Tag: Femi Falana
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Contrary to belief, Court of Appeal upheld Abba Yusuf’s election – Femi Falana
Human rights lawyer, Mr. Femi Falana, SAN, has explained that contrary to general belief that the Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja, nullified the election of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State, the reverse was the case.
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Supreme Court verdict: Judges not suited to determine winners of elections – Falana
Nigerian frontline lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN, has said judges are not suited to determine winners of elections. The human rights lawyer made this assertion in reference to Thursday’s judgment of the Supreme Court in a chat with a national television on Friday. He maintained that it is not ideal for the judiciary to decide winners…
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Why young people in Nigeria engage in yahoo yahoo operations – Femi Falana
Mr Femi Falana, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) has attributed the rise in Internet fraud, popularly known as yahoo, in Nigeria to unemployment.
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Falana faults NASS over attempt to amend UBE Act
Femi Falana, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, has called on the National Assembly to stop paying lip service to basic education in the country.
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Knocks as Seyi Tinubu flies Presidential jet to attend social event in Kano
The controversial use of a presidential jet for non-official and personal purposes by Seyi Tinubu, the son of President Bola Tinubu, has stirred outrage and condemnation. On Sunday, Seyi Tinubu was flown to Kano in a presidential jet to attend the finals of the Kano International Polo Tournament, an event he attended as a polo…
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ICYMI: Falana vows to ensure justice for Mobhad
Mrs Funmi Falana, wife of Mr Femi Falana (SAN), on Friday expressed confidence that justice would be served in the death of a young musician, Ilerioluwa Aloba (a.k.a Mohbad).
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Justice for Mohbad: Femi Falana demands Coroner’s Inquest into his death
Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN), has demanded a Coroner’s Inquest into the d€ath of Ilerioluwa Aloba, aka Mohbad. Falana made the demand following the controversial d€ath of Mohbad, who d!ed on September 12, 2023 and was laid to rest the next day. The demand was contained in a letter to the Chief Coroner, High…
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NIMASA denies acquiring properties in England
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency NIMASA, has faulted the allegation by Femi Falana, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, SAN, leveled against it to the effect that three properties were acquired by the organization in England saying it has not acquired any property in any foreign country.
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Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana criticises NNPC’s “illegal” $3 billion loan
Renowned legal luminary and human rights activist, Femi Falana, has criticized the move taken by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Limited in securing a $3 billion crude repayment loan.
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Falana says NLC’s planned protest, strike is lawful
Human rights lawyer Femi Falana says the Nigeria Labour Congress and its affiliates can proceed on the Aug. 2 strike and protest as planned, saying the exercise does not translate to contempt of court.