Minister of Justice
AGF: My reappointment, collective efforts of the staff
Abubakar Malami, who retained his portfolio as Attorney General/Minister of Justice said his reappointment was as a result of the collective efforts the staff of the ministry gave him in his first term.
President Buhari’s ministers and portfolios — full list
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Group urges EFCC to order arrest, prosecution of former AGF for ‘corruption, abuse of...
A civil society group, Global Integrity Crusade Network (GICN) have asked the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), to order an arrest and prosecution of the former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Michael Kaase Aondoakaa, SAN within the next seven days on alleged corruption and abuse of office.
Malabu scam: Why we are after ex-AGF Adoke, others – EFCC
The investigation also revealed that the Adoke as the Attorney General and Minister of Justice abused his office in respect of the granting of the oil prospecting license OPL 245 to Shell and ENI.
Proscription: Security agencies asked to go after ‘loose’ Shi’ite members
As reactions continue to trail the proscription of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria, IMN, the Save Humanity Advocacy Centre (SHAC), a human rights organization, has described the action as a welcome development.
Ministerial screening: I will unbundle Supreme Court – Festus Keyamo
Mr Festus Keyamo (SAN), the ministerial nominee for Delta has says he will unbundle the Supreme Court if made the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation.
Official: Why Justice Tsoho’s inauguration as FHC’s Acting CJ is being delayed
The inauguration of an Acting Chief Judge of the Federal High Court has not taken place because it has not been cleared by President Muhammadu Buhari, the Supreme Court’s information department told The PUNCH on Friday.
Osagie Ehanire absent from ministerial screening
Dr. Osagie Ehanire from Edo State was called for screening on Thursday.
Senate screens more nominees
The Senate has begun the third day of the screening exercise for the ministerial nominees, with the immediate past Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, standing at the podium ready to answer questions.
$2.4 billion loot: Ibrahim Magu faults UK’s slow action on Diezani Alison-Madueke
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Acting Chairman Ibrahim Magu on Wednesday faulted the United Kingdom (UK) for foot-dragging on the investigation and trial of former Petroleum Resources minister Mrs. Diezani Alison-Madueke.
Ex-President Jonathan, General Abdusalami, others for Peace Award
Former President Goodluck Jonathan and former Head of State General Abdulsalami Abubakar have been nominated for the 2019 edition of the National Peace Awards (NPA).
President Buhari to issue executive order on state legislature, judiciary autonomy
The Presidential Committee on the Implementation of autonomy of State legislature and State judiciary on Tuesday submitted its report to President Muhammadu Buhari at the State House, Abuja.
Ex-AGF Malami leads panel to submit report to President Buhari
The immediate past Attorney-General of the Federation and minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, on Tuesday led members of the Presidential Committee on Financial Autonomy of State Legislature and Judiciary to submit its report to President Muhammadu Buhari.
Court grants presidential panel access to prosecute Senator Bassey Albert
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja ruled that the Special Presidential Investigation Panel For Recovery of Public Property is competent to initiate criminal prosecution against Senator Albert Akpan Bassey.
Court adjourns Raymond Dokpesi’s N5 billion libel suit until September 23
An FCT High Court, Apo, on Tuesday adjourned until Sept.23, a N5 billion defamation suit, filed by Chief Raymond Dokpesi against immediate past Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, and former Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami.
Disciplinary panel dismisses petition against ex-AGF Abubakar Malami
The Disciplinary Panel of the Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Committee on Thursday dismissed one of the two petitions against the immediate-past Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami.
Minister: Cybercrimes Act will be amended
The Federal Government has stated that the Federal Ministry of Justice is committed to pursuing the amendment of the Cybercrimes Act, which many lawyers, journalists and activists have considered repressive, unconstitutional and illegal.
Abubakar Malami: I’ll appear before disciplinary panel Friday
The immediate-past Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr Abubakar Malami, says he will appear before the disciplinary panel of the Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Committee on Friday to face the petitioners seeking the stripping of his Senior Advocate of Nigeria rank for alleged misconduct.
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Customs seizes elephant tusks, buffalo horns, others in two states
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Africa Games: We can’t be stopped again by Egypt – Funke Oshonaike
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Tax appeal tribunal resolves disputes worth N10 billion
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Flood ravages seven local councils in Yobe
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Kaduna guber: PDP seeks cancellation of 515, 951 votes
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NNPC gets NHIS’ accreditation to provide medical services
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