The southwest governors had earlier in a statement condemned the disrespectful act of a Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) who publicly defied the order of the Lagos State Governor… EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, says he “takes exception” to the reaction of South-west governors to the Magodo … Read more
…document released by Malami’s spokesman, Umar Gwandu, on Wednesday, showed that the AGF office had gazetted the court order. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government has declared bandits as terrorists. After weeks of footdragging, the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), gazetted a court judgement that ordered the … Read more
Abubakar Malami has revealed why Buhari won’t sign new electoral law. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Nigeria, Abubakar Malami has revealed reasons why president Muhammadu Buhari would not sign the new electoral law. In phone in program on Radio Kano while responding to questions on Sunday, Malami … Read more
House of Reps committee on public accounts has called for an explanation on controversies of tax holiday. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the House of Representatives Committee on Public Accounts has invited the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investments, Niyi Adebayo; Minister of Justice and Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami (SAN); and the Federal … Read more
…the minister stated that the trials associated with Kanu have not been concluded and as such the pardon option cannot get on the table just yet EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, has said that the issue of pardoning the leader of the outlawed … Read more
…the Federal Government of Nigeria has taken a bold step to deal ruthlessly with all terrorists groups and their sponsors… EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN) has said the Federal Government’s determination to crush banditry remains unwavering now that the Court has granted … Read more
The IPOB leader was allegedly re-arrested in Kenya and extradited to Nigeria after he jumped bail in 2017 over claims that his life was being threatened by security agencies EKO HOT BLOG reports that Aloy Ejimakor, legal counsel for the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) Nnamdi Kanu, has said that the … Read more
Notable Igbo leaders have met with President Muhammadu Buhari over Nnamdi Kanu in Aso Rock Leaders keep mum after meeting Notable leaders from the Southeast geopolitical zones on Friday met with President Muhammadu Buhari at the grey room, by the President’s office, Presidential Villa, Abuja. The agenda of the meeting was not made public as … Read more
Kanu was apprehended in Kenya in June and extradited to Nigeria for trial EKO HOT BLOG reports that Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), might be freed soon if current talks between parliamentarians from the South-East and Igbo leaders succeed. Last week, Malami said the government was open to … Read more
According to Malami, the suspect is not under the pay record of the ministry… EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), Abubakar Malami has again, denied any involvement in the controversial siege on the home of a Judge of the Supreme Court, Justice Mary Odili. Speaking … Read more
This is in line with the resolve of the government to address the challenges of money laundering and terrorism financing…. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government has indicated willingness to become a member of the global Financial Action Task Force (FATF) on money laundering and terrorist financing watchdog. Attorney-General of the Federation and … Read more
SERAP has sued Buhari, seeking the recovery of ‘missing N881bn’. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against President Muhammadu Buhari over his failure to probe the alleged disappearance of N881 billion from the Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), among others. SERAP made this known via a statement by … Read more
Twenty-four hours after the incident, information concerning the motive behind the siege remained hazy and the subject of speculation EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has condemned the raid on the residence of a justice of the Supreme Court, Justice Mary Peter-Odili, by yet-to-be-identified security operatives. In a statement issued on … Read more
President Buhari has unveiled the e-Naira in Nigeria. EKOHOTBLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has on Monday unveiled Nigeria’s digital currency, e-Naira. This online news platform reports that President Buhari unveiled the currency at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The event had in attendance the Vice President, Yemi Osibanjo; the Governor of the Central … Read more
FG has disclosed the identities of those killed by Nnamdi Kanu in abroad. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Federal Government (FG) has blamed the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, who is on trial for treason, for the murder of Chike Akunyili, the husband of the late Director-General of the National Agency … Read more
Nnamdi Kanu has reacted to #ENDSARS hijacking allegations by FG. EKOHOTBLOG reports that Ifeanyi Ejiofor, the lawyer of the embattled leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has described the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami’s recent statement about his client as “falsehood”. It would be recalled that Malami had in Abuja on … Read more
Sunday Igboho has reacted to terrorism allegations preferred against him by FG. EKOHOTBLOG reports that popular Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo, well known as Sunday Igboho, has reacted to reports that he has links to a terror financier, Abubakar Mohammed Surajo, who is currently in prison in the UAE. Recall that the Attorney General … Read more
FG has revealed how Nnamdi Kanu hijacked #EndSARS Protests and killed security agents. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Federal Government (FG) has said that the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, took advantage of the #EndSARS protests in 2020 to create mayhem leading to the death of several security agents in the country. The Attorney-General … Read more
Igboho is currently in detention in Benin Republic following a raid on his residence by the Department of State Services (DSS). EKO HOT BLOG reports that Nigerian authorities said they have uncovered the identity of the sponsors of Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho. Attorney General Of The Federation And Minister … Read more
President Buhari has met with the Service Chiefs for security briefing. EKOHOTBLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari, on Thursday, presided over a meeting with the Service Chiefs at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. This online news platform reports that the meeting was attended by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), … Read more