Farotimi
29 Jan
The Federal High Court sitting in Ado-Ekiti has struck out the defamation case against human rights lawyer, Dele Farotimi, instituted against him by the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun. Recall that the IGP Egbetokun had late last year filed a suit against Farotimi over alleged cybercrime. The IGP had filed 12 counts bordering…
28 Jan
The Ayo Adebanjo faction of the Yoruba socio-cultural group, Afenifere, has called for the release of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu. According to the group, Kanu's release has become necessary due to the controversial and conflicting legal proceedings in different courts regarding his case. The call was made in…
28 Jan
The Pa Ayo Adebanjo-led faction of Afenifere, a prominent Yoruba sociopolitical group, has appointed lawyer and activist Dele Farotimi as its National Organising Secretary, the group announced on Tuesday, January 28, 2025. The decision was reached during a general meeting at Adebanjo’s residence in Ogun State, according to a communiqué jointly signed by Deputy Leader…
27 Jan
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi Enitan, on Sunday, visited the founder of the Afe Babalola University Ado Ekiti (ABUAD), Chief Afe Babalola SAN, to persuade him to drop the criminal defamation case filed against a human right lawyer and author, Dele Farotimi. Before Ooni arrived at about 9:00 pm on Sunday from Ile…
27 Jan
The founder of Afe Babalola University Ado Ekiti (ABUAD), Aare Afe Babalola, SAN, has agreed to drop charges against Mr. Dele Farotimi.
3 Jan
Former presidential candidate Peter Obi on Friday visited lawyer and activist Dele Farotimi following his earlier meeting with former President Olusegun Obasanjo. Farotimi, who recently returned from the Ekiti correctional center, has been an outspoken advocate for justice, human rights, and good governance. During the visit, Obi expressed his delight at finding Farotimi in high…
2 Jan
A retired Justice, Taiwo Taiwo, has weighed in on the ongoing legal battles involving human rights lawyer Dele Farotimi, asserting that libel should not be treated as a criminal offence. Justice Taiwo, a former Federal High Court judge, described libel as a personal matter that ought to remain within the realm of civil law. Taiwo…
25 Dec
The Obidient Movement has rolled out the drum to celebrate a major victory as Dele Farotimi has reunited with his family in Lagos after fulfilling bail conditions. Farotimi's return home has been hailed as a triumph for truth, resilience, and the collective efforts of supporters who stood firm against injustice. In a statement, the National…
24 Dec
Human rights lawyer, Dele Farotimi, on Tuesday, posted a cryptic message on his 'X' handle less than an hour after his release from Ekiti prison. The lawyer, who was arrested earlier in the month and is currently facing a 14-count charge, one of which is allegedly defaming Afe Babalola, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria and…
24 Dec
Embattled Nigerian human rights lawyer, Dele Farotimi, who has been in police detention for weeks has been released from prison in Ekiti. The announcement was made by Omoyele Sowore, a former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), on Tuesday on his ‘X’ handle. READ ALSO:Defamation: Farotimi gets N30m bail, court bars him from…
20 Dec
The Coordinator of the Obidient Movement globally has announced that former presidential candidate and movement leader, Peter Obi, has offered to fulfill the bail conditions for human rights lawyer Dele Farotimi. This comes after a Federal High Court granted Farotimi a ₦30 million bail following charges filed against him. Farotimi, known for his outspoken criticism…
20 Dec
A magistrates’ court in Ado-Ekiti has granted a N30 million bail to lawyer and human rights activist Dele Farotimi. Magistrate Abayomi Adeosun approved the bail application on Friday with conditions including two responsible sureties, the surrender of Farotimi’s international passport, and a prohibition on granting media interviews during the case. Farotimi was arraigned by the…
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