Dele Farotimi Sent Back to Jail as Bail Hearing is Postponed to December 20

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2 days ago

December 10, 2024

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Mr. Dele Farotimi, has been remanded in jail once again, following a decision by the court regarding his bail application.

This comes after the court adjourned the hearing for his bail request to December 20, 2024.

Omoyele Sowore, the former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), took to his X handle to share the news, offering his support for Farotimi’s cause.

Sowore, a prominent activist himself, expressed his frustration, stating, Dele Farotimi has been sent back to prison for the next 10 days.

See what begging has done? #FreeDeleFarotimiNow.

Farotimi, a well-known figure in Nigeria’s human rights community, appeared before the Chief Magistrate Court in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, on Tuesday.

The session was scheduled to address his bail hearing, but the proceedings ended with the judge setting a later date for a ruling.

Farotimi’s arrival at the courthouse was marked by tight security, as he was escorted in a police security van and accompanied by correctional center officials.

Farotimi, who is known for his fierce defense of civil liberties and social justice, has often found himself at odds with the Nigerian government.

FIFA Officially Names Saudi Arabia as Host of the 2034 World Cup

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8 hours ago

December 11, 2024

Zion Olamide

FIFA has announced Saudi Arabia as the official host of the 2034 FIFA World Cup. The decision was confirmed during an Extraordinary FIFA Congress meeting on Wednesday, December 11, where Saudi Arabia’s unopposed bid was applauded by over 200 FIFA member federations attending remotely.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino described the vote as “loud and clear,” highlighting global support for Saudi Arabia’s bid.

Prince Mohammed bin Salman expressed excitement, promising an exceptional tournament that will bring joy to football fans worldwide.

Additionally, FIFA confirmed that the 2030 World Cup will be co-hosted by Spain, Portugal, and Morocco, with Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay hosting one match each in celebration of the tournament’s centenary. The 2026 World Cup will take place in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

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The National Power Grid Collapses For The 12th Time In 2024

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15 hours ago

December 11, 2024

Ese Ohwofa

The National Grid Collapses for the 12th time in 2024, it was reported that the power grid collapsed on Wednesday 11th of December around 2pm.

The reason behind the collapse has not yet been disclosed. This will be a total of 12 times that the Nigeria power grid collapsed. The collapse started becoming more frequent from the month of October, as it collapsed 3 within one week.

The information about the collapse was confirmed on by a tweet from the official page of Nigeria’s National Grid.

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NSCIA Appoints Five New Imams for National Mosque in Abuja

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16 hours ago

December 11, 2024

Zion Olamide

The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has appointed five new imams for the National Mosque in Abuja.

The Secretary-General, Ishaq Oloyede, announced the appointees: Ilyasu Usman (Enugu), Luqman Zakariyah (Osun), Khalid Abubakar (Plateau), Haroun Muhammad Eze (Enugu), and Abdulkadir Salman (Kwara).

Oloyede highlighted the appointments as part of efforts to enhance the mosque’s role as a center for worship and learning. The selection process was vetted by the NSCIA’s General Purpose and Fatwa Committees, ensuring the imams’ qualifications.

This move also fulfills the council’s promise to increase representation from the South-East and South-South regions, marking a milestone in the mosque’s administration.