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Nigerian government appoints CSO to monitor projects financed with $311 million Abacha loot
The federal government has approved the engagement of a civil society organisation (CSO) to monitor the execution of projects financed with the $311million Abacha Loot repatriated to Nigeria.
AGF: 549 Kebbi entrepreneurs receive N2 billion federal government loan
At least three thousand individuals with small and medium scale businesses in Kebbi State would receive Federal Government’s post COVID-19 grant in order to enhance their business activities.
Nigeria calls for transparent election of judges, prosecutor for ICC
The Federal Government on Monday said it was committed to supporting an inclusive and transparent process in selecting the best and most qualified candidates for the coveted positions of prosecutor and judges of the International Criminal Court (ICC).
AGF Malami donates to flood victims as President Buhari salutes Kebbi youths, leaders
President Muhammadu Buhari Nigeria has expressed appreciation to the government, traditional institutions and youths in Kebbi State over their conducts in dousing the tension and taming the tides of violence associated with the recent protests in the country.
AGF: Nigeria will end impunity for crimes against journalists
The Minister of Justice and Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), Abubakar Malami, SAN, says the Federal Government is set to end impunity for crimes against members of the public including journalists.
AGF Malami petitions IGP over alleged defamation by SaharaReporters
The Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, SAN, says he has petitioned the Inspector General of Police (IGP) over the malicious publications against him by SaharaReporters through its online medium.
Presidential panel quizzes Ibrahim Magu on N700 million training fund
Suspended Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ibrahim Magu, yesterday appeared before the Presidential panel probing him over allegations raised by Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, for the sixth time.
AGF gives Sahara Reporters seven-day ultimatum to retract libellous, defamatory publications against him
The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, on Monday advised Sahara Reporters to within seven days retract all libelous, defamatory publications against him.
AGF denies buying N300 million property for his son in Abuja
Abubakar Malami, the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation has denied buying a house worth N300m for his son in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.
Nigeria receives $311 million repatriated Abacha loot
The Attorney General of Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, in a statement by his Special Assistant on Media and Public Relations, Dr Umar Jibrilu Gwandu, said approximately $311,797,866.11 of the Abacha loot was repatriated from the US and Jersey.
World Press Freedom Day: AGF commends journalists for defending Nigeria’s democracy
The Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Mr Abubakar Malami (SAN), on Sunday commended the Nigerian media for its developmental role and sustenance of democracy through its numerous reportage.
AGF: Count me out of former Emir Sanusi dethronement
The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, has said that he was not in any way connected with the dethronement of the former Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II and his subsequent banishment to Nassarawa State.
Uproar as federal government declares Operation Amotekun illegal
Uproar yesterday greeted the declaration by the Federal Government that the security outfit launched barely a few days ago by governors of the South-West states, known as Operation Amotekun is illegal.
Minister: Operation Amotekun is illegal
The Federal Government has declared the security outfit by South-West states known as Operation Amotekun as illegal.
AGF: Ibraheem El-Zakzaky’s fate rests with Kaduna government
The release from custody of the leader of Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN) Sheikh Ibrahim El-Zakzaky can only be decided by the Kaduna State government, the Federal Government has said.
AGF Malami: I received no letter from US lawmakers
The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), has said he did not receive any correspondence from some lawmakers in the United States of America over detained activist, Comrade Omoyele Sowore.
Federal government takes over Omoyele Sowore’s case from DSS
The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr. Abubakar Malami (SAN), has taken over the case against the #RevolutionNow protests convener, Omoyele Sowore, from the Department of State Services.
AGF: Impunity has no place in Nigeria
The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr. Abubakar Malami, has said that acts of impunity had no place and would never be tolerated in Nigeria.
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NIPRD: Homegrown remedies remain best coronavirus response
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Police arraign Osun house-help who attempted to abduct boss
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