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NASS Panel Absolves Nelson, Somefun, Others of Wrong Doing, Recommends Reinstatement

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6 years ago

July 24, 2020

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The House of Representatives ad-hoc committee on the need to investigate the arbitrary breach of presidential directives on the suspension of top management and executive committee members of Nigeria social insurance trust, has absolved the management, which include APC chieftain, Mrs. Kemi Nelson of wrong doing.

The ad-hoc committee comprising 16 members argued that due process was not followed as no query or petition was brought against the officials nor were there any brought to the notice of the board.

The committee argued that a prima facie case of infractions of the Public Procurement Act and Financial Regulation can only be established when a forensic procurement audit is carried out by the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP).

According to the committee the procedure leading to the suspension of the officials are in breach of the NSITF Act, and the Secretary to the Government of the Federation circular on procedure for discipline against parastatals, agency, and department officials.

They call on the president “through the office of the Secretary to the Federal Government to reinstate these official and ensure that due process is observed in line with the provisions of the NSITF, and circular (Ref No: SGF/OP/1.S.3/T/163) titled Approved Disciplinary Procedure Against Chief Executive Officers of Federal Government Parastatals, Agency and Departments”

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Court Grants Malami, Family N200m Bail

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2 minutes ago

March 6, 2026

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Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has granted bail to the former Attorney General of the Federation Abubakar Malami, his son Abdulaziz Malami, and his wife Asabe Bashir in the sum of N200 million each and two sureties in like sum.

As part of the bail conditions, one of the sureties is to deposit title deeds of properties in highbrow Maitama or Asokoro.

The defendants have been ordered to deposit their international passports with the court.

They are to remain in the custody of the Nigerian correctional service pending perfection of their bail conditions.

Justice Abdulmalik subsequently adjourned the matter until March 16 for the commencement of the trial.

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IGP Disu Removes Benjamin Hundeyin As FPRO

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22 hours ago

March 5, 2026

Eric

The Inspector General of Police, Tunji Disu, has reportedly removed Benjamin Hundeyin as the Force Public Relations Officer (PRO) and replaced him with a new appointee, though the name hasn’t been officially announced.

Hundeyin was previously serving as the Lagos Command PRO before being promoted to the national role.

This move comes as part of Disu’s efforts to revamp the Nigeria Police Force and improve its public image.

As the 23rd IGP, Disu has emphasized professionalism, accountability, and transparency, warning officers that there will be no tolerance for misconduct or abuse of power.

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Assets Declaration: Court Dismisses NDLEA’s Case Against Abba Kyari

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23 hours ago

March 5, 2026

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The Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday, dismissed a case filed by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), against suspended DCP Abba Kyari on allegations bordering on non-disclosure of assets.

Justice James Omotosho dismissed the suit, filed against Kyari and his younger brothers, Mohammed Kyari and Ali Kyari, for failure of the anti-narcotic agency to prove its case beyond reasonable doubt.

The judge held that the burden of proving a case beyond reasonable doubt falls in the prosecution which it had failed to do so.

The ruling covers only asset declaration allegations. Other cases including drug related offences are still ongoing.