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Utomi, Falana, Others Launch Constitutional Dialogue To Rescue Nigeria From ‘Brink of Civil Anarchy’

By Sahel Standard Magazine February 24, 2021 124 0

Prominent Nigerians across different fields has launched a Constitution Drafting Committee and Coordinating Committee of the People’s Constitutional Dialogue, which they say will rescue Nigeria from the precipice and brink of nationwide insecurity, ethnic and civil anarchy. Launched virtually and physically under the auspices of the National Consultative Front (NCFront), Continue Reading

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New Service Chiefs: We Are Operating In An Atmosphere Of Impunity Says Falana

By Sahel Standard Magazine January 29, 2021 313 Post a comment

Human Rights Lawyer, Mr. Femi Falana (SAN), says the nation has continued in its habit of operating under an atmosphere of impunity.  Speaking on the appointment of the new Service Chiefs, Mr. Falana said going on to appoint the new leaders of the Armed Forces without the confirmation by the two chambers of the National […]Continue Reading

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Sanwo-Olu Calls For Unity Against Fifth Columnists

By Sahel Standard Magazine November 25, 2020 181 0

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has described the recent protest in the state as a wake-up call to all Nigerians and security organisations to be vigilant and collectively move against actions that can undermine the wellbeing and security of the nation. He made the remark on Tuesday at a Stakeholders’ Engagement on Internal Security and […]Continue Reading

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#EndSars: FG Not Sincere With Nigerians – Falana

By Sahel Standard Magazine October 15, 2020 200 Post a comment

Human Rights Lawyer, Femi Falana, has faulted the Federal Government for setting up a new unit called the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Team, to replace the disbanded Special Anti-Robbery Unit (SARS). During an interview on Channels TV’s Politics Today on Wednesday, Falana said a change of name was not enough and it appears there’s […]Continue Reading

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Falana: Onochie Not Qualified To Be INEC Commissioner

By Sahel Standard Magazine October 14, 2020 226 0

Human Rights Lawyer, Femi Falana, has faulted the appointment of Lauretta Onochie, an aide to President Muhammadu Buhari as a member of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). In a statement signed on Tuesday, hours after the President announced the appointment, Mr Falana listed some criteria provided in the Constitution to determine who is fit […]Continue Reading