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Dasuki’s family asks NBA to probe Malami’s unprofessional conduct

Ihesiulo Grace 29 July 2018 0

The family of former National Security Adviser (NSA), Colonel Sambo Dasuki (Rtd) has asked the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) to probe the misconduct of Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Malam Abubakar Malami (SAN), over the continued detention of Dasuki since

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FG moves to fight cybercrime through policies, legislation

Ihesiulo Grace 25 April 2018 0

The Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN) said on Tuesday that the Federal Government has taken steps, including the introduction of sound domestic policies and legislations to fight cybercrime in the country. Malami gave the assurance in Abuja during a meeting between government officials and the delegation of the […]

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Abacha loot: Reps tackle Buhari over $16.9m payment to lawyers

Ihesiulo Grace 13 April 2018 0

The House of Representatives on Thursday, asked President Muhammadu Buhari to suspend the planned payment of $16.9 million to two Nigerian lawyers by the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mallam Abubakar Malami, pending an investigation by the House. Also, the House resolved to set up an ad hoc committee to investigate […]

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Abacha Loot: FG did not oppose payment of legal fees to lawyers- Ministers

Ihesiulo Grace 11 April 2018 0

The Minister of Finance, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun, and her counterpart and the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Mr Abubakar Malami (SAN) on Tuesday said there was no controversy surrounding the recovery of US$322,515,931.83 Abacha loot or on the payment of $16.9 million fees to lawyers that handled the recovery. While […]

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Lawyers’ Forum commends AGF for prosecuting alleged blackmailer Uwajeh

Ihesiulo Grace 22 February 2018 0

Nigerian Lawyers Renaissance Forum (NLRF),has commended the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice Abubakar Malami (SAN), for initiating prosecution at the federal High Court in Abuja against Chief Victor Uwajeh. The Federal Government last month filed a four count criminal charge against Uwajeh a self acclaimed Untied Kingdom private investigator

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Why I met Maina And What Buhari Knew – Malami

Ihesiulo Grace 26 January 2018 0

The Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN) has said that he has no regrets meeting with the fugitive former Chairman of defunct Presidential Task Force on Pensions, Abdulrasheed Maina, in Dubai. “If hundreds of Mainas believe that they have information to offer as far at the protection of […]

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Sagay urges Buhari order probe of Malami

Ihesiulo Grace 10 January 2018 0

The Chairman Presidential Advisory Committee Against Corruption, Prof. Itse Sagay (SAN), has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to order the immediate probe of Attorney General of the Federation, AGF, Abubakar Malami. Sagay said Malami’s role in the return of former Chairman of the Presidential Task Team on Pension Reforms, Abdulrasheed Maina, was disappointing. “As the

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Analysing the IGP’s disrespect of the Senate shows that Nigeria does not have a separation of powers

Ihesiulo Grace 23 November 2017 0

Democracies are generally known to consist of the executive, legislature and the judiciary. These different branches, in purpose and function, work in tandem to provide as seamless a democratic experience as possible for the citizens they purport to serve. Nigeria’s democracy is no different, but the seamlessness with which all three tiers of government should […]

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[ICYMI] Malami announces recovery of $85 million from UK

Ihesiulo Grace 26 October 2017 0

The Nigerian government on Thursday announced the recovery of $85m from the United Kingdom (UK). The said money is a part of funds stolen during the controversial Malabu Oil deal. Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami said this at the ongoing consultative meeting on assets recovery in Abuja. Malami decried the negative attitude […]

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Malabu $1.1 billion deal: Obasanjo, Yar’Adua, Jonathan endorsed agreement – Adoke insists

Ihesiulo Grace 13 March 2017 0

Mohammed Bello Adoke (SAN), the former Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation 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