Security operatives have taken over Abuja Court ahead Nnamdi Kanu’s trial. EKOHOTBLOG reports that several police officers and heavily armed soldiers, on Thursday, took over the premises of the Federal High Court in Abuja ahead of the trial of the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. The operatives of the Department of … Read more
Peter Obi has asked FG to declare emergency rule in Nigeria and not Anambra State. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the former governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi, has expressed dissatisfaction at the Federal Government’s threat to declare a State of Emergency in Anambra State over insecurity in the state. Recall that the Attorney-Generation of the Federation (AGF), … Read more
President Buhari is set to sack Malami and 14 other Ministers in a major cabinet shakeup. EKOHOTBLOG reports that President, Muhammadu Buhari has finalised plans to sack at least 15 members of his cabinet, including the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami before the end of 2021. According to SaharaReporters, a … Read more
Governor Obiano has revealed Buhari’s position on emergency rule in Anambra State. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the governor of Anambra State, Willie Obiano, has disclosed that the threat to the declaration of a state of emergency in the state was not President Muhammadu Buhari’s idea. Governor Obiano made the disclosure while speaking to State House Correspondents … Read more
On Tuesday, the state got its fourth Commissioner of Police within an 8-month period The Federal Government has said it will impose a state of emergency in Anambra State to tighten security ahead of the November 6 governorship elections. Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, announced this on Wednesday after … Read more
Nigeria’s Attorney General and Minister for Justice; Abubakar Malami has said that National security of Nigeria takes precedence over the constitution especially the fundamental human rights document. The Attorney-General made this argument at the ECOWAS Court in defense of the case filed in the consolidated lawsuit of activists and media houses, Amnesty international and Peoples Gazette, challenging … Read more
“We trust the judiciary and they have people of high integrity.” EKOHOTBLOG reports that the umbrella body of the Yoruba self-determination group, Ilana Omo Oodua, has condemned Federal Government’s plan to file fresh charges against the embattled Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo, fondly known as Sunday Igboho. EKOHOTBLOG had earlier reported that the Attorney-General of … Read more
The Nigerian government have been under pressure to publicize names of Boko Haram financiers after the revelation by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) The Nigerian government has announced that Boko Haram sponsors have been identified and are being held. Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami spoke to the News Agency … Read more
“But then you have to understand within the context of such obedience that there are associated rights and interests that are vested in the Federal Government.” EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Federal Government (FG) may file fresh charges against Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, following the judgment of Oyo State High … Read more
Counsel to Igboho, Yomi Aliyu, SAN, had informed the court that his client’s life was being threatened after the invasion of his house by the SSS on July 1, where properties were damaged and some occupants killed. The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, has filed an application before the Oyo … Read more
The Apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation over the weekend said it had instituted a legal team to monitor Nnamdi Kanu’s trial scheduled to begin later this month Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, has welcomed the formation of a legal team by Ohanaeze Ndigbo to monitor the proceedings at the … Read more
“It is an extraordinary rendition, aided by Kenyan authorities. It is an outrage that cannot be allowed to happen.” Kingsley Kanu, brother to the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has disclosed how Nnamdi Kanu was arrested in Kenya. Speaking in an interview with UK Guardian, Kingsley disclosed that Nnamdi Kanu was nabbed … Read more
Kanu, who is being prosecuted on charges of treasonable felony, was re-arrested and returned to Nigeria on Sunday The lead counsel to the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Ifeanyi Ejiofor, has said the arrest and arraignment of Nnamdi Kanu earlier Tuesday was without his knowledge. “We have just confirmed through a correspondence from the … Read more
Nigerians have taken to social media to react to the arrest of self-acclaimed Biafran leader, Nnamdi Kanu. EkoHotBlog had earlier reported that Kanu has been arrested by a combined team of Nigerian and foreign security agents in a coordinated interception. The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, on Tuesday, at … Read more
The clerics are still using the social media app, as they argue that their tweets is directed at a global audience The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, has spoken on speculations that Pastor Adeboye, Pastor Kumuyi and others might be arrested for flouting the Twitter ban in the country, EKO … Read more
The federal government had, last week, suspended the activities of Twitter indefinitely over allegations that it poses a threat to Nigeria’s corporate existence Some Nigerians have berated the Minister of Justice and Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), Abubakar Malami, for allegedly using a Virtual Private Network (VPN) to access his Twitter account and trading in … Read more
Over a hundred people were reported missing on Wednesday after a boat capsized at Corner Libata in Ngaski Local Government Area of Kebbi State. The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, on Saturday said the Federal Government is working to prevent a reoccurrence of the Kebbi boat mishap across the … Read more
Senate spokesman has asked Malami to resign for rubbishing Buhari’s government. Ajibola Basiru, spokesman of the senate, says Abubakar Malami, attorney-general of the federation (AGF), is “rubbishing” the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari. Basiru said this in reaction to comments credited to the AGF. On Wednesday, Malami said the resolve to ban open grazing by … Read more
Akeredolu said they are ready to defend the legality of their decision in court… Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu says the decision of the Southern Governors to ban open grazing is irreversible and will be enforced. Akeredolu, who is also the Chairman of the Southern Governor’s Forum said they are ready to defend the legality … Read more
17 southern governors had, on May 11, resolved to ban open grazing of cattle in their respective states The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, has said the unanimous decision to ban open grazing by southern governors is unconstitutional. Malami, who disclosed this on Channels Television’s Politics Today Programme, said the … Read more