Court Rules on SSS N5 Billion Defamation Suit Against SERAP
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- •The court issued the judgment on May 5, 2026, ordering SERAP to pay N100 million to two DSS operatives.
- •The defamation suit was originally filed by the DSS seeking N5 billion in damages against SERAP.
- •SERAP publicly condemned the court's ruling and formally rejected the judgment on May 6, 2026.
- •SERAP has initiated an appeal process to challenge the court's decision.
- •The legal dispute involves allegations of defamation related to statements made by SERAP about DSS officials.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If SERAP wins the appeal against the N100 million judgment SERAP would avoid paying damages, potentially strengthening civil society's ability to criticize government agencies without fear of costly lawsuits.
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AFRICAVanguard (Nigeria)DSS: SERAP condemns Abuja court’s ₦100m judgment in defamation caseAFRICAThisDay (Nigeria)Defamation: SERAP Rejects N100m Judgement Favouring DSS, Heads to Appeal CourtAFRICAThisDay (Nigeria)Court Awards N100m Damages Against SERAP in Defamation Suit Filed By 2 DSS OperativesAFRICAPunch (Nigeria)