Legal Insight

31 Aug 26

Is the law on defamation changing? Publication Alone Cannot Sustain Libel Without Proof of Reputational Harm: An Analysis of the Court of Appeal’s Decision in Abudu v. Wada.

Olebara, Oguguo Paschal PhD. IntroductionThe recent decision of the Court of Appeal dismissing Mosunmola (Mo) Abudu’s ₦200 million libel action has generated significant discourse within Nigerian legal jurisprudence. The Court of Appeal sitting in Lagos held that mere proof of publication of defamatory material is insufficient to sustain an action…
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03 May 26

Progress Reviewed, Standards Elevated, Expansion Achieved

Leeds Legal recently convened its Quarterly Review Meeting at the Leeds Complex, where the Firm undertook a comprehensive appraisal of its performance over the preceding three months. This review critically examined our effectiveness in the delivery of briefs, as well as our continued contributions to the development of global jurisprudence.…
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19 Feb 26

Cybercrime and Online Defamation: Why the Use of “Allegedly” Will Not Always Save You from a Lawsuit*

1. Introduction The expansion of digital communication has fundamentally altered the manner in which information is created, shared, and consumed. Social media platforms, online news outlets, blogs, and instant messaging applications have become dominant spaces for public discourse.[1] While these platforms promote freedom of expression and civic engagement, they have…
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