When Nigeria’s Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission announced that it had invited Aliko Dangote to appear over a petition he submitted against the former head of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, the news landed with unusual force. This was not just another corruption allegation in a country long accustomed […]
By Smart Chuks | SaharaNews247 Nigeria’s uneasy relationship with corruption has once again come into sharp focus following a stern intervention by the Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA Resource Centre) in the unfolding legal troubles of former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN. At a time when public trust
Inside the Legal Battle, the Politics, and What It Means for Nigeria’s Rule of Law By Smart Chuks The decision of a Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja to deny bail to former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, has become one of the most closely watched legal developments
By Smart Chuks When Nigeria’s Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, received the United States Ambassador to Nigeria, Richard Mills Jr., in Abuja, the meeting may have appeared routine on the surface. Diplomatic courtesy visits are common, photographs are taken, and carefully worded statements are released. Yet, beneath the polite exchanges and diplomatic smiles lies a conversation
Nigeria is a country of extraordinary contrasts. It is home to Africa’s largest population, a youthful demographic bursting with energy, and an economy that has repeatedly shown resilience despite deep structural shocks. Yet it is also a nation persistently haunted by division. Ethnic mistrust, religious suspicion, regional rivalry and political antagonism have become recurring features
By Smart Chuks When Abubakar Malami, SAN, Nigeria’s former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, accused the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission of raiding his houses and offices, the claim instantly ignited a national debate. This was not merely another headline about elite rivalry. It was a story that cut deep into the
Inside the Policy, the Politics, and the Human Cost for Nigerians and Africa By Smart Chuks When the White House confirmed that U.S. President Donald Trump had approved a fresh expansion of American travel restrictions, the news travelled fast and hit hard across Nigeria and several other affected countries. Within minutes, anxiety spread through WhatsApp
By Smart Chuks In early December 2025, Benin experienced one of the most startling political crises in recent memory. A small group of soldiers attempted to seize power, briefly taking control of the state broadcaster to announce the removal of President Patrice Talon. Within hours, loyalist forces regained control, and the government moved quickly to
By Smart Chuks Nigeria’s legal community and the wider public were jolted on Tuesday by news of the death of former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad. He reportedly passed away in a hospital in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, where he had been receiving medical treatment. He was 71 years old. The
By Smart Chuks Nigeria’s long and uneasy battle with corruption has once again taken a dramatic turn, placing a former custodian of the nation’s justice system at the centre of a storm. Abubakar Malami, SAN, who served as Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice from 2015 to 2023, is now facing serious allegations
