Omoyele Sowore, activist and publisher of Sahara Reporters, has taunted Abubakar Malami, former attorney-general of the federation (AGF), over his ongoing legal troubles. Sowore made the remark during an interaction with Malami at a court premises in Abuja. “Now you know what it feels to be prosecuted,” Sowore told the former minister. Malami and his…
Atiku Abubakar, former vice-president, has urged Nigerians to resist any attempt to turn the country into a one-party state. He made the remark on Monday during a visit to the Abuja residence of Abubakar Malami, former attorney-general of the federation, who faces corruption charges filed by the EFCC. Atiku said Nigerians have the right to…
Atiku Isa, president of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), has said President Bola Tinubu could face imprisonment after leaving office. Isa made the remark in an interview with Symfoni Media, where he criticised what he described as the misuse of state institutions by political leaders. He said no leader remains in power forever,…
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….
