ALLEGED N8.7B FRAUD: MALAMI’S BANKERS FILED SUSPICIOUS REPORTS ON HIS TRANSACTIONS-WITNESS. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE.

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Alleged N8.7b Fraud: Malami’s Bankers Filed Suspicious Reports on his Transactions-Witness The Fourth Prosecution Witness, PW4, in the trial of the former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, told Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja, that Zenith Bank Plc, where the former AGF had account, filed Suspicious Transaction Report, STR, in respect of his transactions. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, is prosecuting Malami alongside his wife, Hajia Bashir Asabe, and his son, Abubakar Abdulaziz Malami, on amended 16-count charge, bordering on conspiracy, procuring, disguising, concealing and laundering proceeds of unlawful activities to the tune of N8,713,923,759.49 (Eight Billion, Seven Hundred and Thirteen Million, Nine Hundred and Twenty-Three Thousand, Seven Hundred and Fifty-Nine Naira, Forty-Nine Kobo), contrary to the provisions of the Money Laundering (Prevention and Pro...

FORMER CJN, MOHAMMED UWAIS, DIES AT 89.(PHOTO).


 Former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Mohammed Uwais, Dies at 89

Former Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Mohammed Lawal Uwais, has passed away at the age of 89.


A family source confirmed that the retired jurist died on Friday in Abuja.


According to the source, arrangements are currently underway for his funeral prayer and burial.


Born on June 12, 1936, Justice Uwais served as Chief Justice of Nigeria from 1995 until his retirement in 2006. He was widely respected for his integrity, legal acumen, and commitment to judicial reforms.


After his retirement from the Supreme Court, Justice Uwais was appointed by the late President Umaru Musa Yar'Adua to chair the Electoral Reform Committee. In 2008, the committee submitted a comprehensive report recommending significant changes aimed at improving Nigeria's electoral process.


His death marks the end of a remarkable chapter in Nigeria's legal and judicial history.

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