Olayiwola Oshunrinade The law of defamation in Nigeria is rooted in both common law principles and statutory provisions. It protects individuals and entities from false statements that harm their reputation. The Nigerian courts have handled several defamation cases, balancing the rights to freedom of speech with the need to protect reputations. What Is Defamation? Defamation […]
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Olayiwola Oshunrinade A formal complaint has been lodged with the Commissioner of Police, Enugu State HQ, regarding allegations of criminal defamation, cyberbullying, and cyberstalking against Sabina Nkiru. The complaint was filed on behalf of Honourable Bello El-Rufai, Member of the House of Representatives for Kaduna North Federal Constituency. According to the complaint, Sabina Nkiru made […]
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Olayiwola Oshunrinade The petition by elder statesman, Aare Afe Babalola, that sent rights lawyer, Dele Farotimi, to prison, has been obtained. Recall that a High Court in Ado-Ekiti, the Ekiti State capital, on Wednesday remanded the human rights lawyer in prison. His remand followed his arraignment by the police over a petition by Babalola in […]
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Olayiwola Oshunrinade An Ekiti State Chief Magistrates Court, Ado Ekiti Division, on Wednesday, ordered the remand of human rights lawyer, Dele Farotimi, in the state’s correctional centre. Farotimi was arraigned in court over alleged defamation of character following his book, ‘Nigeria and its Criminal Justice System’ where he alleged, among others, that a Senior Advocate […]
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