How Nigeria’s AGF Fagbemi Authorised Falana To File Fraud Charges Against Zinox
In a significant legal move, Nigeria’s current Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), Lateef Fagbemi, has authorized renowned human rights lawyer Femi Falana to file fraud charges against Leo Stan Ekeh, the Chairman of Zinox Group, his wife Chioma, and eight other individuals. The charges stem from an alleged N162 million fraud linked to a […]
Labour Party Plans Legal Action Against Reps Who Joined APC
The Labour Party is taking legal action against four of its members who recently defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). These members are Chinedu Okere, Mathew Donatus, Akiba Bassey, and Esosa Iyawe. The defection was announced by Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, on Thursday. Abbas mentioned that the defections were due […]
Alex Otti Calls PDP’s Creation of Shadow Government in Abia a Treasonous Act
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has condemned the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) for setting up a shadow government in the state. Otti called the move a treasonous act and vowed to take legal action against the opposition party. The governor’s strong remarks came during a meeting with labor union leaders in Abia. He expressed his […]
DSS Warns Legal Action Against Channels TV Guest Over Torture Allegations
In an unprecedented move, the Department of State Services (DSS) has threatened to take legal action against Khalid Aminu, an #EndBadGovernance protester, who accused the agency of torturing him while in custody. Aminu, an engineer, was among several protesters arrested during the August #EndBadGovernance demonstrations in Kano and other northern parts of Nigeria. After his […]
Libya Considers Legal Action After Nigeria Withdraws from AFCON Qualifier
The Libyan Football Federation (LFF) is contemplating legal action against Nigeria after the Super Eagles withdrew from a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier match. Nigeria’s decision was prompted by safety issues when the team was stranded for over 13 hours at Al Abaq Airport. They were diverted unexpectedly, which caused significant delays, leading […]
Femi Falana Denies Knowing Bobrisky and Plans Legal Action After VDM Releases Audio Clip
Renowned Nigerian human rights lawyer Femi Falana, SAN, recently spoke out against allegations involving the popular crossdresser Idris Okuneye, known as Bobrisky. In an audio clip released by social activist Very Dark Man, Bobrisky claimed that Falana could help him secure a presidential pardon while he was serving time in Kirikiri prison for financial misconduct. […]
Two Nigerian Migrants Arrested for Murdering Another Nigerian in Libya
In a disturbing turn of events in Libya, two Nigerian migrants have been apprehended for their involvement in the murder of another Nigerian migrant. The incident, reported by Migrant Rescue Watch, occurred in Brak, a town located in the Wadi al Shatii District of west-central Libya. According to reports, local authorities in Brak took swift […]
Mr Macaroni’s Advice to Celebrities: Opt for Legal Action, Not Police, Against Defamation
Mr Macaroni, also known as Adebowale Adedayo, a prominent Nigerian comedian and actor, has urged fellow celebrities to seek justice through the legal system rather than resorting to police involvement when faced with defamation by online trolls. He shared his personal experience of being targeted by supporters of the APC but emphasized that he has […]
Actress Angel Unigwe’s Mother Takes Legal Action Against Kanayo O Kanayo: Over Contract Dispute
Teen actress Angel Unigwe’s mother has initiated legal proceedings against veteran actor Kanayo O Kanayo, alleging that he breached a contract. On June 21, 2024, Kanayo accused Angel on social media of failing to honor a contract they had signed for a production. He also claimed that Angel’s mother, Juliet Kings Unigwe, is known for […]
El-Rufai Sues Kaduna Assembly Over N432bn Probe
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has taken legal action against the Kaduna State House of Assembly due to their findings in a N432 billion investigation. El-Rufai’s son, Bello, announced that his father is suing the assembly for damaging his reputation with their accusations. In a post on X, Bello wrote: “Nasir El-Rufai has sued […]