Politics
Human Rights Activist Dele Farotimi Denied Bail in Defamation Case
Human rights activist Dele Farotimi has been denied bail by a magistrate court in Ado-Ekiti, following his arrest on defamation charges. The charges stem from allegations made in Farotimi’s book, “Nigeria and its Criminal Justice System,” concerning Afe Babalola, the founder of Afe Babalola University. This denial contradicts a previous bail grant by the Federal…
Israel Pounds Syria: Troops Advance, Navy Destroyed?
In the wake of President Bashar al-Assad’s dramatic fall from power, Israel has launched a series of intense airstrikes across Syria while simultaneously advancing its ground troops deeper into the country. The Israeli Defense Minister has even declared the destruction of the Syrian navy, a claim yet to be independently verified. This aggressive military action…