Eko Hot Blog reports that the immediate past Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), Abubakar Malami, is set to be questioned over at least five suspicious transactions during his time in office. According to a report by TheCable on Monday, an undisclosed security agency will handle the investigation. EDITOR’S PICKS 7 Powerful Nigerian Women Who Paved … Read more
The CBN introduced a naira redesign policy that changed the look and feel of the N200, N500, and N1000 notes late 2022. However, the apex bank gave a short deadline to phase out the old naira notes, which triggered a cash scarcity across the country. At least 16 states subsequently sued the federal government and … Read more
The CBN announced the redesign of N200, N500, and N1,000 notes in October 2022. The apex bank set a deadline for the validity of the old naira notes which triggered cash scarcity. The hardship that followed the cash scarcity forced some states to sue the federal government and ask the Supreme Court to weigh in … Read more
The APC Chairman and three governors met with the Attorney General ahead of a Supreme Court hearing on the naira swap policy. The governors had previously taken the government to court, saying the policy was hurting the economy. The APC Chairman called on President Buhari to intervene, saying the policy was causing difficulties for Nigerians … Read more
The federal government has approved N630 million for consultancy services on contract risk management. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, has disclosed the federal government’s approval of a strategy that would aid Nigeria on contract risk management. EDITOR’S PICKS Why Tinubu Is Travelling To The … Read more
A court has stopped the FG’s plans to sell Nigeria Air’s shares to Ethiopian Airlines. Eko Hot Blog reports that a Federal High Court in Lagos State has temporarily stopped the Federal Government from selling the shares of Nigeria Air to Ethiopian Airlines. EDITOR’S PICKS Poland Confirms ‘Russian-made Missile’ Killed Two Citizens As NATO Schedules … Read more
IPOB has replied Malami over his comment on Nnamdi Kanu’s release. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has berated the Minister of Justice and Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, over his comment on the release of its leader, Nnamdi Kanu. This online media platform gathered that IPOB was reacting … Read more
Nnamdi Kanu’s legal team has served copies of the Court of Appeal’s decision freeing him on the Department of State Services, the Attorney-General of the Federation, and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, on Monday. Eko Hot Blog reports that the lawyers claim that after receiving the court order, the Federal Government is left with no … Read more
The FG has said it’s not giving up on its case against Nnamdi Kanu and vowed to exploit appropriate legal options. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Government (FG) has indicated that it will approach the Supreme Court to challenge the Court of Appeal judgement that struck out the terrorism charge it preferred against … Read more
The Federal Government has paid S496m in final settlement of Ajaokuta contractual dispute EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government and a foreign investor, Global Steel Group, have resolved their long-running legal dispute over the Ajaokuta Steel Mill and associated businesses, according to Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Justice Minister Abubakar Malami. … Read more
Prominent Minister Secretly Ties The Knot With President Buhari’s Daughter Hadiza has been previously married to Abdulrahman Mamman Kurfi with whom she had six children before their divorce EDITOR’S PICK JUST IN: Sunday Igboho Speaks On Dumping Yoruba Nation Agitation BREAKING: Orubebe Joins APC After Attempting To Prevent Buhari’s Election In 2015 BREAKING: Enugu Catholic … Read more
According to a statement, Malami cited “altruism and patriotism” as reasons for his decision His withdrawal comes after President Muhammadu Buhari asked members of his cabinet with political ambitions to resign EDITOR’S PICK ‘You’re Not Fit For President’ – Nigerians React After Atiku Deletes Tweets Condemning Student’s Killing Atiku Deletes Posts Condemning Student’s Killing After … Read more
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Buhari Asks Amaechi, Malami, Akpabio, Ngige, Others Eyeing Elective Seats To Resign Gives The Ministers Until May 16 To Leave His Cabinet EDITOR’S PICK: 2023 Presidency: Minister of Education Resigns To Focus On APC Primary PDP Nominates Danjuma La’ah As New Senate Deputy Minority Whip JUST IN: PDP Shifts NEC, BoT, Caucus Meetings EKO HOT … Read more
Malami Debunks Allegation Of Distributing Vehicles To APC Officials. Malami denied the allegation on Tuesday in an interactive session with journalists in Birnin Kebbi. EDITOR’S PICK 2023: PDP Govs Reject Atiku’s Plan To Retain Peter Obi As Running Mate JUST IN: Fani-Kayode Makes Shocking Revelation About Nigerians [JUST IN] 2023: Uwazuruike Under Fire For Endorsing … Read more
Malami, on March 17, 2022, said he won’t resign from office, noting that he will end his tenure gloriously by May 2023 The Kebbi State indigene was recently rumoured to be interested in succeeding Governor Abubakar Bagudu EDITOR’S PICK 2023: First Female Presidential Aspirant In APC Announces Bid APC Announces Dates Of Party Primaries Sacking … Read more
Malami said that he relied on the prayers and support of the people of the state, saying he would work for them The Senior Advocate of Nigeria would contest under the All Progressives Congress (APC) and would be seeking to succeed the current Governor, Abubakar Atiku Bagudu EDITOR’S PICK Residents Cry to Sanwo-olu, IGP Over … Read more
Based on an indictment by the FBI, the police set up a panel to probe Kyari The suspended DCP was also implicated in drug-related offences and alleged to be a key member of a transnational drug cartel EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), … Read more
Abubakar Malami Makes a U-Turn, says no evidence to prove that Abba Kyari Laundered Money. This according to reports is a deliberate attempt to save the former Commander of the Police Intelligence Response Team, Abba Kyari, from facing criminal prosecution for alleged money laundering. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Attorney-General of the Federation and … Read more
…Malami said the Federal Government will not interfere in Igboho’s travails in Benin Republic. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), Abubakar Malami, on Monday said the law will take its course in the cases involving separatist leaders Sunday Adeyemo popularly called Sunday Igboho and Nnamdi … Read more