Legal luminary, Chief Afe Babalola, has condemned the use of high court judges at the election petition tribunal in the country. The legal giant spoke at “the 60 Years at the Bar” held at the Alfa Belgore Hall of the…
Seun Kuti’s travel lawful, won’t jump bail – Counsel
Senior Advocates of Nigeria, Femi Falana and Adeyinka Olumide-Fusika, who are both attorneys to Afrobeat musician, Seun Kuti, have said their client’s travel to Switzerland on Thursday amid his ongoing case with the police, is not unlawful or illegal. The…
I owe you my freedom and sanity, Seun Kuti tells legal team
Afrobeat star, Seun Kuti, has taken to social media to thank his legal team for securing his release from jail. Recall that Seun was arrested and detained at the State Criminal Investigation Department, popularly known as Panti, in Lagos State,…
Seun Kuti arrested, detained over alleged assault
Afrobeat musician, Seun Kuti, has been arrested and is currently being detained at the State Criminal Investigation Department, popularly known as Panti, in Lagos State, over an alleged assault on a police officer on Saturday. The musician was accompanied by…
Seun Kuti: Musician may report to police today, appoints Falana
A Senior Advocate of Nigeria and human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, has said he will provide legal services to Afrobeat musician, Seun Kuti, who sought his intervention following the singer’s alleged assault on a police officer. The SAN, who confirmed…
Burning of crude oil vessel: Tompolo faults Falana; defends CDS, Navy
TANTITA Security Services Nigeria Limited, TSSNL, the private security company, PSC, operated by ex-militant leader, Government Ekpemuplo, alias Tompolo, has counteracted the claim by Femi Falana, SAN, that Chief of Defense Staff, CDS, General Lucky Irabor and Nigerian Navy were…
Burning of vessel laden with stolen crude by soldiers serious criminal offence, says Falana
Senior lawyer and human rights activist, Femi Falana, has described the recent burning of a crude oil laden vessel by soldiers as “a deliberate attempt to cover up the involvement of military personnel in the serious crime of oil theft.”…
ASUU’s lawyer reassures Nigerians on resumption
Lawyer to the striking university lecturers, Mr. Femi Falana yesterday night reassured Nigerians of an end to the eight months industrial action by members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities(ASUU). Falana, who gave the reassurance while speaking on the…
ASUU to call off strike soon, says Falana after appeal court ruling
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has reiterated its willingness to call off its eight-month strike, expressing optimism that the ongoing talks between the Presidency and the House of Representatives leadership will yield positive results. Counsel for ASUU, Femi…
FG Vs ASUU: Court adjourns case to September 19
The National Industrial Court has adjourned the suit filed by the Federal Government challenging the ongoing strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to Monday, September 19 for a hearing of the interlocutory application of the Federal Government.…