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Dele Farotimi will be free if he shows proof that his assertions in the book are true – Afe Babalola’s lawyer says
Counsel for Afe Babalola, founder of Afe Babalola University (ABUAD), Owoseni Ajayi, has stated that human rights activist Dele Farotimi, currently in custody, must substantiate allegations made against Babalola in his book, Nigeria and Its Criminal Justice System, to secure his freedom. Farotimi, arrested on December 3, 2024, and arraigned in Ekiti on a 16-count charge of defamation, accused Babalola of corrupting the judiciary. Ajayi, alongside former NBA chairmen Olasunkanmi Falade and Lawrence Fasanmi, clarified that the accusations stem from a 2014 land dispute case in which Farotimi was not directly involved. He alleged that Farotimi’s grievances arose from his…
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Nigerian Police file fresh cybercrime charges against Dele Farotimi after arrest
The Nigerian Police have filed 12 new cybercrime charges against detained human rights lawyer Dele Farotimi, adding to 16 defamation charges filed earlier. The latest charges, submitted to a Federal High Court in Ado-Ekiti on December 6, 2024, accuse Farotimi of making defamatory remarks about Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) Afe Babalola who was named in his book, ‘Nigeria and its Criminal Justice System’. Farotimi, arrested in Lagos on December 3, 2024, was initially arraigned on charges related to his book, Nigeria and Its Criminal Justice System, which allegedly defames Babalola. The lawyer was also charged for publicizing details of…
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“May we not all pray and worship in vain” – Pastor Leke Adeboye tells women who attend prayer programs but have refused to speak with their husbands
Pastor Leke Adeboye of the Redeemed Christian Church of God has expressed his concerns about women who attend numerous prayer programs but refuse to communicate with their husbands, fathers, and ‘sisters.’ The son of RCCG General Overseer Pastor Enoch Adeboye, Leke, stated that he hopes such women do not pray and worship in vain.
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Justice system weak, sick and needs help – IGP, Kayode Egbetokun
Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun has described Nigeria’s criminal justice system as weak, flawed, and in need of a complete overhaul. He called on Nigerians to refrain from solely blaming the police. Speaking at the 2024 Annual Lecture/Award Ceremony organized by the Crime Reporters Association of Nigeria (CRAN), Egbetokun acknowledged the challenges but emphasized that the police are not the only stakeholders in the criminal justice system and assured that efforts would be made to improve it. “Police is not the only pillar or stakeholder in the criminal justice system in this country. We have challenges, we accept,…
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The only thing missing in Nigeria is the right leader – Davido
Afrobeats sensation David Adeleke, known as Davido, believes that strong leadership is the crucial factor that will help Nigeria achieve its full potential. In an appearance on the ‘Elevate Africa Convos’ podcast, Davido emphasized that while Nigeria can thrive but poor governance is holding back its progress. “I tell people, if you can survive in Nigeria, you can survive anywhere,” Davido stated. “I just feel the only thing missing is the right leaders to guide us. Once we get that right, I believe there’s nothing that can stop us.”
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I suffered from stage 1 prostrate cancer, lost interest in sex – Charly Boy
Maverick singer Charles Oputa, also known as Charly Boy, has shared his experience with prostate cancer. He revealed that he was diagnosed with stage 1 prostate cancer, which affected his fertility and led to a loss of sexual interest. Charly Boy underwent surgery to address the issue and has since established the Charly Boy Foundation to support men in the fight against prostate cancer. He said, “Now, I understand why men are scared because of this, I had Stage 1 Prostate cancer, I was lucky because my pee and everything were mixing with my bladder, it had become cancerous, so…
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Tax bills have not been withdrawn – Senate President Godswill Akpabio says as he insists Senate will not be intimidated by anyone
The Federal Government has dismissed civil servants who obtained degrees from unapproved private universities in Benin Republic and Togo since 2017. This action follows investigations revealing widespread certificate fraud, including cases where degrees were acquired within months. Former Education Minister Tahir Mamman disclosed that over 22,500 fake certificates from these institutions were identified and canceled. In response, the government banned the accreditation of such degrees and recognized only eight universities in the two countries as legitimate. An inter-ministerial committee recommended the dismissals, with directives issued to all federal agencies to enforce the decision. The exact number of affected workers remains…
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Nigerian government fires Togo, Benin Republic degree holders from MDAs
The Federal Government of Nigeria has dismissed civil servants who obtained degrees from private universities in Benin Republic and Togo between 2017 and now. This decision follows concerns over certificate racketeering and the validity of degrees from institutions in these countries. The directive comes after investigations revealed widespread irregularities, including a journalist acquiring a degree from a Benin Republic university in just two months to qualify for the National Youth Service Corps scheme. In response, the government banned the accreditation of degrees from such institutions and announced that only eight universities in these countries are officially recognized for awarding degrees…
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If you don’t blend, you will bring out off-spec products which will destroy your vehicles – Mele Kyari defends PH refinery operations
Mele Kyari, the Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited, has defended the blending of petroleum products at the recently reactivated Port Harcourt refinery, describing it as a necessary aspect of refining rather than a criminal act. Kyari made this clarification on Wednesday, November 4, during the commissioning of the NUPENG Towers in Lagos. The Port Harcourt refinery, which resumed crude oil processing on November 26 after years of inactivity, has begun loading petroleum products for distribution by truck. The refinery produces straight-run petrol (naphtha), which is blended to supply 1.4 million liters of…
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Any man that doesn’t have a woman who can transfer N100k to him in times of trouble is in a big mess – Nigerian lady says
A Nigerian woman, Kate Chinagorom Eze, has said that men will suffer in the long run if they don’t empower their wives or keep marrying women who don’t have a source of income. In a post she shred on Fcebook, she stated that any man whose partner can not transfer N100k to him in times of trouble is in a big mess “Any man who doesn’t have a woman who can transfer N100k to him in times of trouble is in a big mess,” she wrote. If you like to continue getting married to cooks and Nannies , you will suffer…
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A country that has more religious billboards than industrial billboards will be poor, insecure and ungodly – Nigerian Catholic priest says
Nigerian Catholic priest Rev. Angelo Chidi Unegbu has raised concerns about the imbalance between religious institutions and industrial development in the country. According to him, a nation with more churches than industries is unlikely to prosper, as it perpetuates poverty, insecurity, and moral decline He wrote in a post on Facebook; ”A country that has more religious billboards than industrial billboards or adverts cannot be said to be religious. It is rather a country that has excelled in religious merchandise. Such a country cannot but be poor, insecure and ungodly,
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PortHarcourt refinery working, but won’t reduce petrol price — PENGASSAN
The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has confirmed that the Port Harcourt refinery, with a daily production capacity of 60,000 barrels, is operational and producing refined petroleum products such as diesel, kerosene, and petrol. Speaking at PENGASSAN’s National Executive Council Meeting on Tuesday, December 3, in Abuja, National President Festus Osifo addressed skepticism about the refinery’s functionality. However, he clarified that its operations would not result in lower petrol prices, citing the significant impact of the naira’s exchange rate on the cost of refined products. He said; “The confirmation I have today is that the…
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