Femi Falana (SAN)
16 Nov
Human Right Lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN), has said Nigerian government needs to make land use act work for urban and regional planning law to work.
4 Oct
Renowned human rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN), has refuted claims linking him to popular crossdresser, Idris Okuneye, also known as Bobrisky, in a bribery and pardon scandal.
27 Aug
A human rights activist and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Femi Falana, has urged the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) to adopt measures to end the illegal arrest and detention of innocent citizens by the police and other law enforcement agencies in the country.
13 Aug
The right to peaceful protest is constitutionally protected. Section 40 of the 1999 Constitution guarantees citizens’ rights to assemble and associate with other persons to protect their interests.
31 Jul
If President Bola Ahmed Tinubu wishes to stave off the planned nationwide protest against hunger, which begins tomorrow, he stands a good chance by urgently addressing the nation...
1 May
House of Representatives, Ikeja Branch of the Nigerian Bar Association of Nigeria (NBA), rights activist, Femi Falana (SAN) and Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) have condemned the recent energy hike by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC).
28 Mar
Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN), has asked the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, to lift the suspension placed on Senator Abdul Ahmed Ningi representing the Bauchi Central Senatorial District in the Senate.
21 Feb
To combat escalating food prices in the country, plans are underway by the Federal Government to release fresh 60,000 tonnes of grains to complement the 42,000 tonnes earlier released from its silos.
28 Jan
Tears flowed yesterday as 12-year-old Sylvester Oromoni Jnr, a student of Dowen College, Lekki, Lagos State, allegedly tortured by some senior students of the college which resulted in his death, was laid to rest at his family's compound in Ogbe-Ijoh, Warri South West Local Council of Delta State.
25 Jan
His stance was completely demonstrated for all to see when he refused to be bullied by the then Government of President Goodluck Jonathan.
22 Jan
Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN) has called on states to abolish pension payment to former governors, noting that Nigeria can no longer afford to pay ‘scandalous’ pension.
28 Dec 2023
Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN), has called on the Federal Government to stop wanton killings in Plateau State. Falana, who expressed sadness over the killing of innocent Nigerians in Plateau State, regretted that the dastardly acts had become the order of the day. In a statement, he said though the Federal Government and the…
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The Petroleum Products Retail Outlet Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) says the Port Harcourt Refinery Company Limited has not released any new purchase price for Premium Motor Spirit (PMS). Dr Billy Gillis-Harry, National President of PETROAN, made this known in a statement on Wednesday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the refinery, operated…
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Judiciary workers under the auspices of the Magistrates Association of Nigeria (MAN), Cross River State chapter, have begun a three-day warning strike over issues bordering on personnel welfare and unmet demands by the state government. In a strike notice signed by the Chairman, His Worship Godwin Onah, and Secretary, Solomon Abuo, on November 27, 2024,…
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Sean "Diddy" Combs had his $50 million ($77 million) bail request denied on Wednesday, marking the third time his bid for release has been rejected since his arrest. Combs will remain incarcerated ahead of his May 5, 2025, trial on sex-trafficking charges. US District Judge Arun Subramanian ruled against the request, citing concerns over Combs's…
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Emiliano Martinez produced a wonder save and Aston Villa were controversially denied a last-gasp winner in a 0-0 Champions League draw with Juventus on Wednesday. Chances were at a premium in Birmingham but the home side had Argentina international Martinez to thank for keeping the scores level. Then, deep into stoppage time, Morgan Rogers looked…
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The Nigeria Customs Service's Lilypond Export Command has intercepted 11 containers filled with timber and unprocessed wood valued at a staggering $296 million. The illegal shipment was destined for export. Customs Area Controller (CAC) Jibola Odusanya announced this during a press briefing at the command on Wednesday. He revealed that the seizure occurred at the…
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The Rule of Law and Anti-Corruption (RoLAC) Programme has said that corruption in Nigeria denies citizens their fundamental rights, including access to education and equal opportunities. To combat this, RoLAC has expressed its commitment to supporting government agencies and civil society organisations in developing and implementing laws that improve the justice system. The Component Manager…
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Former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon (retd), has disclosed his reasons for creating 12 states in Nigeria during his tenure. Speaking on Wednesday while meeting with a delegation of the Senator Ibrahim Shekarau-led League of Northern Democrats, Gowon explained that his decision aimed to reduce tensions and alleviate fears of northern domination in other…
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A UK mother has been sentenced to prison for child cruelty after keeping her baby hidden in a drawer beneath her bed for nearly three years, leaving the child severely malnourished and developmentally delayed. The case, heard at Chester Crown Court, unveiled harrowing details of abuse and neglect that left the child physically, psychologically, and…
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Several offices including the main studio were burnt following the fire incident at a building which houses Radio Nigeria in the Ikoyi area of Lagos State. The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) in a statement signed by its Permanent Secretary Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu on Thursday, however, said no casualties were reported at the fire scene.…