It’s increasingly dangerous to speak under Tinubu — Dele Farotimi
Nigerian lawyer and activist, Dele Farotimi, has expressed concern over how hard it is becoming to speak openly under President Bola Tinubu’s government. He made this known during an interview on Channels Television’s Morning Brief on Thursday. Farotimi, who once served as a spokesperson for the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential campaign, said it’s now unclear […]
I’m still facing four lawsuits from Afe Babalola’s firm – Farotimi
Activist and lawyer Dele Farotimi has revealed that he is still dealing with four separate lawsuits filed against him by lawyers from Afe Babalola’s law firm. He made this known while speaking during the Toyin Falola Interviews on Sunday. This comes after the founder of Afe Babalola University, Aare Afe Babalola, SAN, announced on January […]
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 […]
Get out of Lagos, if you must remain in Nigeria – Human rights activist and lawyer, Dele Farotimi, shares the advice he would have given to his younger self
Human rights activist and lawyer, Dele Farotimi, recently shared an important piece of advice he wishes he had given himself when he was younger. Farotimi took to his X account to reveal that he would have told his younger self, “Get out of Lagos, if you must remain in Nigeria.” According to Farotimi, Lagos is […]
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 […]
I Face No Fear And I Have None – Dele Farotimi
Dele Farotimi, a Lagos-based lawyer and activist, continues to stand strong despite facing serious legal challenges. Farotimi, who has been outspoken about injustices in Nigeria, is currently battling defamation charges. However, he remains firm in his position and refuses to be intimidated by the ongoing trials. On December 24, Farotimi was released from a correctional […]
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 […]
Peter Obi Offers To Meet Dele Farotimi’s Bail Conditions
Peter Obi, a prominent political leader and former presidential candidate, has taken a significant step in showing his commitment to justice and fairness in Nigeria. As the leader of the Obidient Movement, Obi has pledged to help human rights lawyer Dele Farotimi meet his bail conditions. Dele Farotimi, a well-known human rights advocate, has been […]
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 […]