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The office of Abubakar Malami, SAN, has raised alarm over reports that government security agencies may attempt to rearrest the former Attorney General immediately upon his release, despite a court granting him bail. According to a statement issued by Malami’s media aide, Mohammed Bello Doka, the development “raises grave concerns about due process, the rule …

Court Adjourns Malami, Son’s Trial to April 15

Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Abuja, on Wednesday granted bail to former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice Abubakar Malami (SAN) in the sum of N500 million in the money laundering case filed against him by the Federal Government. The judge directed Malami to produce two sureties who must …

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Justice Mohammed Umar of the Federal Capital Territory High Court on Tuesday granted bail to activist and publisher Omoyele Sowore on self-recognition. The judge cautioned Sowore against making statements capable of inciting the public against President Bola Tinubu. Sowore was arraigned by the Department of State Services (DSS) on a five-count charge bordering on alleged …

Stop Inciting Public Against Tinubu, Judge Warns Sowore, Grants Him Bail

By Esther Ososanya, Social media personality and rights advocate Scott Iguma has broken his silence following his recent release from detention, accusing the Nigeria Police Force of abandoning justice and serving as a tool for oppression. In a video message shared just days after he was granted bail, Iguma delivered a searing indictment of the police, alleging …

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