Category: Judicial
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FORMER JUSTICE MINISTER IN COURT OVER MONEY LAUNDERING CHARGES
From the seat of power to the dock — a former nation’s chief law officer faces the law he once helped to interpret. Former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, arrived at the Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday to answer to alleged money laundering charges, marking a dramatic…
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EX-AGF MALAMI FACES EFCC MONEY LAUNDERING CHARGES: MORE THAN 1B NAIRA LAUNDERED THROUGH PROPERTIES & BANKS
Former Attorney-General Abubakar Malami SAN, his son, and Bashir Asabe (Rahamaniyya Properties staffer) hit Federal High Court Tuesday before Justice Emeka Nwite on a massive 16-count EFCC rap – billions allegedly disguised via suspicious bank moves and luxury grabs in Abuja, Kano, Kebbi from 2015-2025, his full Buhari-era AGF stretch. EFCC blasts conspiracy to hide…
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EX-AGF MALAMI FACES MONEY LAUNDERING RAP: ARRIVES COURT WITH SON FOR N1B+ PROPERTY SCANDAL
Former Attorney-General Abubakar Malami SAN rolled up to Federal High Court 8 in Abuja Tuesday at 8:55am, flanked by EFCC operatives, for a bombshell 16-count arraignment over billions allegedly laundered through bank scams, luxury Abuja/Kano/Kebbi properties – including N1B+ hidden via firms like Metropolitan Auto Tech, Rayhaan/Meethaq Hotels, Rahamaniyya Properties. Malami, son Abubakar, and Bashir…
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BENIN RIGHTS LAWYER DEMANDS PROBE: DON PEDRO OBASEKI HUMILIATED IN MOB ATTACK AT SCHOOL!
Human rights lawyer Rockson Igelige blasted a viral video Monday showing Nigerian actor and Benin cultural advocate Dr. Don Pedro Obaseki – cousin of ex-Edo Gov and Hosamudia Farm CEO – getting ambushed, assaulted, and dragged to Oba’s Palace over a “cultural dispute” at Uwa Primary School in Benin City during a football game! Igelige…
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OGUN ASSEMBLY GREENLIGHTS N1.668T 2026 BUDGET – SWIFT PASSAGE FOR ABIODUN’S VISION!
Ogun State House of Assembly zipped through Gov. Dapo Abiodun’s N1.668 trillion 2026 Appropriation Bill Monday at Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta – adopting Finance Committee’s report (chaired by Musefiu Lamidi, APC-Ado-Odo/Ota II) after 26 days of scrutiny, clause-by-clause tweaks, and unanimous voice vote! Lamidi’s motion (seconded by Folawewo Salami, APC-IFO II) led to smart adjustments: N2.193B IGR…
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KANO ASSEMBLY PASSES N1.477T 2026 BUDGET – 68% CAPITAL PUSH, HONORS FALLEN LAWMAKERS!
Kano State House of Assembly greenlit Gov. Abba Kabir Yusuf’s N1.477 trillion 2026 Appropriation Bill Monday under Speaker Alhaji Jibril Falgore – a whopping N934.6B (68%) for capital projects like infra/development (highest ratio in years) vs N433.4B (32%) recurrent, post-Nov. 19 presentation and plenary debates. Next up: Bill heads to Gov. Yusuf for assent per…
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BREAKING: SANKERA LAWYERS ASSOCIATION CROWNS TOR SANKERA AS GRAND PATRON AND PEACE AMBASSADOR
In a landmark ceremony drawing widespread acclaim, the Worldwide Sankera Lawyers Association has honored HRH Chief David Sev-Av, known as Tor Sankera, with the titles of Grand Patron and Peace Ambassador of the Tiv Nation.The vibrant event featured top dignitaries, including Benue State’s Chief Judge representing the Governor and Senator Gabriel Suswam, former Governor and…
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NATIONAL ASSEMBLY ORDERS RE-GAZETTING OF KEY TAX ACTS TO FIX PUBLISHED DISCREPANCIES
Nigeria’s National Assembly just hit reset on four major tax laws Friday – directing re-gazetting and certified true copies for the Nigeria Tax Act 2025, Nigeria Tax Administration Act 2025, Joint Revenue Board (Establishment) Act 2025, and Nigeria Revenue Service (Establishment) Act 2025 – after public buzz flagged mismatches between passed bills, presidential assent versions,…
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CATHOLIC LAWYERS FREE 150 INMATES VIA FREE LEGAL AID IN 2025 – NACL LAGOS
Catholic legal eagles from the National Association of Catholic Lawyers (NACL) Lagos chapter turned Christmas cheer into real freedom at Ikoyi Correctional Centre Friday, revealing they secured the release of 150 inmates through pro bono services this year alone – while dishing out gifts and sacraments to inspire reform. NACL President Mrs. Florence Atuluku dropped…
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OSUN ASSEMBLY OKS MASSIVE N723BN BUDGET FOR 2026 – INFRA BOOM AHEAD
Osun State just leveled up! The State Assembly greenlit a whopping N723 billion budget for 2026 on Wednesday, pumping 55% (N388bn) into capital projects like roads, schools, and health while N317bn covers recurrent costs – personnel (N135bn) and overheads (N182bn). Speaker Adewale Egbedun announced clean copies heading straight to Governor Ademola Adeleke for his signature,…
