Renowned human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN, has vowed to take legal action against former military ruler, General Ibrahim Babangida (retd.), over what he describes as the malicious prosecution of himself, the late Chief Gani Fawehinmi (SAN), and three others for opposing the annulment of the historic June 12, 1993, presidential election.Speaking on Channels TelevisionContinueContinue reading “Falana Assembles Legal Team to Sue Babangida Over ‘Malicious’ Detention for Opposing June 12 Annulment”
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Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Files N100 Billion Defamation Suit Against Akpabio, Aide Over Social Media Attack
Tensions within the Nigerian Senate have escalated as Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi-North Senatorial District, has filed a staggering N100 billion defamation lawsuit against Senate President Godswill Akpabio and his Senior Legislative Aide, Mfon Patrick. The legal action stems from an alleged defamatory Facebook post that Akpoti-Uduaghan claims was orchestrated to tarnish her reputation.The lawsuit,ContinueContinue reading “Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Files N100 Billion Defamation Suit Against Akpabio, Aide Over Social Media Attack”
Dunamis Church Legal Battle: Pastor Enenche Counters ₦100 Million Rights Violation Lawsuit
The legal battle surrounding the alleged rights violation of former Dunamis International Gospel Centre pastor, Abraham Daniel, and others has taken a new turn as Dr. Paul Enenche, Senior Pastor of the church, files a counter affidavit refuting the allegations against him.According to Sahara Reporters, Pastor Enenche’s younger brother, Samuel Enenche, deposed the affidavit onContinueContinue reading “Dunamis Church Legal Battle: Pastor Enenche Counters ₦100 Million Rights Violation Lawsuit”
Royal Battle: Oyo Prince Sues to Overturn Alaafin Appointment, Seeks Court Injunction
The battle for the revered throne of the Alaafin of Oyo has taken a dramatic turn as Prince Lukman Gbadegesin, a contender for the stool, has dragged the newly appointed Alaafin, Prince Akeem Owoade, to court.Sahara Reporters announced via its official X handle that Gbadegesin has filed a lawsuit at the Oyo State High Court,ContinueContinue reading “Royal Battle: Oyo Prince Sues to Overturn Alaafin Appointment, Seeks Court Injunction”
Court Reaffirms Arrest Warrant Against Mercy Chinwo’s Ex-Manager Over Alleged $345,000 Fraud
The Federal High Court in Lagos has upheld its arrest warrant against Ezekiel Onyedikachi, the former manager of renowned gospel singer Mercy Chinwo, over allegations of fraudulent conversion amounting to $345,000.Justice Alexander Owoeye reaffirmed the order on Monday while adjourning the criminal charges filed against Onyedikachi. The judge had initially issued the arrest warrant onContinueContinue reading “Court Reaffirms Arrest Warrant Against Mercy Chinwo’s Ex-Manager Over Alleged $345,000 Fraud”
Decades of Injustice: Families of Slain Iva Valley Miners Sue Nigerian, UK Governments Over 1949 Massacre
In a historic legal battle, the families of the victims of the 1949 Iva Valley coal miners’ massacre have filed a lawsuit against the Nigerian government, the British government, and the Head of the Commonwealth, demanding long-overdue justice and reparations for the brutal killings of their ancestors by colonial authorities.The lawsuit, registered as Suit No.ContinueContinue reading “Decades of Injustice: Families of Slain Iva Valley Miners Sue Nigerian, UK Governments Over 1949 Massacre”
Oyo Kingmakers Cry Out: Accuse Governor Makinde of Plotting Unlawful Arrest and Intimidation
In a dramatic turn of events, the Kingmakers and members of the Oyomesi-in-Council have petitioned the Federal High Court, alleging a plot by Governor Seyi Makinde to unlawfully arrest and detain them using state security forces.The crisis stems from an ongoing legal battle between the kingmakers and the Oyo State Government. Last month, the traditionalContinueContinue reading “Oyo Kingmakers Cry Out: Accuse Governor Makinde of Plotting Unlawful Arrest and Intimidation”
N400 Million Fraud Scandal: Court Threatens Arrest Warrant for Andy Uba, Daughter, and Accomplice
In a dramatic turn of events, the Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered that former senator Andy Uba, his daughter, Barrister Crystal Chidinma Uba, and businessman Benjamin Etu be served their charge sheet via social media and by pasting it at their last known addresses. This decision follows allegations of a staggering N400 millionContinueContinue reading “N400 Million Fraud Scandal: Court Threatens Arrest Warrant for Andy Uba, Daughter, and Accomplice”
Judicial Paralysis in Imo: RULAAC Condemns Prolonged Closure of Owerri Appeal Court Amid Security Concerns
The Rule of Law and Accountability Advocacy Centre (RULAAC) has strongly criticized the continued closure of the Court of Appeal, Owerri Division, since October 2024, describing it as an unacceptable breach of judicial responsibility.In a statement released on Thursday, RULAAC lamented that while courts in Nigeria’s volatile Northeast remain operational despite persistent Boko Haram threats,ContinueContinue reading “Judicial Paralysis in Imo: RULAAC Condemns Prolonged Closure of Owerri Appeal Court Amid Security Concerns”
SERAP Sues President Tinubu Over N167 Billion Contract Scandal, Demands Prosecution
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has taken legal action against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over the federal government’s failure to prosecute contractors who allegedly received over N167 billion from the Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading Plc (NBET) and 30 other ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs) without executing any projects.In a statement posted on itsContinueContinue reading “SERAP Sues President Tinubu Over N167 Billion Contract Scandal, Demands Prosecution”
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