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Court Orders N40bn Defamation Suit Against Wike by Tonye Cole

Daily Trust··1 min read

The FCT High Court has ordered the service of a N40 billion defamation lawsuit against Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the FCT, by Tonye Cole. Wike is accused of making defamatory comments during a live broadcast on Channel TV, suggesting financial impropriety and mismanagement of River State's resources, particularly regarding the Olympia Hotel.

The lawsuit, filed by Cole, demands damages for reputational harm and is set to be heard on March 24, 2026. Jibrin Okutepa SAN represents Cole in this legal battle.

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