Tinubu’s pardon list was embarrassing, poorly handled – Falana blasts govt
Human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, has criticised the Federal Government over the controversial presidential pardon list recently released. Speaking on Arise Television, Falana described the pardon process as embarrassing, saying it exposed Nigeria to shame and global ridicule. He argued that some individuals included were not deserving of forgiveness, especially […]
Return recovered N32.7bn and $445,000 loot to NSIPA – Falana tells EFCC
Femi Falana, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria and human rights lawyer, has asked the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to transfer N32.7 billion and $445,000. Recovered from officials of the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management, and Social Development to the National Social Investment Programme Agency (NSIPA) so the money can be used for […]
Middle class in Nigeria has been wiped out under Tinubu – Falana
President Bola Tinubu’s government has destroyed Nigeria’s middle class, according to Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana. He made this claim during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today. Falana criticised the president’s economic reforms, describing them as harsh and unfair. According to him, the policies have increased poverty levels instead of improving the lives […]
You can’t lie about your country and then we keep quiet – Dabiri-Erewa slams Kemi Badenoch over claim on Nigerian citizenship
The Chairperson of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has strongly criticized UK Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch for making what she called a misleading and false statement about Nigeria’s citizenship laws. Badenoch, during an interview, claimed that Nigerian women are unable to pass citizenship to their children, suggesting that her children couldn’t be […]
Kemi Badenoch’s claim of not being able to give Nigerian citizenship to her children because she is a woman is not in consonance with Nigerian Constitution – Femi Falana
Kemi Badenoch, a top UK politician and leader of the Conservative Party, is facing criticism for her recent comments about Nigerian citizenship. Many experts have said her statements are not correct and could mislead people. During a recent public event where she spoke about immigration and citizenship, Badenoch made some strong claims. She said that […]
Benue: It’s a shame no one yet prosecuted – Falana blasts Nigerian Govt
Human rights lawyer Femi Falana has sharply criticized both the Federal Government and Benue State Government for failing to bring to justice suspects arrested over killings in the state. Falana made this known in a statement released under the Alliance on Surviving COVID-19 and Beyond (ASCAB), an organization he leads. He pointed out that while […]
Democracy Day: Gani Adams, Falana call for true federalism, new constitution
On Democracy Day, Chief Gani Adams, the leader of the Oodua Peoples Congress (OPC), spoke about how Nigeria needs real federalism to grow faster. He made this call during the 25th OPC June 12 Lecture in Lagos. Adams, who is also the Aare Onakakanfo of Yorubaland and head of the Oodua Progressive Union worldwide, said […]
Falana warns FCTA against sealing of embassies
Femi Falana, a top Nigerian lawyer, has warned the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) not to go ahead with its plan to seal embassies and other properties in Abuja over unpaid ground rent. He said this move is illegal and could damage Nigeria’s relationship with other countries. In an interview on Channels Television, Falana explained […]
Nigeria tops list of countries disregarding ECOWAS judgements – Falana
Human rights lawyer Femi Falana has called out Nigeria and other West African countries for not obeying the rulings of the ECOWAS Court. He says this shows that leaders in the region do not truly respect the rule of law. Falana made these comments after President Bola Tinubu praised ECOWAS at its 50th-anniversary celebration in […]
Withdraw Criminal Libel Charge Against Natasha — Falana Tells FG
Femi Falana, a well-known lawyer and human rights defender, has spoken out to the Nigerian government. He is asking the government to cancel the criminal libel charge brought against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan by the Attorney-General’s office. Falana said the charge came from comments the senator made on TV about the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio. He […]