Afe Babalola Drops Charges Against Lawyer Dele Farotimi After Ooni’s Intervention
Afe Babalola, founder of Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), has withdrawn all criminal charges against human rights lawyer Dele Farotimi following the intervention of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, and other prominent traditional rulers. Farotimi had accused Babalola of corrupting the judiciary in his book, *“Nigeria and its Criminal Justice System.”* Babalola, addressing […]
Tensions Rise at Lagos Assembly as Ousted Speaker Fights to Keep His Seat
The Lagos State House of Assembly has heightened security measures as lawmakers convene for a plenary session on Monday, following a leadership crisis sparked by the removal of former Speaker Mudashiru Obasa. Obasa, ousted on January 13, 2025, over allegations of misconduct and financial mismanagement, insists he remains the legitimate speaker, urging his colleagues to […]