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Still on the Matter: What’s the 100 million naira suit Maje Ayida filed against Toke Makinwa becoming?
The we sometimes remember here ehn... Recall when Maje Ayida, Toke Makinwa's one-time boo, slammed her with a 100 million Naira defamation suit over her book, On Becoming. He claimed…
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Entertainment Roundup: Faze finally opens up on Blackface/2face rift; Nollywood actress, Moji Olaiya died after a cardiac arrest | More stories
Here are the top stories from yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept - and are buzzing on Entertainment Roundup this Friday morning. Faze weighs in on Blackface and 2face…
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NPA MD files N1bn libel suit against Breaking Times
by Dolapo Adelana The managing director of Nigerian Ports Authority, Mrs Hadiza Bala Usman has instituted a N1 billion libel suit against an online medium, The Breaking Times Communication Nig…
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Melania Trump to get $2.9 million in DailyMail lawsuit settlement
Britain's Daily Mail has apologized to Melania Trump Wednesday and agreed to pay damages to settle a lawsuit filed by the first lady after the publisher made false claims about…
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Federal Judge rejects Trump’s free speech defense in lawsuit
by Itunuoluwa Adebo Judge David J Hale in Louisville has rejected President Donald Trump’s free speech defense in a lawsuit in which he is accused of inciting violence against protesters…
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President Donald Trump sued for defamation by Apprentice contestant
Trump’s lawyers are claiming he is immune from defamation claims brought by a former contestant on The Apprentice who accused him of sexual harassment. Zervos, who filed her lawsuit in…
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Court strikes out Andrew Yakubu’s N1bn suit against EFCC, AGF
by Dolapo Adelana Justice Ahmed Mohammed of a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has struck out a N1bn fundamental rights enforcement suit filed by former Group Managing Director of…
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Magu to sue The Sun Newspaper, denies owning houses in Maitama
by Dolapo Adelana The acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu, has denied owning any house or houses in the Maitama area of Abuja. Reacting…
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Ivanka Trump slammed with unfair business edge lawsuit
By Itunuoluwa Adebo Modern Appealing clothing, a small San Francisco clothing retailer has lodged a class action suit against Ivanka Trump's company, charging that it has an unfair business edge…
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DC restaurant sues Trump’s hotel, claims unfair treatment
By Itunuoluwa Adebo How do you compete with a restaurant at President Donald Trump's hotel down the road from the White House? Two Washington restaurateurs argue you can't — and…
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“My lawyers are on it” | Toke Makinwa speaks on defamation lawsuit (WATCH)
by Dolapo Adelana On Air Personality, Toke Makinwa has urged her fans and well wishers not to worry about the defamation lawsuit filed by her ex-husband, Maje Ayida on her…
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Despite lawsuit, Toke Makinwa promotes her book in the UK
by Dolapo Adelana Few hours after she was slammed with a N100m lawsuit by her ex-husband Maje Ayida, On-Air-Personality took her book tour to the United Kingdom. The book reading…
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Patience Jonathan files new lawsuit against EFCC
Former first lady, Patience Jonathan has filed another lawsuit against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over the invasion of her property in Port Harcourt. Mrs. Jonathan's counsel, Granville Abibo…
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Chibok Girls: US guardian slams $5m lawsuit against FG
A U.S.-based Nigerian lawyer, Emmanuel Ogebe has slammed a $5 million libel lawsuit against the federal government, Premium Times reports. Ogebe, who is also a social welfare campaigner accused the…
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Toke Makinwa ignores Maje Ayida’s threat, continues promoting ‘On Becoming’
Media personality, Toke Makinwa has continued to promote her book 'On Becoming' despite a letter of request asking her to immediately halt sales and promotion for the memoir. The letter…
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Law firm sues Mimiko over cocoa beans deal in US (PHOTOS)
A law firm Ucheomumu Law Group, LLC has filed a lawsuit against SPAGnVOLA Chocolatier, the Government of Ondo and governor of the Olusegun Mimiko. Documents gotten by online news medium Sahara…
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Frozen $15m: Women storm court for Patience Jonathan
The Federal High Court sitting in Lagos on Wednesday was besieged by over 100 women chanting solidarity songs in support of former first lady Patience Jonathan. Mrs. Jonathan had approached…
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UK Accounts: Jibrin sues 2 lawyers for defamation, demands N1.2bn
Honourable Abdulmumin Jibrin has sued two lawyers over claims that he has 1.5million pounds in his account in the United Kingdom.In a suit before the High Court of the Federal…
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Alleged drug trafficking: Fresh suit filed for Kashamu’s extradition to U.S.
Advocacy for Integrity and Economic Development, a non-governmental organization said it has sued the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency and the Attorney-General of the Federation for their failure to extradite…
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Report: Buhari may sue prosecuting lawyer in WAEC certificate case
President Muhammadu Buhari might pursue legal action against lawyer, Nnamdi Nwokocha, who filed a suit challenging the President's qualification for the highest public office in the land. According to the…
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Jay Z, Rihanna sued by owner of Beat FM, Chris Ubosi
Chris Ubosi, owner of popular radio station, Beat FM has sued Jay Z and his management company, Roc Nation for allegedly canceling a Rihanna concert in 2013. The Nigerian concert…
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Ali Modu Sheriff is in denial – Here’s why
It would appear that sacked National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party is still at the denial stage of loss and grief as he has refused to accept his removal…
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Nigerian teenager files N500 million suit against EgyptAir
More troubles ahead for EygptAir as a Nigerian teenager, Joshua Adekunle-AbdulAzeez, has filed a N500 million law suit against the airline. The airline has been in the eye of the…
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N2 trillion: Court throws out Agip’s objection in suit with FG
A Lagos Federal High Court has thrown out an objection filed by the Nigerian Agip Oil Company Limited (Agip) to stop the Federal Government of Nigeria from proceeding with a…
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Tompolo, who’s wanted for N45.9bn fraud, drags FG to court
Former Niger Delta militant leader, Government Ekpemulopo (Tompolo), who has been declared wanted, has challenged the N45.9bn fraud charges filed against him. In January 2016, the Economic and Financial Crimes…
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Sambo Dasuki sues FG over threat to his life
Former National Security Adviser (NSA) Colonel Sambo Mohammed Dasuki (rtd) has dragged the Federal Government before a Federal High Court in Abuja over the infringement of his fundamental human rights and…
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Why the OPC and ex-militant leaders have threatened to sue NNPC
Ex-militants leaders and leaders of the Oodua Peoples Congress, have many things in common. A history of violence, Goodluck Jonathan, and now an impending lawsuit. Dr Frederick Faseun, Gani Adams…
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Abike Dabiri sues Punch, Diamond Bank for calling her a debtor
Former member of the House of Representatives, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has filed a libel suit in Lagos High Court, against Diamond Bank and Punch Newspapers. The bank had recently released its list,…
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Bobbi Kristina, who is in coma, gets sued over car accident
Well a lot of people are looking to take advantage of Bobbi Kristina in case she doesn't actually come out of her comatose state. Although it was reported that she…
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This group has gone to court to stop Buhari’s swearing-in on Friday
by James Sambo Even after winning the presidential election, a group believes Muhammadu Buhari, should not be inaugurated as President of Nigeria. The group, Advocacy for Societal Rights Advancement and…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy