Court sentences five to death by hanging for armed robbery and murder in Ekiti
A High Court sitting in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, has sentenced five men to death by hanging for taking part in an armed robbery and the murder of a night guard. Justice O.O. Olatawura gave the judgment on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. The five men—Ojo Tope (also known as Tope Dudu), Damilola Christopher (XY), Joshua Adegoke, […]
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 […]
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 […]