Afe Babalola
7 Dec
The pan-Yoruba socio-cultural and socio-political organisation, Afenifere, has enjoined the parties and the general public to allow the courts to do justice in the criminal defamation charges brought by the Nigeria Police against Mr. Dele Farotimi, a legal practitioner, pursuant to a complaint lodged by Senior Advocate of Nigeria and elder statesman, Chief Afe Babalola.…
6 Dec
The Oodua People’s Congress (OPC) has called on elder statesman, Chief Afe Babalola, to approach his defamation case against rights activist Dele Farotimi with compassion and understanding, emphasising the need for a peaceful resolution. In a statement issued on Friday, OPC Publicity Secretary, Yinka Oguntimehin, expressed concern over Farotimi’s recent arrest and detention, which has…
6 Dec
Exactly 50 days after he was roundly celebrated at the maiden Afe Babalola Day in Ekiti State, the elder stateman and legal juggernaut, Aare Afe Babalola
5 Dec
Former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Timi Frank, has issued a 48-hour ultimatum to the Federal Government and Ekiti State Government, demanding the immediate release of human rights lawyer Dr Dele Farotimi from custody. Frank warned of nationwide mass protests if the demand is not met. In a strongly worded…
5 Dec
A Chief Magistrate’s Court in Ado-Ekiti has remanded the lawyer and human rights activist, Dele Farotimi, for authoring and publishing a book titled: “Nigeria and its Criminal Justice System,” which alleged that the founder of Afe Babalola University Ado-Ekiti, (ABUAD), Chief Afe Babalola, corrupted the Supreme Court to procure a fraudulent judgment in the service…
20 Nov
The founder of the Afe Babaloa University Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), Aare Afe Babalola yesterday advocated an amendment to the constitution and other statutes to saddle the military with the enforcement and obedience to law and order in the country. According to him, the problem in the country today is nothing other than lack of discipline, adding…
9 Oct
The people Ado-Ekiti community, the home-town of the founder of Afe Babalola University Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), yesterday, urged President Bola Tinubu to consider Afe Babalola (SAN) for the award of the Grand Commander of the Order of Niger (GCON) because of his contributions
24 Sep
The International Law Association (ILA) has congratulated the Chancellor and Founder of Afe Babalola University, Ado Ekiti (ABUAD), Aare Afe Babalola (SAN), over the royal proclamation of October 18 as Afe Babalola Day.
23 Sep
The Founder of Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), Afe Babalola (SAN), has chided the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) for creating a monopoly by dictating the price of the Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, in an already deregulated market.
22 Sep
The founder of Afe Babalola University Ado Ekiti (ABUAD), Chief Afe Babalola, SAN, has chided the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) for creating a monopoly by dictating the price of Premium Motor Spirit in an already deregulated market. This was echoed by the legal icon and Senate Leader, Mr. Opeyemi Bamidele, who called for…
18 Sep
The Founder and Chancellor of Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), Afe Babalola (SAN), yesterday, said that the former President of South Africa, Nelson Mandela and himself were recently rated as the most successful..
17 Sep
The Founder and Chancellor of the Afe Babalola University, Ado Ekiti (ABUAD), Chief Afe Babalola (SAN), on Tuesday said that the former President of South Africa, Mr. Nelson Mandela, and himself were recently rated as the most successful self-made men by the University of London. Whereas Mandela resumed his LLB studies with the University of…
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The Labour Party lawmaker representing Edo South Senatorial District in the Senate, Senator Neda Imasuen, on Thursday, said that the Senate leadership has begun investigating the issues raised by rights activist Rita Lori-Ogbebor over the revocation of ownership of a property belonging to her late husband, Col. Paul Ogbebor (retd), in Abuja. Speaking to newsmen…
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The Governor of Ekiti State, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji, has written to the founder of Afe Babalola University, Ado Ekiti (ABUAD), Aare Afe Babalola, SAN, to notify him of the commencement of flight operations at Ekiti Agro-Allied International Cargo Airport and to appreciate his financial support for the actualisation of the airport. The letter, titled Letter…
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The Nigerian Army Troops of Operation Golden Peace have apprehended two suspected ammunition couriers and recovered a cache of ammunition during an intelligence-led operation in Kwari Biba, located within the Yankari Game Reserve in Bauchi State. Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama, a counter-terrorism security expert in the Lake Chad region, that the operation, conducted at…
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TotalEnergies has announced a fully funded international master’s degree scholarship for Nigerian students, offering them the opportunity to study in France during the 2025/2026 academic session. The energy giant disclosed this on its ‘X’ page, outlining the application process for the scholarship. “The NNPC Ltd/TotalEnergies International Masters Degree Scholarship 2025-2026 is now open for applications.…
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In commemoration of the 2024 Mother Language Day, cultural officers in the Ministry of Art, culture, tourism and the creative economy have called for the promotion of linguistic diversity to preserve Nigeria’s language from the risk of extinction. They advocate for a seamless weave of Nigeria's gastronomy, cuisines and musical instruments as significant symbols for…
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The Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism, and Creative Economy, Barrister Hannatu, Musa Musawa, was presented with the certificate of inscription for the Kano Durbar Festival by UNESCO. Nigeria's Permanent Delegate to UNESCO, Dr Hajo Sani, extended heartfelt congratulations to the Nigerian government and its people for the recognition of the Durbar festival as an Intangible…
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The Ekiti State Government has dismissed rumours claiming that Governor Biodun Oyebanji is distributing a N25,000 Christmas cash grant. In a statement issued on Thursday, Yinka Oyebode, the governor’s Special Adviser on Media, described the claim as unfounded and warned residents to be cautious of fraudulent activities. According to him, the information circulating about a…
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Culture officers within the Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism, and the Creative Economy have emphasised the pivotal role of culture in fostering social cohesion and promoting economic development. According to them, a vibrant cultural landscape can unite diverse communities, enhance social interaction, and build mutual understanding among citizens. They also noted that investing in…
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The Ikorodu High Court, Lagos has adjourned till February 26, 2025, to hear two applications in a suit concerning the Regun Chieftaincy stool in Ikorodu, Lagos. The suit, marked IKD/87380CM/2022, was filed in 2022 by two claimants, Chief Kameeel Adisa Dada and Hon. Gbenga Oshin. The Ayangbure of Ikorodu, Oba Kabir Adewale Shotebi, and one…
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Tijani, whose address was not provided, is charged with conspiracy, housebreaking and stealing, to which he pleaded not guilty. The prosecutor, Insp Iyabo Oladoyin, told the court that the defendant committed the offences on Dec. 2, at noon at Obokun Market, Eleyele, Ibadan. Oladoyin said that the defendant broke into the premises of Beaux Foods…