Falana Calls on Tinubu to Prosecute Those Behind SERAP Office Raid
Femi Falana, a senior lawyer in Nigeria, has spoken out against the recent invasion of the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) office in Abuja. The raid, reportedly carried out by the Department of State Services (DSS), has sparked outrage among human rights defenders. Falana condemned the act, calling it unlawful and a violation of […]
Over 2,000 #EndBadGovernance Protesters Arrested Across Nigeria – Femi Falana Speaks Out
In a recent statement, human rights lawyer Femi Falana revealed that 2,111 protesters were arrested during the 10-day #EndBadGovernance protests across Nigeria from August 1st to 10th. Out of those arrested, 1,403 have been sent to prison because they lack legal representation. Falana criticized the government’s actions, emphasizing that all suspects should be given time […]
Protesting with Russian Flag and Calling for Coup is Treason, Says Activist Lawyer Femi Falana
Activist lawyer Femi Falana has declared that waving the Russian flag and calling for the overthrow of President Bola Tinubu’s administration amounts to treason. He urges those involved to stop, as it abuses their constitutional rights. Speaking to the press on Monday, Falana emphasized that while peaceful protests are a fundamental right, they must remain […]
Falz discussed how his upbringing shaped his perspective on activism.
Famous Nigerian rapper, Falz, shared how his upbringing influenced his approach to activism. Falz, who led the #ENDSARS protest in Lagos in 2020, explained that his activism didn’t start that year. In an interview on the Menisms Podcast, Falz said his activism was inspired by legendary musician Fela Kuti and his father, Femi Falana, who […]
Femi Falana Urges Nigerian Parliament to Quickly Pass New Minimum Wage Law Like They Did with Anthem Change
Renowned Nigerian lawyer and activist Femi Falana, Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), has called on the National Assembly to swiftly approve the new Minimum Wage Act just as they recently did with the National Anthem Act. In a statement released on Sunday, June 2, Falana emphasized the urgency of passing the new Minimum Wage Act, […]