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Saturday, 07 December 2024 04:52

Afe Babalola speaks on dispute with Dele Farotimi over allegations of reputation damage

Notable legal practitioner Afe Babalola has launched a defense against allegations made in Dele Farotimi's book "Nigeria and its Criminal Justice System," claiming the publication has irreparably damaged his hard-earned reputation. At a press conference held at the Afe Babalola Bar Centre in Ado-Ekiti, Babalola, through his lead counsel Owoseni Ajayi, expressed deep concern over what he describes as defamatory remarks in Farotimi's publication. "The assertions made in this book threaten to destroy what I have spent my entire life building," Babalola stated, emphasizing that the damage goes beyond monetary compensation. The legal luminary has taken formal action, submitting a…

Friday, 06 December 2024 04:36

Dele Farotimi’s book tops Amazon bestseller list

Dele Farotimi’s book, ‘Nigeria and its Criminal Justice System,’ has become a bestseller on Amazon Books as the human rights advocate faces legal action over the publication. The book is ranked 555 out of all books on the e-commerce website and is number one in elections. The book also topped Amazon’s charts in general elections, political process, and political commentary and opinion. Customer reviews rated the book 4.9 out of five stars. Published on July 2, Farotimi examined how affluent Nigerians allegedly manipulated the country’s judicial system for their interests. However, his description of the country’s legal landscape has become…

Friday, 06 December 2024 04:34

3m UK visitors obtain eVisas as UK border system transitions

More than 3 million people have now transitioned from using physical immigration documents to eVisas, as part of the UK government’s effort to modernize its border and immigration system. The shift, reported on December 4th, 2024, is aimed at creating a more secure and efficient process for managing immigration status. The data, released by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) and the Home Office, shows that over 3.1 million individuals have registered for eVisas. The UK government’s initiative to move from physical immigration documents to digital status proofs is a step toward a more secure and efficient immigration system. This digital…

Thursday, 05 December 2024 04:56

Google, Microsoft, X, others paid N2.55trn in taxes in Nigeria in Half 1, 2024 - Report

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has announced that foreign digital companies, including Google, Microsoft, TikTok, and others, paid a total of N2.55 trillion in taxes during the first half of 2024. This figure was revealed in a statement issued on Tuesday by NITDA’s Director of Corporate Communications & Media Relations, Hadiza Umar. The data was sourced from the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) and the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). NITDA praised companies such as Google, Microsoft, X (formerly Twitter), and TikTok for their adherence to the Code of Practice for Interactive Computer Service Platforms and Internet Intermediaries.…

Thursday, 05 December 2024 04:53

NBA, Atiku, Obi, others condemn arrest of human rights advocate Dele Farotimi over alleged defamation

Dele Farotimi, a prominent Nigerian human rights advocate, was arrested by the Ekiti State Police on Tuesday at his office in Lagos, sparking a wave of protests from legal experts, politicians, and civil society organizations. Farotimi is facing charges of defamation and cyberbullying linked to a petition filed by prominent lawyer Afe Babalola, after comments made by Farotimi in a book published in Lagos. According to Ekiti State police spokesperson Sunday Abutu, the Ekiti police obtained an arrest warrant for Farotimi over allegations of libel. Farotimi was subsequently transported to Ekiti State, where he was arraigned in court on Wednesday,…

Wednesday, 04 December 2024 04:45

CBN provides contact details for reporting ATM and cash withdrawal issues

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has provided designated contacts for bank customers to report difficulties experienced with withdrawing cash over the counter or at automated teller machines (ATMs). On November 29, Olayemi Cardoso, governor of CBN urged bank customers to report any withdrawal challenges via designated numbers. Prior to the directive, the financial regulator had asked banks to prioritise cash disbursement through ATMs or face penalties. In a circular on Tuesday, jointly signed by Solaja Olayemi, its acting director of currency operations, and Isa-Olatinwo Aisha, its acting director of branch operations, CBN provided designated lines to help address customers’…

Wednesday, 04 December 2024 04:44

South Africa eases visa requirements for Nigerians

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced a significant relaxation of visa regulations for Nigerian citizens, allowing tourists to apply for a visa without the need to submit their passports. Ramaphosa made the announcement on Tuesday during the opening of the 11th session of the Nigeria-South Africa Bi-National Commission (BNC) in Cape Town, an event attended by Nigerian President Bola Tinubu. The change, aimed at facilitating easier travel for Nigerian tourists and businesspeople, includes provisions such as the introduction of five-year multiple-entry visas for eligible Nigerian business owners. Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu’s spokesperson, shared the details of the announcement in a…

Wednesday, 04 December 2024 04:40

Afenifere condemns police ‘abduction’ of Dele Farotimi, demands his immediate release

Dele Farotimi, Legal Practitioner, civil rights activist and member of Afenifere National Caucus was on 3rd December 2024 at about 11.00 am abducted and whisked away from his law office at Lekki, Lagos for undisclosed reasons by Policemen of the Rapid Response Squad assaulting also other lawyers, workers and forcefully snatching their phones to prevent communications of the official terrorist attack. According to a statement released last night by a Sunday Abutu identified as Ekiti State Police spokesman, members of the Ekiti police force came to Lagos to arrest Farotimi based on a petition of 'defamation of character and cyberbullying'…

Tuesday, 03 December 2024 04:54

FG raises fresh $2.2bn loan via eurobond - DMO

The Debt Management Office (DMO) says Nigeria has raised $2.2 billion in the international capital market through its latest eurobond auction. The development comes two years after the federal government issued its last eurobond. In November, Wale Edun, minister of finance and coordinating minister of the economy, said approximately $1.7 billion is expected from a eurobond offer and $500 million from a sukuk financing to strengthen the country’s finances and support economic reforms. The sum is expected to be used to finance the N9.1 trillion deficit in the 2024 budget In a statement on Monday, DMO said it auctioned two…

Sunday, 01 December 2024 04:39

Nigerian Customs says studying Appeal Court judgement against it for imposing duty on personal items

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) says it is yet to obtain the full text of a recent judgement of the Court of Appeal’s ruling, which exempted personal items from import duty charges. According to the NCS in an X post on Thursday, the service will respond to the judgment in the coming days, after a thorough review of its content. “The service is yet to obtain the full judgement to enable her study and take the next line of action. In coming days, the service will respond accordingly after a careful study of the content of the judgement,” the NCS…

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Sunday, 01 December 2024 04:38

‘Everything I told army during interrogation was leaked to suspected oil thieves’, media chief detained by Army says

‘Fisayo Soyombo, founder of the Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ), says everything he told army personnel while he was being interrogated was leaked to suspected oil thieves. Soyombo spoke on Saturday when he appeared on Arise Television. The pioneer editor of TheCable was detained for three days by the 6 Division of the army in Port Harcourt, the Rivers state capital. He was released on Friday. Soyombo had said he was released because news of his arrest made it to social media. The FIJ founder said he does not trust any public institution in the country because of his experience…

Sunday, 01 December 2024 04:37

54 bodies recovered so far after Kogi boat accident - Official

No fewer than 54 bodies have been recovered from the boat accident involving about 200 traders in Kogi State. The figure was disclosed to our correspondent on Saturday by the Head of Operations covering Kogi State at the National Emergency Management Agency, Justin Uwazuruonye. Uwazuruonye said, “The figure of the recovered bodies as of today (Saturday), according to the Kogi State Emergency Management Agency, Red Cross, and NEMA is 54. They were recovered dead. “We tried to know if they could make the manifest available, but they said there was no manifest, and if there is no manifest, we can’t…

Saturday, 30 November 2024 05:02

P’Harcourt refinery stops operations 3 days after re-commission

The fanfare that greeted the resumption of activities at the Port Harcourt Refining Company on Tuesday may have melted away leaving the hope and expectations of many Nigerians hanging. A visit by Saturday PUNCH to the refinery on Friday revealed that there was no activity on site, as some workers met by our correspondent claimed that the refinery was undergoing calibration which might last till next week. The Port Harcourt Refinery has faced numerous delays and missed deadlines to resume operations. However, the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited, Melee Kyari, inaugurated the new plant…

Saturday, 30 November 2024 04:58

Tinubu’s Tax bills will take away North’s ability to survive - Borno gov

Governor Babagana Umara Zulum of Borno State has criticised the tax reform bills, saying it will drag the northern part of the country backward. The bills, transmitted to the National Assembly by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in September, have faced stiff opposition, especially from the north, with stakeholders calling for its withdrawal. Daily Trust had reported how Northern governors, traditional rulers, and Northern Elders Forum rejected the proposed bills, saying they were not in the interest of the nation. However, despite protests and rejections of the pieces of the legislation, the Senate passed the bills for second reading on Thursday…

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