Dele Farotimi
Lagos, Nigeria
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*Who Is Policing The Poison In Nigeria’s Food Chain? By Lanre Ogundipe
Nigeria is telling consumers to be careful. But who is telling the poisoners to be afraid?_ There is something deeply unsettling about being told to watch what you eat when you have no realistic means of knowing what has been put into it. The consumer sees the colour of the fruit, the freshness of the vegetables, the clarity of the oil and the appearance of the grain.
Obasanjo: The Ex-President Who Refused To Leave Office, By Lanre Ogundipe
There are moments when a chair becomes much more than a chair. The controversy at the 60th birthday celebration of the Olota of Ota, Oba Adeyemi Obalanlege, is one of those moments. Former President Olusegun Obasanjo attended the ceremony alongside the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, and other dignitaries. When he was reportedly informed that a particular chair had been reserved for the Ooni, he insisted on sitting in it.
Ogun To Partner French Company To Enhance Food Sufficiency, Security
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has disclosed that his administration would partner SEMMARIS, a French Company, in setting up a modern agricultural hub as part of efforts to ensure food sufficiency, safety as well as job creation. SEMMARIS runs the Rungis Farmers’ Market which is regarded as the largest wholesale market located in Rungis Communes, Paris, France.
Lagos Initiates New Industrial Policy … Sets Agenda For Transformative, Vibrant, Globally Competitive Industrial Ecosystem
By BENJAMIN OMOIKE LAGOS, Nigeria – Lagos State Government has expressed its commitment to fostering a vibrant and sustainable industrial landscape that is sustainable, resilient, innovative, inclusive, and positioned to compete on a global scale’.
NEDC Distributes Briquette Making Machines To Youths
By Bukar BOLORI The North East Development Commission (NEDC) has taken a giant stride toward youth empowerment in the North East region by presenting Briquette Making Machines to youth trained in the art of Briquette Making. The presentation ceremony, which was held at the NEDC headquarters in Maiduguri, was presided over by the Managing Director of the Commission, Mohammed Alkali.
Nnamdi Kanu: you cannot try a case that is not triable in the court of law - Omoyele Sowore
In a YouTube video, Omoyele Sowore spoke to journalists after the indefinite adjournment of IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu's court case. He emphasized that, despite attending for a personal matter, he was barred from entering the courtroom. Sowore reported that Kanu effectively exposed the flaws within the Nigerian judiciary during the proceedings.
NDLEA declares 4 members of ‘Barryshine’ drug cartel wanted
Advertisement …Over cocaine shipments to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, others Advertisement The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has declared four associates of Lagos drug kingpin, Alhaji Suleiman Aremu Ganiu (a.k.a Barryshine, Ejeoto) wanted for their involvement in multiple drug trafficking activities for which ‘Barryshine’ is currently facing criminal charges at a Federal High Court in Lagos.
AFE BABALOLA, DELE FAROTIMI, AND YORUBA OBAS INTERVENTION By Lanre Ogundipe.
Advertisement By Lanre Ogundipe The defamation debacle between revered legal luminary, Chief Afe Babalola, (SAN), and self-styled “retired” lawyer, Dele Farotimi triggered national and (to some extent) global reactions towards the end of last year. There are reports on regular and social media that following the visit of some Yoruba traditional rulers, the matter may have being resolved.
Rivers crisis: Martin Amaewhule-led assembly still sacked - Femi Falana
Advertisement Nigerian lawyer and human rights activist Femi Falana has revealed why the Martin Amaewhule-led Rivers State House of Assembly may never be reinstated. Newspot reports that Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, in 2024, declared the seats of 27 lawmakers led by Amaewhule vacant following their defection from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to the All Progressives Congress, APC.
Cases That'll Shape 2025
One such case is the defamation suit instituted by a prominent lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Afe Babalola, in December 2024, against a rights activist and author, Dele Farotimi, wherein the SAN alleged defamation stemming from claims made in Farotimi’s book, Nigeria and Its Criminal Justice System. The book accused Babalola and his law firm of corrupting the Supreme Court to secure favourable judgements for clients.
His only offence was uncovering truths that certain powers would prefer kept hidden - Atiku Abubakar
Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, the former vice president and presidential candidate of the People's Democratic Party recently reacted to the arrest of Dele Farotimi, a renowned legal practitioner. In his statements which drew widespread attention from the general public, he pointed out that his only offence was uncovering truths that some certain powers would prefer to be kept hidden.
Peter Obi: I'm Not An Obidient Anymore To Be Honest Because He's Such A Disappointment -Donu Kogbara
In a recent interview with Arise News, journalist and commentator Donu Kogbara voiced her disappointment with Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate. Once a strong supporter of Obi and the “Obidient” movement, Kogbara admitted she no longer aligns with the group, citing his lack of political dynamism and failure to provide effective opposition during a time of significant socio-economic challenges in Nigeria.
Human Rights Day: Atiku Decries Dele Farotimi’s Detention
Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has called for the release of human rights lawyer, Dele Farotimi, who was detained on allegations of defamation. Atiku noted that Nigerians and journalists are been intimidated and harassed by agents of the government through Cybercrime law. In a statement in marking International Human Rights Day, the former Vice President stressed that Dele Farotimi was detained in Ekiti State for an alleged crime that did not exist in the state.
Dele Farotimi, Nnamdi Kanu, and the Cobra Effect, By Osmund Agbo
Dele Farotimi is no stranger to the discerning observer of Nigerian public discourse. The dark-bearded lawyer, renowned for his blend of sagacity and unflinching valor, is a figure who commands respect. Yet, I must confess that, like many others, I was oblivious to the existence of his book, Nigeria and Its Criminal Justice System. That is, until recently—thanks to none other than one of Nigeria’s most illustrious Senior Advocates, Mr. Afe Babalola.
INEC chair, Mahmoud commends Ghana’s election
ABUJA (Sundiata Post) – The Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof Mahmood Yakubu, on Sunday, commended Ghana’s electoral process, highlighting its innovations and political stability as key factors in the smooth conduct of its 2024 presidential election. Ghana’s ex-president John Mahama won the country’s presidential election held on Saturday, December 7, 2024, after his main opponent, Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia, conceded defeat.
Yuletide: Beware of fraudulent giveaways - Moniepoint MD warns
Olofin gave the advice in a telephone interview in Lagos, while advising citizens not to share their account details online. According to him, fraudsters have developed a technique where they send all manners of attractive offers for free gifts and cash, by asking the public to share account details to receive the rewards.
Trump attempt to end birthright US citizenship
“You have to do it,” he said during an interview with NBC’s “Meet the Press,” after being asked if he planned on deporting “everyone who is here illegally over the next four years” of his term.
Tinubu committed to improving Nigeria’s culture, tourism sector - Tunji-Ojo
ONDO (Sundiata Post) – Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, Minister of Interior, has reiterated the commitment of President Bola Tinubu to improve the culture and tourism sector in Nigeria. Tunji-Ojo made the emphasis at the 100-year anniversary of Oke-Agbe community in Akoko North West Local Government Area of Ondo State on Sunday.
Tinubu congratulates Ghana’s President-elect John Mahama
ABUJA (Sundiata Post) – President Bola Tinubu has congratulated President-elect John Dramani Mahama on his victory in the Saturday general election in Ghana, following his opponent’s concession speech. In a telephone call to Mahama, Tinubu hoped that his ascension to power for the second time would further bring stability to the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). Tinubu commended the people of Ghana for their unwavering commitment to democracy.
NDLEA arrests engineer for concealing illicit drugs in pressure machines
LAGOS (Sundiata Post) – The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says its operatives have arrested a suspected drug trafficker, Egwu Phillip Inya, who claims to be a building engineer, while attempting to take delivery of illicit consignments concealed in pressure machines imported from South Africa.
Military troops destroy bandits’ hideout, recover arms, vehicle in Taraba
On 7 December 2024, troops conducted a well-coordinated clearance operation across the general areas of Akahagu and China villages in Ukum Local Government Area of Benue State. The operation extended to Ikayor village, where troops engaged bandits at a camp linked to the notorious and wanted criminal Akiki Utiv, also known as “Full Fire.” During the encounter, troops applied overwhelming firepower, forcing the bandits to abandon their positions and flee in disarray.
Why would Biden visit Angola instead of Nigeria? Biden's $800m and Buhari's $4bn railways; Tinubu's $13bn road projects
By EMMANUEL OGEBE U.S. President Joe Biden’s Africa visit highlighted the $800m US-backed railway project in the Lobito Corridor – a strategic trade route that connects the resource-rich Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Zambia to Angola, which hosts the port of Lobito. Funded largely by the US and the European Union, the Lobito Atlantic Railway project will see an existing rail network in the Lobito Corridor upgraded.
Beware of fake drinks, NAFDAC warns Nigerians
ABUJA (Sundiata Post) – The Director General of NAFDAC, Prof. Moji Adeyeye, has warned Nigerians against consumption of fake and adulterated drinks, especially during the Yuletide. Adeyeye gave the warning when she appeared in Abuja. She said the proliferation of fake and adulterated drinks, food and drugs in the country had affected the health of many Nigerians.
Sacking civil servants with fake Togo, Benin degrees in order - TMV
ABUJA (Sundiata Post) – The Tinubu Media Volunteers (TMV) has backed the decision of the federal government to sack civil servants in ministries, departments, and agencies who obtained fake degrees from some private universities in the Benin Republic and Togo. The group, in a statement signed by Mr Chukwudi Enekwechi, its Chairman and Mr Shedrach Sunday, Secretary, said the move was in line with the anti-corruption posture of the President Bola Tinubu administration.
Between Afe Babalola and Dele Farotimi, By Wole Olaoye
The arguments that Nigerians have marshalled can be categorised into two camps. Farotimi’s sympathisers are convinced that Babalola is using his connections as a top lawyer with high connections in government to intimidate a professional junior. Many senior professionals are, however, on the ABUAD founder’s side. Among them is Dr Olusegun Abejide… Much ado about a book! There will always be hawks and doves on both sides.
Ruling party candidate Bawumia concedes defeat in Ghana election
Ghana’s ruling New Patriotic Party candidate, Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia, said on Sunday he conceded defeat in the weekend presidential election, after calling his opponent John Mahama to congratulate him. “The people of Ghana have spoken; the people have voted for change at this time, and we respect it with all humility,” he said in a press conference. On his X account, Mahama confirmed he had received Bawumia’s congratulatory call.
The way forward for Dele Farotimi, By Kenneth Ikonne [Premium Times]
The Commission described the death as unfortunate, but said that it did not result from any its action or inaction.
NSIB launches investigation as Abuja-Accra bound flight loses engine mid-air
The aircraft, with registration number 5NKAL which was operating a flight from the Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport, Abuja (DNAA), to Kotoka International Airport, Accra (DGAA), experienced technical difficulties during its flight on December 6 2024. Bimbo Olawumi Oladeji director, public affairs and family assistance, Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau in a statement on Sunday noted that preliminary investigations revealed the aircraft experienced an engine number 2 indication issue.
Nigeria and its criminal justice system
Publication date: July 2, 2024 Number of pages: 115–116 pages Publisher: Independently published Language: English ISBN-13: 979-8329973600 Author: Dele Farotimi Nigeria and it’s criminal justice by Dele Farotimi is an overview of the Nigerian dilapidated judicial system which no longer gives hope to the common man rather has turned to armed weapon in the hands of few powerful elites against the people Dele’s latest work exposes the rotten, seedy underbelly of Nigeria’s justice system;...
Dele Farotimi, Nnamdi Kanu, and the Cobra Effect, By Osmund Agbo
Dele Farotimi, Nnamdi Kanu, and the Cobra Effect, By Osmund Agbo Dele Farotimi is no stranger to the discerning observer of Nigerian public discourse. The dark-bearded lawyer, renowned for his blend of sagacity and unflinching valor, is a figure who commands respect. Yet, I must confess that, like many others, I was oblivious to the existence of his book, Nigeria and Its Criminal Justice System.
When the police want to arrest a poor man or a poor woman, they invade the suspect - Femi Falana
A video shared on the official X account of NEWS CENTRAL TV on Sunday showed Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, addressing the circumstances surrounding the arrest of human rights lawyer Dele Farotimi. Falana clarified that Farotimi was arrested in Lagos State and not abducted, offering his perspective on the difference in terminology based on societal status.
Between Afe Babalola and Dele Farotimi, By Wole Olaoye
Posted On: 2024-12-08 Posted By: Wole Olaoye Health & Lifestyle Education Technology Cities Premium Times Nigeria, Dec. 8 -- Much ado about a book! There will always be hawks and doves on both sides. It is at such times that I appreciate the admonition of Gordon B Hincklrey: "A small publication that came to me some years ago carried the following: 'Once a man who had been slandered by a newspaper came to Edward Everett asking what to do about it.
Edo, Kogi, Cross River, Bayelsa part of Biafra - IPOB replies PANDEF, Igala group
The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, on Saturday insisted that Biafra territories cover Edo, Kogi, Cross River and Bayelsa states. IPOB made the remark while faulting the Pan Niger Delta Forum, PANDEF, and an Igala group for condemning the inclusion of the Niger Delta and Kogi State in the Biafra territories. PANDEF had warned the proponents of the Biafra Republic against including communities in the Niger Delta or South-South geopolitical zone in their secessionist plans.
Dele Farotimi And Chief Babalola: The Many Sides Of The Coin By Adewale Adeoye
We must get it clear. In form, no one is above the law.
[OPINION] On The Advisability Of Or Justification For, Criminal Libel Charges Preferred Against Dele Farotimi Esq (Emeritus) - A. J. Owonikoko Esq,SAN
The trending view in social and mainstream media is that Are Afe Babalola SAN should have traveled the civil route to press redress against the perceived libel contained in the Book NIGERIAN CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM authored by enigmatic Dele Farotimi Esq .
Dele Farotimi, Nnamdi Kanu, and the cobra effect,By Osmund Agbo
Posted On: 2024-12-07 Posted By: Osmund Agbo Health & Lifestyle Education Cities Premium Times Nigeria, Dec. 7 -- Dele Farotimi is no stranger to the discerning observer of Nigerian public discourse. The dark-bearded lawyer, renowned for his blend of sagacity and unflinching valour, is a figure who commands respect. Yet, I must confess that, like many others, I was oblivious to the existence of his book, Nigeria and Its Criminal Justice System.
Dele Farotimi, Nnamdi Kanu, and the cobra effect, By Osmund Agbo
These two tales — the Cobra Effect and the saga of Nnamdi Kanu — serve as cautionary examples of how actions, bereft of foresight and nuance, can spiral disastrously out of control… In this context, Mr Babalola’s handling of Farotimi’s book is yet another illustration of the same principle.
Dele Farotimi and the Fangs of Fascism -By Kene Obiezu
As democracy in Nigeria has triumphed finally and forcefully over creeping fascism, tyranny has adapted, morphing into other things. A book detonated like a bomb on the Nigerian public has set off a firestorm of controversy, dragging its author into the lair of the Nigerian police, a magistrate court in Ekiti State and then remand while cupping fistfuls of the robes of one Nigeria’s most distinguished nonagenarians and ricocheting off a prestigious institution in London.
That Coward Called Onanuga - Dele Farotimi - Njenje Media News
A shameless old fart, who doesn’t respect his age. As said, fools grow old too. And this old buffoon did grow old. He goes about fueling ethnic tensions. In the days of yore, utterances as his would have been accompanied by a visit from the DSS, and most likely charged to court for divisiveness! But Nigeria has since retrogressed so much that people think it’s sport to fan ethnic embers! There were many government officials and paid minions, that were used to spread hate in Rwanda.
Inaugurating A New President On May 29 Is Not Absolute, By Aloy Ejimakor
Yesterday (May 4, 2023), I tweeted on my Twitter handle that “Given that the FINALITY of election result is decided by the Court, except where the INEC-declared result is uncontested, it’s unconstitutional to swear-in a winner whose victory has not been affirmed by the Court. Where’s the law that says such a winner must be sworn-in? None!” Since then, I have received a barrage of direct messages and requests to publicly speak more on this.
Spoken Word: My Dearest Dad… (Tribute To Alhaji Musa Musawa) By Hannatu Musa Musawa
My Dearest Dad, As I try to pen down some sort of tribute for you, I can only think of beginning by telling you how much I miss you and just how much I love you. You have always been the most important part of my entire life, and you will remain in my heart for all of eternity. Now that you are no longer with us, I know that my life just isn't ever going to be the same without you. You were everything to me and did so much for me.
Nigeria Kills. Again. By Dele Farotimi
I could end this piece with the title. And the proof of the efficacy in communication is that few people would demand further elucidation of me, for Nigeria kills with nauseating regularity, our country, a land that might have been paradise, has been destroyed and rendered a cannibalistic place. Nigeria has killed again and again. Even as I type these words. I was at an airport outside of Nigeria, when I was sent news of the gruesome murder of Omoyele Sowore’s brother. Nigeria kills.
The foolish warriors - Part 2 | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
The Nigeria middle class is the fertile ground for the promotion of all of the divisions sowed by the ‘ruining crass’. They are the ones that you would find on the internet fighting the battles of the ‘ruining crass.’ They are the ones that have embraced religiousity as a refuge from the harsh realities of their existential lives, and they are the ones that have failed to make use of their education and learning, to teach, instruct, and guide the lower classes with whom they interact daily.
The foolish warriors | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
As the Buhari presidency has enabled the very worst of the Fulani Islamist agenda, and heated up the country in furtherance of these treasonous agenda, the rhetoric has become extremely violent everywhere in the country. Only a few men have dared to speak to the unity of Nigeria, when the head of the state himself has proven to be a shameless ethnic irredentist.
Cacophonous thoughts... - Naija Times
By Dele Farotimi THERE’s a potentially great nation to make of the undoubted and peculiar mess, with which we have been blessed. Stop kidding yourselves. There is absolutely nothing sane, or remotely normal about our sickening realities. Expatriates are paid risk allowances to come and work here for a reason.
Electricity Tariff, Food And Petrol Price Hike – Who Will Bankroll Nigerians? By Fredrick Nwabufo - News & Analysis
The Buhari administration has ruptured the ceiling of liberties it enjoys. Like King Solomon in his last uneventful years, the government has compounded the yoke of the people with the rocketing of the prices of essential commodities. It appears the administration has lost its sensory organ and has become insentient to the ‘’wailing’’ of citizens. And like the Israelites in the twilight of a failing Solomon rule, Nigerians are seeking another ‘’messiah’’.
Distilling The Truth... By Dele Farotimi
“Femi Fani Kayode is my boy. Give him food, he will praise you and sing for you” Gen. Olusegun Obasanjo. 30/8/2018. “Tell the truth, and let the devil be ashamed!” These were the refrains of Mr Adewole, Vice Principal of my secondary school, and the one designated its Chief Administrator of the venerable “pankere”.
The Land Without Laws By Dele Farotimi
If you have read me for any length of time, or you are somehow acquainted with me, you would not be surprised at my obsession with the Yoruba language and culture, and you would be familiar with my love for our proverbs and idioms. It is one of our proverbial sayings that has had me in deep cogitations for a few days now. It captures the truth of the Nigerian condition succinctly. Ilu ti ko si ofin, ese o si ni’be. There can be no crime where the law does not exist.
Adesina And Nude Dancers Of The NBA By Dele Farotimi
I have restrained myself from taking to the dance floor in the unfolding drama of the NBA election, and had contented myself with waiting for the Appeals Committee of the Bar, before getting involved. Chidi Odinkalu’s ill informed, puerile, and asinine missive against Sherubawon, is what has brought me into the fray, much earlier than I had intended.
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