Stories tagged “Legal Dispute.”
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Leaders of the Fusengbuwa Ruling House have sued 12 family members for N1bn over their purported removal from office and allegations of financial inducement in the selection process for the next Awujale of Ijebuland.
Mambilla: How and why Sunrise, Leno Adesanya, lost at ICC tribunal in Paris
An International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) tribunal in Paris dismissed a USD 2.35 billion claim by Sunrise Power Transition Company and Leno Adesanya against Nigeria over the Mambilla Hydro Electric Power Project.
The Labour Party (LP) has disowned its former spokesperson, Abayomi Arabambi, who sued the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) regarding the academic records of former presidential candidate Peter Obi. The party clarified that Arabambi is no longer a member, having been s…
Nigeria's petroleum regulator, NMDPRA, is considering legal action after a Federal High Court restrained it from interfering with Dangote Refinery's operations in a free trade zone.
Bella Okagbue serves Sheggz pre-action notice over alleged broken marriage promise, abuse
Former Big Brother Naija housemate Bella Okagbue has initiated legal proceedings against her ex-boyfriend, Segun Olusemo (Sheggz), alleging a broken promise to marry, domestic abuse, and demanding repayment of substantial loans.
APC petitions police to arrest, prosecute Hunye over Ogun governorship claim
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has petitioned the Inspector General of Police to investigate, arrest, and prosecute Abayomi Hunye for allegedly impersonating the party's governorship candidate in Ogun State. The APC maintains that Senator Solomon Olamilekan is its le…
A Swiss entrepreneur's son lost his lawsuit at the Frankfurt Higher Regional Court, failing to reclaim a Ferrari from a car dealer in Germany. The court ruled he could not prove continued ownership of the luxury sports car.
Eugen Block, founder of Block House, is in a Danish court seeking visitation rights for his two youngest grandchildren, whom he hasn't seen in five years. This case is a subplot to a larger trial in Hamburg involving his daughter, Christina Block, accused of abducting the…
Matchroom Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn has threatened to sue Zuffa Boxing boss Dana White, accusing him of falsely claiming rights to stage the Anthony Joshua versus Tyson Fury fight and using Joshua to broker venue deals without authority.
UNICAL students files N5bn suit challenging removal from Law faculty
Over 200 University of Calabar (UNICAL) students have filed a N5 billion lawsuit against the university and its officials, including President Bola Tinubu, challenging their removal from the Faculty of Law.
Film producer Amit Jani has moved the Supreme Court against a Delhi High Court order that mandated the removal of the teaser for his film 'Kala Hiran', which allegedly infringes on actor Salman Khan's personality rights.
Trump defends ballroom to Supreme Court as military complex
U.S. President Donald Trump is seeking Supreme Court approval to continue building a massive White House ballroom, despite lower courts ruling he needs congressional authorization.
Hollywood actress and singer Selena Gomez is being sued by five investors who claim she failed to fulfill her duties for Wondermind Global, a mental health business she co-founded.
Nigeria's Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has defended its decision to restrict an Osun State government account without a prior court order, citing suspicious activities and legal provisions. The state government and the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) hav…
Court Summons Vodafone Spain CEO as Investigated Party in Finetwork Case
A court in Alicante has summoned José Miguel García Fernández, CEO of Vodafone Spain, as an investigated party in a criminal complaint filed by Finetwork's founder, alleging aggravated disloyal administration.
P-square Royalties: Ex-manager Jude Okoye insists on innocence
Former P-Square manager Jude Okoye has denied recent allegations by Peter "Mr P" Okoye regarding diverted earnings and mismanagement of royalties, stating the issues were previously addressed by the EFCC and remain in court.
Sinach wins ₦5 billion ‘Way Maker’ copyright battle as court dismisses producer’s suit
A Federal High Court in Lagos dismissed a ₦5 billion copyright lawsuit against gospel singer Sinach over her global hit "Way Maker." The court ruled that producer Michael "Maye" Oluwole failed to prove co-authorship or co-ownership of the song.
A 63-year-old Lagos man, David Omolola, has been remanded in police custody for allegedly threatening and assaulting his late son's widow, Tosin Omolola, amidst a property dispute.
A developer is suing Cave City, Kentucky, over a one-year moratorium on new data centers, which threatens a proposed $4.8 billion AI campus near Mammoth Cave National Park. This legal battle highlights the tension between local governments and AI infrastructure development.