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 (66 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 | 5 | 7.40 | 0.22% | +10% | 206,139,589 | 496,178 | $448,000 | 1,078$ |
| Totals | 5 | 206,139,589 | 496,178 | $448,000 | 1,078$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Nigeria:
Femi Falana is a human rights lawyer who filed a defamation suit against Vincent Otse.
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Nigeria:
Femi Falana urged youths to reclaim the country during the sixth Annual Youth Leadership Conference.
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Nigeria:
Femi Falana cautioned the Senate President against involving the police in a political dispute.
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Nigeria:
Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan’s legal team is led by Senior Advocate of Nigeria Femi Falana.
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Nigeria:
Femi Falana urged for swift justice for the offenders involved in the killings.
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Nigeria:
Femi Falana has warned against any official probe by security agencies into how suspended Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, was able to attend the Inter-Parliamentary Union meeting in New York.
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Nigeria:
Femi Falana, SAN, traced the evolution of the EFCC and reaffirmed its critical role in Nigeria’s anti-corruption efforts.
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Nigeria:
Femi Falana is a human rights activist and the husband of Funmi Falana, who supports the criticism of the Senate's actions.
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Nigeria:
Femi Falana has asked the Attorney General of the Federation to withdraw the cyberbullying charge against Omoyele Sowore.
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Nigeria:
Femi Falana is taking legal action against former military ruler Gen. Ibrahim Babangida for human rights violations.
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