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DSS Arraigns Malami, Son Over Possession of Firearms
The Department of State Services (DSS) has arraigned the former Attorney General of the federation Abubakar Malami, and his Son Abudlazizz Malami on a five-count charge of allegedly abetting terrorism financing and illegal possession of firearms. They were arraigned before Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the federal high court Abuja , where they pleaded not guilty […]
Troops Disrupts John Ngata Terrorists Network, Recover Firearms In Taraba
Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke have stopped the movement of an associate of a notorious criminal kingpin, John Ngata, following a well-coordinated intelligence-led operation and recovered a large cache of arms and ammunition in Takum LGA, Taraba State. A statement shared on the official X handle of the Nigerian Army, signed by Lieutenant Ahmad Zubairu, […]
Lagos Police Command Invites Pastor Chris Okafor for Questioning
The Lagos State Police Command has invited Pastor Chris Okafor, Senior Pastor of Mountain of Liberation and Miracles Ministries, following several allegations of sexual offences and conduct likely to cause breach of public peace. The summon follows a series of accusations from actress Doris Ogala, ranging from multiple rape, other sexual offences, and several other […]
Court to Deliver Ruling on Malami’s Bail Request on January 7
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has scheduled January 7 to hear the bail application of a former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, in connection with an alleged money laundering case. Malami is being remanded at Kuje Correctional Centre. The Senior Advocate of Nigeria, his son Abdulaziz, and […]
Court Orders Remand of Ex-AGF Malami, Son, Wife in Kuje Correctional Centre
The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the remand of the Former Attorney-General of the Federation 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, […]
Abubakar Malami Pleads Not Guilty To ₦1.014bn Money Laundering Charges
Nigeria’s former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, has pleaded not guilty to allegations of money laundering, concealment of illicit funds, and unlawful acquisition of assets valued at over ₦1.014 billion. Malami entered the plea before Federal High Court, Abuja, alongside his son, Abubakar Abdulaziz Malami, and an associate, Hajia Bashir […]
Police Nabs Bandit Flaunting Money In Viral Video, Recover Firearms In Kwara
The Nigerian Police Force has recorded a significant operational breakthrough with the arrest of two notorious bandits and kidnapping kingpins linked to various violent crimes across Katsina, Zamfara, Niger, and Kwara States. According to a statement signed by the Force spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin, the operation was carried out by operatives of the Force Intelligence Department–Intelligence […]
FG Files 16-Count Charges Against Malami, Son
The federal government has brought a 16-count money laundering charge against Abubakar Malami, the former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice. The charges were filed at the federal high court in Abuja. Malami’s co-defendants are his son, Abubakar Abdulaziz Malami, and Bashir Asabe, an employee of Rahamaniyya Properties. In the charge sheet marked […]
Police Arrest ‘Sai Mallam’ Cult Leader, Suspected Serial Rapist in Sokoto
The Sokoto State Police Command has arrested an alleged leader of the notorious ‘Sai Mallam’ cult group and a suspected serial rapist linked to the abuse of dozens of young girls. Briefing journalists, the Commissioner of Police, Ahmed Musa, said the arrests were part of ongoing efforts to dismantle organised criminal groups and restore peace […]
Supreme Court Upholds Maryam Sanda’s Death Sentence, Faults Tinubu’s Attempted Clemency
The Supreme Court has upheld the death sentence handed to Maryam Sanda for the 2017 killing of her husband, Bilyamin Bello. In a 4–1 split decision, a five-member panel dismissed her appeal and affirmed earlier rulings by both the trial court and the Court of Appeal. Delivering the lead judgment, Justice Moore Adumein ruled that […]