Tag: AGF
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PDP Reps sue Lai Mohammed, AGF, NBC over broadcasting code
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) caucus in the House of Representatives has dragged the Minister of Information, Lai Mohammed and the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) before the Federal High Court in Abuja to invalidate the controversial 6th broadcasting code. A copy of the originating summon sighted in Abuja joins Attorney General of the Federation and…
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‘NNBA’ lawyers write AGF, seek independent recognition
A new body of lawyers, the New Nigerian Bar Association (NNBA), has formally written and notified the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), Abubakar Malami, of its existence. According to reports, the new association said its formation, last Thursday, followed the alleged failure of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) to uphold…
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AGF Malami gives Sahara Reporters 7-day ultimatum over ‘libelous’ report
The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, has handed a seven-day ultimatum to Sahara Reporters over what he described as “libelous and defamatory publications” against him. Malami said the online newspaper must retract the publications and apologize within the stipulated period. Malami, in a statement signed by Dr. Umar Gwandu,…
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FG has received N1.69b COVID-19 donations – AGF
The Federal Government received a total sum of N1.69 billion as COVID-19 eradication support donations from April 1 to May 31. Mr Henshaw Ogubike, Director, Information, Press and Public Relations, Office of the Accountant General of the Federation (AGF), made the disclosure in a statement on Monday in Abuja. Ogubuike said that the donations were…
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AGF takes over prosecution of alleged Taraba kidnap kingpin, Wadume
The Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation has taken over from the Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, the prosecution of the alleged Taraba State kidnapping kingpin, Bala Hamisu, also known as Wadume, along with 19 others. The IGP had on February 3, 2020, slammed 16 counts of terrorism, murder, kidnapping, and illegal arms running…
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JUST IN: EFCC picks up ex-AGF Adoke on arrival from Dubai
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has picked up a former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr. Mohammed Adoke( SAN) upon arrival from Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Adoke is being probed alongside others over $1.06billion Malabu Oil Block ( OPL 245) deal. The ex-AGF was arrested in Abu Dhabi on November…
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Malabu: Ex-AGF Adoke released from Dubai prison, to arrive Nigeria today
Mohammed Bello Adoke, former Attorney-general and justice minister, declared wanted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, is on his way to Nigeria from Dubai. According to a report by Premium Times, the embattled ex-AGF left Dubai Thursday morning after he was freed by the Interpol. It is not clear whether the EFCC will arrest…
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Sowore: Court summons AGF, DSS DG
The Abuja Division of the Federal High Court, on Tuesday, summoned the Attorney General of the Federation and the Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, and the Director-General of the Department of State Service, DSS, Yusuf Bichi, to appear before it on Monday to explain the continued detention of pro-democracy activist, Omoyele Sowore. The court,…
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Falana writes AGF, demands Sowore’s immediate release
Human rights lawyer Femi Falana (SAN) has written to the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami SAN, seeking the release of the convener of #RevolutionNow protest, Omoyele Sowore, from the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS). In the letter dated December 13, 2019, Falana urged the AGF to use…
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AGF takes over Sowore’s case from DSS
Mr. Abubakar Malami (SAN),the Attorney-General of the Federation has taken over the case against the #RevolutionNow protests convener, Omoyele Sowore, from the Department of State Services. A statement by his Special Assistant on Media and Public Relations, Dr. Umar Gwandu, confirmed this on Friday. The statement referred to a December 11, 2019 letter sent on…