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Peter Obi Steps In to Mediate Afe Babalola and Detained Activist Dele Farotimi

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2 days ago

December 10, 2024

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Peter Obi, the former Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, made a visit to Ekiti State, where he met with renowned legal expert Afe Babalola, SAN, to discuss the ongoing legal troubles of human rights lawyer and activist Dele Farotimi.

The visit took place at Afe Babalola University in Ado-Ekiti, with Obi aiming to mediate and seek a resolution for Farotimi’s predicament.

Farotimi, known for his outspoken advocacy against corruption and injustice, was recently detained at an Ekiti prison after Afe Babalola filed a petition that led to his arrest.

The legal tussle has sparked widespread public outcry, with many Nigerians criticizing Babalola’s decision.

On Monday, the court granted Farotimi bail, setting the conditions at ₦50 million and a surety of the same amount.

After the discussion with Babalola, Obi visited the prison facility where Farotimi is being held.

He engaged in a private conversation with the detained lawyer, expressing solidarity and discussing potential paths to resolve the situation.

The visit was revealed by social activist Moses Paul, who shared photos on X, detailing how Obi dedicated his entire day to these engagements.

According to Paul, Obi’s discussions with Afe Babalola covered pressing national issues, particularly the challenges faced by activists like Farotimi who risked their freedom to stand up for justice and transparency.

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

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4 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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11 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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12 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.