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FG, US Sign Agreement For Repatriation Of $23m Abacha Loot

FG, US Sign Agreement For Repatriation Of $23m Abacha Loot

August 24, 2022 6:54 am

The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced that it has signed an agreement with the United States for the repatriation of the sum of $23 million, in assets allegedly looted by past leaders of Nigeria, including late General Sani Abacha.

Africa Daily Newsthat the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), signed the agreement on behalf of the Federal Government, while the US Ambassador to Nigeria, Mary Beth Leonard, signed for the  United States government.

Read Also: UK Recovers $23 Million Fresh Abacha Loot

The AGF, in his speech shortly before signing the agreement, said the …

$418m Paris Club Refund Malami Pursuing Selfish Agenda -Govs

$418m Paris Club Refund: Malami Pursuing Selfish Agenda -Govs

August 18, 2022 5:37 am

The clash of interest that had recently taken centre stage between State governors in Nigeria and the Federal Government over deductions made in respect of the Paris Club Debt Refunds may have taken a fresh twist as the Nigeria Governors Forum on Thursday berated the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami over recent comments credited to him regarding the $418million Paris debt refunds.

Rising from a meeting where they deliberated on the matter at the Presidential Villa Abuja, the Governors accused Malami of carrying out the deductions from the funds belong to the states to …

Adoke’s $2.2m In Unity Bank Was Loan Repayment – Ex-MD

Adoke’s $2.2m In Unity Bank Was Loan Repayment – Ex-MD

August 13, 2020 5:24 pm

A former Unity Bank top official on Thursday, said the $2.2million received from former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Bello Adoke, was for repayment of a ₦300 million loan he obtained.

Former Acting Managing Director, Rislanudeen Mohammed, spoke at the Federal High Court in Abuja during the ongoing trial of Adoke and Aliyu Abubakar.

The duo are standing trial on a 14-count amended criminal charge bordering on alleged money laundering and corruption preferred against them by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

Read Also: EFCC Re-Arraigns Adoke, Abubakar For Money Laundering

Mohammed, an EFCC …

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.

The

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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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