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Malami accuses DSS of plot to re-arrest him after bail
Raises rule of law concerns By Kunle Sanni – Former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, SAN, has accused the Department of State Services (DSS) of planning to re-arrest him immediately after his release from custody, despite being granted bail by a court of competent jurisdiction. In a statement issued by his media office on Wednesday, Malami said he had…
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Court orders interim forfeiture of 57 properties linked to Malami, valued at N213.2bn
A Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, ordered the interim forfeiture of 57 properties suspected to be proceeds of unlawful activities linked to former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), and two of his sons, Abdulaziz Malami and Abiru-Rahman Malami, to the Federal Government. Justice Emeka Nwite granted the order following…
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Datti Baba-Ahmed declares 2027 presidential ambition, insists Labour Party remains his political home
Former Vice-Presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general election, Senator Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, has formally announced his intention to contest the presidency in 2027, signalling an early move in Nigeria’s evolving opposition landscape. Baba-Ahmed made the declaration on Wednesday at a rally held at the Labour Party national secretariat in Abuja, where he addressed party leaders, members,…
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Information minister suspends aide over article promoting Niger State governorship ambition
By Kunle Sanni – The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has suspended one of his aides, Sa’idu Enagi, over an article that speculated on the 2027 Niger State governorship race. In a statement issued on Wednesday by Rabiu Ibrahim, Special Assistant (Media) to the minister, the ministry distanced itself from a write-up titled “Malagi 2027,” which discussed…
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‘I am unapproachable,’ judge warns counsel in Malami’s trial
A Federal High Court judge in Maitama, Abuja, on Wednesday declared that he was “unapproachable” as he warned counsel and litigants in the ongoing trial of former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, against seeking any form of favour from the court. Justice Emeka Nwite, who is presiding over the case, said his disposition…
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Wike will ‘give APC their own,’ says PDP Chieftain Ogidi
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Emmanuel Ogidi, has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of empowering Nyesom Wike to destroy the opposition party, but believes the FCT minister would soon turn on the ruling party. Ogidi on Wednesday during an appearance on Channels TV’s The Morning Brief, said “How can you reconcile with people? How can you reconcile…
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Ondo APC elders urge members to participate in e-registration
By Boye Oyeyemi – The Ondo State APC Mandate Elders Forum has urged members of the All Progressives Congress across the state’s 18 local government areas to actively participate in the party’s ongoing electronic registration exercise. The call was contained in a statement signed by the Chairman of the forum, Chief Erastus Akeju, alongside the Secretary, Hon. Ebenezer Alabi, and…
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PDP begins high-level consultations, targets Obi, Atiku for talks
The Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the South-South region, Emmanuel Ogidi, has disclosed that the party will meet with former presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) Peter Obi, ex-Vice President Atiku Abubakar, and other political figures in the country as part of its move to rebuild Nigeria’s main opposition platform. Ogidi made the disclosure on Wednesday’s…
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Ex-President Jonathan reaffirms loyalty to PDP, promises active role
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has assured the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) of his continued loyalty and pledged to play a more active role in the party’s affairs as it prepares for upcoming elections. The assurance was disclosed on Tuesday by Kabiru Turaki, chairman of the PDP, following a closed-door meeting with Jonathan in Abuja. Turaki said the party leadership briefed…
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I am not stepping down my presidential ambition for anyone – Atiku
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has declared that no presidential aspirant within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) will be pressured or compelled to withdraw from the party’s race ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a statement issued Tuesday by his media adviser, Paul Ibe, Atiku dismissed reports suggesting he was under pressure to step aside in favour of a southern…
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