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 |
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| Nigeria | 4 | 4.75 | 0.21% | +0% | 206,139,589 | 434,207 | $448,000 | 944$ |
| Totals | 4 | 206,139,589 | 434,207 | $448,000 | 944$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Nigeria:
Femi Falana described the bill as unconstitutional and impractical under the current legal framework.
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Nigeria:
Femi Falana criticized the proposed amendment to the Electoral Act as an unnecessary distraction from real challenges.
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Nigeria:
Femi Falana is a human rights lawyer who instituted a defamation suit against VeryDarkMan.
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Nigeria:
Femi Falana has criticised a proposed bill seeking to make voting compulsory in Nigeria, describing it as a violation of citizens’ constitutional rights.
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Nigeria:
Femi Falana demanded a probe into the alleged diversion of a $3.4 billion loan from the International Monetary Fund.
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Nigeria:
Otitoju recalled a decisive visit to activist lawyer Femi Falana before the deadline for submitting party candidates to INEC.
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Nigeria:
Femi Falana is the Senior Advocate of Nigeria who filed the suit on behalf of Sterling Bank.
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Nigeria:
Femi Falana has taken up the role of holding the government accountable.
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Nigeria:
Femi Falana is a human rights lawyer and activist who signed the coalition's statement demanding justice for Gani Fawehinmi.
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Nigeria:
Femi Falana is a human rights lawyer who criticized the Supreme Court ruling regarding the Rivers Assembly crisis.
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