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Babalola to withdraw suit against Farotimi, as Ooni, others’ intervention said to thaw senior lawyer’s resolve to take it to ‘logical conclusion’

Legal biggie and elder statesman, Afe Babalola has said he will withdraw his criminal defamation suit against rights activist, Dele Farotimi, after a visit by the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi. Babalola had sued Farotimi in an Ado Ekiti Magistrates’ Court following
January 27, 2025

BH challenge in Northeast apparently not abating, as DHQ confirms death of 22 soldiers in Borno military- insurgents’ firefight

The Defence Headquarters(DHQ), has confirmed the killing of 22 soldiers fighting in the counter insurgency war in Borno State. Director Defence Media Operations, Major General Edward Buba, who made this known, said several others were injured during clearance operations embarked upon by the
January 27, 2025

Shettima, at controversial Kano religious ceremony, lauds Tijjaniyya Islamic sect for fostering unity in Nigeria

Vice-President, Kashim Shettima, on Saturday applauded the contribution of the Tijjaniyya Islamic sect in fostering unity among the Muslim community in the country. Shettima spoke at the 2025 Maulud celebration for the late Sheikh Ibrahim Nyass, the spiritual leader of the Tijjaniyya sect at the Sani
January 26, 2025