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Malami lists gains of Virtual Court Proceedings; says it will aid speedy delivery of Justice, decongest prisons, others

December 7, 2021December 7, 2021News Agency

The Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, SAN, says the deployment of virtual court sitting technology in Correctional facilities will ensure speedy dispensation of Justice and decongest custodial centres in the country. Malami said this at the launch of the nationwide pilot project for the deployment and use of Virtual Court sitting facilities at […]

BREAKING: Ibadan Court restrains DSS, AGF from arresting Igboho, blocking his bank accounts

August 4, 2021Ayo Olowo

A high court sitting in Ibadan, Oyo state has granted an ex-parte motion restraining the Department of State Services (DSS) and attorney-general of the federation from “arresting, intimidating, harassing, and blocking bank accounts of Sunday Adeyemo better known as Sunday Igboho”. The judge, Ladiean Akintola, granted the order on Wednesday following an ex-parte motion moved […]

Does Malami Know The Meaning of ‘AGF’?

May 24, 2021May 24, 2021Ayo Olowo

The conversation elicited since the Asaba declaration of the Southern Governors of Nigeria is still ongoing but not with the unexpected clap back from different groups and individuals. Since the decision by the Governors to ban the much controversial Open Grazing, there has been a round of applause for the once regarded docile leaders, cutting […]

CSOs demand probe of AGF over corruption cases

August 2, 2020Ayo Olowo

A coalition of civil society organisations have asked President Muhammadu Buhari to probe Abubakar Malami, attorney-general of the federation (AGF), over “14 high-profile corruption cases”. In a letter sent to the president this weekend, the CSOs listed “financial fraud” and “influence peddling” among the allegations levelled against the AGF. The letter was signed by Olanrewaju […]

#DasukiGate: AGF explains why FG cannot obey court orders

July 20, 2018July 20, 2018Eben Tanimola

The Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), Abubakar Malami, has explained that the federal government cannot release Sambo Dasuki, former national security adviser (NSA), because the allegation against him is a matter of public interest. The attorney-general said this in a Voice of America, Hausa, interview. Malami said the mismanagement of funds meant for the military […]

Maina indicts Buhari, says president approved meeting with AGF

November 29, 2017Ayo Olowo

Embattled former Chairman of the Pension Reform Task Team, Mr Abdulrasheed Maina, has shared his side of the story of how he got reinstated into the federal civil service and subsequently disengaged. In an interview, Mr Maina claimed that he met with Nigeria’s Minister of Justice after President Muhammadu Buhari approved talks between officials and him. […]

AGF: FG will publish the names of suspected looters, but…

July 6, 2017Eben Tanimola

The federal government has promised to make public the list of suspected treasury looters. Abubakar Malami, attorney-general of the federation (AGF), made the promise while speaking with state house correspondents on Wednesday. But he said that would only happen after the government had “fulfilled judicial principles”. A federal high court in Lagos had compelled the government […]

Reps summon finance minister, AGF over N17 billion office equipment contract

June 2, 2017Ayo Olowo

The House of Representatives Committee on Public Procurement on Thursday, summoned the Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun, over alleged payment of N17 billion for procurement of office equipment. It also summoned the Auditor-General of the Federation (AGF), Ahmed Idris, and former Accountant-General of the Federation, Jonah Otunla, over the transaction. The three top officials are […]

Adoke writes AGF, insists Obasanjo, Yar’Adua, Jonathan endorsed Malabu Agreement

March 13, 2017Ayo Olowo

The former Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation, Mohammed Bello Adoke (SAN) has insisted that the controversial Malabu oil Block Agreement was endorsed by the previous administrations of Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo, Umaru Musa Yar’Adua and Goodluck Jonathan. In an official letter written to his successor and the current Justice Minister, Abubakar Malami […]

FG recovers N37b, $666m from looters – AGF

February 25, 2017Ayo Olowo

The federal government has recovered more than N57.9 billion and $666.68 million through the anti-corruption war. The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr. Abubakar Malami, revealed that the Ministry of Justice in line with the anti-corruption war, recovered the money. The minister made this revelation in Abuja, while defending the ministry’s […]