Dele Farotimi’s Arrest Turns Book To No.1 Bestseller+Tinubu Opposed VAT In 2019 |W/OjyOkpe

Many Nigerians on social media have continued to use the hashtag #Freedelefarotimi, to demand for the immediate release of human rights advocate Dele Farotimi.

The arrest of the activist over alleged defamation has also sparked public interest in Farotimi’s book, “Nigeria and its Criminal Justice System” which has now become an Amazon bestseller.

Ranked number one in elections and 555 among all books on the platform, the publication has also topped categories in general elections, political process, and political commentary, with a 4.9-star customer rating.

The book which was published on July 2nd, explores how affluent Nigerians allegedly exploit the country’s judicial system for personal gain.

Well, hours after the Ekiti State magistrate court remanded Farotimi in prison, Roving Heights, a popular bookstore, reported its website had crashed due to unusual traffic and a spike in demand for the book.

Reactions have trailed the controversy surrounding the tax reform bill as it were from the National Assembly.

On Thursday, Senate President Goodwill Akpabio said that the national assembly has not suspended legislative actions on the Tax Reform Bill, contrary to the statement made by deputy senate president Barau Jibrin who on Wednesday during plenary, directed the committee of finance on the tax reform bill to halt actions on public hearings and other issues until there is a resolution.

Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele, while commenting on the issue, said that some media stations, and media outlets, particularly, Arise Television, misquoted the resolution of the upper house at Wednesday’s plenary, Akpabio while reacting to the news said the senate will not be “bullied” to suspend consideration of the proposed legislation and urged Nigerians not to listen to social media and to listen to Arise TV.

Tinubu also opposed a VAT increase, during president Buhari’s tenure, Recall During the 11th colloquium for his 67th birthday in 2019, Tinubu said An increase in VAT will reduce the purchasing power of Nigerian consumers and is capable of increasing hardship in the country.

The managing director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, Olubunmi Kuku has warned security agencies to desist from extorting passengers at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos.

Kuku spoke to heads of security agencies on Tuesday , saying that penalties for such actions would be stiff.

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, announced new measures, to curb the menace of harassment of travellers by various government agencies, including the disbandment of the security joint inspections table to end corrupt practices and unnecessary delays of passengers at Nigerian terminals, especially during the Yuletide season. The minister made the announcement in a post on X on Thursday.

A woman living with disability, Margaret Adeyileka has accused Emirates Airlines of denying her the right to travel with her mobility scooter on a flight from Guangzhou to Lagos. She is calling for Nigerian authorities to hold the airline accountable.

In Angola, U.S. President Joe Biden is marking his first bilateral visit to the country and meeting African Leaders, during one of the meetings the U.S. president, was captured in video, appearing to fall asleep, while Tazania's Vice President was speaking, eliciting a wave of reactions on social media.

#delefarotimi #releasedelefarotimi #akpabio #afebabalola #tinubu #keyamo #olubunmikuku #margaretadeyileka #biden #arise #arisetv #arisenews

[nmd]

If you will vote Dele Farotimi as the man of the year even though he is being in detention please thumbs up here.

[kasikwagoma]

I am a Zambian and a fanatical admirer of this man. I bought 10 to hand out to friends and family to read.

[kunleoguntuase]

Let us begin to nominate Dele Farorimi as the man of the year.

[dr.kaluikechukwukalu]

Dele Farotimi is the Man of the Year 2024!!!

[mrdavid]

I love how you guys are not letting Dele's matter rest, God bless you guys

[GilbertNMiki]

I'm from Cameroon and have placed order for 15 copies. That's my gift to young Cameroonians!

[marktochukwuezepue]

Can we add the worst politicians award too.... i am nominating Sanetor Akpabio😅

[iamtee]

Dele has been very consistent in pointing out the wrongs in our country. He is the most detribalized public figure I have had the opportunity to listen to. He speaks on issues backed with in-depth study and experience. What he pointed out is playing out in real life.

[ChimaChindaDev]

Dele Farotimi is an incredible man. Upright and incorruptible.

[SilasNwankwo-br]

Dele forotimi deserve man of the year award.
(2) Thank you arise crew for keeping the fire of journalism burning.

[babsgold]

Vote for Dele Farotimi as the Arise Man of the year

[vivianobilor]

This people think they are humiliating farotomi not knowing they are making his book more popular kudos to uncle Dele

[paulomoteso]

Dele Farotimi deserves to be the Man of the Year! I am grabbing a copy of his book now. Let us support this man my people. We must fight back.

[chimezualikor]

Thank you Arise crew for constantly putting Farotimi on the spotlight . You have earned my respect !

[tochioluebube]

why isn't anybody commending the courage of Arise news, to show how transparent they are... they had to show viewers where Akpabio is confirming that he's indeed pained by the existence of Arise tv. Arise tv carry go abeg.

[Bummyodex]

My own copy is arriving today, ordered 2 days ago on - Amazon Canada - $ 23.81 CAD

[kayodedickson]

I describe this man, Mr.Dele Farotimi is known as "Shield and Sword" he's fearless.

[sheffyalabi]

Well done guys! The arrest of Dele Farotimi has indeed promoted the sales of the book! I need to have a copy and get to know the contents.

[Chinezelim]

Let's Nominate VDM as Young leader who have made impact in Nigeria in various areas
Who is with me on this 🎉

[jozyosag]

Man of the year 2024 award should be between VDM ( Very dark man) vs Dele Farotimi. These two guys have reawaken our hope in a hopeless Nigeria.