Tag: MALAMI

FG to probe Malami over 5 suspicious mega deals under his watch

Aminu Imam

The Federal Government will reportedly investigate the immediate past Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN). According to the report, Malami will be questioned over at least five suspicious transactions during his time in office. Five of the transactions under investigation are: The mysterious payment of $496 million to Global Steel Holdings Ltd (GSHL) as settlement for the termination of the Ajaokuta Steel concession nine years after the Indian company had waved all claims for compensation Others include his handling of the sale of assets…

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Electoral Act 2022: Court of Appeal sets aside judgment voiding Section 84 (12)

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja on Wednesday set aside the judgment of the Federal High Court in Umuahia which voided the provision of Section 84(12) of the Electoral Act 2022. Delivering judgment,  the three-member panel of the court led by Justice Hamma Akawu- Barka held that the Federal High Court Umuahia had no jurisdiction to have entertained the case. This according to them was because the plaintiff,  Mr Nduka Edede, did not have the legal right to have filed the suit in the first place. The appellate court said…

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