Dele Farotimi
Dele Farotimi is a prominent Nigerian human rights advocate and lawyer known for his vocal stance on social justice and democratic principles. He has been involved in various movements and initiatives aimed at promoting civil rights in Nigeria. Farotimi was recently mentioned in the news for attending a gathering at the residence of the late Pa Ayodele Adebanjo, honoring the legacy of a respected socio-cultural leader.
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Dele Farotimi was charged with 12 counts of cybercrime after he reported alleged corruption in the judiciary.
Protecting Free Speech & Growth in Nigeria
Nigeria· 2025-06-15
Dele Farotimi faced multiple cybercrime charges after publishing allegations of judicial corruption.
Nigeria's Cybercrimes Act: Threat to Free Speech?Nigeria· 2025-06-12
Dele Farotimi is mentioned as part of the shadow cabinet proposed by Pat Utomi.
DSS sues Pat Utomi over shadow governmentNigeria· 2025-05-14
Dele Farotimi is a human rights lawyer named as head of the Ombudsman and Good Governance portfolio in the shadow cabinet.
APC hits Utomi for comparing Tinubu with HitlerNigeria· 2025-05-08
Human rights lawyer, Dele Farotimi, was named head of the Ombudsman and Good Governance portfolio.
FG kicks as Pat Utomi forms shadow govtNigeria· 2025-05-07
Dele Farotimi has said he will continue to support Peter Obi if he contests the presidency in 2027.
Peter Obi still my choice for 2027 — FarotimiNigeria· 2025-05-05
Dele Farotimi has vowed to seek legal redress against those responsible for his arrest and detention in connection with a now-withdrawn defamation case.
'Some will account for my incarceration', Farotimi threatens legal actionNigeria· 2025-05-04
Dele Farotimi is an author who wrote a book mentioned in the article.
How Wande Abimbola rejected IBB’s ING bait and other stories (1)Nigeria· 2025-03-21
Dele Farotimi has stated that despite the withdrawal of criminal charges against him, he is still weighing his options over his 21-day incarceration and legal battles.
I respect Afe Babalola, but my my legal battle isn't over — FarotimiNigeria· 2025-03-02
Dele Farotimi is a human rights lawyer mentioned as a victim of the Cybercrime Act.
IG, Sowore case going nowhere, says FalanaNigeria· 2025-02-20
Dele Farotimi disclosed that he was still faced with four separate suits in different states filed by members of the Aare Afe Babalola law office.
I still face four lawsuits from Afe Babalola’s firm – FarotimiNigeria· 2025-02-17Dele Farotimi is an activist and lawyer.
Adeboye, Anyaoku, Osinbajo, Obi, ex-govs attend commendation serviceNigeria· 2025-02-17
Human rights advocate, Dele Farotimi, was also at Adebanjo’s residence to pay his respects.
Osinbajo, Adeboye, Peter Obi visit late Adebanjo’s residenceNigeria· 2025-02-16
