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Libel is not a crime: NBA demands immediate release of Dele Farotimi

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), under the leadership of its President, Mazi Afam Osigwe, SAN, has condemned the recent arrest of Dele Farotimi on...

Farotimi, punished for exercising freedom of expression – Amnesty International demand immediate release

Amnesty International has called for the immediate and unconditional release of Dele Farotimi, a human rights lawyer currently detained by the Nigeria Police Force. In...

Obidient Movement demands immediate release of Farotimi, threatens nationwide protests

The Obidient Movement, led by Dr. Yunusa Tanko, held a press conference on December 4, 2024, expressing outrage over the recent arrest of Barrister...

Prof. Utomi condemns Farotimi’s arrest, warns it could spark renewed calls for international sanctions against Nigeria

Renowned political economist and former presidential candidate, Professor Pat Utomi, expressed deep concern over the recent arrest of Dele Farotimi, a prominent advocate for...

Peter Obi condemns arrest of Dele Farotimi, calls for immediate release

Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, has strongly condemned the arrest of Dele Farotimi, a prominent human rights lawyer...

Human Rights Lawyer Farotimi arrested over allegations of defamation

The Nigeria Police Force has arrested prominent lawyer and activist Dele Farotimi after a defamation petition was filed by billionaire businessman Tony Elumelu. According to...

Police killed 24, detained 1200 during #Endbadgovernance protest – Annesty International

Amnesty International on Thursday reported that 24 protesters were killed, and over 1,200 individuals, including minors, were detained by police during the #EndBadGovernance protests...

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