Abubakar Malami
Abubakar Malami is a prominent Nigerian lawyer and politician, serving as the Attorney General and Minister of Justice. He has played a significant role in various legal reforms and initiatives in Nigeria, focusing on governance and rule of law. Recently, he was in the news as the coordinator of the Coalition of Atiku Support Groups, announcing the defection of supporters from the People's Democratic Party to the All Progressives Congress in support of President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general election.
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Abubakar Malami is accused of knowingly abetting terrorism financing by allegedly refusing to prosecute suspected terrorism financiers.
AGF Takes Over Terrorism Trial of Malami and Son
Nigeria· 2026-03-05
Abubakar Malami was taken into custody by security operatives shortly after his release from the Kuje Correctional Centre.
DSS arrests Abubakar Malami after release from Kuje prisonNigeria· 2026-01-20
Abubakar Malami is a former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice whose homes were raided by the EFCC.
Malami protests as EFCC raids his homes in Abuja & KebbiNigeria· 2025-12-18
Abubakar Malami is the former Attorney-General of the Federation who was detained by the EFCC.
Presidency, opposition clash over weaponising of EFCCNigeria· 2025-12-15
Kanu listed Abubakar Malami as a witness in his trial, who was attorney general at the time of his arrest in 2021.
Nigerian separatist leader begins defence in court
United Kingdom· 2025-10-23
Malami thanked Atiku for his visit, stressing that the attack underscored the alarming rise in political hostilities.
Atiku Condemns Attack, Visits Malami Amid Rising Political VNigeria· 2025-09-09
The alleged attack on former Attorney General Abubakar Malami was condemned by Atiku.
Atiku, ADC Allege Political Witch-HuntNigeria· 2025-09-06
Abubakar Malami is the leader of the African Democratic Congress in Kebbi State and a former Minister of Justice who was attacked while on a condolence visit.
Malami's Convoy Attacked in Kebbi: APC Denies InvolvementNigeria· 2025-09-01
Abubakar Malami is described as Nigeria's most ignorant and corrupt Minister of Justice since 1960.
Déjà vu for Nigerian Politics?Nigeria· 2025-07-06
Abubakar Malami is the former Attorney-General of the Federation who was mentioned in connection with Judith Amaechi.
Wike Slams Amaechi's Wife: Rivers APC RespondsNigeria· 2025-07-05
Ex-Attorney General Abubakar Malami attended the ADC program and resigned from the APC to join the coalition.
ADC Coalition Targets Governors Ahead of 2027 ElectionsNigeria· 2025-07-05
Abubakar Malami was among the attendees at the event.
Tinubu Group Calls Opposition Coalition a Recycling HubNigeria· 2025-07-03
Abubakar Malami is a former Attorney General of the Federation.
Atiku, Obi Join Forces Against TinubuNigeria· 2025-07-03
Abubakar Malami is a former Attorney General of the Federation.
ADC Leaders Step Down for Mark, AregbesolaNigeria· 2025-07-02
Abubakar Malami is a former Attorney General of the Federation.
David Mark's Ready for Tinubu ChallengeNigeria· 2025-07-02Former Attorney General Abubakar Malami is among those planning a coalition to unseat President Tinubu.
Tinubu Slams 2027 Coalition as 'Political IDPs'Nigeria· 2025-06-26
Abubakar Malami is a former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice involved in the coalition talks.
Nigeria Coalition: Can Opposition Unseat Tinubu?Nigeria· 2025-06-15
Abubakar Malami is a former Attorney General of the Federation who participated in discussions about the coalition's goals.
Atiku, Obi, Amaechi court northern power blocNigeria· 2025-05-26
Former Attorney-General Abubakar Malami countered the allegiance pledge made by Tanko Al-Makura.
APC forum questions Nasarawa gov’s loyalty to TinubuNigeria· 2025-05-11
Former Attorney General Abubakar Malami criticized Tanko Al-Makura for lacking the mandate to speak for the CPC bloc.
Loyalty to Buhari keeps us in APC – CPC ex-state chairmenNigeria· 2025-05-05Abubakar Malami expressed dissatisfaction with Tanko Al-Makura's group's claims regarding the CPC bloc.
Ex-CPC chairmen pledge loyalty to Tinubu, reject coalition rumoursNigeria· 2025-05-04
Malami is a former Minister of Justice who commended Magaji for his previous roles in the state.
Buhari, CPC bloc won't leave APC -Nasarawa govNigeria· 2025-05-03
Abubakar Malami is mentioned as a former Attorney General and a leader within the CPC.
Buhari’s endorsement not needed to defeat Tinubu – BabachirNigeria· 2025-04-22
Abubakar Malami was authorised by Buhari to sell billions of dollars in federal assets.
Mixed metaphors: The loyalty lineNigeria· 2025-04-13
Former Attorney General Abubakar Malami is involved in the defections of Buhari's loyalists from the APC.
APC, anti-Tinubu coalition battle for Buhari’s supportNigeria· 2025-04-13
Abubakar Malami was part of the delegation that visited former President Muhammadu Buhari.
Ganduje, APC NWC members visit Buhari in KadunaNigeria· 2025-04-12
Abubakar Malami is mentioned as an ex-Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice involved in the anti-Tinubu plot.
APC, others attack El-Rufai, Atiku as plot thickensNigeria· 2025-03-18
Abubakar Malami is the ex-Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice involved in the defections.
Buhari’s ex-ministers lead APC defection train to SDPNigeria· 2025-03-15
Abubakar Malami has denied the allegation of corruption leveled against him by former President Olusegun Obasanjo.
Your allegation against me baseless, Malami replies ObasanjoNigeria· 2025-03-15
Abubakar Malami is the immediate past Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice who responded to allegations of corruption made by former President Olusegun Obasanjo.
Malami dismisses Obasanjo’s corruption claims over presidential pardonsNigeria· 2025-03-14