Tag: AGF

YNaija May 27, 2023

Diezani Files Lawsuit Against AGF and EFCC, Demands N100bn for Libel; FG Declares Monday Public Holiday for Presidential Inauguration | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Diezani Files Lawsuit Against AGF and EFCC, Demands N100bn for Libel Shettima Warns Beginning Of Tinubu Administration ‘Might Not Be Rosy’ Sirika Unveils Nigeria Air, Targets 35 Aircraft in 5…

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Chinedu Okafor May 20, 2021

Attorney-General of foolishness, Shekau again | Funny tweets we saw from Nigerians today

Every day on the Nigerian Internet, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone. As we read their rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social issues, etc.…

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Editor November 29, 2019

AGF silence misleading, urges Lawan to halt all deliberation on the controversial Hate Speech Bill

Efforts to sell the hate speech bill to Nigerians suffered a setback as an activist delivered a court judgement to President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, to guide the Senate…

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Temidayo Taiwo-Sidiq June 26, 2019

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Azeez October 24, 2017

How AGF Malami authorised reinstatement of ex-pension boss, Maina – Documents

Documents have shown that the former head of the Presidential Task Force on Pension Reforms, Abdulrasheed Maina was reinstated based on the advice of the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister…

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Azeez October 4, 2017

Just In: Why Diezani will not be repatriated to Nigeria – AGF

The Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami has said former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke will not be repatriated to Nigeria. Why it matters: Alison-Madueke in an application had…

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Azeez October 3, 2017

Why I want to return to Nigeria | Diezani tells court

Former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke has said she would like to return to Nigeria to defend corruption charges against her. She urged the Federal High Court in Lagos…

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IPOB
Azeez September 20, 2017

Just In: Court declares IPOB a terrorist group

The Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami has obtained a court order proscribing the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). According to the court order, the activities of the group in…

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Azeez September 8, 2017

My office did not leak information about high-profile cases | AGF tells EFCC

Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami has criticised the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for saying the list of high profile cases was leaked by…

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Omoleye Omoruyi September 3, 2017

‘EFCC submits 103 high profile cases to the AGF’

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has made available, the details of the high profile cases it handled to the Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister…

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SERAP
Azeez August 30, 2017

AGF establishes unit to investigate case handled by security agencies

The Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami on Tuesday established an Investigation Unit in the Federal Ministry of Justice. Malami said the unit will investigate “sensitive and important cases” and will "coordinate…

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Azeez August 30, 2017

Buhari is investigating feud between AGF, Magu – Lai Mohammed

Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed has said President Muhammadu Buhari is investigating the feud between the Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami (SAN), and the acting Chairman of…

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Omoleye Omoruyi August 5, 2017

Anti-graft agencies can’t file charges without the AGF – Femi Falana

Legal Practitioner, Femi Falana says unless there is adequate co-operation between the arms of government and the anti-graft agencies, the fight against corruption will not be effective. He said this…

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Azeez August 3, 2017

No conflict between us and AGF Malami – EFCC

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has said it has no pending conflict with the Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami. The office of the Attorney-General had written a…

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Azeez July 30, 2017

Corruption: EFCC, ICPC have refused to release case files of 35 ex-governors – Buhari’s aide

Special Assistant to the President on Prosecutions, Chief Okoi Obono-Obla has said the Attorney-General may report that Acting Chairman of the EFCC, Ibrahim Magu to the Presidency. He also said the…

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President Buhari
Azeez May 2, 2017

Buhari worried over assets gathered by anti-corruption agencies – AGF

The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami says President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed worry over the delay in passage of the Proceeds of Crime Act by…

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Oludolapo Adelana April 29, 2017

Court sacks CCB chairman, board

by Dolapo Adelana Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court, on Friday sacked the Chairman of the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB), Sam Saba and nine other members of…

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Azeez March 25, 2017

DSS letter to AGF that indicted Magu (READ)

There have been reports of a seven-page letter allegedly written by the DSS to the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami stating that the acting…

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Azeez March 25, 2017

DSS report to AGF validates our decision to reject Magu – Senate

Senate spokesperson, Dr. Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi has said the report by the Directorate of State Security (DSS) to the Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Mr. Abubakar Malami, SAN has…

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Azeez March 22, 2017

The YNaija Tracklist: AGF intervenes in Senate-Ali uniform saga, writes Saraki | ABU to release statement on Melaye’s certificate scandal today | More stories

From the papers this morning – a Tracklist. Closure of Abuja airport has brought hardship on Nigerians – Lai Mohammed - YNaija Mismanaged funds: Senate summons SGF to appear before…

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Azeez March 22, 2017

AGF intervenes in Senate-Ali uniform saga, writes Saraki

by Azeez Adeniyi The Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), Abubakar Malami has written to the Senate President, Bukola Saraki over the face off between the Senate and Comptroller General of…

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Tolu March 11, 2017

N541.8bn loan, 37 deportees | The 5 numbers that mattered this week

N541.8bn - Three Nigerian banks set to take over telecommunications company, Etisalat for its failure to pay a loan obtained in 2015. 500,000 - The number of jobs to be…

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Oludolapo Adelana February 26, 2017

Falana writes AGF demands Zakzaky’s release

by Dolapo Adelana A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana (SAN), has written to the Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, to ensure the release of Ibrahim El-Zakzaky, leader…

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SERAP
Azeez January 11, 2017

AGF concludes investigations into Lawal, Magu’s corruption allegations

The report of the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), Abubakar Malami on corruption allegations against the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir Lawal and acting Chairman…

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Azeez December 21, 2016

Attorney-General orders Magu to respond to DSS allegations

The Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami has ordered the acting chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu to respond to the allegations against him by…

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Azeez October 21, 2016

IMF rating: Nigerian economy remains resilient despite recession – AGF

The Accountant-General of the Federation, Alhaji Idris Ahmed on Friday said the resilience of the Nigerian economy has been once again confirmed by the recent announcement by IMF that Nigeria has…

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Oludolapo Adelana October 20, 2016

Patience Jonathan sues SERAP, urges court to dissolve group

Former First Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan has sued the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) for campaigning against her even when she has not been found guilty. SERAP had asked the…

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Mazi Emeka August 16, 2016

The late 5: These are the stories that drove conversation today

These are the top five stories that drove the conversation today 1. Nnamdi Kanu will never renounce Biafra -IPOB The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has denied the allegations made…

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