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A Chief Magistrate’s Court in Ado Ekiti, Ekiti State, has adjourned until December 20 the ruling on the bail application of lawyer and activist Dele Farotimi, who is facing charges of criminal defamation brought by prominent Nigerian lawyer Afe Babalola. Babalola is the founder of Afe Babalola University, Ado Ekiti. Farotimi was remanded in Ado Ekiti’s correctional facility last Wednesday, following his arraignment on 16 counts of criminal defamation. The court adjourned until Tuesday for the hearing of his bail application. During the previous proceedings, Farotimi pleaded not guilty to all charges. His legal team made an oral application for…
British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Richard Montgomery, has highlighted the United Kingdom's significant visa engagement with Nigeria, revealing that approximately 300,000 new visas were granted to Nigerian nationals in the past two years. Speaking on Channels TV's Sunrise Daily, Montgomery challenged perceptions of harsh immigration policies, emphasizing that Nigeria has been a major beneficiary of post-Brexit migration rules. He noted that Nigerians have been particularly instrumental in critical sectors such as social care. The diplomat pointed out that Nigeria represents about 10% of the UK's total visa grants during this period. His statements follow the recent opening of a new…
Tuesday, 10 December 2024 04:39

Dele Farotimi granted bail in defamation case

Lawyer and human rights activist Dele Farotimi was granted a N50 million bail by the Federal High Court in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, on Monday following his arraignment on cybercrime charges related to alleged defamation of senior lawyer Afe Babalola. The case stems from Farotimi's recently published book, 'Nigeria and Its Criminal Justice System,' in which Babalola claims the activist accused him of corrupting the Supreme Court. Babalola filed a petition dated November 19, 2024, to the Ekiti State Police Commissioner, leading to Farotimi's arrest. Initially arraigned on 16 counts of criminal defamation before a magistrate's court, Farotimi was remanded in…
A group of rebels has overthrown longtime Syrian dictator Bashar Assad, signaling a monumental turning point in the nearly 14-year civil war. The takeover, which forced Assad to flee the country, could prompt "remarkable" ripple effects in the Middle East that rival what followed the fall of the Berlin Wall, according to one GOP lawmaker. "This is so significant. The fall of the Assad dictatorship. The ripple effect of this is just going to be remarkable," Rep. Joe Wilson, R-S.C., said on "Fox Report" Sunday. "It's truly equivalent to the Berlin Wall, which led to a ripple effect of dozens…
Days after the Central Bank of Nigeria ordered Deposit Money Banks to guard against artificial cash scarcity in the country, findings by Sunday PUNCH revealed that the trend still persists in some parts of the country. In a circular dated November 29, jointly signed by Acting Directors Solaja Olayemi (Currency Operations) and Isa-Olatinwo Aisha (Branch Operations), the CBN outlined measures aimed at improving cash availability. According to the circular, the CBN directed banks to ensure efficient cash disbursement through both Automated Teller Machines and over-the-counter channels, warning of penalties for non-compliance. The apex bank also urged customers experiencing challenges to…
Human rights activists are preparing for a coordinated protest on Tuesday, December 10, demanding the release of Dele Farotimi, despite police attempts to prohibit the demonstration. The planned protests will span multiple locations, including Ekiti, Lagos, Abuja, and London. Farotimi was arrested following a defamation petition filed by Afe Babalola after publishing allegations of judicial corruption in his book, 'Nigeria and its Criminal Justice System'. The Nigerian Bar Association has argued that the arrest is questionable, pointing out that criminal defamation has been decriminalised under Lagos State law and previously invalidated by a Supreme Court ruling. Omoyele Sowore, the 2023…
Chief of Defence Staff Christopher Musa has unveiled a comprehensive approach to national security, declaring that military interventions can address only 30 percent of Nigeria's security challenges, with the remaining 70 percent dependent on critical socio-economic factors. Speaking at a roundtable discussion on "National Security and National Interest," Musa challenged traditional perceptions of security, arguing for a holistic approach that extends far beyond military might. He emphasized that true national security requires a multifaceted strategy addressing social, economic, and environmental dimensions. "In our complex geopolitical landscape, we cannot view security through a narrow military lens," Musa stated. "While military strength…
Notable legal practitioner Afe Babalola has launched a defense against allegations made in Dele Farotimi's book "Nigeria and its Criminal Justice System," claiming the publication has irreparably damaged his hard-earned reputation. At a press conference held at the Afe Babalola Bar Centre in Ado-Ekiti, Babalola, through his lead counsel Owoseni Ajayi, expressed deep concern over what he describes as defamatory remarks in Farotimi's publication. "The assertions made in this book threaten to destroy what I have spent my entire life building," Babalola stated, emphasizing that the damage goes beyond monetary compensation. The legal luminary has taken formal action, submitting a…
Dele Farotimi’s book, ‘Nigeria and its Criminal Justice System,’ has become a bestseller on Amazon Books as the human rights advocate faces legal action over the publication. The book is ranked 555 out of all books on the e-commerce website and is number one in elections. The book also topped Amazon’s charts in general elections, political process, and political commentary and opinion. Customer reviews rated the book 4.9 out of five stars. Published on July 2, Farotimi examined how affluent Nigerians allegedly manipulated the country’s judicial system for their interests. However, his description of the country’s legal landscape has become…
More than 3 million people have now transitioned from using physical immigration documents to eVisas, as part of the UK government’s effort to modernize its border and immigration system. The shift, reported on December 4th, 2024, is aimed at creating a more secure and efficient process for managing immigration status. The data, released by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) and the Home Office, shows that over 3.1 million individuals have registered for eVisas. The UK government’s initiative to move from physical immigration documents to digital status proofs is a step toward a more secure and efficient immigration system. This digital…
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