An Ekiti State High Court has granted bail to human rights lawyer, Dele Farotimi, in the sum of ₦50 million. The bail condition includes one surety who must present evidence of ownership of landed property, provide two years’ tax clearance, and secure a letter of consent from a bank. The presiding judge, Justice Babs Olaniyi Kuewumi, announced the conditions during Monday’s hearing. The court subsequently adjourned the case to 29 January 2025 for trial. Farotimi’s...

The Federal Government has scheduled the planned national youth conference for February 2025. President Bola Tinubu, during his Independence Day broadcast, announced plans for a 30-day conference to address youth-focused issues, including unemployment, education, and political participation. “The conference aims to provoke meaningful dialogue and empower our young people to participate actively in nation-building. By ensuring that their voices are heard in shaping the policies that impact their lives, we are creating a pathway for...