Abubakar Malami

$2.4bn Oil Theft Don't Expect The Truth From Malami

$2.4bn Oil Theft: Don’t Expect The Truth From Malami

April 27, 2023 3:52 am

As Nigerians count down to the last days of the catastrophic Muhammadu Buhari administration and the historic mindless corruption that was concomitant with it, one name that will never appear for the right reasons any time the story of the maladministration is told is Abubakar Malami, the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice. He is solely responsible for many acts of wickedness that were perpetrated by the government against the Nigerian people and posterity will never be kind to him.

All over the world, the role of the Attorney-General in any thriving democracy is first to uphold …

Paris Club Refund Deduction Will Not Stop, Malami Insists

Deduction Of Paris Club Refund Will Not Stop, Malami Insists

August 12, 2022 5:48 am

The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, on Thursday, has declared that state governors have no basis for complaining about Paris Club refund deductions paid to consultants they hired.

He made this comment while speaking at a ministerial media briefing at the State House in Abuja which was monitored by Africa Daily News, New York.

Malami went on to that after taking action to pay the consultants, the governors changed their minds and asked for an out-of-court settlement when the matter was brought before a judge.

He claims that as a result, President Muhammadu …

Malami Becomes Buhari's Son-In-Law After Wedding 3rd Daughter

Malami Becomes Buhari’s Son-In-Law After Wedding 3rd Daughter

July 9, 2022 12:53 pm

Abubakar Malami, the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) has become the Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari’s son-in-law after his wedding to Nana Hadiza who is Buhari’s third daughter who is shared with his first wife, Safinatu.

The wedding Nikai had taken place at the Presidential Villa Mosque on Friday, before President Buhari departed for Daura, his hometown.

A Spokesman for the President, Garba Shehu, confirmed this to reporters on Friday in a text message.

‘It is true. The AGF got married to the President’s daughter,’ he said.

The 41 year-old Nana Hadiza had been first married to Abdulrahman Mamman Kurfi.

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National Assembly Can’t Summon President Buhari - Malami

National Assembly Can’t Summon President Buhari – Malami

December 10, 2020 3:02 am

The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Federation, Abubakar Malami has stated that the National Assembly of Nigeria has no constitutional powers to summon President Muhammadu Buhari.

Malami In a shocking statement issued on Wednesday stated that the president cannot be summoned to give account of operational use of the armed forces.

In his words; ‘The National Assembly has no constitutional power to envisage or contemplate a situation where the president would be summoned by the national assembly on operational use of the armed forces.’

The AGF’s comments are coming as the President was scheduled to appear before the …

$9.6bn Fine: Nigeria Rules Out Negotiation With P&ID

$9.6bn Fine: Nigeria Rules Out Negotiation With P&ID

September 11, 2020 4:15 am

Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, says the federal government is not considering negotiations with Process and Industrial Development Limited (P&ID).

Last week, the English Court granted the government’s request to contest a $9.6billion fine in favour of P&ID.

The Buhari administration is seeking to reverse the judgement on a controversial Gas Supply and Processing Agreement (GSPA).

On Thursday, Malami’s spokesman, in a statement said Nigeria will ensure that the company doesn’t reap from where it didn’t sow.

Read Also: P&ID: UK Court Grants Nigeria Permission To Challenge $9.6bn Fine

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Edo Assembly Crisis - Obaseki lambasts Malami, says he abused the law

Edo Assembly Crisis: Obaseki Lambasts AGF Malami

August 10, 2020 11:23 am

A member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Don-Pedro Obaseki, has accused the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami of abusing the law.

According to him, Malami’s response to the crisis rocking the Edo parliament has revealed him as the most-partisan one.

Obaseki made the comment on Monday during Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily.

He said: “I will state clearly that Mr. Malami has shown himself as a law officer, as a most-partisan one who decides to speak depending on what part of the (political) party divide he is on. What he has done is a …

$9.6bn Fine: Nigeria Rules Out Negotiation With P&ID

Magu Probe: We Are Solidly Behind Malami – Northern Youths

July 18, 2020 1:34 pm

Youths in the north, under the aegis of Northern Youth for Good Governance, have thrown their weight behind the Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami over the investigation of the former acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crime Commission, EFCC, Ibrahim Magu.

Addressing newsmen in Kano on Saturday, the National Coordinator of the Youths group, Bello Hadi called on Malami not to leave any stone unturned in investigating the suspended EFCC Chairman.

Read Also: Saraki Opens Up On Why Ibrahim Magu Was After Him

Hadi described the arrest and detention of Magu as a democratic process that …

Why Malami swore in Buni inside Aso Villa – Atiku

Why Malami Swore In Buni Inside Aso Villa – Atiku

July 1, 2020 8:04 am

Nigeria’s Attorney-General, Abubakar Malami, swore in All Progressive Congress (APC) Caretaker Chairman, Mala Buni, inside Aso Villa, because he is a lawyer and law officer.

This is the perspective of the Chairman of Progressives Governors Forum, Atiku Bagudu.

The Kebbi Governor insisted that Malami never violated any law contrary to critics’ arguments.

He stated that the AGF complied with Nigeria’s constitution in inaugurating Buni, the Governor of Yobe State.

In a chat with newsmen, Atiku Bagudu said nothing stops Malami, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), from administering the oath of office.

Read Also: Malami Responds To Critics Attack

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Loot -Nigerian govt explains how whistleblowers can get commission

Loot: FG Explains How Whistleblowers Can Get Commission

June 29, 2020 10:55 am

The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, has said whistleblowers are only paid commission after successful recovery of funds, not for information or mere tracing.

Umar Gwandu, Special Assistant to the Minister on Media said this in a statement on Sunday.

Read Also: Whistle-Blower Drags AGF To President Buhari Over $1bn Deal

Malami clarified that “one does not get payment on account of exposing looted assets, but on successful recovery and payment of same into the designated assets’ recovery account at the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)’’.

He explained the procedure for engagement of a whistleblower

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Malami Responds To Critics Attack Over Swearing-In Of APC Chairman

Malami Responds To Critics Attack Over Swearing-In Of APC Chairman

June 27, 2020 2:06 pm

The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami says there was no legal impediment on him in relation to the administration oaths.

This followed condemnations trailing the oath he administered on All Progressives Congress (APC) Caretaker Chairman and Yobe Governor, Mai Mala Buni at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

Read Also: Malami Leads Moves To Sack Ibrahim Magu, In Damning Memo To Buhari

The AGF reminded his critics that he is a lawyer, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) and a legal practitioner.

Malami’s reaction was contained in a statement on Saturday by Umar Gwandu, his spokesman.

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Malami Leads Moves To Sack Ibrahim Magu, In Damning Memo To Buhari

Malami Leads Moves To Sack Ibrahim Magu, In Damning Memo To Buhari

June 19, 2020 9:16 am
Justice Minister, Abubakar Malami, has recommended to President Muhammadu Buhari the sacking of Ibrahim Magu, the acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

Malami, in a memorandum to the president, anchored his recommendation on several grounds “ranging from diversion of recovered loot to insubordination and misconduct” by Magu.

According to a ThisDay report Malami included in the memo, a short list of three candidates for consideration to replace Magu.

The report also claimed that Malami made 22 weighty allegations against Magu.

Read Also: EFCC Raises Alarm Over Magu, Agency Blackmail

Malami alleged accounting gaps or discrepancies of …

Federal Govt Can Withhold States’ Funds – Malami

Federal Govt Can Withhold States’ Funds – Malami

May 29, 2020 5:24 am

Nigeria’s Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, has warned that States that refuse to comply with certain Executive Orders may have their funds withheld.

He said this while explaining the Executive Orders recently signed by President Muhammadu Buhari.

The President had signed the financial autonomy for the states’ judiciary and legislature, code-named the Executive Order 10, 2020.

Read Also: Malami Reacts As US Opposes Buhari And Bagudu’s Plot

Malami said the assent was aimed at complementing existing legislation, enhancing operation and enforcing legal provisions.

Malami spoke on Thursday at Radio Nigeria programme, Politics Nationwide.

The AGF said it

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