5 d. ago LP seeks AGF’s intervention over criminal prosecution of Julius Abure, others

Tribune Online LP seeks AGF’s intervention over criminal prosecution of Julius Abure, others The Labour Party (LP) is seeking the intervention of the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister for Justice regarding the criminal indictment of Julius Abure, Umar Farouk Ibrahim, Ojukwu Clement, and Edward Nkwegu Okereke on charges of perjury, forgery, and criminal conspiracy. LP seeks AGF’s intervention over criminal prosecution of Julius Abure, others Tribune Online

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6 d. ago LP kicks as NLC seeks Abure, others’ prosecution over forgery allegations

The crisis rocking the Labour Party took a new twist on Monday when the Nigeria Labour Congress wrote the office of the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, demanding the arraignment of the party’s National Chairman, Julius Abure, and three members of the National Working Committee over a protracted case Read More

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9 d. ago CUPP Slams AGF Fagbemi Over ‘False’ Pipeline Bombing Allegations Against Fubara

The Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP), has berated Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, over his allegations that the suspended Rivers State governor, Siminalayi Fubara, orchestrated recent militant attacks on pipelines in the state. In a press release jointly signed by High Chief Peter Ameh and Comrade Mark Adebayo, […]

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9 d. ago Rivers’ case is one more reason why we must seperate office of Attorney General from Minister of Justice —Lawyer, Ikimi

Tribune Online Rivers’ case is one more reason why we must seperate office of Attorney General from Minister of Justice —Lawyer, Ikimi Oghenejabor Ikimi is the National Chairman of the Centre for the Vulnerable and the Underprivileged (CENTREP). The Warri-based human rights activist and lawyer speaks to EBENEZER ADUROKIYA on the development in Rivers State. What is your take on the National Assembly endorsing President Bola Tinubu’s imposition of a state of emergency in Rivers State? I’m […] Rivers’ case is one more reason why we must seperate office of Attorney General from Minister of Justice —Lawyer, Ikimi Tribune Online

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1 week ago Philip Shaibu denies video condemning emergency rule in Rivers

Tribune Online Philip Shaibu denies video condemning emergency rule in Rivers The former deputy governor stressed that if he had any reason top ventilate his opinion on any matter of national interest, he would do so through “reputable television stations, established newspapers, and other credible media platforms.”` Philip Shaibu denies video condemning emergency rule in Rivers Tribune Online

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1 week ago Rivers emergency rule, warning for other states with crisis – AGF

The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has described the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State as a “clear signal” to other crisis-ridden states that the Federal Government will not tolerate breaches of the Constitution. Fagbemi said President Bola Tinubu took a “bold decision” to stop the Read More

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1 week ago FULL TEXT: Why Tinubu declared state of emergency in Rivers– AGF

Transcript of the press conference on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at the State House, Abuja by the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi. Opening Remarks by Prince Fagbemi: It’s no longer news that the president of the nation, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR, yesterday, took the bull by the Read More

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1 week ago AGF Backs Tinubu Over Emergency Rule In Rivers, Blames Gov Fubara For Failing To Address Militants Threats

Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, has commended President Bola Tinubu’s intervention over the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State. Fagbemi in a statement on Wednesday alleged that now-suspended Governor of the oil rich State, Siminalayi Fubara, tele-guided militants to blow up pipelines in the state. He added that, although […] The post AGF Backs Tinubu Over Emergency Rule In Rivers, Blames Gov Fubara For Failing To Address Militants Threats appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Correctional centres, inmates in terrible conditions—Visitation Panel

From Godwin Tsa, Abuja A Federal Government visitation panel on the nation’s custodial centres has drawn the attention of the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice (AGF), Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), to the deplorable and pathetic conditions of the correctional centres and their inmates. The visitation panel, headed by a Senior Advocate of […] The post Correctional centres, inmates in terrible conditions—Visitation Panel appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Fubara failed to restrain militants from vandalising pipelines, says AGF

The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, on Wednesday alleged that the now-suspended Governor of Rivers State, Mr Siminalayi Fubara, tele-guided militants to blow up pipelines in the state. Fagbemi made the accusation while defending President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency hours earlier. He said although the Read More

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1 week ago FG defends emergency rule, says Tinubu’s action to avert Rivers collapse

The Federal Government, on Wednesday, said President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in River State was timely and meant to avert an implosion in the state. The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, stated this while briefing State House Correspondents at the Aso Rock Villa, Abuja. “We have Read More

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1 week ago AGF Defends Rivers Emergency Rule, Says Tinubu Acted Promptly

The federal government has defended President Bola Tinubu’s decision to declare a state of emergency in Rivers State, describing the move as necessary to prevent a total breakdown of governance. Speaking to journalists at the State House in Abuja on Wednesday, Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, said the […]

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1 week ago We have to narrow lens on social reproduction, how frameworks automatically become burdensome to women —Aderonke Ige

Tribune Online We have to narrow lens on social reproduction, how frameworks automatically become burdensome to women —Aderonke Ige Aderonke Ige, a lawyer, human rights activist, advocate for organically African development, is social justice crusader, environmental justice advocate and founder of Help Initiative for Social Justice and Humanitarian Development (HI), whose work spans the intersections of social justice, environmental justice and the intersections of women’s rights in these development agendas. She speaks with ADEOLA […] We have to narrow lens on social reproduction, how frameworks automatically become burdensome to women —Aderonke Ige Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Your allegation against me baseless, Malami replies Obasanjo

The immediate past Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, has denied the allegation of corruption leveled against him by former President Olusegun Obasanjo. Obasanjo, in his newly released book, ‘Nigeria: Past and Future’ alleged that corruption was at its worst under former President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration, with Malami being Read More

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2 w. ago Malami dismisses Obasanjo’s corruption claims over presidential pardons

The immediate past Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, has stated that decisions regarding presidential pardons are legal matters handled by a designated committee, with the Attorney General’s role limited to presenting the committee’s report. Malami made this clarification in an exclusive interview with The PUNCH on Friday while Read More

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2 w. ago Property dispute: School petitions AGF, accuses DPP of misconduct

The management of Whiteplains British School, Abuja, has written to the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, asking for an investigation into the actions of the Director of Public Prosecutions of the Federation, Mohammed Babadoko. The school’s director, Francis Nwufoh, in a letter dated March 4, 2025, alleged that Babadoko Read More

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3 w. ago Cyberbullying: Falana asks AGF to withdraw IG’s suit against Sowore

Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN, has asked the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, to withdraw the cyberbullying charge brought against Omoyele Sowore by the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun. In a letter dated March 4, 2025, addressed to Fagbemi and acknowledged by the AGF’s Office, Federal Read More

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