Tag: Femi Falana (SAN)
Falana slams jail term for hungry man who stole yam
Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN, has faulted the three-year jail term handed to a 28-year-old auto mechanic, Akeem Jimoh,…
‘Tone-deaf and unfair’: Falana blasts RMAFC over proposed salary increase for politicians
“At this point, proposing higher wages for political office holders is not only tone-deaf but also unfair to the majority…
Court strikes out Falana’s defamation suit against VDM
Falana filed the suit following an audio recording allegedly made by a cross-dresser, Bobrisky accusing Falana and his son of…
Defamation: Court fixes date for hearing of VDM’s suit
However, VDM, through his counsel, Mr Marvin Omorogbe, filed a preliminary objection challenging the competence of the suit and the…
VeryDarkMan: Court fixes date for Falanas’ defamation suit
The court had on Oct. 14 ordered VeryDarkMan to bring down the alleged defamatory video which he made on Sept.…
I won’t apologise to anybody – VeryDarkMan tells Falana, Falz, to clear their names
By Taiwo Okanlawon Ahead of the court hearing of a defamation lawsuit filed against him, controversial social media critic, VeryDarkMan,…
Falana tackles Agbakoba on legal status of EFCC
Falana also urged the National Assembly to seize the opportunity provided by the ongoing Constitution Amendment to end the questions…
I’ll cooperate to fish out those threatening you, VDM tells Falana
Chief Falana had threatened to sue VDM for defamation if he failed to publish a public apology in relevant media…
Bobrisky: I did not defame Falana, Falz – VeryDarkMan
Controversial activist, Martins Otse, also known as VeryDarkMan, has denied claims that he shared a defamatory statement against human rights…
My father, Fela influenced my activism- Falz
Falz who recently released a new project titled “Before The Feats” EP also revealed the influences behind his socially conscious…
How Nigerian Govt, states can pay minimum wage – Falana
Falana asked the federal and state governments to muster the political will to pay the minimum wage.
‘You failed Nigerians’ – Falana blasts Power Minister
Femi Falana also expressed worry over what he described as impunity on the part of the federal government and electricity…
Okuama Tragedy: Why military cannot declare suspects wanted – Falana
On March 14, 17 military personnel comprising a lieutenant colonel, two majors, one captain, and 13 soldiers were killed while…
Falana misrepresented facts on post COVID -19 fund – Tope Ajayi
“The top three best-performing states in the Second Round of Assessment are Nasarawa, which got N13,697,828,496.96, Cross River – N10,944,747,818.84…
Falana petitions Police over ‘death threats’ against Mohbad’s wife, son
The law firm of the human rights lawyer Femi Falana in a letter addressed to the state commissioner of police,…
Rapper Falz celebrates mother’s induction as SAN
Funmi Falana, the wife of famous human rights lawyer, Femi Falana did her induction as a Senior Advocate of Nigeria…
What FG should do with Nnamdi Kanu – Falana
He also said the government is not competent to try him, citing the case involving the publisher of Sahara Reporters,…
LASG has no constitutional right to collect Parking fees – Falana
Falana was reacting to argument by the statement government that it has constitutional power to collect parking fees.
Ozekhome, Falana clash over Jonathan
Ozekhome made this argument in a long essay, a reply of sorts to his colleague, Femi Falana, who had argued…
#EndSARS panel report: FG must sanction Malami, Lai Mohammed – Falana
Human rights activist, Femi Falana has called on the Federal Government to sanction the Attorney General, Abubakar Malami, Minister of…
Sanwo-Olu must forward #EndSARS panel report to Buhari -Falana
Human rights activist, Femi Falana has told Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to forward the recommendation of the #EndSARS panel report to…
Falana advises media executives to self-regulate social media
Femi Falana, a Nigerian lawyer and human rights activist, has called on Nigerian journalists and concerned civil society organisations to…
Falana breaks silence on fresh charge against El-Zakzaky, wife
Human rights activist, Femi Falana on Sunday said the fresh charge of terrorism filed by the Kaduna State Government against…
FG meeting with Twitter is like putting the cart before the horse – Falana
Human rights activist, Femi Falana has said the Federal Government’s planned meeting with Twitter is like putting the cart before…
June 12: Police must apologise to arrested protesters – Falana
Human rights activist, Femi Fani-Kayode has told the Nigeria Police Force to apologise to protesters who were arrested during June…
Falana, Falz lead protest in Ikeja against insecurity, poverty
Popular human rights lawyer, Femi Falana and his son, a music star Folarin Falana aka Falz have led a protest…
Alex Saab: Falana weighs in on Cape Verde’s violation of ECOWAS judgement
I am of the strong opinion that Ambassador Alex Saab's persecution is illegal, that it is unjust and is unfair,…
Falana: ‘Biafran Boys’ comment criminal offence
Mr. Femi Falana (SAN), said the Code of Conduct Tribunal Chairman, Danladi Umar, could get five-year jail sentence for his…
Group accuses Femi Falana of inciting violence during #EndSARS
A Coalition of Civil Society (CSOs) under the umbrella of Coalition for Justice, has dragged Nigerian frontline human rights lawyer,…
Restructuring should not be seen as secession – Falana
Human rights activist, Mr. Femi Falana, (SAN), on Wednesday, stated that the issue of restructuring, if it succeeded will only…