Tag: Nigerian judiciary
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EFCC-NCoS Clash in Court Over Bail Hearing for Former AGF Malami
Summary of the Incident There was a confrontation in a Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday as operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and officials of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) disputed control of courtroom security during the bail hearing of former Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) Abubakar Malami. The incident…
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Court Denies Bail for Malami, Upholds EFCC Remand in High-Profile Corruption Case
Overview: The Court’s Decision in a High-Profile Case The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court has rejected the bail application filed by Abubakar Malami, the former attorney-general of the federation and minister of justice. The court instead upheld the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s (EFCC) remand order, effectively keeping Malami in custody as investigations continue…
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Abaribe on Kanu Life Sentence: Nigeria’s Southeast Justice Question
Context: Abaribe’s Comment After the Verdict Enyinnaya Abaribe, the senator representing Abia South, responded to the Federal High Court’s life sentence ruling against Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). Abaribe framed the outcome as predictable, suggesting that the Nigerian justice system often reflects political and regional dynamics rather than being…
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Nnamdi Kanu’s Legal Consultants Challenge Conviction: Signals of an Appeal
Context of the Conviction In a landmark ruling delivered by a Federal High Court in Abuja, Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the separatist group IPOB, was convicted on terrorism-related charges and sentenced to life imprisonment. The decision marks a significant moment in Nigeria’s ongoing security and legal debates surrounding Biafra agitation, with implications for both…