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Popular lawyer, Femi Falana SAN says soldiers jailed for mutiny in 2014 deserve to be pardoned and re-absorbed into the Army since the Federal Government forgives, de-radicalises, and re-integrates repentant terrorists into society.The…

Popular lawyer, Femi Falana SAN says the Federal Government only controls allocation of land in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) by virtue of the Land Use Act.He stated this on Monday as a guest on Channels Television's "Politics…

Mr Femi Falana, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), has expressed sorrow over the death of Mohammed Fawehinmi, son of late rights crusader, Chief Gani Fawehinmi (SAN).Falana, in a condolence message on Thursday in Lagos, said he was…

Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana SAN has urged the Attorney-General of the Federation and Ministry of Justice, Abubakar Malami SAN to arraign 400 sponsors of terrorism identified by the Federal Government earlier in the year.He made the…

A Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Mr. Femi Falana, has urged the Federal Government to engage various separatists groups in the country to douse tensions and agitations.Falana made the appeal while speaking at the South-West Zonal…

To register their displeasure with the high rate of insecurity and poverty in the nation, popular lawyer, Femi Falana SAN and his son, Folarin Falana aka Falz on Monday stormed the streets of Lagos in protest.The placard-carrying duo…

A popular human rights lawyer, Femi Falana SAN has charged the Federal Government to launch an investigation into allegations that $1 billion earmarked for the procurement of arms for counter-insurgency operations cannot be traced.He…

The Federal High Court, Abuja, on Wednesday, held that the request by Abdulrasheed Maina, Chairman, defunct Pension Reformed Task Team (PRTT), seeking it to compel some persons to testify in his ongoing trial was done in haste.Justice…

A popular human rights lawyer, Femi Falana SAN says Nigerians should hold the government responsible for killings perpetrated by herdsmen in the country.He said it was the duty of the government to fish out and prosecute any herdsman…

Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Femi Falana says the demolition of the building housing Asher Kings and Queens Restaurant in Sabon Tasha, Kaduna State, violated Section 79 of the Kaduna State Urban and Regional Planning Law, 2018.…

Senior lawyer, Mr. Femi Falana says that no fewer than 70 corpses dumped in mortuaries in the wake of the #EndSARS protests in Lagos have remained unclaimed.He spoke against the backdrop of a November 19 announcement by Chief Coroner of…

Foremost human rights lawyer, Femi Falana SAN says families of victims of last Tuesday's shooting at the Lekki Toll Gate in Lagos are afraid to speak up for fear of victimisation.Falana spoke in a global virtual meeting hosted by…

Popular human rights lawyer, Femi Falana SAN has described as "illegal" the N5 million fine imposed on Nigerian Info FM over a controversial interview granted by former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Dr. Obadiah…

Foremost human rights lawyer, Femi Falana SAN has said that former President Olusegun Obasanjo was being hypocritical in his condolence message on the death of late Senator Buruji Kashamu.Falana said that Obasanjo aided and abetted…

A popular human rights lawyer, Femi Falana SAN has said that late Isa Funtua led a delegation which tried to convince him to compel his client, Omoyele Sowore of Sahara Reporters, to apologise to President Muhammadu Buhari in a bid to bring…

The family of one of the police officers murdered by soldiers in the process of setting kidnap kingpin, Wadume free has sued the Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami (SAN) for refusing to prosecute the soldiers involved.…

Former Speaker, House of Reps, Ghali Umar Na'Abba; former Education Minister, Obiageli Ezekwesili; senior lawyers, Femi Falana and Olisa Agbakoba; and 26 other activists and professionals are championing a new political movement ahead of…

Foremost human rights activist, Femi Falana (SAN) has berated the Federal and state governments for the disorganisation in COVID-19 pandemic response in Nigeria.He stated this in a Sunday statement titled, "Time to stop official…

Foremost human rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN) has described the Federal Government's plan to continue with the School Feeding programme during the ongoing lockdown as an insult to Nigerians.He stated this while reacting to a statement…

Some senior lawyers in the country have kicked against moves by the National Assembly to confer immunity on their leaders.The Herald can report that a bill to confer immunity on the Senate President, Speaker of the House of…

Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana SAN has accused corrupt politicians of fuelling religious intolerance in the country as a cover-up for their corrupt deeds.According to him, the political elite is busy spreading falsehood about religion…

A foremost human rights lawyer, Femi Falana SAN has said that the presidency lacks the power to stop any peaceful protest against insecurity.He said this on Sunday while reacting to a presidential statement condemning purported plot to…

Senior lawyer, Femi Falana has slammed the presidency for defending Hanan Buhari's use of a Presidential jet to attend a private function.The president’s daughter attended a durbar in Bauchi State at the behest of Emir of Bauchi,…

Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, says  closure over the death of Chief MKO Abiola will be achieved when some of the  challenges faced in the country are confronted and eliminated. Soyinka said this at a Wreath Laying Ceremony to…

Respected Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Femi Falana has said that President Muhammadu Buhari lacked the power to create state and local government police.Falana said this in a statement in reaction to the submission of the report of…

Popular human rights advocate, Femi Falana (SAN) has said that Nigeria would not enjoy genuine democracy until insecurity became a thing of the past.He stated this Wednesday during a protest organised by the People’s Alternative Front…

Respected human rights lawyer, Femi Falana SAN has asked suspended Chief Justice of Nigeria, Walter Nkanu Onnoghen to resign his position.Falana made this known while appearing on Politics Today with Channels Television on Sunday.He…

Popular human rights lawyer, Femi Falana has weighed in on the gale of defections that has hit the All Progressives Congress (APC) in recent times.In a Sunday statement, Falana, who quoted several Supreme Court judgements, said that…