Court dismisses Malami’s quest for bail from EFCC custody

Court dismisses Malami’s quest for bail from EFCC custody

Justice Babangida Hassan of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court, Abuja, has dismissed a summons for bail filed by former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

The EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, said Justice Hassan delivered the ruling on Thursday, December 18, 2025.

Jonathan, Diri, Ogbuku, others eulogise late Ayakoro paramount ruler

Jonathan, Diri, Ogbuku, others eulogise late Ayakoro paramount ruler

The remains of the Paramount Ruler of Ayakoro Community in Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, His Royal Highness King Righteous Inegbagha, were at the weekend laid to rest.

The monarch died on September 5 after a brief illness, aged 74.

He is survived by his wife, children, grandchildren, brothers, sisters, nephews, nieces, cousins, in-laws and other relatives.

Tinubu gives ₦50m to 250 elderly in Akwa Ibom

Tinubu gives ₦50m to 250 elderly in Akwa Ibom

Nigeria’s First Lady and National Chairman of the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI), Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has disbursed ₦50 million to 250 elderly persons in Akwa Ibom State under the Renewed Hope Initiative Elderly Support Scheme (RHIESS).

Each beneficiary received ₦200,000 in the third edition of the scheme, which is aimed at ensuring senior citizens live with dignity and joy.