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Dele Farotimi Remains In Custody As Court Postpones Bail Hearing To December 20

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December 10, 2024

Dele Farotimi still in custody; court postpones bail hearing | fab.ng

Human rights lawyer Dele Farotimi will remain in prison custody until December 20, 2024, following a decision by Justice Abayomi Adeosun of the Ado-Ekiti Magistrate Court to adjourn his bail hearing.

Farotimi is facing 16 counts of alleged defamation against Chief Afe Babalola, a renowned legal figure.

These charges stem from claims made in Farotimi’s book, “Nigeria and its Criminal Justice System,” which Babalola alleges defamed his character.

Dele Farotimi pleaded not guilty during his arraignment in court last week and maintains his innocence.

A legal dispute arose during Tuesday’s hearing regarding Farotimi’s representation. Prosecuting counsel Samson Osobu objected to the appearance of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) Adeyinka Olumide-Fusika, citing a July 2024 Court of Appeal judgement that prohibits SANs from representing clients in Magistrate Courts.

However, Olumide-Fusika argued that Ekiti State’s Magistrate Court laws allow any legal practitioner to appear in criminal cases.

“The restriction cited by the prosecution does not apply in this jurisdiction,” he told the court.

Justice Adeosun postponed a decision on the prosecutor’s objection, requesting time to review the relevant judgment. In light of this, Olumide-Fusika withdrew from the case, and Barrister Taiwo Adedeji assumed the defence.

The court adjourned the bail hearing until December 20, ordering Farotimi’s continued detention in prison.

This defamation case has sparked widespread public attention and ignited debates about freedom of expression and legal restrictions on senior advocates.

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Regina Daniels Bags Bachelor’s Degree In Psychology From Mexican University

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Regina Daniels Bags Bachelor’s Degree In Psychology From Mexican University

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December 10, 2024

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Nigerian actress Regina Daniels has achieved a significant milestone as she announced on December 9, 2024, that she had earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology.

Daniels shared her excitement with fans on Instagram, posting a video of the graduation ceremony where she was conferred with her degree.

She wrote,

“Another achievement unlocked, a bachelor’s degree in Psychology bagged👩‍🎓 This moment is more than a milestone; it’s a testament to countless hours of hard work, determination, resilience, and God’s love. I am super proud of myself! I often confidently say I am God’s favourite, and it’s no cap 😌”

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The actress expressed heartfelt gratitude to her husband, Ned Nwoko, for his unwavering support throughout her journey. Additionally, she extended her appreciation to her mother.

She added,

“Thank you, my darling hubby, for your unwavering support, your love and encouragement. To my treasure, Nnem, thank you for always being my backbone. I love you, mummy🩷. Here’s to new beginnings and endless possibilities!”

Many fans flooded the comment section to congratulate Regina Daniels on her academic achievement, offering well wishes and prayers. However, some people expressed scepticism and confusion about how she could attend a Mexican university.

To clarify the situation, Daniels’ fans explained that online learning is a viable option for pursuing higher education.

A comment read,

“For Mumu people way dey under this comment section, u can do some courses online then wen it’s time for u to graduate 🧑‍🎓 u can travel or they will send ur certificate, d world is digital, Technology nah baba, don’t confuse on people life & down fall, do research & always update ur thoughts & mentally it’s important.😂😂😂😂😂”

“Ignorant people everywhere. There is something called online classes. You don’t need to be there physically. SMH 🙄” said another.

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MUSIC

“The Weeknd” Sets New Spotify Record For Songs With 1 Billion Streams

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December 10, 2024

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The Weeknd has once again broken a Spotify record. He now holds the title for the artist with the most songs surpassing 1 billion streams. With 24 of his songs reaching this milestone, he has solidified his position as a global music icon.

This achievement further distinguishes him from his fellow Canadian musicians, Justin Bieber and Drake, who each have 15 songs with over 1 billion streams. The Weeknd’s music has amassed billions of streams and sold millions of concert tickets worldwide.

In addition to this latest feat, The Weeknd has other Spotify records under his belt. He was the first artist to reach 100 million monthly listeners, and his hit single “Blinding Lights” holds the record for the most-streamed song on the platform with over 4.6 billion streams.

All The Weeknd’s 24 songs with over 1 billion streams as of December 10, 2024

1. Blinding Lights – 4,600,220,605
2. Starboy – 3,623,244,910
3. Die For You – 2,550,454,341
4. The Hills – 2,494,571,789
5. Save Your Tears – 2,189,872,506
6. Call Out My Name – 1,955,179,376
7. Can’t Feel My Face – 1,858,376,969
8. Feel It Coming – 1,857,546,099
9. Earned It (Fifty Shades Of Grey) – 1,787,468,552
10. Save Your Tears (Remix) (with Ariana Grande) – Bonus Track – 1,709,150,354
11. Creepin‘ – 1,480,931,526
12. One Of The Girls (with JENNIE, Lily Rose Depp) – 1,443,790,107
13. Stargirl Interlude – 1,254,976,801
14. Reminder – 1,135,196,439659,072
15. I Was Never There – 1,129,263,820
16. Often – 1,065,298,962
17. Heartless – 1,047,271,519
18. After Hours – 1,047,118,673
19. Or Nah (feat. The Weeknd, Wiz Khalifa & DJ Mustard) – Remix – 1,041,060,634
20. Die For You (with Ariana Grande) – Remix – 1,040,731,723
21. Love Me Harder – 1,008,437,305
22. Moth To A Flame (with The Weeknd) – 1,006,785,790
23. Lost in the Fire (feat. The Weeknd) – 1,004,686,392
24. Popular – (with Playboi Carti & Madonna) – 1,001,276,022The Weeknd is sure to extend his record soon. Two of his songs, ‘Pray For Me’ and ‘In Your Head,’ have crossed 990 million streams while adding over 200,000 daily streams, according to Spotify data aggregation site Kworb.

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MOVIES

“Everybody Loves Jenifa” Sells Out Ahead Of UK Premiere On December 20

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December 10, 2024

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Everybody Loves Jenifa has already sold out its UK premiere on December 20, 2024, even before the release date. Nile Media Entertainment, the film’s international distributor, shared this exciting news on their Instagram page.

This means that UK cinemas have reached full capacity for the premiere, indicating high anticipation and demand for the movie.

“Yayyyyy, Everybody Loves Jenifa December 20th UK premiere is SOLD OUT. Congratulations @funkejenifaakindele, congratulations, Jenifans. But more screens have been added,” the post said.

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Earlier this week, Nile Media Entertainment announced a significant deal. They acquired the rights to distribute the movie “Everybody Loves Jenifa” across six continents. However, FilmOne Entertainment will continue to handle local distribution in Nigeria.

To build anticipation, Nile Media introduced an innovative voucher system called “Atlas by Reach.” This system, first used with Omoni Oboli’s “The Uprising: Wives on Strike 3,” allows fans to purchase vouchers ahead of the movie’s release.

“Everybody Loves Jenifa” is set to hit cinemas nationwide on December 13th. This comedy-drama promises a nostalgic experience filled with humor, building on the beloved franchise.

Following the record-breaking success of “A Tribe Called Judah,” Funke Akindele’s latest film is generating immense excitement.

The movie will feature familiar faces like Falz, Omotunde ‘Lolo’ Adebowale-David, and Olayode Juliana, alongside newcomers Chimezie Imo, Layi Wasabi, Bisola Aiyeola, Jackie Appiah, and Omowunmi Dada.

Check out more updates here.