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Nigerian human rights lawyer Femi Falana

December 8, 2022

Paternity Case: Sanwo-Olu invokes immunity clause to evade DNA test

“If he is sure that he is not the father of the boy, why should he be afraid of submitting himself to a DNA (test)?”

A composite of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and Emmanuel Moses used to tell the story
October 31, 2022

Iranian journalists protest detention of colleagues covering Mahsa Amini’s death

Iran is accusing the reporters of being agents of the CIA sent to destabilise the country.

Niloofar Hamedi and Elaheh Mohammadi
October 19, 2021

Only governors can permit or ban protests, not police: Femi Falana

The rights lawyer said it was illegal and unconstitutional for the police to prevent citizens from protesting.

Femi Falana
June 16, 2021

Herdsmen Grazing Routes: Malami misleading Buhari, says Falana

Human rights lawyer Femi Falana says justice minister Abubakar Malami is misleading President Muhammadu Buhari regarding gazetted grazing routes for herdsmen.

Buhari in his farm
June 3, 2021

Stop Buhari withdrawing money from federation account without approval, Falana begs National Assembly

National Assembly must stop President Muhammadu Buhari from withdrawing money from the federation account without its approval, human rights activist Femi Falana appeals.

CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele, IMF Managing Director, Kristalina Georgieva, World Bank president, David Malpass, and President Muhammadu Buhari
May 31, 2021

Femi Falana, Falz, others protest in Lagos

Mr Falana had weeks ago called for the impeachment of President Buhari, highlighting the constitutional grounds for removal.

Human rights activists Femi Falana and Falz
May 9, 2021

Falana calls for Buhari’s impeachment, highlights constitutional grounds for removal

The fiery lawyer said Nigeria has attained the stage to impeach the president because the government has failed in its primary duties.

Buhari and Falana
February 11, 2021
Femi Falana
January 25, 2021

COVID-19: Court orders evacuation of El-Zakzaky’s wife from Custodial Centre

The Correctional Service had last weekend claimed no inmates, including the El-Zakzakys, were infected with COVID-19.

El-Zakzaky and Wife, Zeenat El-Zakzakay
January 20, 2021

Uganda: Falana petitions UN over illegal detention of Bobi Wine

Robert ‘Bobi Wine’ Kyagulanyi has been kept under house arrest in his home since returning from voting at the country’s general election last week Thursday.

Femi Falana