Police ask court to dismiss Afe Babalola’s defamation case against Dele Farotimi
The police have filed an application at the Federal High Court, Ado-Ekiti Division, seeking to withdraw the defamation case against activist Dele Farotimi.
The move to withdraw the defamation suit filed by IGP Kayode Egbetokun was stated in a notice of discontinuance dated January 29, 2025.
The notice was filed in accordance with Section 108 (1) (2)(a) of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act, 2015, and signed by the police prosecutor, Samson Osubu.
According to the notice, the police want the case dismissed as requested by the nominal complainant, Afe Babalola.
The prosecution has already served the notice on the defendant’s counsel in court, as both parties to the suit are presently awaiting the judge’s sitting to strike out the charge formally.
The latest development came after clerics, politicians, traditional rulers and other well-meaning Nigerians intervened.
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
States
Independence: NBA urges Nigerians to expect better future
The NBA said that ordinary Nigerians should be deriving benefit from the subsidy removal rather than hardship.
Agriculture
FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology
The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices
Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”
NationWide
Tinubu accuses Atiku of using public funds to build university
Mr Abubakar was yet to respond to the allegation as of the time of filing this report.
Education
Court restrains KASU unions from embarking on strike
The court also ordered the unions to cease and desist from giving effect to any strike action pending the hearing.
Hot news Home top
Tinubu’s campaign DG says only lazy Nigerians are crying of hunger
However, Mr Tinubu has admitted that economic hardships in the country are a necessary sacrifice for a better future.
Lagos
Lagos bureau, NBA partner to tackle land administration challenges
Mr Olowoshago announced plans to establish a monthly regulatory clinic.
Heading 1
Minister seeks stronger collaboration to tackle unemployment, protect workers
The minister said the federal government remained committed to creating an enabling environment for decent employment.
NationWide
Obi asks Tinubu to account for N15.8 trillion fuel subsidy savings, $100 billion borrowings
He congratulated the president on spending a night outside Lagos and Abuja.
