BREAKING: Ekiti magistrate court strikes out defamation suit against Dele Farotimi
An Ekiti State magistrate court has dismissed the defamation case against human rights lawyer and activist, Dele Farotimi. The case was dropped after the police applied to withdraw the charges. The Federal High Court in Ado-Ekiti had earlier dismissed similar cyberbullying and defamation charges against Farotimi on January 29, 2025. The case was originally filed […]
Alleged defamation: Afe Babalola to withdraw suit against Farotimi
Afe Babalola, a respected lawyer and elder statesman, has decided to withdraw his defamation lawsuit against human rights activist Dele Farotimi. The case was filed in an Ado Ekiti Magistrates’ Court after Farotimi published a book titled Nigeria and its Criminal Justice System, which Babalola claimed defamed him. This decision followed a late-night visit from […]
Diddy Sues Man Claiming To Have Video Evidence Of Him Sexually Abusing Others In $50 Million Lawsuit
Rapper and music icon Sean “Diddy” Combs is fighting back against serious allegations made against him. On January 22, Diddy filed a $50 million defamation lawsuit in a New York federal court, denying claims that he sexually abused others and calling the accusations completely false. The lawsuit targets Courtney Burgess, Burgess’ attorney Ariel Mitchell, and […]
Police Obtain Remand Order, Launch Search For Reno Omokri Over Alleged Defamation Of Dunamis Church Pastor, Paul Enenche
The Nigeria Police Force has obtained a court order to remand social media influencer Reno Omokri and others in prison over alleged defamation. Those involved include Pastor Abraham Daniel, a former Dunamis Church leader, and two members of the Enenche family—Enenche Enenche and Alexander Enenche. The Chief Magistrate Court in Abuja, led by Chief Emmanuel […]
Police finally arraigns Speed Darlington as lawyers move to perfect his bail condition
Speed Darlington, the Nigerian singer known for his outspoken personality, has finally been arraigned by the Nigeria Police Force. According to his lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, the court granted his bail application, and steps are being taken to meet the bail requirements. The singer has been in police detention since November 2024. His arrest came after […]
Afe Babalola: Dele Farotimi Regains Freedom After Meeting Bail Conditions
Activist lawyer Dele Farotimi has been released from prison after fulfilling the court’s bail requirements. His release comes as a relief to his supporters following his earlier arrest over allegations of defamation. Farotimi, who met the bail conditions on Tuesday, is now free and has left the Ekiti State prison. The news of his release […]
Afe Babalola: Dele Farotimi arrives Ekiti court amid heavy security
Dele Farotimi, a well-known human rights activist, appeared at the Ekiti Magistrate Court in Ado-Ekiti for his defamation trial. His arrival was marked by a significant security presence, including police officers and other law enforcement agents. The case was filed following a petition by Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) Afe Babalola, who accused Farotimi of […]
Defamation case: If dem no release Dele on bail Tomorrow, we are going to go Ballistic with the information we have on Afe Babalola- Charley Boy warns
Veteran entertainer and activist Charles Oputa, known as Charly Boy, has spoken out about the ongoing detention of Dele Farotimi, an activist accused of defamation. Farotimi, who was arrested for his book titled Nigeria and its Criminal Justice System, remains in custody after being charged with 16 counts. In his book, Farotimi accused senior lawyer […]
Farotimi Told Me He Didn’t Send Obi To Beg Babalola – Lawyer
Dele Farotimi, the human rights activist and legal practitioner, has firmly denied sending Peter Obi to beg Afe Babalola in connection with the ongoing defamation case. This clarification came from Tope Temokun, one of Farotimi’s lawyers, who visited him in prison. In early December, Farotimi was arrested and taken to Ekiti State for prosecution after […]
Farotimi Seeks Court to Dismiss Alleged Defamation Case, Cites 5 Reasons
Dele Farotimi, a well-known Lagos lawyer and human rights activist, is challenging the defamation charges filed against him. On Monday, ahead of a court hearing set for Tuesday, Farotimi submitted a request asking the Ado Ekiti Magistrate Court to throw out the case. Farotimi was granted bail of N50 million earlier this week, and his […]