Use your office to direct the release of Sowore from DSS custody- Falana urges AGFÂ
Femi Falana (SAN) Human rights lawyer Femi Falana (SAN) has written to the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami SAN, seeking the release of the…
Terminate all legal charges against Sowore, Bakare immediately, Falana tells AGF
Lead Counsel and human rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN) has asked the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr. Abubakar Malami (SAN), to terminate all legal proceedings against…
Court Invasion: Senate to probe action of DSS operatives
The Senate has waded into the controversy surrounding the invasion of the Federal High Court in Abuja. This comes a week after DSS operatives in at least three pickup trucks…
We’re not going to be tempted to join issues with the Presidency over a case that is pending before the court, Falana replies FG
Counsel to Mr Omoyele Sowore and human rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN) has asked the Federal Government to stop subjecting his client to a media trial. Mr Falana said it…
Sowore’s Rearrest: US gov’t expresses concern, tells FG to respect the rule of law
The United States government has expressed concerns over the rearrest of the convener of the ‘Revolution Now’ movement and former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Mr. Omoyele…
DSS calls Sowore’s rearrest video propaganda
The Department of State Services (DSS) says circulation of a video clip on attempt to rearrest Omoyele Sowore, the convener of the RevolutionNow protest in a courtroom was a mischief….
Court invasion: NHRC calls for arrest, trial of security operatives involved
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has called for the arrest and subsequent trial of operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) and other security officials involved in the…
Falana expresses dismay over Sowore’s rearrest, says it is embarrassing
Lead Counsel and human rights lawyer, Femi Falana has criticised the Department of State Security Services (DSS) for disrupting court proceedings and eventually rearresting his clients, Mr. Omoyele Sowore…
Sowore alleges threat to life as armed DSS operatives move to rearrest him in court
There was a mild drama at the court 7, Federal High Court, Abuja, on Friday, as armed operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) moved to rearrest Omoyele Sowore,…
IMN condemns transfer of El-Zakzaky, wife from DSS custody to Kaduna Correctional Centre
The Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN) has condemned the transfer of its leader, Sheikh Ibrahim Zakzaky and his wife from the custody of Department of State Security Service, DSS, to…