Tag: Ex-AGF Malami

“I have no regrets concerning what I did in office” – Malami

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Malami on regrets

Former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, has said he has no regrets over his actions while in office, as he continues to face a series of legal challenges following his recent release from custody. Malami made the remarks in an interview conducted shortly after regaining his freedom, speaking in Hausa about his experience in detention and the ongoing case against him. The former minister, alongside his wife, Bashir Asabe, and son, AbdulAziz Malami, is facing a 16-count charge bordering on alleged money laundering, brought by…

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Alleged ₦8.7bn Money Laundering: Court sends Malami, wife, son back to prison

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Court sends Malami, wife, son

…As EFCC files amended 16-count charge Former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, his wife, Hajiya Bashir Asabe, and their son, Abubakar AbdulAziz Malami, have been remanded in correctional facilities following their re-arraignment over an alleged ₦8.7 billion money laundering scheme. Justice Joyce AbdulMalik of the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja, yesterday ordered that the trio be returned to custody pending the hearing and determination of fresh bail applications. Recall that Malami and his son were remanded at the Kuje Correctional Centre, while Asabe was ordered to be held at…

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DSS arraigns ex-AGF Malami, son on terrorism financing, firearms charges

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Malami EFCC

The Department of State Services (DSS) yesterday arraigned a former Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), Abubakar Malami, and his son, AbdulAziz, before the Federal High Court in Abuja over alleged terrorism financing and unlawful possession of firearms and ammunition. The defendants were docked before Justice Joyce AbdulMalik on a five-count charge bordering on aiding and abetting terrorism financing, engaging in conduct preparatory to acts of terrorism, and illegal possession of firearms and ammunition. Both men pleaded “not guilty’ to all the Counts, when the charges were read to them. According…

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Ex-AGF, Malami moves against seizure of his assets 

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Ex AGF, Malami moves

Former Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), Abubakar Malami has told a court that he earned ₦374m from salaries, ₦10.17bn from private businesses, N958m as gifts from personal friends, as he seeks to vacate an Interim Order which directed the seizure of 57 properties linked to him. Malami revealed this through his lawyer, Joseph Daudu, (SAN), who made the declaration in a Motion on Notice filed on Malami’s behalf at the Federal High Court in Abuja, seeking the court to vacate an interim order made against three of the 57 properties…

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Ex-AGF Malami under fresh DSS probe, after arms discovery in his Kebbi home

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Malami EFCC

The former Attorney-General of the Federation & Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), has yet to perfect the bail conditions granted him by a Federal High Court, as a fresh investigation into arms and ammunition allegedly found in his residence in Kebbi State complicates his legal troubles. Malami, who was granted bail alongside his son, AbdulAziz, and wife, Asabe Bashir, remains in custody at the Kuje Correctional Centre, having failed to meet the stringent conditions imposed by the court. Findings indicate that Malami is facing a separate probe by the…

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Court grants interim forfeiture of 57 properties, valued at ₦213.2bn linked to Malami, 3 others

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Court grants on Malami

A  Federal High Court  sitting in Abuja on Tuesday ordered the interim forfeiture of 57 properties suspected to be proceeds of unlawful activities linked to a former Attorney-General of the Federation  and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN) and two of his sons,  AbdulAziz Malami and AbdulRahman Malami, to the Federal Government. Justice Emeka Nwite granted the order following an ex-parte Motion moved by counsel to  the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission,  (EFCC), Ekele Iheanacho (SAN). The multi-billion naira landed properties , valued at ₦213,234,120,000 are located in Abuja, Kebbi,…

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Court orders remand of ex-AGF Malami, son, wife in Kuje prison

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Court on ex AGF Malami

The Federal High Court In Abuja yesterday ordered the remand of the Former Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), at the Kuje Correctional Centre pending the hearing and determination of their bail application. The trial judge, Justice Emeka Nwite, also ordered the remand of his co-dedendants, his son, Abubakar Malami, and one of his wives Bashir Asabe. Justice Nwite made the order after taking arguments from the defence team led by Joseph Daudu (SAN), and the prosecution counsel Ekele Iheneacho, (SAN). Malami and his…

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₦212bn Asset Scandal: EFCC uncovers ex-AGF Malami’s 41 properties, charges him with money laundering

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EFCC Malami

…Keeps him in custody despite bail The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC), has uncovered 41 properties valued at more than ₦212 billion allegedly linked to former Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, intensifying one of the most high-profile corruption probes involving a former top government official. The assets, traced to Kebbi State, Kano State and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, reportedly include hotels, universities, schools, factories, fuel businesses, radio stations and luxury residential buildings. EFCC investigations put the total value of the properties…

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Tinubu’s govt. under fire over alleged persecution of Malami

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Tinubu’s govt. under fire

A coalition of Northern youth groups has accused President Bola Tinubu’s administration of orchestrating a campaign of persecution against prominent Northern opposition figures, including Abubakar Malami. The group, which held a press conference at Arewa House in Kaduna, claimed that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is being used as a tool for selective justice and intimidation. Chairman of the Coalition of Northern Youth Groups, Hamza Bala, said: “We firmly believe that President Bola Tinubu is orchestrating this malicious campaign against Abubakar Malami, his family, associates, and other opposition…

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Ex-AGF Malami’s hotel taken over by Police, amid EFCC probe

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Malami’s hotel

Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force have taken over the Azbir Hotel and Azbir Arena, which belong to the former Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), in Kebbi State. This action follows his investigation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over alleged money laundering and abuse of office. Recall that the anti-graft agency invited Malami for questioning on November 28. Earlier, Malami raised serious alarm over what he described as “threatening actions” by the EFCC, as its operatives conducted coordinated raids on…

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