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Makoko evictions against the Law, Supreme Court Has Ruled – Falana
Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, has said that demolishing homes or forcing people to leave waterfront communities like Makoko is…
2027 at risk as Senate drags feet on electoral reforms – Falana
“This rigmarole is meant to give the impression to Nigerians that the proposed Electoral Act is being addressed,” Falana said.
Military should have apologised after coup plot u-turn – Falana
He said the military misled Nigerians by first denying the existence of a coup plot, only to later announce that…
Trump lied about Christian killings in Nigeria – Falana
Falana also urged the Federal Government not to overreact to Trump’s recent remarks threatening possible U.S. military action against Nigeria.
Falana pays glowing tribute to Comrade Aremson, says Nigeria lost a true fighter
He was a co-founder and secretary of the Joint Action Front (JAF), and he played a key role in uniting…
Falana: Nigerian judiciary ‘last hope’ of the elite, not common man
Falana said this while expressing concern over delays in the justice system, stating that many people continue to be sidelined,…
Falana slams INEC as politicians jumpstart 2027 race
Femi Falana has slammed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), accusing the body of looking away while politicians unofficially launch…
Falana warns Wike: Sealing Foreign Embassies over Ground Rent could trigger Diplomatic crisis
The warning comes in the wake of the FCT Administration’s publication of 9,000 alleged ground rent defaulters, including 34 foreign…
Court dismisses VDM’s objection to Falanas’ defamation suit
The Falanas initiated the suit after an alleged audio recording by cross-dresser Bobrisky accusing them of perverting justice was made…
Deji Adeyanju calls out Femi Falana over VDM’S arrest
By Aderinola Abimbola The arrest of popular social media critic Verydarkman has taken a controversial turn as his lawyer Deji…
Beyond the Removal of Dele Farotimi’s handcuffs
It is only when politically exposed persons and the elite are charged with criminal offences that lawyers and journalists wax…
I didn’t defame you – Bobrisky hits back at Falana, Falz
Falana and Falz demanded a public apology and retraction of the alleged defamatory statements within 12 hours.
More trouble for Bobrisky as Falana, Falz demand apology within 12 hours
…crossdresser asked to retract defamatory claims Human rights activist and lawyer, Femi Falana, and his rapper son, Folarin, popularly known…
Court orders VeryDarkMan to delete defamatory posts about Falana, Falz
According to Justice Dawodu, the defamatory posts had continued to circulate on the defendant’s various online platforms, and that as…
Bobrisky: VeryDarkMan apologizes to Femi Falana, Falz
Controversial social media influencer, Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, has apologised to human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN, over…
Falana slams FG, Lagos govt over hike in school fees
The federal government had in July 2023 increased fees for Unity Schools from N45,000 to N100,000 per term, an increase…
Participation in peaceful protests should never be criminalised in Nigeria
Recently, Nigerian youths announced their wish to protest against bad governance in the country from August 1-10, 2024. Various organisations…
Why FG must allow Nigerians access to African human rights court – Falana
“In addition to the congratulatory message extended to Judge Anukam by President Tinubu, the Federal Government should proceed to make…
Susan Rice’s book: Why her narrative of Abiola’s death is faulty
As Nigeria celebrated its Democracy Day on June 12, 2024, excerpts from a book by Susan Rice, former UN Ambassador…
Arrest of Nigerians for cyberstalking illegal – Falana
Falana in a statement, said the ECOWAS Court had declared the Section 24 of the Cybercrime Act 2015 illegal. He…
Protesters storm Lagos Assembly, Falana seeks social security bill
The NLC in Lagos had complied with the directive by marching from the Ikeja, under-bridge in Lagos to the State…
Protesters entitled to police protection – Falana writes IGP
The human rights activist warned the Nigeria Police Force against clamping down on members of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC,…
NLC not in contempt of court, Falana tells Attorney General in open letter
Mr Femi Falana, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria has written a letter to Lateef Fagbemi, the Attorney-General and Minister of…
Olaniyan’s ownership of proceeds of corruption in International Law
For example, Nigeria’s former military dictator Sani Abacha stole US$5 billion of an estimated US$400 billion allegedly looted by military…
Subsidy removal: Tinubu’s govt must take bulk of $10bn being saved to address challenges – Falana
Falana said the $800m being proposed by the World Bank would go nowhere and "that is why the government will…
How DSS can ensure that investigation of Emefiele is not bungled – Falana
Falana, in a statement on Sunday said DSS should only investigate the alleged involvement of Emefiele in terrorism financing and…
Falana drags COAS, others to court over killing of Police Inspector
Human rights lawyer Femi Falana, SAN has filed a lawsuit against the Chief of Army over ‘the extra-judicial killing of…
Aftermath of presidential election: Lagos CP meets Falana, Macaroni, Falz, others
The meeting which was convened to address security concerns within the state following the Presidential Election and in view of…
Why INEC should ask NBA to prosecute electoral offenders
In order to deal with electoral offences committed during elections in Nigeria, the Mohammed Uwais Electoral Reform Panel had recommended…
Why Supreme Court has jurisdiction to hear currency case
As the case instituted by Zamfara, Kogi and Kaduna State will be heard today, Femi Falana, a Senior Advocate of…