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Renowned Nigerian lawyer and human rights advocate, Femi Falana (SAN), has condemned the decision of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) to set prices for both imported and locally refined fuel, labeling the actions as illegal, null, and void. In a statement released on Thursday, Falana argued that NNPCL’s decision violates Section 205 of […]
Human rights lawyer Femi Falana has raised concerns over the increasing cost of living and the arbitrary hike in petrol prices, attributing these factors to a noticeable reduction in the number of vehicles on Nigerian roads. Falana, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, shared his observations during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Sunday. […]
Human rights activist and legal counsel to the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Chief Femi Falana, has explained why the NLC President, Comrade Joe Ajaero, will not be able to honour the Nigeria Police’s invitation on Tuesday, August 20, 2024. Falana noted that Ajaero had prior engagements scheduled for August 20, before receiving the Police’s invitation […]
Prominent activist and human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, has asserted that no threats from the government or other entities can prevent the nationwide protests set to begin on August 1. Despite condemnation from various organizations and the presidency, Falana emphasized that the demonstrations aim to highlight the widespread hardship in the country. Speaking on Channels […]
Lawyer and human rights activist, Femi Falana, has challenged the legal basis for nullifying Sanusi Lamido’s reinstatement as Emir. Falana expressed confusion over the court’s decision, explaining that the repeal law cited by the court empowers the state governor to reinstate Sanusi Lamido Sanusi. He made these remarks during an interview with Arise TV, aired […]
Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN), has called on both federal and state governments to utilize recovered looted funds to pay the new national minimum wage. Falana made this assertion during an interview with Channels TV on Thursday night. Falana emphasized the necessity for Nigerian authorities to demonstrate the political will required to implement the […]
Prominent lawyer and rights activist, Femi Falana, has stated that all Nigerian states can afford to pay the new minimum wage, citing funds accrued from the removal of the fuel subsidy. Appearing on Channels Television’s *The Morning Brief*, Falana asserted that any state that fails to comply will face legal action. “There is no state […]
Femi Falana (SAN), the counsel for the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), has stated that the upcoming nationwide protest organized by the NLC is not a contemptuous act. He argued that the Federal Government’s threat of contempt against the NLC for organizing a protest on February 27 and 28, 2024, to protest the rising cost of […]
Human rights activist Femi Falana has urged Nigerian business owners to conduct transactions with Chinese partners using the naira. This suggestion stems from a currency exchange agreement established between the Federal Government of Nigeria and China in 2018, valued at RMB 16 billion. The aim of this agreement is to boost local currency liquidity for […]
Renowned Nigerian lawyer and human rights activist, San Femi Falana, has called on the Nigerian government to consider joining the BRICS group of emerging economies, reject policies imposed by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank, and adopt a strategy of selling crude oil in the local currency, the Naira. Falana made these assertions […]