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Police Arrests Dele Farotimi Over Defamation Allegations

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By Jesusemen Oratokhai

Prominent human rights lawyer, Dele Farotimi, was arrested by the Nigerian Police Force following a defamation complaint allegedly filed by Tony Elumelu, the CEO of United Bank for Africa (UBA).

Omoyele Sowore, a former presidential candidate and activist, revealed the arrest on his X (formerly Twitter) account on Tuesday.

According to Sowore, Elumelu accused Farotimi of defamation in a petition to the police, which led to the arrest.

Sowore condemned the action, calling it an abuse of police authority for personal disputes.

He stated, “I just learned that Dele Farotimi was arrested by the Nigerian Police over a petition by Tony Elumelu of UBA Group alleging Dele defamed him.

The police must stop allowing themselves to be used to settle private scores. Nigerians won’t tolerate this any longer.”

The arrest occurred at the Zone 2 Police Command in Lagos, and Sowore has called for Farotimi’s immediate release.

The incident has sparked significant debate among legal and activist communities, with many questioning whether the matter should have been handled through civil litigation instead of criminal proceedings.

As of now, neither the Nigerian Police nor representatives of Tony Elumelu have issued statements regarding the situation.

 

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Cross River Lawmakers Endorse Gov. Otu for 2027 Re-Election

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By Njoku Chijioke 

The Southern caucus of the 10th Cross River House of Assembly has endorsed Governor Bassey Otu for re-election in 2027, citing his achievements in boosting internally generated revenue and governance reforms.

Led by Francis Asuquo (Odukpani constituency), the lawmakers urged residents to support Otu’s second term bid and called on other aspirants to step aside for the governor.

However, Richard Inoyo, a civil society leader, dismissed the endorsement, arguing that the caucus does not represent the people’s will.

Meanwhile, speculation is growing that Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong may challenge Otu in 2027, with his expanding free transport scheme seen as a strategic move.

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Kaduna Refinery Hits 60% Completion – NNPCL

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By Adenike Lawal 

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), has announced that the Kaduna Refinery has reached over 60% mechanical completion, with operations expected to begin before the end of 2025.

NNPCL’s Executive Vice President, Downstream, Isiyaku Abdullahi, disclosed this during an engagement with Kannywood artists in Abuja, emphasizing the company’s commitment to completing the refinery and its pipelines using internal resources.

Abdullahi also highlighted ongoing progress at the Port Harcourt and Warri refineries, urging Nigerians to prepare for an upcoming NNPCL Initial Public Offering (IPO), as part of investment opportunities in the oil and gas sector.

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UNIZIK Probes Female Student’s Alleged Assault on Lecturer

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By Emmanuel Ogbodo

Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), has launched an investigation into a physical altercation between a female student and a lecturer, Dr. Chukwudi Okoye, at the Faculty of Arts.

The incident, which went viral on social media, reportedly started after the lecturer interrupted the student’s video recording, leading to a heated argument.

The student allegedly bit the lecturer multiple times and tore his clothes during the confrontation.

UNIZIK’s Acting Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Joseph Ikechebelu, assured the public of a fair and transparent probe, emphasizing the university’s commitment to discipline and decorum.

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