“I’ve never lied against Afe Babalola” – Dele Farotimi breaks silence
GistReel Embattled human rights lawyer and activist, Dele Farotimi, has reiterated his commitment to truth and integrity in his advocacy work. According to reports, Farotimi was released from the Ekiti State Correctional Centre on Tuesday morning after meeting his bail conditions. This follows a ruling by a Magistrate Court in Ado-Ekiti last Friday…
Dele Farotimi released from prison
GistReel Nigerian human rights lawyer and activist, Dele Farotimi, has been released from prison after meeting his bail conditions. According to reports, the announcement was made by Omoyele Sowore, the 2023 presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), in a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday…
Alleged defamation: LPDC rejects Afe Babalola’s request to revoke Dele Farotimi’s license
From Godwin Tsa, Abuja. The Legal Practitioners Disciplinary Committee (LPDC) has rejected a petition by Chief Afe Babalola SAN’s law firm, Emmanuel Chambers, to revoke the law practicing license of human rights lawyer and author, Dele Farotimi, over allegations of criminal defamation and professional misconduct. The petition filed by Mr…
Dele Farotimi Regains Freedom From Ekiti Prison
December 24, (THEWILL) – Human rights lawyer and activist, Dele Farotimi, has been released from prison custody in Ekiti State after meeting his bail conditions. The news of his release was confirmed by Sahara Reporters publisher and Take It Back Movement convener, Omoyele Sowore, in a post on X (formerly Twitter…
Christmas: Enugu CP Orders Massive Deployment Of Police Personnel, Assets
The Commissioner of Police, Enugu State Command, CP Kanayo Uzuegbu has directed the massive deployment of the Command’s human, operational, intelligence, and traffic management resources for the Christmas celebration and beyond. A statement by the Command’s spokesman, DSP Daniel Ndukwe explained that the initiative aims to ensure safety and security of residents…
I’ve Never Lied Against Anyone, Syas Farotimi After Release
Human rights lawyer, Dele Farotimi who was released from prison where he was detained has declared that he never lied against anyone throughout his life, emphasising his commitment to truth in his advocacy. Farotimi stated this while addressing the press after his release from the correctional facility in Ekiti State on Tuesday…
Alleged Defamation: We can’t debar Farotimi, LPDC replies Afe Babalola
The Legal Practitioners Disciplinary Committee (LPDC) has declined to revoke the license that allows Dele Farotimi, author and human rights lawyer, to practice law in Nigeria. The legal body held that it lacked the requisite jurisdiction to delve into issues relating to the allegation of criminal defamation and professional misconduct…
Omoyele Sowore Criticizes IGP Egbetokun’s Leadership, Lists Legacy of Police Abuses
Omoyele Sowore, the human rights activist and former presidential candidate… The post Omoyele Sowore Criticizes IGP Egbetokun’s Leadership, Lists Legacy of Police Abuses appeared first on BarristerNG.com…
Afe Babalola: ‘I’ve Never Lied Against Anyone’
Embattled human rights lawyer cum activist, Dele Farotimi, has reaffirmed his integrity and dedication to truth in his advocacy work. Naija News reported that Farotimi was released from the Ekiti State Correctional Centre on Tuesday morning after fulfilling his bail conditions. Farotimi’s release follows a ruling by a Magistrate Court in Ado-Ekiti last Friday…