Money laundering: Ex-AGF, Malami, son docked, plead not guilty
The immediate past Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr. Abubakar Malami, on Tuesday, pleaded not guilty to a 16-count money laundering charge the Economic and Financial Crimes…
Ex-AGF Malami, son plead not guilty to criminal charges
Former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, his son, Abubakar Abdulaziz Malami, and another individual have pleaded not guilty to a 16-count charge of alleged money…
EFCC pray court to dock ex-AGF Malami for alleged fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, is set to arraign a former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice AGF, Abubakar Malami, SAN, in court today, December 30.…
Cocaine smuggling: Lagos court extends detention of vessel, 21 foreigners
Hon. Justice Friday Ogazi of the Federal High Court in Lagos on Monday extended the detention of a vessel, MV San Antonio, and its 21 crew members for another 14…
US may deport Nigerian over violent crimes
The United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement has announced that a Nigerian national, Ibrahim Ijaoba, is currently in its custody awaiting deportation following a final removal order. ICE disclosed this…
Police arrest 14 suspected traffic robbers along Lekki–Epe Expressway
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested 14 suspected traffic robbers along the Lekki–Epe Expressway within the last two weeks, following growing complaints by motorists over theft of vehicle parts…
GIABA, NFIU, EGDC seek financial sanctions against traffickers
Stakeholders across West Africa have renewed calls for urgent, coordinated and intelligence-driven action against human trafficking and transnational organised crimes. Speaking at a regional forum on women, transnational organised crimes…
Legal battles threatens new tax regime ahead of January 1, 2026 take-off
• NANS demands halt, issues 14-day protest ultimatum • Minority caucus seeks suspension over alleged post-passage alterations Opposition to Nigeria’s new tax regime intensified yesterday as an Abuja High Court…
CELSIR, KENNA, canvass collaboration in equal rights promotion
In commemoration of 2025 International Human Rights Day, members Centre for Legal Support and Inmate Rehabilitation (CELSIR) collaborated with KENNA to promote collective commitment to human dignity and equal rights…
Why the CJN must end abuse of power in judicial appointments
By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu A Judge who takes advantage of the judicial office for personal gain or for gain by his or her relative or relation abuses power…. such abuse…