29 h. ago LG autonomy: S’Court amended constitution to please executive, says Falana

Human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, on Wednesday, said the Supreme Court “went off the track” in granting the Federal Government’s request for local government autonomy. According to him, the Supreme Court amended the 1999 Constitution to grant the LG autonomy request in order “to please the executive”. He, however, criticised Read More

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32 h. ago Hold Leaders Accountable For Misappropriation Of Public Funds – Femi Falana

Human rights lawyer Femi Falana (SAN) calls on Nigerians to demand accountability from leaders, criticizing the dominance of the “rule of rulers” over the rule of law. He advocates for active citizen participation in combating corruption, especially at the local level. Falana emphasizes the importance of budget transparency and holding leaders responsible for public fund […] The post Hold Leaders Accountable For Misappropriation Of Public Funds – Femi Falana appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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37 h. ago Gani Adams, Falana, Sowore, others honour late Afenifere’s spokesman, Odumakin

Tribune Online Gani Adams, Falana, Sowore, others honour late Afenifere’s spokesman, Odumakin The Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani Adams; human rights activist, Femi Falana; 2023 presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore; the deceased's wife, Joe Okei-Odumakin; and others have commemorated the life and times of the former spokesman of the Afenifere Group, Yinka Odumakin. Gani Adams, Falana, Sowore, others honour late Afenifere’s spokesman, Odumakin Tribune Online

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37 h. ago Gani Adams, Falana, Sowore, others honour late Afenifere spokesman, Odumakin

Tribune Online Gani Adams, Falana, Sowore, others honour late Afenifere spokesman, Odumakin The Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani Adams; human rights activist, Femi Falana; 2023 presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore; the deceased's wife, Joe Okei-Odumakin; and others have commemorated the life and times of the former spokesman of the Afenifere Group, Yinka Odumakin. Gani Adams, Falana, Sowore, others honour late Afenifere spokesman, Odumakin Tribune Online

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3 d. ago Emergency Rule: Nigerians Must Stop Tinubu For Breaching Constitution In Rivers – Falana

Human Rights Lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN, has tasked Nigerians to stand against what he described as ‘violation of the country’s constitution’ by President Bola Tinubu, over declaration of Emergency Rule in Rivers State. Speaking over the weekend in a virtual meeting with some Nigerians in diaspora, co-hosted by popular columnist, Farooq Kperogi, Falana acknowledged that […] The post Emergency Rule: Nigerians Must Stop Tinubu For Breaching Constitution In Rivers – Falana appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Rivers emergency rule: It’s surprising Tinubu is giving out what he refused to accept as Lagos governor —Falana

Tribune Online Rivers emergency rule: It’s surprising Tinubu is giving out what he refused to accept as Lagos governor —Falana Says nation’s economy failing HUMAN Rights lawyer, Femi Falana, has criticised President Bola Tinubu for his recent pronouncement of a state of emergency in River State, describing the nation’s number one citizen as giving out what he refused to accept then as Lagos State governor. Falana, who was speaking at a webinar tagged, “Civilian Coup? […] Rivers emergency rule: It’s surprising Tinubu is giving out what he refused to accept as Lagos governor —Falana Tribune Online

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4 d. ago Rivers: Tinubu Breached Constitution, Nigerians Must Stop Him — Falana

Legal luminary, Femi Falana, SAN, has urged Nigerians to rise against the violation of the country’s constitution by President Bola Tinubu, following his recent suspension of the democratic structures in Rivers State with the imposition of a state of emergency earlier this month.   Citing an escalating political crisis in the oil-rich state, President Tinubu […]

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1 week ago ‘I’ll Talk When There’s Something To Say On Tinubu’s Govt – Wole Soyinka

Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka has pushed back against Nigerians expecting him to assess President Bola Tinubu’s administration on their timeline. Soyinka emphasised that he’ll speak out when he feels it’s necessary, not because of external pressure. He pointed out that evaluating the government is a collective effort, noting that other prominent voices like Femi Falana, […] The post ‘I’ll Talk When There’s Something To Say On Tinubu’s Govt – Wole Soyinka appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Falana warns DSS, NIA against probe of Natasha’s IPU attendance

Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, has warned against any official probe by security agencies into how suspended Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, was able to attend the Inter-Parliamentary Union meeting in New York. In a statement on Sunday, the Senior Advocate of Nigeria said any probe by security agencies could bring “needless embarrassment and undeserved Read More

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3 w. ago It’s ‘legislative recklessness’, Falana condemns Natasha’s suspension

Human rights lawyer Femi Falana has criticised the Senate for suspending Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Falana described Akpoti-Uduaghan’s suspension as an abuse of power. In a statement on Monday, Falana warned that “suspending legislators at the whims and caprices of leaders of the federal and state legislative houses must not be allowed to continue in Nigeria.” Akpoti-Uduaghan, Read More

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3 w. ago In 15 years, all lawmakers suspended by NASS, state assemblies reinstated by courts —Falana

Tribune Online In 15 years, all lawmakers suspended by NASS, state assemblies reinstated by courts —Falana A report put together by civil rights leader, Femi Falana has shown judicial victory without an exception for lawmakers suspended by either the National Assembly or its state counterpart. Presenting the detailed report in a statement on Sunday, the Senior Advocate, advocated a permanent stop to the act of suspending lawmakers which numerous courts of […] In 15 years, all lawmakers suspended by NASS, state assemblies reinstated by courts —Falana Tribune Online

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4 w. ago Uju Kennedy Ohanenye In EFCC Custody Over Alleged N138m Fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is currently interrogating former Minister for Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy Ohanenye, over allegations of misappropriation, procurement violations, and diversion of public funds. The alleged fraud amounts to N138,413,253.89, which was earmarked for the 2023 budget of the ministry. According to reports, the funds were diverted for personal use, […] The post Uju Kennedy Ohanenye In EFCC Custody Over Alleged N138m Fraud appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 w. ago Cyberbullying: Falana asks AGF to withdraw IG’s suit against Sowore

Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN, has asked the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, to withdraw the cyberbullying charge brought against Omoyele Sowore by the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun. In a letter dated March 4, 2025, addressed to Fagbemi and acknowledged by the AGF’s Office, Federal Read More

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