The House of Representatives committee investigating the allegedly missing 48million barrels of crude oil has summoned the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, to explain the missing N32.5billion, said to have been paid to two companies – Messrs GSCL Consulting and Biz Plus without formal documentation. …
Read More »‘Just in’ Osinbajo inaugurates new National Council on Infrastructure
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, on Tuesday, inaugurated the National Council on Infrastructure, saying the move would bridge the nation’s infrastructure gaps while widening the frontiers of Public-Private sector collaboration. This was according to a statement signed by the Senior Special Assistant to the Vice President on Media and Publicity, …
Read More »‘No attempt at verification’ Ned Nwoko threatens law suits against governors’ forum over Paris Club Refunds
A former lawmaker, Ned Nwoko, has threatened a lawsuit against the Nigerian Governors’ Forum (NGF) for libel and disparaging publications. In a letter to the NGF, Mr Nwoko, through his lawyer, accused the NGF of “publishing false, untrue and concocted stories about him without any attempt to verify.” He described …
Read More »‘Another level’ Code of Conduct tribunal chair, Danladi Umar, accused of fraud
Some workers in the Code of Conduct Tribunal, Abuja, have accused its chairman, Danladi Umar, of fraud, corruption, nepotism and marginalisation. The chairman was also accused of awarding fraudulent contracts to friends without recourse to procedure and due process. According to an online platform, SaharaReporters, one of the workers added …
Read More »‘Fight against drug abuse’ FEC approves N1 billion for lie detector, night vision spectacles for NDLEA
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved a total sum of N1 billion for the purchase of lie detector scanner and night vision glasses for the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, made this known to newsmen on Wednesday …
Read More »‘Pretended not to be aware’ Femi Falana accuses Malami of manipulating court on Electoral Act ruling
Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, on Sunday, accused the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, of manipulating the Federal High Court into issuing conflicting decisions on section 84(12) of the new Electoral Act 2022. Falana said Malami pretended not to be aware of the restraining …
Read More »‘Unconstitutional!’ FG to effect court rule on removal of section 84 of electoral act
Attorney-general of the federation (AGF), Abubakar Malami, says the federal government will effect a judgment which ordered the removal of section 84 (12) of the amended Electoral Act, 2022. President Muhammadu Buhari had assented to the electoral act amendment bill on February 25. He, however, asked the national assembly to …
Read More »‘Sale of illicit substances’ NDLEA links N4.2bn to Abba Kyari, co-accused’s accounts, demands Malami’s approval to confiscate properties
New information emeges on how suspended supercop and former Commander of the Intelligence Response Team, DCP Abba Kyari, and his deputy, ACP Sunday Labuan, reportedly earned a total of N4.2 billion from separate bank accounts. The details are part of a report sent to the Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar …
Read More »‘Not admissible or registrable’ CBN suspends payments to Ned Nwoko, Panic Alert Security Systems Ltd, other Paris Club consultants totaling $418 million
The Central Bank of Nigeria has stopped the payment of $418 million to Linas International Ltd, a company belonging to Prince Ned Nwoko, a former House of Representatives member and other consultants over the Paris Club refund. President Muhammadu Buhari re-approved the payment of the controversial millions of dollars in …
Read More »‘Rights violation’ Court instructs federal government to pay Nnamdi Kanu N1bn over damages
Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has been awarded N1 billion by a high court in Umuahia, Abia state, for violations of his rights. Kanu, who is being held by the Department of State Services (DSS), filed the lawsuit through his lawyer, Aloy Ejimakor, against …
Read More »‘Terminated!’ Buhari orders cancellation of Atiku’s contract with NPA
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has suffered a severe commercial setback at the hands of President Muhammadu Buhari’s government. This follows the President’s decision to cancel the contract awarded to Integrated Logistics Services (Intels) to restore boat pilotage for the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA). The pilotage contract was awarded to …
Read More »‘Exposed!’ Malami in trouble as EFCC official unveils in leaked audio order to unfreeze case accounts, introduce lawyer to suspect
An operative of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Mohammed Idris, has disclosed how the Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, compromised cases of corruption in the country in a leaked audio recording. In February of this year, Mr Malami suggested that President Muhammadu Buhari nominate Abdulrasheed Bawa …
Read More »‘Created mayhem’ Malami accuses Nnamdi Kanu of hijacking EndSARS protest, killed security agents, others
The Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, disclosed that Nnamdi Kanu took advantage of the EndSARS protest last year to create mayhem that led to the death of security agents. According to the AGF, the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader seized the protests with subversive and inciting statements. …
Read More »‘Do or die’ Buhari may declare state of emergency in Anambra over governorship election, Malami says
The Nigerian government has said it is not far away from imposing a state of emergency in Anambra to ensure the protection of lives and property in the November 6 governorship election in the state. There has been unrest in the state ahead of the election, with assassinations and attacks …
Read More »‘No case’ Ned Nwoko slams FG over demand to suspend $142 million refund
Former legislator Ned Nwoko has slammed the Nigerian governors’ latest protest letter against the payment of a disputed debt related to the Paris Club return. Mr. Nwoko is one of six federal government creditors who are due $418 million in obligations related to the refund. Mr Nwoko wrote to the …
Read More »‘Unconstitutional!’ Malami stuck in middle as states sue him over remittance of recovered funds
The 36 states of the country have filed a suit at the Supreme Court against the Federal Government on the status of recovered funds and failure to remit same to the federation account. Through their Attorneys-General, who are listed as plaintiffs in the suit, the 36 states instituted the action …
Read More »‘Necessary!’ Twitter ban is in national interest, Malami says
Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami has said that the decision to ban Twitter’s operation in the country was taken to protect national interest. Malami who hosted High Commissioner of the Great Britain, Ms. Catriona Laing, in his office in Abuja on Thursday July …
Read More »‘Cooling off in Abuja…’ Nnamdi Kanu finally nabbed abroad (Photos)
Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has been arrested. Abubakar Malami, Attorney-General of Federation, announced this at a press conference in Abuja on Tuesday. Justice Binta Nyako of the Abuja Division of the Federal High Court has ordered the remand of fugitive leader of the indigenous …
Read More »‘Hoodlums in army uniforms’ are behind Lekki shooting, Malami believes
About two weeks ago, protests calling for the disbandment of the special anti-robbery squad (SARS) took flight across the country. The police unit was disbanded but the protests persisted as citizens demanded reforms in the force. Protesters converged on the tollgate for 13 days before they were forcefully dispersed by …
Read More »‘Scandal’ How AGF stopped EFCC’s trial of ex-first bank director who laundered $65m for Diezani Alison-Madueke
More insights into the real reason the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission dropped a case of money laundering against a former Executive Director of First Bank Plc, Dauda Lawal, has unfolded. Lawal, who was being tried by the anti-graft agency for allegedly handling the sum of $25m out of a …
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