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Defamation: Oyo Assembly indicts APC lawmaker, rejects apology 

The Oyo State House of Assembly has formally indicted an APC lawmaker for alleged defamation, rejecting the lawmaker’s apology. The development came after the legislator was accused of making statements considered damaging to the reputation of a colleague and the integrity of the Assembly. During proceedings, the Speaker of the Assembly emphasized that members must […]

Trump to sue BBC $5bn over video edit despite apology

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has announced plans to file a $5 billion lawsuit against the BBC, claiming that the broadcaster deliberately misedited a video in a way that damaged his reputation. This comes despite the BBC issuing a public apology over the incident. Trump argues that the altered footage misrepresented his statements, potentially influencing […]

Wike’s conduct an assault on national symbol – Senior lawyer, Kunle Edun

A Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Mr. Kunle Edun, has criticized the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barrister Nyesom Wike, over his public confrontation with Naval officer Lt. AM Yerima. Edun described Wike’s conduct as an “assault” on both the dignity of the legal profession and the respect due to Nigeria’s military. In […]

Mohbad: I told Naira Marley to detain Iyabo Ojo – VeryDarkMan

Self-proclaimed activist VeryDarkMan has revealed that he once told singer Naira Marley to arrest Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo for allegedly defaming him online in the wake of Mohbad’s death. He said her comments online damaged Marley’s image and music career, but the singer refused to act, saying he would leave everything to God. VeryDarkMan explained […]

Ghanaian Protest: Branding Nigerians criminals amounts to defamation – Obono-Obla

A former aide to the president and legal expert, Obol Okoi Obono-Obla, has spoken against a protest in Ghana where some people said Nigerians are criminals. Speaking to DAILY POST in Calabar on Wednesday, Obono-Obla said it’s wrong and defamatory to label an entire group of people as criminals without any legal judgment. He explained […]

Speed Darlington sues NAPTIP for declaring him ‘wanted’; demands N3bn damages

Nigerian singer Speed Darlington, whose real name is Darlington Achakpo Okoye, has sued the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) for declaring him wanted. The lawsuit was filed on July 9, 2025, at the Federal High Court in Abuja. Speed Darlington’s lawyers are demanding N3 billion as compensation, claiming that NAPTIP’s […]

Ezekwesili, Yesufu Storm Court As Natasha Pleads Not Guilty To Alleged Charge 

Former education minister Oby Ezekwesili appeared at the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Maitama to show support for Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The senator, who represents Kogi Central, was scheduled to appear in court over a legal case. Oby Ezekwesili was not the only one at the court. She was joined by well-known activist Aisha […]

Natasha: Court summons Akpabio, Nwaebonyi Over S*xual Har@ssment, Defamation Claims

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has begun legal proceedings against Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Deputy Chief Whip Onyekachi Nwaebonyi. The accusations include sexual harassment, defamation, and violation of her fundamental rights. A judge at the Federal High Court in Abuja gave permission for Natasha to personally serve court papers on Akpabio, both as an individual and […]