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“Because You Found Your Voices and Spoke for Me, Nigeria Couldn’t Silence Me” – Dele Farotimi

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Human rights lawyer and activist Dele Farotimi has broken his silence days after his release from detention, thanking Nigerians for their overwhelming support.

Farotimi, known for his outspoken criticism of Nigeria’s legal and justice system, was arrested in Lagos on December 3, 2024, over allegations of defamation against legal luminary Afe Babalola.

On December 4, an Ekiti State Magistrate Court presided over by Abayomi Adeosun, ordered his remand in prison.

Days later, on December 6, the police levelled an additional 12-count charge against him, escalating the case’s profile.

After weeks of legal tussles, the court granted him bail on December 20, setting stringent conditions, including a N30 million bond, the submission of his international passport, and a ban on granting media interviews during the ongoing trial.

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In a heartfelt video now trending on social media, Farotimi expressed gratitude to the public for rallying behind him.

He remarked, “We lost our humanity when we allowed divisions to define us. But you refused to see me as just a Yoruba man or a Christian.

You spoke for me as a fellow human being. Because of your voices, Nigeria couldn’t silence me.

Your unity became my strength, and in that collective voice, we stood together.”


 

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Concern Grows Over Rising Insecurity Following Kwara Abduction Case

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It was reported that bandits were seen in Kwara State and abducted six residents from Rukpete Village.

The incident was reported to have occurred on June 8 at about 11 p.m.

Sources revealed that seven people were initially taken, but an elderly man was later released, leaving six victims in captivity.

The rising cases of insecurity in the country remain quite alarming.


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Panic as Bandit Rumours Spark School Safety Concerns in Abuja

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The state of the country is affecting many people, as they believe nowhere is safe, including schools where they keep their children.

It has been reported that some parents have started withdrawing their children from schools in Abuja.

It can be noted that rumours of bandits being sighted near a school triggered panic, causing parents to hurriedly remove their children for safety.

While the reports of bandits have not been confirmed, the school has also issued safety measures to ensure the protection of students within the premises.


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Lagos Residents Raise Alarm After Suspected Bandits Are Reported in Ibeju-Lekki

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It has been rumored that bandits have made their way to Lagos, and allegedly they were spotted in Ibeju-Lekki, where some residents became suspicious of them and reported the matter.

A clip of the group of men went viral online, and many people became concerned. Whether true or not, fear has been sparked among Lagosians as they worry that bandits may already be in the state. Even if the reports remain unconfirmed, many believe it is still a possibility worth paying attention to.


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