Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 election, has asked President Bola Tinubu to end what he described as the persecution of political opponents disguised as criminal prosecution. In a post on X on Monday, the former Anambra governor and chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) warned that undermining…
By ALO360 Editorial Board In every democracy, the fight against corruption must be firm, consistent, and impartial. It must not only be just, but it must be seen to be just. When prosecution appears selective, public trust begins to erode. And in politics, perception often becomes reality. Nigeria now faces that perception challenge in the…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC) of carrying out selective investigations. Bolaji Abdullahi, national publicity secretary of the party, made the allegation on Thursday during an interview on Arise TV. ‘We Are Not Pronouncing Guilt’ Abdullahi said the party is…
EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede addresses allegations of targeting former Attorney-General Abubakar Malami. He states the probe began long before his appointment. This revelation comes as Malami faces scrutiny over corruption charges. Origins of the Investigation Olukoyede explains that the case against Malami started under previous EFCC leadership. Former Acting Chairman Ibrahim Magu initiated the probe….
A Federal High Court in Abuja ordered the interim forfeiture of 57 properties linked to former Attorney-General Abubakar Malami. The properties carry a total value of about N213.2 billion. Authorities suspect these assets stem from unlawful activities. Justice Emeka Nwite presided over the case. He granted the order on January 6, 2026. The Economic and…
The Federal High Court in Abuja has further remanded former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami (SAN), his son, Abubakar Abdulaziz, and his wife, Bashir Asabe, at the Kuje Correctional Centre. Justice Emeka Nwite issued the order on Friday after hearing arguments from both the defence and the prosecution. The court said it would rule…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) will on Tuesday arraign former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, on money laundering charges at the Federal High Court in Abuja. The anti-graft agency will also arraign Malami’s son, Abubakar Malami, and Bashir Asabe, an employee of Rahamaniyya Properties Ltd, a firm linked to the former minister….
HEDA Resource Centre calls on Abubakar Malami to face serious corruption allegations. The group rejects his claims of bias by the EFCC. Instead, they accuse him of distracting Nigerians. Olanrewaju Suraju, HEDA’s Chairman, signs the statement. He urges Malami to submit for investigation. This follows Malami’s demand for EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede to step aside….
Justice Babangida Hassan of the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja rejected Abubakar Malami‘s bail application on December 18, 2025. The judge ruled that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission holds Malami lawfully. He cited Section 35 of the Nigerian Constitution and noted a prior court order from Justice Sylvanus Oriji supports the detention….
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday carried out raids on the offices and private residences of former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami (SAN), in Abuja and Kebbi State. However, Malami’s media aide, Mohammed Doka, confirmed the development and linked the action to recent comments made by the former minister…
