Judiciary
Magistrate Court Dismisses Defamation Case Against Dele Farotimi In Ekiti
Magistrate Court Dismisses Defamation Case Against Dele Farotimi In Ekiti
Magistrate court dismisses defamation case against Dele Farotimi in Ekiti . The Chief Magistrates’ Court in Ekiti State has struck out the defamation case against human rights lawyer and activist, Dele Farotimi.
The decision followed a motion filed by police prosecutor Martins Akala, seeking to withdraw the case from the court.
According to reports, the Federal High Court in Ado-Ekiti had earlier dismissed cyberbullying and defamation charges against Farotimi on January 29, 2025, after the police withdrew the charges.
Background of the Case
Farotimi was arraigned by the Ekiti State Police on December 4, 2024, over alleged defamatory statements against legal luminary Afe Babalola in his book Nigeria and Its Criminal Justice System. In the book, he accused Babalola of influencing Supreme Court justices.
He was granted bail on December 20, 2024, and the case was scheduled for hearing on February 13, 2025. However, on January 27, 2025, Afe Babalola agreed to withdraw the criminal defamation charges following the intervention of prominent traditional rulers, led by the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi.
Court Proceedings and Ruling
During Thursday’s hearing, prosecutor Akala informed the court that the authorities had directed the withdrawal of the defamation suit.
Dele Farotimi
“This matter was scheduled for hearing today, but I seek leave of the court to withdraw the charge against the defendant as instructed by the police authorities,” he stated.
In response to the ruling, Farotimi’s counsel, Kembi Adejare, welcomed the decision, saying, “The case was struck out based on the prosecution’s application. They brought us here, and now they’ve asked us to leave.
In open court, I said they put us in chains and have now removed them—why should we complain?”
Kaduna Woman Drags 3 Neighbours To Sharia Court For Allegedly Calling Her Prostitute
Kaduna Woman drags 3 neighbours to Sharia court for allegedly calling her prostitute. Amiddle-aged woman, Shema’u Isma’il, on Wednesday, dragged three neighbours before a Sharia Court sitting at Magajin Gari, Kaduna State, for allegedly calling her a prostitute.
The complainant accused Halima Umar, Aisha Umar, and Bilkisu Umar for allegedly making defamatory remarks about her, particularly regarding her marital status.
“They said I am living alone despite being a married woman,” she told the court.
She further alleged that the defendants harass her nine-year-old son, scaring him away and beating him whenever he goes outside to play.
She pleaded, “We have tried to settle the matter at home, but they refuse to stop. I want this honourable court to intervene and grant me justice.’’ Ms Halima, mother of Aisha and Bilkisu, who spoke in their defence, denied the allegation.
Shari’a Court
She claimed that the complainant was the first to insult her children, calling them prostitutes, and they only retaliated. She also told the court that both the complainant’s son and her own children were underage.
The Judge, Kabir Muhammad asked the defendants whether they had witnesses, to which they responded in the affirmative.
The judge subsequently referred the case to the police for further investigation and adjourned the hearing until March 26.
Court Orders Remand of Serial Offender Over ₦700,000 Fraud In Ekiti
Court orders remand of serial offender over ₦700,000 fraud in Ekiti. An Ekiti State Chief Magistrate Court in Ado Ekiti has ordered the remand of 36-year-old Samuel Bankole at the Ado Ekiti Correctional Centre for allegedly committing fraud and previously jumping bail.
Bankole was arraigned by the Ekiti State Police Command for allegedly obtaining ₦700,000 from Olarenwaju Are under false pretenses, claiming he would help him purchase a vehicle.
Court
The prosecutor, Inspector Akinwale Oriyomi, urged the court to deny bail, citing Bankole’s history as a serial offender who had previously jumped bail.
The Chief Magistrate, Abayomi Adeosun, denied the defendant’s bail application and ordered his remand until April 3, when the case will resume for hearing.
High Court Adjourns Natasha’s Suit Against Senate Probe To March 25
High court adjourns Natasha’s suit against senate probe to March 25. The Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned the case filed by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, to March 25, 2025.
The postponement came after the respondents informed the court that they had yet to receive the necessary court documents.
High Court Adjourns
Akpoti-Uduaghan had filed a suit seeking to stop the Senate Committee on Ethics and Privileges from investigating her.
In an earlier ruling on March 5, 2025, Justice Obiora Egwuatu temporarily barred the committee from proceeding with the probe.
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