SERAP urges court to dismiss SSS’ N5bn defamation suit, judge reserves judgement

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•SERAP urged a Nigerian court to dismiss the N5 billion defamation suit filed by the State Security Service (SSS).
•SERAP stated in court that the SSS has no evidence to support its alleged defamation claims.
•The presiding judge reserved judgment on the defamation suit as of February 19, 2026.

What Could Happen If...

▸If the court dismisses the SSS defamation suit against SERAP It could embolden civil society organizations in Nigeria to continue holding security agencies accountable without fear of costly litigation.

Market Exposure

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If tensions between civil society and security agencies escalate, it could affect investor confidence in Nigeria's regulatory and political environment.

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🌍Nigeria

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🏛Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project 🏛State Security Service

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AFRICAPremium Times (Nigeria)SERAP urges court to dismiss SSS’ N5bn defamation suit, judge reserves judgement AFRICAVanguard (Nigeria)DSS has no evidence of alleged defamation claims — SERAP tells court

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged a Nigerian court to dismiss a N5 billion defamation lawsuit filed against it by the State Security Service (SSS). SERAP argued that the SSS lacks evidence to support its defamation claims. The case was heard on February 19, 2026, with the presiding judge reserving judgment, indicating that a decision will be made at a later date. This legal dispute highlights ongoing tensions between civil society organizations and security agencies in Nigeria regarding accountability and freedom of expression.