Gani Fawehinmi

The Late 5: Buhari tenders apology to Abiola over election annulment, Court convicts former Plateau Governor, Dariye and other stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday tendered a national apology on behalf of the Federal Government to the family of the late Moshood Kashimawo Abiola, the presumed winner of the June 12, 1993 Presidential election that was annulled by the Military Government at the time. “We cannot... Read More

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The Big 5: Buhari declares June 12 as Democracy day, Former CJN describes Abiola’s honour as illegal and other stories

These are the stories that you should be monitoring today: President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday declared June 12 as Nigeria’s Democracy Day and also awarded Nigeria’s highest honour, Grand Commander of the Federal Republic (GCFR) to late business mogul Moshood Kashimawo Abiola, presumed winner of the election held on same date in 1993. Buhari said... Read More

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[The Alausa Blog]: Lagos to remodel statues of Gani Fawehinmi and M.K.O Abiola

The Lagos State Government, through the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, commenced the remodeling of Late Chief Gani Fawehinmi and Late Chief MKO Abiola statues into a new but bigger, better and more aesthetic sculpture of the two prominent Nigerians for better appreciation of their contribution to the development of Nigeria. The State Acting... Read More

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December 20, 2016

Ayo Sogunro: In Nigeria, we’re still wrong about rights

by Ayo Sogunro Quite often, I have found myself compelled to defend the fundamentals of human rights to supposedly educated people in Nigeria. A clear demonstration of the declining quality of our “educated” middle class is the generic ignorance of foundational social concepts, particularly on the rule of law and the sanctity of human rights.... Read More

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Femi Falana: On official corruption and immunity

In order to ensure the smooth running of the government the Constitution has conferred immunity on the heads of the executive. A couple of laws have equally granted immunity to members of the judiciary and the legislature. However, the proposal of the Senate to confer absolute immunity on the heads of all legislative houses in... Read More

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January 16, 2015

‘Enough of failures, it’s time to rescue Nigeria’ – Cardinal Okogie

by James Sambo A former Catholic Archbishop of Lagos, Anthony Cardinal Okogie, has described the present government as being mediocre, and as such, the country needed an urgent rescue from the brink of destruction Okogie called on all Nigerians to participate in selecting the best person for the job this time around, saying: “This is the time we... Read More

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February 27, 2014

#InCaseYouMissedIt: Gani Fawehinmi’s family reject Centenary award

by Zara Mustapha The late patriarch of the Fawehinmi family and human rights crusader, Gani Fawehinmi (SAN) was among those shortlisted for the centenary awards to mark Nigeria at 100 which the family rejected. Writing on behalf of the family , Mohammed Fawehinmi first son of the late icon expressed their gratitude first before stating the... Read More

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September 10, 2013

Gbenga Olorunpomi: Kayode Opeifa – The thin line between activism and anarchism

by Gbenga Olorunpomi Opeifa hasn’t been found guilty of any crime and for the activists to treat him like they did is shameful and criminal. They give activism a bad name and displayed a terrible example of how decent people should behave. I have never understood activism as practiced in Nigeria. I understand and support... Read More

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September 9, 2013

How embarrassing: Activists shame Lagos commissioner during event to honour Gani Fawehinmi (WATCH)

by Tutu Akinlabi Kayode Opeifa, the Lagos State Commissioner for Public Transportation has received unpleasant treatment at the hands of activists after he appeared uninvited at an event in honour of the late Gani Fawehinmi. The event, ‘Night of Tributes And Socials’, was attended by activists including Femi Aborishade, Lanre Legacy, Okei-Odumakin as well as... Read More

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September 6, 2013

For the Record: ‘When, truly, is a nation?’ – Text of speech delivered by Gov. Kayode Fayemi at the Gani Fawehinmi Memorial lecture

by Kayode Fayemi Rather than revel in celebrations or a jamboree, this presents the chance for a very sober reflection and re-contemplation of all the structural and institutional warts that are hindering our attainment of community in the country, as a way of re-inventing a truly national identity. The anticipated centenary of Nigeria as a... Read More

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September 5, 2013

Opinion: Gani Fawehinmi – Five years on!

by Jiti Ogunye The point, however, is that we should stop wishing that Gani were still around to help us solve the multifarious problems of our Country. His uncommon example and imperishable works and legacy are there to be followed by those who are passionate and determined to see the emergence of a just, fair,... Read More

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Opinion: Domestic appendage – Wole Soyinka should recede from frontline politics

by Corlenius Segun-Ojo Culturally, it is indisputable that our society does not condone assault of any kind on womanhood. When a family brawls and the elders wade in, the man always take the bashings for being so ‘poor and disgraceful’ to engage the wife in a public ‘show of shame’. As a school boy, I... Read More

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Femi Falana: How a defective judicial system freed Al-Mustapha

by Femi Falana SAN But suffice it to say that under the criminal justice system, only the poor are successfully prosecuted for murder and sundry offences because they lack the resources to manipulate the criminal justice system. Introduction Under the Ibrahim Babangida junta, politically motivated killings were rife in several parts of the country. The... Read More

Okechukwu Ofili: Stop writing names of noisemakers

by Okechukwu Ofili We have to break the myth that a well-behaved child with good grades is the ideal leader! I got beaten quite a lot in primary school. It was not for punching a girl, or for stealing a class mate’s lunch, or for sleeping during lectures (although I was guilty of that a... Read More

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February 6, 2013

Opinion: Our attitude towards Nigeria

by Sabella Abidde Why bother to faithfully serve this country when at the sunset of your life, she is likely to abandon you? Why? We are also a nation without heroes. New heroes, that is. Aminu Kano, Bala Usman, and Ayodele Awojobi are all gone. M.C.K. Ajuluchukwu, Obafemi Awolowo, and Tai Solarin all left us... Read More

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January 16, 2013

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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