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Falana offers to help Tinubu government recover $200bn from subsidy thieves

Human rights activist and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Femi Falana, has disclosed that he knows a team of lawyers that can help the President Bola Tinubu government recover nothing less than $200 billion from fuel subsidy thieves. Falana said the government

Falana to Tinubu: Reject IMF's pressure to increase prices of fuel, electricity

The Chairman Alliance on Surviving Covid 19 and Beyond (ASCAB), Femi Falana, SAN, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to reject the advice of the International Monetary Fund, IMF, to increase the prices of fuel and electricity in Nigeria. Falana made

Rivers lawmakers who defected to APC have lost their seats - Falana

Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, has insisted that members of the Rivers State House of Assembly who defected from the Peoples Democratic Party to the All Progressives Congress have forfeited their positions in the legislative body. Twenty five lawmakers

"Fubara has no authority to dictate location of Legislature's meetings" - Falana

Human rights lawyer Femi Falana (SAN) has criticized Governor Simi Fubara of Rivers State for instructing state assembly members to convene at the Government House. Falana expressed his disapproval of the governor's directive to the state assembly members,

Pastor Adeboye is building business centers not religious institutions - Femi Falana

Popular Nigerian lawyer, Femi Falana opines that the notable clergyman, Pastor Adeboye is building business centers not religious institutions. He made this known while speaking in an interview with Sahara TV. During the interview, he warned Nigerians against

Peace Corps must be allowed to operate in Nigeria - Falana

Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, has said the Peace Corps of Nigeria must be allowed to operate under the law. Falana also criticized the recent arrest and parading of the Corps National Commandant, Dickson Akoh, by the police. He stated this while speaking

Alhaji Alani Musibau dragged for snatching Asake's mum from father

Nigerian Fuji maestro, Alhaji Alani Musibau, popularly known as Omo Kekere has been dragged for snatching Asake's mum from his biological father. The step-father of Asake, Alhaji Alani Musibau has been dragged online following the recent outburst of the biological

Why I would have been surprised if Atiku had won - Femi Falana

Senior Advocate of Nigeria and Human Rights lawyer, Mr. Femi Falana has revealed he would have been surprised if Atiku had won the 2019 presidential election. Femi Falana revealed this on Hard Copy, a Channels Television programme which airs on Fridays. He

Falana writes IGP, calls for peace in Rivers amid tension-soaked LG elections

The upcoming Rivers LG elections have thrown up several controversies and intrigues as the APC and PDP attempted to prevent the exercise from being carried out. Human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Femi Falana, has sued for peace in the

Falana reveals reason Yar'Adua cancelled sale of Port Harcourt Refinery to Dangote

Human rights lawyer Femi Falana has revealed the reason former President Umaru Yar'Adua did not sell the Port Harcourt refinery to a consortium led by Dangote. Falana said the reversal was a pivotal step to address the legal and ethical breaches surrounding

I did not lie - Falana fires back at Wike over television remark

Mr. Femi Falana, SAN, a renowned human rights lawyer has hit back at Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, describing him as "the only Life Bencher in Nigeria who has never handled a case in any trial or appellate court." Reacting to Wike's

Skit maker Isbae U loses actor father Kamal Adebayo

Kamal Adebayo, the father of skit maker Isbae U, has passed away. The late Nollywood actor was popularly called Sir Kay by colleagues and fans. The deceased is known for his charisma and distinct slang in Yoruba movies. Sir Kay died a few months after Isbae

Kaalan Walker sentenced to 50 years to life in prison for rape

Famous SuperFly Actor, Kaalan Walker has been sentenced to 50 Years to life in prison after being convicted of rape. Los Angeles Times reported that the entertainer was sentenced on Monday, 17th of October, after being convicted of raping 4 women and three

Buhari, Osinbajo, Saraki, Governors can be arrested while in office - Falana

A Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Mr Femi Falana said any president or governor who committed criminal act could be arrested while in office and taken for trials. Falana said this while speaking on: "Limit of executive immunity" in Benin to mark the 60th

It's Wrong For FCT Minister To Gift Judges Houses, Cars - Falana

A human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN, has condemned the gifting of houses to judges by the Minister of Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. The minister had in October flagged off the Design and Construction of 40 Judges' Quarters in the Katampe District

You can't tell lawmakers where to sit - Falana faults Fubara's executive order

Femi Falana, a human rights lawyer, has criticised Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State for relocating the sitting of the Rivers State Assembly to the Government House. Amid the political crisis rocking Rivers, Fubara on Friday, May 10, 2024, issued

Falana asks Court to quash 60-day remand of 49 Nigerians protesting fund looting

Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana SAN, has asked the Federal High Court, Abuja, to quash a 60-day remand order against 49 Nigerians who engaged in a "peaceful protest" against the looting of public funds in Nigeria recently. Falana filed the motion on

Buhari Should Be Ashamed By Treatment Of 'Ourmumu Dondo' By Police - Femi Falana

A senior advocate of Nigeria and a human right activist, Femi Falana, Sunday, said that President Muhammadu Buhari would be ashamed and totally embarrassed at the treatment 'OurMumu DonDo' protesters received from the Nigerian police few days ago. The meddlesome