Former AGF Abubakar Malami Honoured EFCC Invitation for Questioning
Immediate-past Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), was on Thursday quizzed by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Abuja. Sources confirmed that Malami arrived at the EFCC headquarters around 10 a.m. and spent several hours with investigators. While the specific details of the probe remain undisclosed, it is understood to be connected to petitions bordering on his tenure as AGF between 2015 and 2023. The former minister left the premises in the evening without speaking to waiting journalists.
Appeal Court Throws Out Nnamdi Kanu’s Fundamental Rights Suit
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has dismissed the suit filed by detained IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu against the Department of State Services (DSS) and the Attorney-General of the Federation. Kanu had alleged continued violation of his fundamental rights despite earlier court orders, including unlawful rendition from Kenya and denial of access to medical care. In a unanimous judgment, the three-man panel held that the suit lacked merit and constituted an abuse of court process, given that similar issues are already pending before the Supreme Court.
Police Headquarters Disowns Viral Memo Withdrawing VIP Security
The Nigeria Police Force has officially distanced itself from a widely circulated memo purporting to withdraw police security details from former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Governor Peter Obi of Anambra (2023–2031), Senator Bukola Saraki, and several other prominent politicians. Force spokesman CSP Benjamin Hundeyin described the document as “fake, malicious and the handiwork of mischief makers,” stating that no such directive was issued by the Inspector-General of Police.
Crisis Rocks CAN Northern Leadership Over Kaduna Court Ruling
Confusion continues to trail the leadership of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the 19 northern states and FCT. A Kaduna State High Court recently restrained Rev. Yakubu Pam from parading himself as Northern CAN Chairman, affirming Rev. Daniel Auta as the authentic leader elected in 2023. While Auta’s faction has welcomed the judgment, Pam’s group insists the matter is already on appeal and has vowed to challenge the ruling. National CAN President Archbishop Daniel Okoh has yet to issue an official statement.
Governor Makinde Vows to Serve Oyo Diligently Till May 2027
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, while commissioning projects in Ibadan, reiterated his commitment to delivering good governance until the last day of his second term in May 2027. “No distraction, no excuse — we will keep working for the people of Oyo State,” he declared amid applause.
Mimiko Calls for Massive Investment in Health, Education
Former Ondo State Governor Dr Olusegun Mimiko has urged federal and state governments to prioritise funding for primary healthcare and basic education, describing both sectors as “the real foundation of national development.” Speaking at a public lecture in Akure, the two-term governor warned that continued neglect would perpetuate poverty and insecurity.
NDDC Boss Warns Niger Delta Youths Against Yahoo-Yahoo
Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Dr Samuel Ogbuku, has cautioned youths in the region to shun cybercrime and internet fraud. Speaking during a town-hall in Port Harcourt, Ogbuku promised more skills acquisition programmes and start-up grants in 2026, stressing that “there is dignity in honest work.”
Digital Violence is Now a National Emergency – FAME Foundation
The FAME Foundation has declared online gender-based violence a “full-blown national emergency” following a surge in doxxing, revenge porn and cyber-stalking cases against women and girls. Executive Director Aderonke Ogunleye-Bello called on the National Assembly to expedite passage of stronger digital protection laws.
WAEC Shifts Full Computer-Based Exams to 2027
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has announced that the complete migration to Computer-Based Testing (CBT) for all its examinations will now take effect from 2027, instead of the earlier planned 2026. Head of National Office, Dr Amos Dangut, cited inadequate ICT infrastructure in rural schools and the need for more training as reasons for the one-year delay.
Five Common Bank Charges to Be Scrapped from January 2026.
The Central Bank of Nigeria has directed all commercial banks to abolish five routine customer charges effective January 1, 2026.
The affected fees include:
Maintenance fee on savings accounts
SMS alert charges
Card maintenance fee (for naira debit cards)
Charges on transfers to accounts in the same bank
Charges on USSD banking transactions
The move is expected to save Nigerians billions of naira annually.
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Malami Faces EFCC Grill as Courts, CAN Crisis and Bank Charges Make Headlines
