Magu: Federal Government Cuts EFCC to Size in new Bill, Appoints DG
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Malami furious over allegations of procuring witnesses against Magu at Salami panel
The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, has said that he did not procure witnesses to testify against anybody before the Justice Ayo Salami-led probe panel.The panel is probing the suspended…
Court Orders Malami To Extradite Nigerian to Ghana to Face Prosecution
A federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation Abubakar Malami to ensure the extradition of a suspected Nigerian criminal to Ghana for prosecution.The court ordered that Asuquo…
Malami petitions IGP over alleged defamation by Sahara Reporters
The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN says he has petitioned the Inspector General of Police (IGP) over the persistent malicious publications against him by SaharaReporters through its online…
How Abba Kyari, Malami, Two Others Allegedly Shared N800M in secret Oil Deal – Jackson Ude
The rains are heavy in Nigeria and cans of worms are being unveiled in massive quantities as news of corruption, nepotism, abuse of office and outright stealing habits of trusted government officials especially in the oil Industry continue…
I’ve no father, mother in Nigeria to convey with private jet to my son’s wedding –…
The Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami SAN, says there is no truth behind reports that he bought a home valued at N300 million for his newly-wedded son, Abdulazeez, in Abuja.He also denied…
LG Autonomy: AGF Malami Flays 36 State Govs, Begs Court For Support
The Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami SAN, has urged Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja not to allow the 36 state governors to use his court to infringe on the…
Family of Murdered Police Officer Sue AGF Malami Over Refusal to Prosecute Soldiers
The family of one of the police officers murdered by soldiers in the process of setting kidnap kingpin, Wadume free has sued the Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami (SAN) for refusing to prosecute the soldiers involved.…
Sagay-led presidential anti-corruption committee rejects reported position on Magu’s arrest
The Presidential Advisory Committee Against Corruption (PACAC) has denied issuing an official statement on the ordeal of suspended Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu.PACAC Chairman, Prof. Itse…
EFCC Boss, Magu Refused to Submit to Authority – Former DSS Director
More revelations continue to emerge regarding the allegations surrounding the embattled acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu as a former assistant Director of the Department of State Services…
Magu: Malami Not Committed To Anti-Graft War – Presidential Anti-Corruption Committee
The Prof. Itse Sagay-led Presidential Advisory Committee Against Corruption (PACAC) has slammed the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN) over the ordeal of Acting Chairman, Economic and Financial…
EFCC Acting Boss, Magu Allegedly Detained Overnight as Questioning Continues
Embattled Acting chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu was allegedly detained overnight at the Police Force headquarters in Abuja as he was questioned late into the night by a Presidential panel.…
Malami under intense attack for recommending Magu’s sacking
A group, Kanuri Collective Agenda (KCA) has berated the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami SAN for recommending the sacking of Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim…
Wadume’s Case: ‘No names were dropped’ – Malami
The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, says no names were dropped in the case of Taraba alleged kidnap kingpin, Bala Hamisu, also known as Wadume.He disclosed this on Friday in Abuja…
FG Set to Prosecute Nigerians who evade Tax on Foreign Assets
Nigeria's Attorney General, Abubakar Malami has said the government will prosecute Nigerians who evade Tax on assets abroad.The AGF also threatened that banks and intermediaries assisting Nigerians conceal properties abroad will be…
I Will Not Pay Recovered Loot Into Federation Account – Malami
Nigeria's Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN) has stated that recovered loot; especially those linked to late dictator Sani Abacha will not be paid into the country's federation account.The Attorney General…
You’ve no power to sack LGA chairmen – Malami tells governors
State governors have been sacking duly-elected local government area (LGA) chairmen and replacing them with caretaker committees illegally, the Office of the Attorney General of the Federation (OAGF), has said.The Herald gathered that…
Amotekun: AGF Reportedly Orders Police To Stop Lagos Protesters
Armed mobile Policemen have reportedly taken over Gani Fawehinmi Park in Ojota, Lagos, which was the proposed venue for a protest code-named “Amotekun Solidarity Walk” organised by Yoruba World Congress.Amotekun was formed on January 9…
Amotekun: Sagay backs South-West governors, cautions Malami
The Chairman, Presidential Advisory Committee Against Corruption (PACAC), Prof. Itse Sagay SAN, says that the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami SAN was wrong to declare Operation Amotekun illegal.…
Amotekun: AGF can’t make his own laws – Seyi Makinde
The Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, has said he would not pay any serious attention to a statement purportedly from the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), Abubakar Malami SAN, condemning the launch of 'Operation Amotekun'.He…
Defamation: Court adjourns Dokpesi’s N5bn suit against Lai Mohammed, AGF until Oct. 23
FCT High Court, Apo, on Monday adjourned until Oct.23, the alleged N5billion defamation suit, instituted by Chief Raymond Dokpesi against the Minister of Information and Culture and Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of…
AGF Malami Knew about Maina’s Scandal For Over a Year- Report
A new report indicates that Attorney General of the Federation Abubakar Malami was made aware of the indiscretions of the former Pensions boss Abdulrasheed Maina by the EFCC.This comes according to Thisday who obtained a report saying…
Why We have Not Arrested Arewa Youths- AGF
The Attorney General of the Federation, Mr. Abubakar Malami (SAN), has explained why members of the Arewa Youth council have not been arrested.This has come after accusations of bias towards the Northern group responsible for the quit…
Nigeria receives fresh boost in fight against corruption – Malami
The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr Abubakar Malami, has said that Nigeria has received a fresh boost in the fight against corruption.Malami made this known at a stakeholders meeting on the London summit…
Saraki Allegedly Resorts to Begging to have Charges Against Him, Ekweremadu dropped
The Senate President and his deputy are currently in an ugly legal over whether or not they forged senate standing rules.The case has gotten widespread publicity and has already divided opinion everywhere with some believing it is the…
Alleged Forgery: Buhari Tenders Unreserved apology to Senate
In the wake of the snafu involving the Attorney General of the Federation and his refusal to appear before a Senate panel, the President, Muhammadu Buhari has tendered an unreserved apology.This is mostly due to comments made by the AGF…