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Femi Falana
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Femi Falana Urges New Investigation Into M.K.O. Abiola’s Death
Senior Advocate Femi Falana is calling on the Federal Government to reopen the investigation into the 1998 death of M.K.O. Abiola, citing unresolved questions regarding his detention and security lapses.
Femi Falana confirms EFCC authority to freeze state accounts under 72-hour court order rule
Senior Advocate of Nigeria Femi Falana clarifies that the EFCC maintains the legal right to restrict state government accounts, provided they secure judicial backing within 72 hours.
Femi Falana States EFCC Possesses Legal Authority to Freeze State Accounts
Legal expert Femi Falana defends the EFCC's authority to freeze state government accounts, citing key appellate and Supreme Court precedents that validate the commission's investigative powers.
Femi Falana challenges Abdulsalami regarding Abacha looting claims
Senior Advocate Femi Falana has strongly rejected former leader Abdulsalami Abubakar’s claim that Sani Abacha did not steal from the public treasury, citing historical government decrees and ongoing international asset recoveries as evidence of corruption.
Femi Falana Demands Thorough Investigation into Mary Habila’s Death
Legal practitioner Femi Falana is calling for a transparent federal investigation into the suspicious death of Mary Habila, a domestic staff member for Minister Dave Umahi.
Femi Falana Opposes Proposed Electricity Tariff Increase
Senior advocate Femi Falana has challenged the federal government's planned electricity tariff hike, arguing that authorities must first ensure reliable service before requesting higher payments from citizens.
Femi Falana Opposes Proposed Federal Government Electricity Tariff Hike
Senior lawyer Femi Falana has challenged the government's plan to increase electricity tariffs, arguing that officials must prioritize fulfilling campaign promises of stable power instead of penalizing citizens for sector-wide inefficiencies.
Femi Falana Urges Nigerian Government to Sanction South African Firms Over Xenophobic Violence
Senior Advocate Femi Falana is calling on the Nigerian government to impose economic sanctions on South African companies and grant citizens direct access to the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights to address persistent xenophobic violence.
Akinfiwatolu of Egbaland Warns Against Imposed Candidates Ahead of 2027 Election
Chief Mustapha Abdulhakeem Owolabi is urging the people of Egbaland to reject political imposition in the lead-up to the 2027 Ogun governorship election, following concerns raised by Femi Falana about the integrity of party primaries.
Femi Falana Criticizes APC Consensus Primaries as a Danger to Democratic Process
Senior Advocate Femi Falana has denounced the APC's consensus primary system as an undemocratic practice, calling for urgent reforms to address excessive campaign spending and the erosion of internal party democracy.