False publication as basis for defamation liability

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• ARIK AIR NIGERIA LIMITED V. PUNCH (NIG.) LIMITED (2016)→

  Court

  Court of Appeal (Benin Division)

  Judgment date

  25 November 2016

  Summary of the libel case between Arik Air Nigeria Limited and Punch, addressing issues of justification and publication accuracy.

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