Femi Falana
Femi Falana is a prominent Nigerian human rights lawyer and activist, recognized for his advocacy in legal rights and social justice. As a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), he has played a significant role in various high-profile cases defending civil liberties and challenging government policies. Falana is also known for his work on issues related to corruption, human rights abuses, and legal reforms in Nigeria. His commitment to social justice has made him a respected figure in the legal community and among activists. Recently, he was in the news for filing a $5 million lawsuit against Meta Platforms Inc. for an alleged invasion of his privacy, claiming that the company used his name and image in a false advertisement without his consent.
Born on May 20, 1958 (67 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | 1 | 5.00 | 0.71% | +40% | 206,139,589 | 2,061,396 | $448,000 | 4,480$ |
| Gambia | 1 | 6.00 | 0.33% | +0% | 2,416,668 | 8,002 | $1,800 | 6$ |
| Totals | 2 | 208,556,257 | 2,069,398 | $449,800 | 4,486$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Gambia:
Femi Falana is a Governing Council Member designated for West Africa.
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Nigeria:
Femi Falana (SAN) took aim at the Federal Government, particularly the Attorney General of the Federation, Mr Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), whom he accused of failing to enforce the very judgment he once celebrated.
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Nigeria:
Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN, has warned African leaders to be more cautious in signing international agreements.
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Nigeria:
Femi Falana has said that many international agreements imposed on Africa undermine the continent’s interests.
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Nigeria:
Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, slammed both federal and state governments for failing to prosecute arrested suspects.
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Nigeria:
Femi Falana was honored by President Tinubu among 68 Nigerians.
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Nigeria:
Chief Femi Falana was also mentioned as a participant in the June 12 struggle.
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Nigeria:
Civil-rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN), received Commander of the Order of the Niger.
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Nigeria:
Femi Falana said that the 1999 constitution remained the major setback for the country.
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Nigeria:
Femi Falana described the bill as unconstitutional and impractical under the current legal framework.
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