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Ekiti Magistrate court strikes out criminal case against Dele Farotimi

February 14, 2025February 14, 2025Bode DoluLeave a Comment

Ekiti State Chief Magistrates Court sitting in Ado-Ekiti has struck out the defamation case brought against human rights lawyer and activist, Dele Farotimi. The court decision followed the application and motion by the police prosecutor, Martins Akala, an officer in charge of Legal at the State Police Command’s Criminal Investigation Department, for withdrawal of the […]

Finally, Ekiti magistrate court admits Dele Farotimi to N30m bail

December 20, 2024December 20, 2024Bode DoluLeave a Comment

Eventually, a magistrate court sitting in Ado-Ekiti, the Ekiti State capital, has admitted the embattled lawyer and human rights activist, Dele Farotimi to N30 million bail. During the hearing of the bail application on Friday, Magistrate Abayomi Adeosun ruled in favour of Farotimi. In his ruling, the magistrate stated that the bail conditions included two […]

Imo State Magistrate court set ablaze on Sunday

December 18, 2022Bode DoluLeave a Comment

A section of the Magistrate Court in Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria, has been set ablaze by suspected hoodlums on Sunday. This is coming about 24 hours after the Orlu High Court was burnt by fleeing hoodlums. The Magistrate Court which is located at the heart of the state capital is housing the Owerri High Court. […]