Nigerian Federal High Court denies businessman Ibrahim Dende's request to halt journalist Fisayo Soyombo and Foundation for Investigative Journalism from reporting on him, upholding freedom of press and speech.
Nigerian Federal High Court rejects businessman Ibrahim Dende's request to halt investigative journalist Fisayo Soyombo and Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ) from reporting on him. Dende filed a lawsuit against Soyombo and FIJ after an undercover investigation accused him of smuggling and gunrunning. The court upheld the right to freedom of press and speech, emphasizing the press's duty to expose wrongdoing. (401 characters)
July 08, 2024
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