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Afe Babalola

December 4, 2024

Farotimi files suit at Lagos court challenging arrest over alleged defamation of Afe Babalola

Mr Farotimi’s lawyer said that a fundamental human rights application was filed at a Lagos State High Court.

Dele Farotimi
December 4, 2024

After giving King’s College London £10 million to advance human rights in Africa, Afe Babalola deploys Nigerian police to brutalise activist Dele 

Mr Farotimi had said he was being targeted by UBA CEO Elumelu and Mr Babalola, whom he accused of deploying the police to harass and monitor his movement.

Afe Babalola, Dele Farotimi
December 4, 2024

Afe Babalola’s Petition: NBA slams police over illegal arrest of lawyer Farotimi

“We, therefore, demand the immediate release of Dele Farotimi, as his arrest lacks any basis under the laws of Lagos state,” stated NBA.

Afe Babalola, Dele Farotimi
December 3, 2024

Dele Farotimi’s arrest over defamation petition gross misuse of power: Peter Obi

Mr Obi said Mr Farotimi’s arrest “is a gross misuse of police powers and a grave assault on the principles of democracy and justice in Nigeria.”

Peter Obi
October 19, 2024

NiDCOM boss urges Nigerians to join hands with FG on national development

The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has urged citizens at home and abroad to join hands with the federal government by complementing its efforts to attain sustainable development

Mrs. Abike Dabiri-Erewa
August 17, 2024

Tinubu’s govt turning Nigerians into beggars, promoting intense poverty: Afe Babalola

Mr Babalola expressed grave concern over the hunger crisis in the country, condemning Mr Tinubu’s approach to addressing the hunger.

Tinubu, Afe Babalola
September 15, 2023

Nigerian judiciary promotes law professor sacked for exam malpractice, gross misconduct as new senior advocate

Benedicta Daudu was taking an exam as part of her master’s degree programme at the University of Jos when she was caught cheating by school administrators in 2016, officials said.

CJN Ariwoola, Benedicta Daudu and Haruna Tsamani
July 11, 2023

‘Don’t send wrong signals,’ Falana counsels Tinubu on corrupt politicians visiting Aso Rock

Although Mr Falana did not categorically name anyone, several politicians have been meeting with Mr Tinubu at the Aso Villa since he emerged as president.

Bola Tinubu and Femi Falana
July 11, 2023

Nigerian lawmakers fixing their own salaries is unconstitutional: Obasanjo

“All elected people, by our constitution, their emolument is supposed to be fixed by the revenue mobilisation commission, but our lawmakers set that aside.”

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo , Godswill Akpabio and Tajudeen Abass
March 26, 2023

Nigerian lawyer Afe Babalola donates £10 million to King’s College London

The centre promises blended and online programmes for access to students who have had their journey to higher education disrupted by conflict, displacement, or other transitions.

King's College London and Afe Babalola