AGF directs CAC to undo illegal filings on Abuja firms
The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, has directed the Corporate Affairs Commission, CAC to reverse all corporate filings made against Jonah Capital Nigeria Limited and Houses for Africa Nigeria Limited, citing a review that found "no prima facie case" against their principals.
Uzodinma petitions NJC, AGF over ‘Supreme Court governor’ tag by PDP
Imo State governor, Hope Uzodimma has petitioned the National Judicial Council (NJC) and Abubakar Malami, Attorney-General of the Federation over the tag “supreme court governor” used to describe him by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
My office not responsible for effecting whistleblower’s payment ― Malami
The Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice on Sunday said it is not responsible for effecting whistleblower’s payment. The AGF office was reacting to a letter allegedly by one Aliyu Lemu, Esq. purportedly written on June 22 on issues revolving around payment of a whistleblower’s fees. According to a […]
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 […]
Reps probe AGF over lack of Audit Reports in 3 years
By Tordue Salem – Abuja The Public Accounts Committee of the House of Representatives has commenced an investigation of the Auditor General’s office, over the absence of audit reports on over 400 federal agencies, since 2018. The Chairman of the Committee, Rep Wole Oke, in an exclusive interview with Vanguard last week, said the House, […]
Kidnapping: AGF takes over trial of Wadume, 19 others
The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, yesterday told the Federal High Court in Abuja that he has taken over the prosecution of Taraba kidnap kingpin, Bala Hamisu (aka Wadume) and his alleged 19 accomplices, from the Nigeria Police Force.
Governors set cp Committee to engage with AGF on State Autonomy
By Henry Umoru – Abuja The thirty- six State Governors under the aegis of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, NGF have set up a Committee to engage the Attorney General of the Federation, AGF and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN on the effect of President Muhammadu Buhari’s Executive Order granting financial autonomy to the legislature […]
AGF rolls out plans for post-COVID-19 justice system in Nigeria
….urges introduction of virtual courts, appointment of more Judges By Ikechukwu Nnochiri ABUJA – Aware of the negative impact of the sudden outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic on justice administration, the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr. Abubakar Malami, SAN, has called for the introduction of virtual court system in the country. The […]
AGF Office Fire: ‘No Cause for Alarm’ — Senator Adeola
CHAIRMAN, Senate Committee on Finance, Senator Solomon Adeola, All Progressives Congress, APC, Lagos West yesterday said that there was no cause for alarm over the fire incident that ravaged the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation, known as “Treasury House”
AGF writes Heads of Courts to continue time-bound cases
By Ikechukwu Nnochiri
ABUJA—The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr Abubakar Malami, SAN, has written to heads of various courts in the country to hear time-bound cases during the ongoing lockdown.
COVID-19: AGF writes Heads of Courts to continue time-bound cases
By Ikechukwu Nnochiri, Abuja The Attorney-General of the Federation, AGF and Minister of Justice Mr. Abubakar Malami, SAN, has written to Heads of various Courts in the country, stressing the need for cases that are urgent, essential or time-bound, to be attended to during the ongoing lockdown. The AGF, in a statement he made available […]
AGF pours encomiums on Gov Emmanuel’s development strides
The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN poured encomiums of Governor Udom Emmanuel for his development strides and investment in ensuring peace and security of the state
BREAKING: Sanusi sues IGP, DSS DG, AGF over illegal confinement
By Ikechukwu Nnochiri ABUJA—The dethroned Emir of Kano, Lamido Sanusi, has approached the Federal High Court in Abuja to enforce his fundamental rights. Sanusi, who was deposed as Emir by the Kaduna State government last Monday and forcefully taken to Awe in Nasarawa State where he has been on confinement, is seeking for an interim […]
Months after passage of 2020 budget: FG yet to release single Kobo for Capital Project ― AGF
*** Says FG has released the sum of N493.92 billion, representing 6.5% of the Personnel Cost for January and February *** Explains how monies in the account shrunk from $350 million to $71.8 Million ***As Senate demands the Identity of Lawyer paid $4m as Consultancy Fee on Excess Crude Account By Henry Umoru ABUJA – […]
Labour writes AGF over incarceration of journalist, Agba Jalingo
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA — THE leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has written a petition to the Attorney General of the Federation, AGF and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami over the prolonged incarceration of the publisher of CrossRiverWatch, Citizen Agba Jalingo. The NLC in a letter signed by its President, Comrade Ayuba Wabba […]
Malabu oil deal: Court begins arraignment of Adoke
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has commenced the arraignment of former Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation, Bello Adoke. The ongoing trial involved the former AGF and six others over the $1.2bn Malabu oil deal. ALSO READ: Amotekun: Tinubu breaks silence, calls for dialogue Adoke and others are being arraigned […]
