79 m. ago ‘How Many Major Cases Did You Win To Become SAN’, Wike’s Aide Tackles Falana

Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN) has been challenged to list the number of major cases he won and what he has done for the development of the legal profession that qualified him to become a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), apart from being an “arrangee and errand lawyer.” Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom […]

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3 h. ago You’re Nigeria’s only life bencher with zero case in court – Falana to Wike

Popular human rights lawyer Femi Falana (SAN) has taken a swipe at the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, calling him Nigeria’s only life bencher with no case in any court. Falana, who spoke in a statement issued on Monday, was reacting to an allegation from Wike that he (Falana) misrepresented a […] The post You’re Nigeria’s only life bencher with zero case in court – Falana to Wike appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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39 h. ago Every country without morality is a danger to humanity –Nzeako

•Warns influential persons against indiscriminate arrest of citizens with security personnel By Cosmas Omegoh Some influential persons are using the police to arrest and detain fellow citizens – sometimes for as long as they desire. Constitutional lawyer and rights activist, Mr Fred Nzeako, insists the trend impinges on the rights of victims. In this interview, […] The post Every country without morality is a danger to humanity –Nzeako appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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52 h. ago Police Extradite Murder Suspect ‘Killaboi’ Over Death Of Girlfriend 

The Nigeria Police Force has completed the extradition of Benjamin Best Nnayereugo, widely known as “Killaboi,” from Doha, Qatar to Nigeria. The fugitive, who had been on the run for the alleged murder of his girlfriend, Miss Augusta Oseodion Onuwabhagbe, was returned to the country in the early hours of Saturday, April 19, 2025. Killaboi […]

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3 d. ago Rivers: Falana demands sack of Sole Administrator for flouting presidential order

By John Ogunsemore Popular human rights lawyer, Femi Falana SAN said the Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Ibok-Ete Ibas has run afoul of constitutional procedure and flouted President Bola Tinubu’s directives and should be removed. Falana stated this in a statement released on Thursday. The president appointed Ibas, a former Chief of Naval Staff, as […] The post Rivers: Falana demands sack of Sole Administrator for flouting presidential order appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Chidinma Opens Defence In Alleged Murder Of Late Super TV Boss

The prime suspect in the murder of Usifo Ataga, the chief executive officer of Super TV, Chidinma Ojukwu, on Thursday, told Justice Yetunde Adesanya of the Lagos State High Court sitting at Tafa Balewa Square that she was not responsible for the death of the deceased. Ojukwu, the former 300-level Mass Communication student of the […]

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3 d. ago After VDM’s Alarm, NAPTIP Arrests Human Traffickers In Abuja Operation

The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) said it has commenced a major onslaught against organised human traffcking criminal gang in the country as its operatives arrested Abuja-based suspected traffickers. The agency described the suspects as the arrowhead of a trans-border human trafficking syndicate operating within the West African and Gulf […]

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4 d. ago “Prevent NBA From Embarrassment, Refund N300m Rivers Money Immediately” – Adegboruwa

Human rights lawyer, Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa, has called on Nigerian Bar Association to refund the N300 million received from Rivers State Government as support for its Annual General Conference. In a statement on Tuesday, Adegboruwa expressed dismay over the development that the state government, under suspended Governor, Sim Fubara disbursed a large sum to the NBA. […] The post “Prevent NBA From Embarrassment, Refund N300m Rivers Money Immediately” – Adegboruwa appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Lagos Court Halts Falana, Falz’s Defamation Claim Against VeryDarkMan

The preliminary objection in the defamation claim filed by human rights lawyer Femi Falana (SAN) and his son, popular artist Folarin Falana, commonly known as Falz, against social media personality Vincent Otse, also known as VeryDarkMan, was dismissed by a Lagos State High Court in Ikeja on Tuesday. Justice Mathias Dawoodu dismissed the suit upon […] The post Lagos Court Halts Falana, Falz’s Defamation Claim Against VeryDarkMan appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Court strikes out Falana, Falz’s N1bn defamation suit against VeryDarkMan

A Lagos State High Court in Ikeja on Tuesday struck out the preliminary objection in the defamation suit filed by human rights lawyer Femi Falana, (SAN), and his son, popular musician Folarin Falana, also known as Falz, against social media personality Vincent Otse, popularly called VeryDarkMan. Justice Mathias Dawoodu struck out the suit following his Read More

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6 d. ago Ogun community raises the alarm over rising burglary, human trafficking

A community in the Magboro area of Ogun State have raised the alarm over the increasing spate of burglary and suspected human trafficking in the area, the News Agency of Nigeria reports. An investigation by NAN reveals growing concern and anxiety, particularly among those living in Happyland Estate, over the activities of suspected criminals. According Read More

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7 d. ago Hundreds facing witchcraft accusations in Ghana need protection – Amnesty

Hundreds of people suspected of witchcraft in Ghana, especially older women, face rampant human rights abuses including murder, Amnesty International said Monday, asking the government to criminalise accusations and ritual attacks. In 2023, the Ghanaian parliament passed a bill making it a criminal offence to declare, accuse, name, or label someone as a witch but Read More

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8 d. ago “Take Nigeria Back From Old Generation If You Want To Enjoy Your Future” – Falana Charges Youths

Controversial human rights lawyer and activist, Femi Falana, has charged Nigerian youths to reclaim the country back from old generation. Speaking in Lagos during sixth Annual Youth Leadership Conference, tagged Resilience, Innovation, Social Responsibility and Entrepreneurship (RISE 2025), held at the University of Lagos, on Saturday, Mr. Falana said that the country is no more […] The post “Take Nigeria Back From Old Generation If You Want To Enjoy Your Future” – Falana Charges Youths appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Falana warns Akpabio against using police in political dispute

Prominent human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN, has cautioned the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, against involving the police in the ongoing dispute between him and the Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Falana issued the warning following a petition by Akpabio to the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, in which he accused Akpoti-Uduaghan of defamation. Read More

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9 d. ago Alleged defamation: Sue Natasha, don’t involve police, Falana tells Akpabio

Senior Advocate of Nigeria and human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, has advised Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, to sue suspended Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, over alleged defamation. The lawyer said this in a statement on Friday following a petition Akpabio submitted to the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, over comments made by Akpoti-Uduaghan at Read More

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1 week ago Suspected Thug Arrested After Attacking Female Commercial Driver In Lagos

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a suspected thug, Friday Onu, after a viral video captured him assaulting a female commercial driver, Yetunde Amole, along the Lekki-Epe Expressway. In the viral video, Amole appeared visibly battered, with facial bruises and torn clothing, as she appealed to human rights groups, transport unions, and concerned individuals […] The post Suspected Thug Arrested After Attacking Female Commercial Driver In Lagos appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Boy who stood in front of Obi’s convoy detained without trial, Lawyer laments

  A human rights lawyer, Inibehe Effiong, has described the case of Alabi Quadri, a minor detained at the Kirikiri Minimum Security Custodial Centre in Lagos since January, as another example of the failings of Nigeria’s criminal justice system. In a preliminary statement issued on Wednesday via X, Effiong disclosed that he visited the Magistrate Read More

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1 week ago Owerri: Murder suspect alleged to be enjoying undue privileges in police custody

Police yet to forward case to DPP for arraignment By George Onyejiuwa, Owerri A detained police officer, Inspector Odidika Augustine, accused of murdering Imo State-based lawyer Chinedu George Nwaowu, is reportedly receiving undue privileges while in custody at a police facility in Owerri. Reliable sources told TheSun.ng that Augustine has unrestricted access to his mobile […] The post Owerri: Murder suspect alleged to be enjoying undue privileges in police custody appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Reject $1.08bn W’Bank loan, probe missing N233bn, SERAP tells Tinubu

Advocacy group, Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, has urged President Bola Tinubu to reject the recently approved $1.08bn World Bank loan and instead prioritise the investigation into allegations of missing public funds amounting to over N233bn. The organisation called for an immediate probe into alleged funds diversion in the Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading Plc and Read More

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2 w. ago Alleged murder plot: Senate President accuses Sen. Natasha of spreading deliberate falsehoods, manipulative theatrics

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja   Senate President Godswill Akpabio has described as “baseless, false and inflammatory,” allegations by suspended Kogi Central lawmaker, Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, that he allegedly “recruited” former Governor Yahaya Bello to assassinate her.   He added that she was deliberately spreading falsehoods and manipulative theatrics aimed at damaging his reputation and provoking […] The post Alleged murder plot: Senate President accuses Sen. Natasha of spreading deliberate falsehoods, manipulative theatrics appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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