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BREAKING: Dele Farotimi Arrives Premises Of Chief Magistrate Court In Ado-Ekiti In Trumped-Up Defamation Suit

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Dele Farotimi Arrives Premises Of Chief Magistrate Court In Ado-Ekiti In Trumped-Up Defamation Suit

The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCS) brought the lawyer on Tuesday morning withour handcuffs, after facing backlashes on Monday at the Federal High Court.

Human rights lawyer, Dele Farotimi, has arrived at the premises of the Ado Ekiti Magistrate Court in Ekiti State in the ongoing trial on the defamation suit filed against him by legal luminary, Afe Babalola (SAN).

The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCS) brought the lawyer on Tuesday morning withour handcuffs, after facing backlashes on Monday at the Federal High Court.

Ekwutosblog  reported earlier that Farotimi submitted a preliminary objection, urging the Ado Ekiti Magistrate Court in Ekiti State to dismiss the defamation suit filed against him by Afe Babalola (SAN).

The preliminary objection, filed on Monday dated December 9, 2024, ahead of Tuesday’s hearing of the defamation charge was submitted through his lead counsel, Adeyinka Olumide-Fusika (SAN), who leads a team of 19 other lawyers.

The objection is based on Section 36(8) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Section 4(1) of the Criminal Law of Ekiti State, Sections 77(10)(a), 147, and 370 of the Ekiti State Administration of Criminal Justice Law, 2014, and Sections 25 and 42 of the Magistrates Courts Law (No. 5, 2014) of Ekiti State.

Farotimi’s objection outlines five key grounds, arguing that the charge against him is legally invalid, non-existent, and that the magistrate acted beyond their jurisdiction by considering an incompetent charge.

The five grounds of the objection are as follows: “The 16-count charge before the magistrate court pertains to alleged offences under the “Criminal Code Act.”

The Criminal Code Act is applicable in Ekiti State through adoption and/or domestication as the Criminal Code Law, Cap. C16, Laws of Ekiti, 2012.

The Criminal Code Law, Cap. C16, Laws of Ekiti, 2012 has been expressly repealed and replaced by Section 429(a) of the Criminal Law of Ekiti State, 2021.

The alleged defamation of Aare Afe Babalola, SAN, and two of his partners, Olu Daramola, SAN, Olu Faro, as well as the law firm Afe Babalola & Co., as detailed in the charges, is not recognised under the Criminal Law of Ekiti State, 2021, and is, therefore, non-existent.

Based on these points, the Honourable Magistrate acted without jurisdiction by allowing the charge to proceed, ordering the arraignment of the defendant, and subsequently ordering his detention in prison.

Farotimi’s defence team includes Yinka Olumide-Fusika (SAN) who leads the defence team, three other senior advocates who are Festus Emiri, Bamidele Ibironke, Segun Ololade, along with 16 other legal practitioners.

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EID-EL-FITR: IGP DISU FELICITATES MUSLIM FAITHFUL, ORDERS NATIONWIDE DEPLOYMENT OF TACTICAL ASSETS

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​The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc(+), NPM, has extended warm felicitations to the Muslim faithful across Nigeria on the successful completion of the holy month of Ramadan and the celebration of Eid-el-Fitr.

​In furtherance of his commitment to ensuring a safe and secure environment during the festive period, the Inspector-General has directed Commissioners of Police and Tactical Commanders across all states of the Federation and the Federal Capital Territory to implement robust security arrangements.
​Operational measures include:
​Strategic deployment of tactical teams and intelligence operatives.

​Deployment of the Special Intervention Squad and conventional police personnel to Eid prayer grounds and critical infrastructure.
​Increased presence at highways, motor parks, recreational centers, and other public spaces to ensure peaceful, hitch-free celebrations.

​The IGP has also ordered heightened visibility policing, coordinated patrols, enhanced surveillance operations, and intelligence-led stop-and-search duties. These actions are aimed at proactively deterring criminal activities and ensuring a swift response to any emerging threats.

​IGP Disu calls on members of the public to remain vigilant, cooperate with law enforcement agencies, and promptly report any suspicious activities to the nearest police station or through the following emergency lines:
​08057000001, 08057000002, 09133333785, and 09133333786.
​IGP Tunji Disu wishes all Muslim faithful a peaceful and joyous Eid-el-Fitr.

DCP ANTHONY OKON PLACID psc(+) mni
Force Public Relations Officer
Force Headquarters, Abuja
20th March, 2026

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Hon Success Opara celebrates Mothering Sunday with St. Peter women, hails them as the ‘neck that controls the household

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Hon Success Opara, former councilorship candidate for Ikenegbu Ward 2, celebrated Mothering Sunday with the women of St. Peter Anglican Church, Ikenegbu, extolling them as the backbone of their households.

He described them as the “neck that controls the household,” acknowledging their vital role in shaping families and communities.

Opara’s gesture is seen as a testament to his commitment to uplifting and empowering women.

The celebration, which coincided with the Christian observance of Mothering Sunday, featured fellowship and words of encouragement from Opara, who prayed for the women’s well-being.

This event highlights the importance of recognizing and appreciating mothers and mother figures in Nigerian society.

 

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“Early marriage is better than fornication” – Mixed reactions as young Nigerian couple trends after welcoming a child

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A young Nigerian couple are currently trending on Arewa social media circles after they welcomed their first child.

The pictures taken by a Kaduna-based photographer have sparked mixed reactions, with some people saying that the girl is underaged and not old enough to be a wife and mother.

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