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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Nigeria:
Femi Falana is a prominent activist and member of the Movement for Credible Elections.
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Nigeria:
Human rights lawyer Femi Falana is expected to participate in the planned protest tagged 'Occupy NASS'.
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Nigeria:
He credited the intervention of his lawyers, including Senior Advocate of Nigeria Femi Falana, for preventing what he described as an attempt to unlawfully detain and prosecute him.
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Nigeria:
Femi Falana is the counsel for the unions who filed an appeal regarding the strike.
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Nigeria:
Femi Falana criticized the National Assembly for delays in passing the Electoral Act amendment bill.
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Nigeria:
Femi Falana, SAN, had filed an appeal against the interlocutory ruling.
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Ghana:
Femi Falana led the lawyers for Justice Torkornoo during the hearing.
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Nigeria:
Femi Falana is a human rights lawyer representing the defendants in their trial.
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Nigeria:
Femi Falana is a human rights lawyer representing the defendants in the trial.
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Nigeria:
Femi Falana stated that the closure of the appeal did not exhaust the quest for justice.
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