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EFCC Opens ₦8.7bn Money Laundering Trial Against Malami, Wife, Son

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Friday opened its case against former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr. Abubakar Malami (SAN), his wife, Mrs. Asabe Bashir, and their son, Mr. Abdulaziz Malami, in an alleged ₦8.7 billion money laundering trial. The trial judge, Justice Joyce Abdulmalik, directed the EFCC to […]

Court Fixes April 17 for Final Addresses in Emefiele Trial-within-Trial

An Ikeja Special Offences Court on Friday fixed April 17 for the adoption of final written addresses in a trial-within-trial involving Mr. Henry Omoile, co-defendant with former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) governor, Mr. Godwin Emefiele. Emefiele is standing trial on a 19-count charge bordering on alleged gratification, corrupt demands, and abuse of office linked […]

El-Rufai’s Family Demands Immediate Release, Says ICPC Detention Lacks Legal Basis

The family of former Kaduna State governor Mallam Nasir El-Rufai has called for his immediate and unconditional release from the custody of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), insisting that his continued detention has no legal basis. In a statement issued by the family and signed by his son, Mr. Mohammed […]

Tinubu Approves Posting of 65 Ambassadors, Assigns Yakubu, Omokri, Others to Foreign Missions

President Mr. Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the posting of 65 ambassadors-designate to Nigerian diplomatic missions across the world, including those at the United Nations, in a move aimed at strengthening the country’s diplomatic presence abroad. The list comprises 31 non-career ambassadors and 34 career diplomats. Their nominations by the President last November were confirmed […]

Tinubu Hails Obasanjo’s Enduring Legacy as Former Leader Turns 89

President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has paid tribute to former President Chief Olusegun Obasanjo as the elder statesman marks his 89th birthday. Tinubu praised Obasanjo’s enduring influence in Nigeria, across Africa, and globally, describing his contributions to public service and democratic development as significant. The President’s message was contained in a statement issued by his […]

No Officer Above the Law, IGP Disu Warns at First Meeting with Senior Police Officers

The Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Olatunji Disu, has declared that the Nigeria Police Force under his leadership will not tolerate any conduct that undermines respect for human rights, erodes public confidence, or weakens the institution’s legitimacy. Disu made the declaration during his inaugural conference with senior police officers at the Peacekeeping Conference Centre, Force Headquarters, […]

New Twist in Malami Trial as Fagbemi Takes Over, Court Fixes March 10 for Hearing

The Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation, Mr. Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, has taken over the prosecution of his immediate predecessor, Mr. Abubakar Malami. Malami is facing terrorism and illegal firearms possession charges brought against him by the Department of State Services. Fagbemi assumed conduct of the trial from the DSS on Wednesday […]

FG Detains, Moves to Prosecute Five Officers over El-Rufai Airport Security Breach

A joint investigation by the Department of State Services, the Nigeria Immigration Service, the Nigeria Customs Service, and the Federal Ministry of Aviation has identified and detained five officers over an alleged security breach involving former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport on February 12, 2026. The officers are accused […]

El-Rufai’s N1bn Suit Against ICPC Adjourned Over Failure to Serve Respondents

The fundamental rights enforcement suit filed by former Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, against the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) and four others suffered a setback on Tuesday after his counsel failed to serve the respondents. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that El-Rufai is seeking N1 billion in damages […]

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