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Court Blocks Publication and Sale of Farotimi’s Book, Orders Seizure of Copies by Police and DSS
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The High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, has issued a restraining order against human rights activist and lawyer, Dele Farotimi, prohibiting the publication, sale, advertisement, and distribution of his contentious book, Nigeria and Its Criminal Justice System.
Justice Peter Kekemeke granted the interim injunction after reviewing an ex-parte application filed by Kehinde Ogunwumiju, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) and managing partner at Afe Babalola’s law firm. The court order extends to Farotimi’s agents, publishers, distributors, and any other individual or entity involved in disseminating the book in any format, whether physical or digital, including on social media platforms.
The injunction is effective pending the hearing and determination of the motion on notice for interlocutory injunction, which was filed on December 6, 2024.
Seizure of Physical Copies Ordered
As part of the ruling, Justice Kekemeke directed security agencies, including the Nigerian Police Force, State Security Service (SSS), and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), to confiscate all physical copies of the book wherever they may be found. These agencies are required to provide a compliance affidavit within 72 hours of receiving the ruling.
Parallel Injunction in Oyo State
In a related development, the Oyo State High Court also issued an interim order against Farotimi, barring him or anyone acting on his behalf from printing or distributing the book. This order was secured by Adebayo Adenipekun, another Senior Advocate of Nigeria from the Afe Babalola law firm, through an ex-parte application dated December 9, 2024.
Justice Mufutau Adegbola of the Oyo State High Court granted the interim injunction and directed that Farotimi’s legal representatives be notified. The case was adjourned to January 7, 2025, for the hearing of the motion on notice for interlocutory injunction.
Controversy Surrounding the Book
Farotimi’s Nigeria and Its Criminal Justice System has stirred significant debate, with critics arguing that the book contains unflattering portrayals and allegations against the nation’s justice system and key legal professionals. While supporters see it as a bold critique of systemic flaws, detractors, including senior members of the legal profession, have described its contents as defamatory and potentially damaging to the reputation of individuals and institutions.
Legal Implications
The twin court orders represent a significant clampdown on the book’s dissemination, signaling that any further publication or distribution would be met with legal consequences. The case also raises broader questions about the balance between free speech and the protection of reputations within Nigeria’s judicial system.
As the legal battles unfold, attention will turn to the January 2025 hearings, where both courts will address the substantive arguments for and against the continuation of the restraining orders.
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Popular Nigerian gospel singer Asu Ekiye has finally opened up on how his estranged wife, Kunemofa Asu, initiated the divorce proceedings that led to the dissolution of their 28-year marriage.
Ekiye, popularly known as the “Prince of the Niger Delta”, made the clarification in a statement shared on social media.
The clarification followed reactions to his earlier announcement on Thursday that his marriage to Kunemofa, which began in 1998, had ended.
The announcement sparked widespread reactions from fans of the award-winning singer, especially netizens, with many expressing shock at why a marriage of that length could have been salvaged.
However, following public curiosity, the singer, in a new post, clarified that his wife initiated the split and filed for divorce without a prior quarrel, and that reconciliation efforts failed.
Ekiye said his wife had expressed her desire to end the marriage, moved out of their home, and subsequently instituted divorce proceedings.
“The decision regarding the dissolution of my marriage was not one I initiated.
“Having done all I could to seek reconciliation, I eventually came to the difficult decision to accept the reality of the situation,” he said.
The singer said he spent about a year making efforts to reconcile with his wife and preserve the marriage, but she remained firm in her decision.
Ekiye said he decided to clarify the circumstances surrounding the divorce after receiving numerous calls and messages following his announcement about the end of the marriage.
He said he bore no bitterness or ill will towards his former wife and had chosen to approach the new phase of his life with dignity and respect for all concerned.
“I bear no bitterness or ill will toward anyone,” he said.
The Nigerian Navy (NN) has handed over nine suspected stowaways to the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) after rescuing them from a merchant vessel in Lagos.
The Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) Beecroft effected the handover on Friday following the discovery of the suspects concealed in the propeller compartment of MT *Evgenia* two days earlier.
According to a statement by the Commander of NNS Beecroft, Commodore Aiwuyor Adams-Aliu, the suspects were found on Wednesday, August 19, and evacuated to the naval base for preliminary investigation and profiling.
He said investigations revealed that the suspects boarded the vessel while it was berthed at the Flour Mills Jetty in Apapa, allegedly intending to travel illegally to Europe.
The suspects were identified as Thompson Vincent, 23; Emmanuel Philip, 24; Tobi Olalekan, 32; Omotayo Adebowale, 43; Abdullahi Idowu, 21; Tunde Mustapha, 19; Jamiu Ismaila, 25; Ibrahim Alabi, 30; and Christian Kadiri, 22.
Adams-Aliu said the handover was part of ongoing collaboration among security agencies to curb illegal migration and strengthen maritime security.
He urged parents, guardians and other authority figures to discourage young people from attempting to board seagoing vessels illegally, noting that the dangers associated with the practice extended beyond Nigeria to other West African coastal states.
He added that NNS Beecroft would continue to support the Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, in deploying a professional naval force to safeguard Nigeria’s maritime interests and support national security operations.
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