Wike Responds to Falana: No Issue with Building Houses for Judges, Separation of Powers Is Not Absolute
Nyesom Wike, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, has recently defended the federal government’s plan to build houses for judges, following criticism from human rights lawyer Femi Falana. Falana had claimed that constructing homes for judges was unconstitutional and undermined the independence of the judiciary. Wike disagrees with this viewpoint. In a statement made by […]
Court Postpones Falana’s Lawsuit Against Verydarkman Until Next Year
The ongoing defamation lawsuit filed by human rights lawyer Femi Falana and his son, musician Falz, against social media influencer Vincent Otse, popularly known as Verydarkman (VDM), has been postponed by a Lagos High Court to January 23, 2025. The case was adjourned due to missing court filings from both parties. Verydarkman showed up at […]
Blogger Very Dark Man Appears at Ikeja High Court Over Defamation Allegations
Vincent Otse, widely known online as “Very Dark Man” (VDM), appeared at Ikeja High Court on Thursday, where he faced a defamation lawsuit filed by prominent Nigerian lawyer Femi Falana (SAN) and his son, musician Folarin Falana, also known as Falz. Dressed in traditional Edo attire, VDM arrived at the court amid cheers from his […]
Falana Criticizes Wike for Giving Judges Houses and Cars
Human rights lawyer Femi Falana, SAN, believes it’s inappropriate for Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike to provide houses and cars as gifts to judges. In October, Wike launched a project to build 40 quarters for judges in Abuja’s Katampe District, sparking controversy, with some people considering it unethical. On Channels Television’s Politics Today, Falana […]
Femi Falana Criticizes Nigerian Government for Prosecuting #EndBadGovernance Protesters
Femi Falana, a well-known human rights lawyer and activist, has spoken out against the Nigerian government for prosecuting individuals who participated in the recent #EndBadGovernance protests. He described this action as a “disgrace to Nigeria” and strongly condemned the government’s treatment of citizens who were simply exercising their constitutional right to protest. In a statement […]
Femi Falana Calls Out NNPCL for Illegal Petrol Price Fixing, Citing Violation of Petroleum Industry Act
In recent developments, prominent human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, has publicly criticized the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) for fixing petrol prices, which he says is a violation of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA). Falana’s critique has sparked significant debate, particularly given the rising fuel prices that have unsettled Nigerians in recent months. At […]
Femi Falana Denies Knowing Bobrisky and Plans Legal Action After VDM Releases Audio Clip
Renowned Nigerian human rights lawyer Femi Falana, SAN, recently spoke out against allegations involving the popular crossdresser Idris Okuneye, known as Bobrisky. In an audio clip released by social activist Very Dark Man, Bobrisky claimed that Falana could help him secure a presidential pardon while he was serving time in Kirikiri prison for financial misconduct. […]
VDM Clears the Air: I Didn’t Defame Femi Falana, I Was Responding to Bobrisky’s Audio (Video)
Nigerian social critic, Martise Vincent Otse, popularly known as Very Dark Man (VDM), has denied claims that he defamed renowned legal expert, Femi Falana, SAN. In a video posted on his Instagram account, VDM clarified that he never intended to tarnish Falana’s image but was only reacting to an audio clip involving Nigerian socialite Bobrisky. […]
Prove $3B Was Spent on Kaduna, Warri, and Port Harcourt Refineries Within 7 Days – Falana Writes to Contractors
Nigerian human rights lawyer Femi Falana has taken a bold step to ensure accountability in the rehabilitation of the Port Harcourt, Warri, and Kaduna refineries. He has addressed formal letters to the managing directors of the contractors involved—Maire Tecnimont S.P.A and Saipem Contracting Nigeria Ltd.—seeking clarity on the status and timeline for the completion of […]
NNPCL Has No Right to Set Dangote Petrol Prices – Falana
Femi Falana, a respected human rights lawyer, has raised concerns over the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) fixing the price of petrol produced at the Dangote Refinery. He claims that this action is illegal and goes against the regulations of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA). Falana pointed out that Section 205 of the PIA […]