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- Julius Malema Demands R1 Million and Retraction From Ngizwe Mchunu Over Bribery Allegations
Published: Apr 30, 2026
Section: Africa
Economic Freedom Fighters leader Julius Malema has threatened legal action against media personality Ngizwe Mchunu following claims that Malema received R60 million from drug deale...
- Kogi High Court Orders Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan to Pay N1 Billion for Defaming Yahaya Bello
Published: Apr 25, 2026
Section: Africa
A High Court in Lokoja has awarded N1 billion in damages against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan for defamatory remarks made against former Governor Yahaya Bello. Justice A.S. Ibra...
- Fuji Icon Saheed Osupa Drags Cleric Alfa Sunnah to Police Over Leaked Secret Audio and Cyberstalking
Published: Apr 24, 2026
Section: Africa
Fuji musician Saheed Osupa has filed a formal petition with the Force Criminal Investigation Department against Islamic cleric and content creator Alfa Sunnah. The legal move follo...
- OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Files Motion to Dismiss Punitive Damages in Civil Sexual Abuse Lawsuit Filed by Sister
Published: Apr 16, 2026
Section: Companies & Industry
Sam Altman has requested a Missouri federal court to dismiss claims for punitive damages in a lawsuit involving allegations of childhood sexual abuse brought by his sister, Annie A...
- Toyin Abraham denies involvement in re-arrest of influencer Big Ayo amid defamation controversy
Published: Apr 15, 2026
Section: Africa
Nollywood actress Toyin Abraham has officially dismissed reports claiming she orchestrated the re-arrest of social media influencer Big Ayo. Following a viral post by an online use...
- Prominent Islamic Cleric Sheik Jamiu Sanusi Petitions Police Over Targeted Cyberstalking and Defamation
Published: Apr 14, 2026
Section: Africa
Sheik Jamiu Sanusi, widely known as Amiolohun, has filed a formal petition with the Lagos State Commissioner of Police against Saheed Teyinbo. The cleric alleges that Teyinbo, know...
- Durban High Court Rejects Businessman Calvin Mathibeli’s Defamation Appeal and Imposes Punitive Costs in Case Involving KZN Police Commissioner
Published: Mar 31, 2026
Section: Africa
The Durban High Court has dismissed Calvin Mathibeli's application for leave to appeal a previous defamation ruling, ordering the businessman to pay punitive legal costs to KwaZulu...
- Nigerian Music Star Peter Okoye Vows Legal Retribution Over Defamatory Social Media Claims Targeting His Late Mother
Published: Mar 22, 2026
Section: Africa
Peter Okoye, the high profile Afrobeats artist known as Mr P, has issued a formal legal ultimatum following viral social media posts regarding his deceased mother. The musician is...
- TikTok Star Peller Hit with ₦395 Million Legal Claim Following Viral Lagos Lounge Altercation and Defamation Allegations
Published: Mar 17, 2026
Section: Africa
Social media influencer Habeeb Hamzat, known as Peller, faces a massive pre-action claim from Osarobo Odigie over an incident at Folixxx Lounge. The claimant alleges that Peller su...
- 59-Year-Old TikToker Faces POFMA and Defamation Charges Over Falsehoods and Promoting Racial Ill Will
Published: Mar 10, 2026
Section: Asia
A 59-year-old man will be charged in court on March 11, 2026, following a series of TikTok videos that allegedly promoted racial ill will and spread false statements. The Singapore...
- Lagos Lawyer Files N1 Billion Suit Against Davido Citing Defamatory Attacks and Systematic Cyberbullying Following Custody Dispute
Published: Mar 3, 2026
Section: Africa
Ebelechukwu Enedah, the lead counsel for Sophia Momodu in her high-profile custody battle with Afrobeats star Davido, has demanded ₦1 billion in damages from the singer. The demand...