The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court has dismissed the bail application of former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice Abubakar Malami, who had sought release from the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). In his ruling on Thursday, Justice Babangida Hassan stated that Malami’s detention is lawful and supported …
Fresh controversy has trailed the detention of former Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Chris Ngige, as the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) continues its sweeping probe of key officials who served under the administration of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari. Initial reports on Wednesday suggested that Ngige had been abducted, sparking public …
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has detained former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, after he failed to meet the bail conditions earlier granted to him. A senior official of the commission, who confirmed the development on Tuesday night, said Malami remained in custody as of 10:00 p.m. …
