Certificate Forgery: Hearing in ex-minister Nnaji’s suit against UNN, others stalled
Hearing in the certificate forgery suit filed by former minister Uche Nnaji against the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) and others was stalled at the Federal High Court in Abuja. The case was adjourned to April 20 to allow lawyers regularise their processes. Counsel to UNN and other defendants requested the adjournment, which was not […]
Mexican president Claudia Sheinbaum threatens legal action against Elon Musk over ‘laughable’ cartel comments
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has said she may take legal action against Elon Musk after he suggested she had links to drug cartels. Musk made the remark on X while reacting to security developments in Mexico. Sheinbaum described the comment as unacceptable and without proof. The controversy followed the capture and killing of Jalisco New […]
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 […]
Senator faces Sharia Court hearing over N124.8m unpaid campaign payment
A Nigerian senator is set to appear before a Sharia Court over an alleged unpaid campaign debt of N124.8 million. The case, brought by the creditor, claims the senator failed to settle funds owed for election-related services. The court is expected to hear arguments regarding the repayment, with the senator reportedly acknowledging the debt but […]
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, […]
He has right to sue – Shehu Sani reacts as Dangote threatens businessman with N100bn lawsuit
Former senator Shehu Sani has reacted to reports that Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, is threatening a businessman with a ₦100 billion lawsuit. According to Sani, Dangote has every legal right to seek redress in court if he believes his reputation or business interests have been harmed. He noted that access to justice is a […]
You don’t know the law’ — Nnamdi Kanu tells judge
Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), on Wednesday confronted a judge in court, insisting that the judicial officer did not understand the law. The incident occurred during proceedings in a case where Kanu faces terrorism-related charges. The IPOB leader argued that certain legal points were being ignored, claiming that the judge’s […]
Lagos drags National Assembly to Supreme Court over Central Gaming Bill, seeks contempt proceedings
The Lagos State Government has taken legal action against the National Assembly at the Supreme Court over the proposed Central Gaming Bill, which aims to put betting and gaming activities under federal control. Lagos argues that the bill violates the constitution by trying to take over powers already given to state governments. According to Lagos […]
“I’ve had the name longer than him,” Lawyer Mark Zuckerberg sues Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg after his Facebook pages were disabled because of his name
A lawyer named Mark Zuckerberg is suing Facebook after the site repeatedly deleted his page, claiming he was impersonating the company’s CEO. Mark Stephen Zuckerberg, a bankruptcy lawyer in Indiana, says he has spent thousands of dollars promoting his services on Facebook, only to have his page removed multiple times. He explains that sharing a […]
Alleged review of court judgement: SAN asks Tinubu to call PSC chairman to order
A Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Terkaa Aondo, has called on President Bola Tinubu to address the alleged interference of the Police Service Commission (PSC) Chairman, Hashimu Salihu Argungu, in a court judgment. In a letter dated January 29, 2025, Aondo accused Argungu, a retired Deputy Inspector-General of Police, of unlawfully meddling in the enforcement […]