I Am Still Facing Four Lawsuits from Afe Babalola’s Firm – Farotimi
Activist and lawyer Dele Farotimi revealed on Sunday that he is still facing four civil suits across different states, all filed by members of the Aare Afe Babalola law office. This disclosure came during the Toyin Falola Interviews, despite the withdrawal of criminal cases against him by legal luminary Afe Babalola (SAN). Farotimi was previously […]
Ekiti Court Strikes Out Defamation Suit Against Dele Farotimi
An Ekiti State Chief Magistrates Court has struck out the defamation suit filed against human rights activist Dele Farotimi by the Police. The suit was withdrawn at the request of the prosecutor, Martins Akala, following instructions from the Police authorities. This follows a similar outcome in January 2025, when a Federal High Court in Ado […]
Afe Babalola Withdraws Defamation Cases Against Dele Farotimi
The Founder of Afe Babalola University, Ado Ekiti, Aare Afe Babalola SAN, has agreed to withdraw defamation and cyberbullying cases against activist and lawyer Dele Farotimi, following intervention by the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, and other prominent Yoruba traditional rulers. Babalola had earlier filed a petition against Farotimi, accusing him of defamation in […]
Federal High Court Grants Dele Farotimi ₦50M Bail
A Federal High Court in Ado-Ekiti has granted human rights lawyer Dele Farotimi bail set at ₦50 million with a surety owning landed property. The case, involving allegations of criminal defamation against Aare Afe Babalola, is adjourned until January 29, 2025. Farotimi, accused of defaming Babalola in his book on Nigeria’s justice system, was previously […]