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“Mr Dele Farotimi, the activist who was arrested and charged to court over allegations of criminal defamation of Chief Afe Babalola, the senior lawyer, was released on Christmas Eve after meeting bail conditions. The law […]

1. Pack your money in fcy and leisure around. N1bn will buy $1.1m in Jan 01, 2024. Assuming it’s not earning interest, it is now N1.9bn or 90% return. Exchange rate was actually N871 in […]

What astonishes me is that in all these stealing, our people have not the faintest idea of how to use money. I am getting scared we are caught up in an age of fools. What […]

Economic reform indeed. A situation where the Government is proposing to spend N1.9bilion to power generators despite the hype on power sector reform. Besides, when you check this and compare it with the allocation to […]

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has approved a 40% increase in telecom tariffs, effective January 2025. Here’s what this means: 📞 Calls: Minimum ₦15.40 per minute ✉️ SMS: ₦5.60 per message 🌐 Data Bundles: Maximum […]

The first Nigerian soldier that attained the rank of a full military General without skipping a single rank. – 1963 2 Lt – 1966 Lt – 1967 Capt – 1969 Maj – 1972 Lt Col […]

The law in Nigeria is that an arrested person shall not be handcuffed, or otherwise bound or be subjected to unnecessary restraint except in the following instances: 1️⃣ By order of the court; or 2️⃣ […]

Late Revd. Monsignor Pedro Martins told us that in 1965 his car broke down on Awolowo Road, Ikoyi en route to St. Gregory’s College (his residence) and, as he opened the bonnet and sought to […]

Is Chief Afe Babalola Contradicting His Own Previous Legal Arguments By Seeking To Prosecute Dele Farotimi For Criminal Libel? _ [ Dr Ope Banwo, Founder, Naija Lives Matter and self-styled Mayor of Fadeyi examines the […]

BITTER WORDS FROM ELDERS 1. Nobody respect a rag until their shoes is dirty, so stay in your corner. Don’t beg people to know your value, when the time comes, nobody will tell them to […]

I like Mr. Dele Farotimi, his courage, forthrightness and pan-Nigerian views. But anyone with a basic understanding of the principles of the law of libel, will concede that Mr. Farotimi is in hot soup, and […]

Your Midweek Law Clinic. The arrest of a practicing lawyer in Nigeria over his book publication on Nigeria and her criminal justice system has necessitated the research into laws guiding criminal libel in Nigeria. It […]

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The psychiatrist at the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso, who spoke to ThePoint said many men are left to shoulder family responsibilities alone. Dr. Adeoye Oyewole, a psychologist and psychiatrist, has expressed concern […]

There’s something incredibly refreshing about people who are successful but don’t feel the need to flaunt it. They carry a certain air of confidence, not cockiness. They know their worth but don’t feel compelled to […]

Key ethnic groups, including Ohaneze Ndigbo, Afenifere, and the Arewa Youths Consultative Forum (ACF), have proposed regionalism and a parliamentary system of government as solutions to Nigeria’s lingering challenges. Under the aegis of the Rebirth […]

‘I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd gives His life for the sheep.’ ~ John 10:11 NKJV Jesus told of a shepherd with a hundred sheep. When one of them was lost, he left […]

AMERICA: Capitol street, Lincoln Avenue, #451; That’s my house. ENGLAND: Downing street, Plot 122, Flat 8; SW1 2OP See you soon. NIGERIA: As you’re coming eh, immediately the Okada man drop you, turn to your […]

Born in 1960, Nuhu Ribadu, perhaps, had independence in his genes. Son of a first republic parliamentarian from Yola, Nuhu came with a good spoon in his mouth. After he studied law, he joined the […]