nwaebonyi, over alleged defamatory remarks. She filed a ₦5 billion lawsuit at the High Court in Abuja, accusing him of making false and damaging statements about her during TV interviews in March 2025. According to her legal team, led by M.J. Numa, SAN, Senator […]
Alleged sexual harassment: Akpabio’s wife drags Natasha to court, demands N250bn
Mrs. Unoma Akpabio, the wife of Senate President Godswill Akpabio, has taken legal action against Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. This follows Natasha’s claims that Akpabio sexually harassed her and is now victimizing her in the Senate. In response, Mrs. Akpabio has filed multiple lawsuits at the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court, demanding N250 […]
Rapper Megan Thee Stallion wins ruling to depose Tory Lanez in prison for defamation lawsuit
Megan Thee Stallion has been given permission to question Tory Lanez under oath as part of her defamation lawsuit. A federal judge approved her request, allowing the Grammy-winning rapper to conduct a video deposition while Lanez serves his 10-year prison sentence. Megan, whose real name is Megan Pete, filed a lawsuit against YouTube blogger Milagro […]
Pastor TD Jakes Denies Gay Sex Assault Claims
Bishop TD Jakes has strongly denied allegations of misconduct made against him by two brothers, both pastors, saying they are false and part of an attempt to extort money from him. The 67-year-old megachurch pastor and motivational speaker first faced accusations last year from former pastor Duane Youngblood, 58, who claimed Jakes targeted him over […]
House of reps member Philip Agbese sues Binance executive Gambaryan over bribery allegation
Philip Agbese, a Nigerian House of Representatives member, has taken legal action against Tigran Gambaryan, an executive at Binance Holdings Limited, over allegations of bribery and defamation. Last Friday, February 14, Gambaryan posted on X (formerly Twitter) that three Nigerian lawmakers—including Agbese and Peter Akpanke—demanded a $150 million bribe in cryptocurrency. Agbese strongly denied the […]
Olu Daramola (SAN) Sues Dele Farotimi
Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Olu Daramola, Takes Legal Action Over Alleged Defamatory Book Olu Daramola, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) and partner at the renowned Afe Babalola law chambers, has filed a defamation lawsuit against author and activist Dele Farotimi. The case, submitted to the Ojodu Abiodun Division of the Ogun State High Court, […]