Court adjourns judgment in DSS’ N5.5bn defamation suit against SERAP
A Nigerian court has postponed judgment in the N5.5 billion defamation suit filed by the Department of State Services against SERAP. The case, which has drawn public attention, centers on allegations that the civic group made statements the agency considers damaging to its reputation. At the latest hearing, the presiding judge announced that ruling would […]
VC asks court to strike out ₦100.5bn defamation suit filed by Nasarawa Govt, Gov Sule
The Vice Chancellor of the University of Mkar, Benue State, Professor Zacharys Anger Gundu, has asked an FCT High Court to strike out a ₦100.5 billion defamation lawsuit filed against him by the Nasarawa State Government and Governor Abdullahi Sule. The request was made through a preliminary objection submitted by his legal team. The objection, […]
Bashir Ahmad happy as Buratai sues Ali-Keffi for N1bn over defamation
Presidential aide Bashir Ahmad has expressed satisfaction following the news that former Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai (retd.), filed a N1 billion defamation suit against politician Ali-Keffi. The lawsuit arises from alleged false statements made by Ali-Keffi that Buratai claims harmed his reputation. The legal action, filed in a Federal High Court, […]
N5.5bn Defamation Suit: SERAP witness admits using unlawful words against DSS in publication
A witness representing the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has admitted in court that the organisation used “unlawful” or inappropriate words against the Department of State Services (DSS) in one of its publications. This came up during the ongoing N5.5 billion defamation suit filed by the DSS against SERAP over alleged damaging statements made […]