Alleged Defamation: Charges against Senator Natasha not abuse of court process – AGF

The Office of the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice has dismissed claims by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan that the criminal charges filed against her amount to an abuse of court process. According to the AGF’s office, the charges were properly instituted following comprehensive investigations that established a prima facie case against…

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Osun Allocation: Supreme Court reserves judgment in suit against AGF

The Supreme Court has reserved judgment in the suit filed by the Osun State Government against the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) over the alleged seizure of local government allocations. A seven-member panel led by Justice Uwani Aba’aji took the decision on Tuesday after hearing arguments from Musbau Adetumbi (SAN), representing Osun, and Akin…

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AGF Denies FG’s Involvement in FirstHoldCo Share Acquisition

Attorney General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi, has denied any involvement by the Federal Government in the recent acquisition of about 25% of FirstHoldCo shares, reportedly worth over ₦323 billion. The denial follows media claims that the transaction was executed through a government-backed Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV), allegedly involving the Attorney General’s office and the…

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