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Abubakar Malami, the former Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), appeared in court on Tuesday about accusations of money laundering made against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

According to reports, Malami appeared before Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja alongside his son, Abubakar Abdulaziz Malami, and another individual about accusations of money laundering.

However, they entered a not guilty plea to the 16-count accusation against them.
Recall that Malami, his son Abubakar Abdulaziz Malami, and an acquaintance, Hajia Bashir Asabe, were charged with 16 counts by the EFCC before the Federal High Court in Abuja for allegedly laundering money and acquiring properties worth more over N8.7 billion illegally.

The defendants were charged in charge sheet FHC/ABJ/CR/700/2025 with conspiring to use bank accounts, corporate fronts, and real estate transactions over the course of almost ten years to conceal, disguise, retain, and indirectly gain proceeds of illicit operations.

Malami was the country’s chief law officer when the accused offenses were allegedly committed between 2015 and 2025, mostly in Abuja.

Malami and his son reportedly utilized Metropolitan Auto Tech Limited to hide the illegal source of N1.014 billion held in a Sterling Bank account between July 2022 and June 2025, according to the charge submitted by the EFCC and signed by a prosecution team headed by Chief J.S. Okutepa, SAN.

The commission also said that between September 2020 and February 2021, an additional N600.01 million was hidden in the same account.

The defendants were also charged by the EFCC with keeping N600 million as cash collateral for a N500 million loan given to Rayhaan Hotels Ltd. by Sterling Bank Plc, even though they were reportedly aware that the money came from illegal activity.

In a different count, the anti-graft agency said that the defendants indirectly gained control of N1.36 billion paid through Meethaq Hotels Ltd.’s Union Bank account between November 2022 and October 2025, money they allegedly knew to be illegal.

The Money Laundering (Prohibition) Act, 2011 (as amended) and the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022 are allegedly violated by the suspected conduct, according to the EFCC.

To bolster its case, the anti-graft agency has named a number of witnesses, including detectives, bank employees, bureau de change operators, and business representatives.

In response to a directive from Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, the Delta State Government has encouraged suitably qualified young people in the state, both male and female, to take advantage of the ongoing recruitment of constables into the Nigeria Police Force.

Dr. Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe Esq., Director-General of the Delta State Orientation and Communications Bureau, made the request in a statement released on behalf of the state government. He revealed that the Police Service Commission (PSC) has started accepting applications for the enlistment of police constables across the country.

The announcement claims that qualified Nigerians are eligible for the recruiting process, with prospective youngsters from Delta State receiving extra encouragement.

Applications can be filed online at https://npfapplication.psc.gov.ng, the official Nigeria Police recruitment portal, for free.

According to Dr. Oghenesivbe, the Delta State Government is mobilizing and urging all eligible candidates from the state to apply as soon as possible through the State Awareness Creation Committee on Youth Enlistment into Military and Paramilitary Services.

Additionally, the committee is required to give candidates the appropriate direction and support during the hiring process.

He pointed out that the exercise is in line with Governor Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, JP’s job and wealth development strategy, which aims to increase young employment possibilities and bolster national security.

The employment platform will close on January 25, 2026, having opened on December 15, 2025.

Medical assistants, drivers, mechanics, auto electricians, forensic assistants, robotics and drone operators, EOD-CBRN operatives, dog handlers, horse riders, marine and boat technicians, artisans, information technology personnel, communication specialists, band men, and suppliers of musical equipment are just a few of the specialized positions covered by the exercise.

While specialist candidates must be older than 28, regular duty applicants must be between the ages of 18 and 25.

Applicants for general duty must have completed at least five credits in GCE Ordinary Level, SSCE, NECO, or comparable exams in no more than two sittings, including English Language and Mathematics.

A minimum of three years of experience in their chosen professions, applicable trade test certificates, and four credits, including English and math, are required of specialist applicants.

All candidates must be citizens of Nigeria by birth, have a working phone number and email address, be of good character, and have no criminal history.

Physical and mental fitness, the submission of two character referees, and adherence to the required height and chest measures for general duty applicants are additional requirements.

Pregnancy is prohibited for female applicants both throughout the training period and at the time of entrance.

“As part of the recruitment process, all applicants will undergo aptitude tests, background checks, and physical and medical examinations,” Dr. Oghenesivbe said.

Throughout the recruitment process, the Delta State Government wishes all candidates of Delta State origin success.

Written by Philip Agbese
Every constitutional democracy bases its legal legitimacy on procedure rather than sentiment or expediency. Laws get their power from strict obedience to the processes outlined by the Constitution and statute, not just from public consent or political will. In light of this, it is important to comprehend and appropriately place recent public discussion regarding the authentication, assent, and gazetting of important tax reform legislation within Nigeria’s constitutional framework.

As the guardian of legislative power, the National Assembly has reacted with institutional sobriety rather than defensiveness or obfuscation. The exact safeguards that give law its moral and legal force—verification, certification, and transparency—have been activated by the leadership of both Chambers. This is not a sign of weakness. It is the fundamental component of legislative power.
This argument is made rather clearly in the press statement that the National Assembly Management released. The legislature opted for constitutional due diligence over public polemics when faced with questions concerning the harmonization, assent, and gazetting of the Nigeria Tax Act, 2025; the Nigeria Tax Administration Act, 2025; the Joint Revenue Board of Nigeria (Establishment) Act, 2025; and the Nigeria Revenue Service (Establishment) Act, 2025. That decision is commendable.
The Acts Authentication Act, Cap. A4, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004, is at the center of the issue. The purpose of this act is straightforward but profound: to guarantee that the language passed by the legislature, approved by the president, and published for public consumption is the same. Authentication is the link between legislative intent and legal certainty; it is not only a bureaucratic routine. The integrity of the statute book itself would be jeopardized without it.
Long-standing parliamentary practice is reflected in the actions performed by the National Assembly, as demonstrated by the documented authentication procedure. Every step of the process, from creating the certified true copy of the bill following its enactment to compiling and certifying the schedule of bills for assent to gazetting and official publication, has a specific constitutional function. Together, they create the legal chain of custody. Legal pandemonium ensues if that chain is broken.
Importantly, the leadership has taken care to make it clear that the continuing internal assessment does not compromise legislative authority or interfere with the duties of the Executive or Judiciary. Clarity, precision, and the integrity of the legislative record are the goals of this internal administrative activity. This is exactly how a mature legislature should act in terms of the constitution: making essential corrections to its own procedures without grandstanding or assigning blame.
It is also important to consider the moral aspect. Every individual, every enterprise, and the state’s financial health are impacted by tax policy. Such laws must be trustworthy. Public trust is strengthened when the legislature shows that it is prepared to wait, confirm, and certify before demanding finality. Due process is what makes reform genuine and long-lasting, not the opposite.
This strategy’s legal implications are similarly significant. Courts, regulators, investors, and people have access to an authoritative document that serves as a safe foundation for rights and duties thanks to official gazetting and the issuance of certified true copies. The demand on authentication is not pedantry in a time when disagreements frequently center on the exact wording of statutes. It’s caution.
Those who advocate for expediency over procedure ought to consider comparative experience. To preserve the integrity of the legal system, lawmakers in developed democracies frequently postpone commencement, fix clerical mistakes, and recertify statutes. Nigeria is acting orthodoxly rather than exceptionally.
In the end, the National Assembly’s actions reinforce a deeper fundamental principle: that procedure is the protector of content and that law is superior to politics. The leadership has demonstrated loyalty to both authority and accountability by operating within the bounds of the Constitution, the Acts Authentication Act, Standing Orders, and established parliamentary customs.
The National Assembly is upholding the rule of law by protecting due diligence. That goes beyond just being correct legally. It is a virtue of democracy.
Agbese The House of Representatives’ Deputy Spokesperson is LLB [UK], LLM [UK], and MBA [UK].*Why the National Assembly’s Verification of the Tax Reform Acts Preserves Law, Order, and Democratic Integrity: Due Process Is Not Optional
Written by Philip Agbese
Every constitutional democracy bases its legal legitimacy on procedure rather than sentiment or expediency. Laws get their power from strict obedience to the processes outlined by the Constitution and statute, not just from public consent or political will. In light of this, it is important to comprehend and appropriately place recent public discussion regarding the authentication, assent, and gazetting of important tax reform legislation within Nigeria’s constitutional framework.
As the guardian of legislative power, the National Assembly has reacted with institutional sobriety rather than defensiveness or obfuscation. The exact safeguards that give law its moral and legal force—verification, certification, and transparency—have been activated by the leadership of both Chambers. This is not a sign of weakness. It is the fundamental component of legislative power.
This argument is made rather clearly in the press statement that the National Assembly Management released. The legislature opted for constitutional due diligence over public polemics when faced with questions concerning the harmonization, assent, and gazetting of the Nigeria Tax Act, 2025; the Nigeria Tax Administration Act, 2025; the Joint Revenue Board of Nigeria (Establishment) Act, 2025; and the Nigeria Revenue Service (Establishment) Act, 2025. That decision is commendable.
The Acts Authentication Act, Cap. A4, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004, is at the center of the issue. The purpose of this act is straightforward but profound: to guarantee that the language passed by the legislature, approved by the president, and published for public consumption is the same. Authentication is the link between legislative intent and legal certainty; it is not only a bureaucratic routine. The integrity of the statute book itself would be jeopardized without it.
Long-standing parliamentary practice is reflected in the actions performed by the National Assembly, as demonstrated by the documented authentication procedure. Every step of the process, from creating the certified true copy of the bill following its enactment to compiling and certifying the schedule of bills for assent to gazetting and official publication, has a specific constitutional function. Together, they create the legal chain of custody. Legal pandemonium ensues if that chain is broken.
Importantly, the leadership has taken care to make it clear that the continuing internal assessment does not compromise legislative authority or interfere with the duties of the Executive or Judiciary. Clarity, precision, and the integrity of the legislative record are the goals of this internal administrative activity. This is exactly how a mature legislature should act in terms of the constitution: making essential corrections to its own procedures without grandstanding or assigning blame.
It is also important to consider the moral aspect. Every individual, every enterprise, and the state’s financial health are impacted by tax policy. Such laws must be trustworthy. Public trust is strengthened when the legislature shows that it is prepared to wait, confirm, and certify before demanding finality. Due process is what makes reform genuine and long-lasting, not the opposite.
This strategy’s legal implications are similarly significant. Courts, regulators, investors, and people have access to an authoritative document that serves as a safe foundation for rights and duties thanks to official gazetting and the issuance of certified true copies. The demand on authentication is not pedantry in a time when disagreements frequently center on the exact wording of statutes. It’s caution.
Those who advocate for expediency over procedure ought to consider comparative experience. To preserve the integrity of the legal system, lawmakers in developed democracies frequently postpone commencement, fix clerical mistakes, and recertify statutes. Nigeria is acting orthodoxly rather than exceptionally.
In the end, the National Assembly’s actions reinforce a deeper fundamental principle: that procedure is the protector of content and that law is superior to politics. The leadership has demonstrated loyalty to both authority and accountability by operating within the bounds of the Constitution, the Acts Authentication Act, Standing Orders, and established parliamentary customs.
The National Assembly is upholding the rule of law by protecting due diligence. That goes beyond just being correct legally. It is a virtue of democracy.
The House of Representatives’ Deputy Spokesperson is Agbese LLB [UK], LLM [UK], and MBA [UK].

Christopher Musa, the Minister of Defense, has revealed that while some forces plotted against him, his ascent to national leadership was largely due to his faith and divine assistance.

Musa disclosed that his position was raised as a result of God’s intervention during a trying time in his life.

This testimony was given by the former Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) at a recent worship session at Conquerors Global Assembly in Abuja.

Additionally, he reminded Christians that “because we serve a living God, He will never give up on us,” urging them to maintain their resolve.

He declared: “We give God the praise for this year’s events. The enemies had no idea that God would raise us up, even while they believed they were bringing us down.

“They plotted in their tiny brains and believed they had won. However, you will succeed as long as God is your cornerstone.

“You can never get better in life if you are never pushed. Nigerians are aware of our strength, but we are even more powerful when we unite with God Almighty. Nigerians are successful. We need to keep praying for our leaders and our nation.

Musa was nominated by President Bola Tinubu for the position of Minister of Defense on December 2 and his name was sent to the Senate.

Musa was chosen by the President to succeed Mohammed Badaru, who had resigned owing to health concerns.