by Isi Esene Internationally renowned playwright, Prof. Wole Soyinka has flayed President Goodluck Jonathan over his suspicious posturing regarding the crisis presently rocking the Rivers State House of Assembly. Soyinka who was speaking at a press conference in Lagos condemned Jonathan and First Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan for being a tool of destabilisation in the... Read More

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July 10, 2013

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Femi Falana: The NGF, the current NBA leadership and impunity

by Femi Falana In his characteristically forthright manner, the Edo state governor, Comrade Adams Oshiomole, exposed the NBA leadership to ridicule when he said that: “the environment and the overall circumstance known and unknown that led the NBA president to call for the freezing of the right of Governors to associate borders on corrupt practice.”... Read More

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June 30, 2013

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Femi Falana: The protest against President Obama in South Africa is justified

by Femi Falana As President Obama rounds up his visit to Africa on July 3, he should be told that he has dashed the hopes of millions of Africans who had expected him to lead the battle against poverty in the world. When President Barack Obama visited Ghana for a few hours in 2009, he blamed African... Read More

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June 25, 2013

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FG drags Leadership Newspaper journalists to court… again

by Rachel Ogbu Leadership newspaper and two of its journalists, Tony Ameokodo and Chibuzor Ukaibe have found themselves facing the Federal Government again after new forgery charges were filed against the Leadership Group Limited recently. The FG had previously withdrawn the forgery charges before but reports claim it recently changed its mind, dragging the newspaper... Read More

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June 7, 2013

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Who goes first? “Make your salaries and allowances public” – Femi Falana challenges lawmakers

by Rachel Ogbu A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana has called on lawmakers to declare their salaries and allowances to the public. On Thursday, Falana speaking at a ceremony organised by the House of Representatives in Abuja to mark the second anniversary of the 7th Assembly (2011-2013) said that the public perception that members... Read More

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May 16, 2013

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Let the people say #Gbam: “Those opposed to State of Emergency must bring out concrete solutions” – Femi Falana

by Isi Esene Fiery lawyer and human rights activist, Femi Falana has thrown his support for the institution of a state of emergency in the three northern states, Adamawa, Yobe and Borno, by President Goodluck Jonathan. The declaration of a state of emergency, according to the FG will enable security forces face the campaign of... Read More

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May 3, 2013

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Dame Patience and Turai land tussle – and more, in today’s news roundup with Cheta Nwanze

by Cheta Nwanze “The appearance of law must be upheld, especially when it’s being broken.” – Boss Tweed Oftimes, and a lot to the chagrin of those of us who love this country, our Nigeria, appears to oscillate between developing, underdeveloped, and not even making an effort. As a frustrated observer, I have finally come... Read More

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April 30, 2013

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Forgery: Leadership Newspaper journalists plead not guilty, get bail

The trial of two journalists with Leadership Newspapers kicked off before a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Tuesday. They pleaded not guilty to the amended six counts charge slammed against them by the Federal Government for allegedly forging a presidential directive and publishing same purporting the forged document as true. Before their pleas... Read More

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January 16, 2013

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Opinion: I am an activist… so what?

by Damola Adegun To be honest, some of the most satisfying moments of my life have been when I have confronted oppression, extortion and shades of vices that continue to mortify our prospects as a nation. In recent times, I have noticed attempts to label some very active good governance advocates on the Nigerian e-sphere... Read More

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August 17, 2012

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WATCH: FCT Minister disregards court order, goes ahead with Mpape demolition

by Isi Esene The much touted rule of law which the President Goodluck Jonathan promised to observe during his election campaign was disregarded yesterday when the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, administration, led by Senator Bala Mohammed, approved the demolition of residential structures at Mpape, a suburb on the outskirts of the FCT. Residents of the... Read More

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August 16, 2012

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Justice minister warns FCT minister against Mpape demolition

by Hauwa Gambo The nation’s minister of Justice and attorney general of the Federation, Mohammed Adoke, has told his colleague at the Ministry of the Federal Capital Territory not to go ahead with the demolition planned for Abuja suburb, Mpape. According to reports, this was via a letter dated today, and made available to sections... Read More

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July 27, 2012

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Coroner issues warrant for oil companies, Red Cross over Dana Air crash

by Isi Esene A bench warrant has been issued on two oil companies, Conoil and Total Nigeria Limited, and the Red Cross Society of Nigeria. The warrant was issued by the coroner of Alimosho District in Lagos, Magistrate Oyetade Komolafe, who is saddled with the responsibility of conducting the inquest into the ill-fated Dana Air... Read More

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July 23, 2012

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The Makoko demolition is an elitist agenda – Femi Falana

by Isi Esene The activist lawyer, Femi Falana has condemned the Lagos State government’s action of giving Makoko residents a 72 hours quit notice on a Friday and then forcefully evicting the people on Monday the 16th. According to the Premium Times, Falana lashed out at the Fashola administration saying it is “promoting murder, orchestrating... Read More

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July 12, 2012

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At last! Femi Falana is a Senior Advocate of Nigeria – 24 others announced

by Isi Esene Twenty five lawyers out of the 71 interviewed by the Legal Practitioners Privileges Committee have been awarded the title of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN). Some of the successful lawyers are the erudite human right lawyer, Femi Falana and lawyer to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Rotimi Jacobs. The committee... Read More

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June 16, 2012

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#TheNextBigThing: Falz is Femi Falana’s son, but that’s just ‘shakara’

by Doyin Jaiyesinmi More than just being a rap artist, Folarin “Falz” Falana is an entertainer. Within a short period of time, he has captured the heart of many with his rib-cracking lyrics. Behind all the jokes and banter however is a determined young man Let’s go to the very beginning. At what point did... Read More

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Femi Falana: The NGF, the current NBA leadership and impunity

Femi Falana: The protest against President Obama in South Africa is justified

FG drags Leadership Newspaper journalists to court… again

Who goes first? “Make your salaries and allowances public” – Femi Falana challenges lawmakers

Let the people say #Gbam: “Those opposed to State of Emergency must bring out concrete solutions” – Femi Falana

Dame Patience and Turai land tussle – and more, in today’s news roundup with Cheta Nwanze

Forgery: Leadership Newspaper journalists plead not guilty, get bail

Opinion: I am an activist… so what?

WATCH: FCT Minister disregards court order, goes ahead with Mpape demolition

Justice minister warns FCT minister against Mpape demolition

Coroner issues warrant for oil companies, Red Cross over Dana Air crash

The Makoko demolition is an elitist agenda – Femi Falana

At last! Femi Falana is a Senior Advocate of Nigeria – 24 others announced

#TheNextBigThing: Falz is Femi Falana’s son, but that’s just ‘shakara’

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