Tag: Falana

Criminal LawDefenceSecurity

Kwara State should establish a security outfit – Falana

By Femi Falana SAN On February 3, 2026, seventy eight Muslims, who…

Ogunsakin Mustapha Ogunsakin Mustapha
Human Rights Law

Falana condemns Lagos govt over demolition of Makoko, other waterfront properties

Human rights lawyer and activist, Femi Falana SAN on Sunday declared as…

Ogunsakin Mustapha Ogunsakin Mustapha
Criminal LawHuman Rights Law

Alleged coup: Release detained soldiers or charge before military tribunal – Falana

Human rights lawyer and activist, Femi Falana SAN has called on the…

Ogunsakin Mustapha Ogunsakin Mustapha
Law

Judicial power to quash presidential pardon

By Femi Falana SAN In all class societies, pardon is usually granted…

Ogunsakin Mustapha Ogunsakin Mustapha
HealthHuman Rights Law

Nigerians entitled to compulsory health insurance, says Falana

Human rights crusader and Chair, Alliance on Surviving Covid 19 and Beyond…

Ogunsakin Mustapha Ogunsakin Mustapha
ElectionPolitics

June 12 and the international pursuit of justice for Abiola

By Femi Falana SAN The June 12, 1993, pro-democracy struggle in Nigeria…

Ogunsakin Mustapha Ogunsakin Mustapha
EducationHuman Rights Law

State of democratic governance, youth engagement in ECOWAS member states: Challenges and Prospects

By Femi Falana SAN INTRODUCTION Distinguished participants, youth leaders, statesmen, and comrades…

Ogunsakin Mustapha Ogunsakin Mustapha
LawOpinionPolitics

Let the Senate Be Guided by History in Probing Natasha’s Geneva Trip

By Femi Falana SAN In 1994, Dr. Beko Ransome-Kuti, the Chairman of…

Ogunsakin Mustapha Ogunsakin Mustapha
HeadlinesPolitics

Natasha’s suspension from senate reckless, illegal-Falana

Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana SAN on Sunday to a swipe at…

Ogunsakin Mustapha Ogunsakin Mustapha
HeadlinesPolitics

Lawyers trade words over Obasa’s suit on impeachment

Three lawyers at the weekend contended with each other on whether the…

Ogunsakin Mustapha Ogunsakin Mustapha
HeadlinesHealth

Appeal court rejects Falana’s bid to stop Public Officers from seeking medical treatment abroad

....Vows to appeal to the Supreme Court The Court of Appeal sitting…

Ogunsakin Mustapha Ogunsakin Mustapha
JudiciaryOpinion

Majority of Nigerian judges, lawyers don’t wear wigs, gowns

By Femi Falana SAN Between 1983 and 1987, the radical military regime…

Ogunsakin Mustapha Ogunsakin Mustapha

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