BREAKING: Court Remands Ex-Attorney-General Abubakar Malami, Son, Wife In Kuje Prison Over Naira-Billion Money Laundering Charges, Fixes January 2 For Bail Hearing A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the remand of former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami (SAN), his son and another defendant at the Kuje Correctional Centre pending the hearing of their bail applications on January 2, 2026. The trio, arraigned by the EFCC on a 16-count charge, pleaded not guilty to allegations of money laundering, unlawful acquisition of assets and conspiracy involving properties and transactions worth billions of naira across Abuja, Kano and other locations. The case has attracted widespread attention as one of the most high-profile corruption trials involving a senior official from the Buhari administration.

BREAKING: EFCC Detains Former Attorney-General Abubakar Malami Over Alleged Terrorism Financing, Money Laundering The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has detained former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), from the Buhari administration, over allegations of terrorism financing and money laundering. Malami was reportedly questioned about suspicious accounts, a N10 billion investment in Kebbi State, and his handling of recovered Abacha loot, including $322 million from Switzerland and $22 million from Jersey, UK. According to reports, the former minister remains in EFCC custody as investigations intensify.

Retired Gen. Ali-Keffi: Buhari Govt Halted Major Offensive Against Bandits, Sabotaged Anti-Terror Operations Retired Major General Danjuma Ali-Keffi has revealed that the Muhammadu Buhari administration halted a crucial 2021 military offensive that was close to crushing major bandit networks across the North West and North Central. The former GOC 1 Division and commander of the covert Operation Silent War (OSW) detailed internal sabotage, intelligence conflicts, alleged illegal-mining-linked complicity, and an attempt to frame him for treason. Ali-Keffi described clashes with then Army Chief Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai, including an encounter where he was told to hand over intelligence so the Army could bypass OSW. He also alleged assassination attempts, noting that U.S. officials intervened during his detention. According to him, coordinated operations in Niger and Kaduna had cleared key bandit camps and rescued over 100 victims before a presidential directive abruptly suspended offensives following negotiations with Fulani leaders. Both he and the GOC 8 Division were removed before the ceasefire window ended, derailing what he said could have been a decisive victory against banditry.

Former Speaker Yakubu Dogara Blames Buhari for Naira Collapse, Says Printing of N22.7 Trillion Crippled Economy. Former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, has held the administration of ex-President Muhammadu Buhari responsible for Nigeria’s economic collapse, citing reckless policies and massive currency printing. In a viral video shared on Tuesday, Dogara alleged that Buhari’s government printed about N22.7 trillion under “ways and means”, which he said destroyed the value of the naira and worsened inflation. He noted that President Bola Tinubu inherited a “wrecked” economy further weakened by indiscriminate money printing, a controversial dual exchange rate policy, and crude oil sales tied to foreign loans. “By the time President Tinubu took office, the economic debris of this nation had become too conspicuous to be ignored,” Dogara said. “N22.7 trillion was printed and injected into the economy in the name of ways and means, thereby destroying the value of the naira in our pockets.” He accused the Buhari administration of institutionalising economic sabotage through a dual forex system that allowed a privileged few to amass huge profits from CBN allocations without contributing to productivity. Dogara also faulted the practice of mortgaging crude oil sales for loans via “forward sales” deals, describing it as fraudulent, unsustainable, and a form of “voodoo economics".

Peter Obi at Crossroads as Labour Party Confirms He Won’t Get 2027 Ticket. The Labour Party (LP) has declared that its 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, will not be given the party’s ticket for the 2027 general elections. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Abayomi Arabambi, made this known on Monday during an interview on Channels Television’s Lunchtime Politics. “We are going to do our 2027 without Peter Obi; he will not have our ticket,” Arabambi said, while stressing that the party’s momentum in the last election was not solely because of Obi but largely driven by the EndSARS movement and widespread discontent with the former president Muhammadu Buhari administration. Arabambi also accused the LP’s acting National Chairperson, Nenadi Usman, and activist, Aisha Yesufu, of colluding with Obi, adding that the party would take steps to expel them. He further challenged Obi to openly announce his departure from the party

Tinubu Govt Using Buhari-Era Strategy To Silence Me – Sowore Human rights activist and African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has dismissed fresh forgery allegations against him, describing them as a recycled tactic to silence and blackmail him. Speaking on Channels TV Hard Copy, Sowore said the accusations mirror the Buhari administration’s 2019 strategy, when he was arrested and charged with terrorism financing, money laundering, and cybercrime claims later dropped in court. He also faulted a recent court order directing banks to furnish the Inspector-General of Police with his account details, calling it a violation of his privacy and fundamental rights. Sowore maintained that the forgery allegations lack basis, arguing that the supposed evidence presented by the police does not amount to forgery. He accused the government of repeatedly framing charges without proof to keep him in court battles. The activist linked the renewed case to his protests for better welfare for retired police officers and his opposition to the extension of IGP Kayode Egbetokun’s tenure, which he insists is illegal. #Sowore #NigeriaPolitics #HumanRights

Tinubu Didn't Make Buhari President in 2015 – Boss Mustapha Declares. Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha, has dismissed the popular claim that President Bola Tinubu was responsible for making Muhammadu Buhari Nigeria’s president in 2015. Speaking at the launch of “According to the President: Lessons from a Presidential Spokesperson’s Experience”, a new book by former presidential spokesman Garba Shehu, Mustapha argued that Buhari’s long-standing support base played the defining role in his victory. According to Mustapha, Buhari already commanded 12.2 million votes prior to the APC merger, and the combined contribution of the legacy parties, including Tinubu's political machinery, added only about 3.2 million votes, bringing the total to 15.4 million votes in the 2015 presidential election. “The merger helped, but it didn’t make Buhari president. He already had a massive voter base,” Mustapha stated. At the same event, President Tinubu, represented by current SGF Senator George Akume, acknowledged former President Buhari’s efforts, saying: “Nation-building is a relay. President Buhari laid the foundation for the reforms we are now consolidating.” Also present was former Head of State General Yakubu Gowon, who praised Buhari’s conduct in office. Prof. Ibrahim Gambari, Buhari’s former Chief of Staff, called for a more deliberate process in selecting Nigeria’s future leaders. Former Vice President Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, Atiku Abubakar, Femi Adesina, and other key figures who served in the Buhari administration were also in attendance. Garba Shehu’s book aims to provide insights and reflections from his time as a presidential spokesperson, preserving lessons for future generations. Tags: Buhari, Tinubu, Boss Mustapha, 2015 elections, APC, Garba Shehu, Nigeria politics, book launch, presidential legacy, SGF, Yemi Osinbajo, Atiku Abubakar

President Tinubu’s Borrowing Summary (As of May 2025) External Borrowing 1. New Loan Request (May 2025) President Tinubu requested approval for: • $21.5 billion, • €2.2 billion, • ¥15 billion for the 2025–2026 borrowing plan. Estimated Naira value using approximate exchange rates: • $1 ≈ ₦1,600 • €1 ≈ ₦1,800 • ¥1 ≈ ₦11 Converted values: • $21.5 billion × ₦1,600 = ₦34.4 trillion • €2.2 billion × ₦1,800 = ₦3.96 trillion • ¥15 billion × ₦11 = ₦0.165 trillion Total (proposed): ≈ ₦38.525 trillion 🔹 Note: This is a loan request. Approval and disbursement are pending as of May 2025. ⸻ 2. $800 Million World Bank Loan (Approved July 2023) • Purpose: To cushion fuel subsidy removal. • ₦1.28 trillion (at ₦1,600/$) 3. $3 Billion AFREXIM Loan (August 2023) • Secured by NNPC against future oil revenues. • ₦4.8 trillion 4. $7.8 Billion Loan Request (November 2023) • For infrastructure, health, education, and security under the 2022–2024 plan. • ₦12.48 trillion 5. $6.45 Billion World Bank Loans (Reported April 2025) • Possibly overlapping with the $800M and $7.8B above. • Estimated value: ₦10.32 trillion 🔹 To avoid double-counting, this amount is considered part of the previously listed loans unless new information shows otherwise. ⸻ Domestic Borrowing 1. ₦20.1 Trillion in Bonds (June 2023–May 2024) • Raised from domestic investors within the first year. • 117% increase over the previous year. 2. ₦758 Billion Pension Bond Request (May 2025) • To clear pension liabilities under the Contributory Pension Scheme. 3. $2 Billion FX-Denominated Domestic Bond (Requested May 2025) • For issuance in the local market. • ₦3.2 trillion ⸻ Ways and Means (CBN Loans) 1. ₦7.3 Trillion Securitized Loan (December 2023) • Added to the ₦22.7 trillion inherited from the Buhari administration. • Tinubu’s share: ₦7.3 trillion ⸻ Total Estimated Borrowing (Confirmed and Non-Overlapping) Category Amount (₦ Trillion) External Loans ₦18.56 trillion Domestic Loans ₦24.06 trillion Ways & Means ₦7.3 trillion Total ₦49.92 trillion 🔹 Excludes the new ₦38.53 trillion loan request to avoid double-counting. ⸻ If New ₦38.53 Trillion Loan is Approved If the May 2025 request is added: • ₦49.92 trillion + ₦38.53 trillion = ₦88.45 trillion ⸻ Potential Borrowing with Additional ₦45 Trillion (Hypothetical) If an additional ₦45 trillion is requested/approved in the future: • ₦49.92 trillion + ₦45 trillion = ₦94.92 trillion 🧮 President Tinubu could borrow up to ₦94.9 trillion within his first two years in office, depending on approvals and disbursements.#Tinubu #president