Lateef Fagbemi
Lateef Fagbemi is a prominent Nigerian lawyer and the current Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice. He has a reputation for his expertise in legal matters and has been involved in various significant legal cases and reforms in Nigeria. His role in the recent lawsuit against President Bola Tinubu highlights his position in addressing issues of accountability and transparency in government.
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Lateef Fagbemi has assumed control of the prosecution of Abubakar Malami and his son over alleged terrorism-related offences.
AGF Takes Over Terrorism Trial of Malami and Son
Nigeria· 2026-03-05
Lateef Fagbemi was present at the reception for President Tinubu in Türkiye.
Turkish officials dismiss Tinubu stumble row as 'silly'Nigeria· 2026-01-29
The team also met with the Attorney General, Lateef Fagbemi.
US airstrikes in Nigeria to stop Christian killingsNigeria· 2025-12-26
Lateef Fagbemi is the Attorney General of the Federation urged to propose an anti-SLAPP law by the groups.
SERAP, Amnesty Urge Tinubu to Drop Sowore Cybercrime ChargesNigeria· 2025-09-21
Lateef Fagbemi noted that further steps would be taken once the judgment has been officially reviewed.
6 Years for Terrorism in FinlandNigeria· 2025-09-02
Lateef Fagbemi is the Attorney-General of the Federation who commented on the state of emergency declared by the President.
Fubara, Loyalists Absent as Gov Eyes SeptembNigeria· 2025-08-31
Femi Falana (SAN) took aim at the Federal Government, particularly the Attorney General of the Federation, Mr Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), whom he accused of failing to enforce the very judgment he once celebrated.
N4.5tn Stalled, Govts Defy Court RulingNigeria· 2025-07-11
The Attorney General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi, will also be present at the signing.
Tinubu Signs Key Tax Reform BillsNigeria· 2025-06-26
The Attorney General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi, was also at the ceremony.
Tinubu Signs Key Bills into LawNigeria· 2025-06-26The Attorney General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi, will also attend the ceremony.
Tinubu Signs Tax Reform Bills Into LawNigeria· 2025-06-25The group called on the President to direct the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, to prosecute those found to have played a role in the annulment.
June 12 Annulment: SERAP Demands Probe, E-VotingNigeria· 2025-06-15Lateef Fagbemi is the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice who explained the decision to drop charges against Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe.
Fidelity Bank CEO: Charges DroppedNigeria· 2025-06-09
Mr Lateef Fagbemi is the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice.
SERAP Urges Tinubu for Neutral INECNigeria· 2025-06-08
Lateef Fagbemi, the Honourable Attorney-General of the Federation, inaugurated the CyberCrime Joint Team.
NAPTIP launches manhunt for syndicate after PUNCH investigationNigeria· 2025-06-01
Lateef Fagbemi, the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, refuted claims about the amount of stolen funds recovered by the government.
Fagbemi clarifies EFCC, ICPC recovered $105.9m, not $967.5bnNigeria· 2025-05-30The Attorney-General and Minister of Justice Lateef Fagbemi underscored the FOI Act’s importance in electoral transparency.
Stakeholders demand better FOI complianceNigeria· 2025-05-30
Prince Lateef Fagbemi is the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation who expressed hope that the recent amendment of the NDLEA Act would bolster Nigeria’s drug control efforts.
NDLEA Arrests Pilgrims Carrying Cocaine: Shocking Drug BustNigeria· 2025-05-29
Minister Lateef Fagbemi attended the meeting supporting President Tinubu.
N'Central APC govs back Tinubu for 2027 presidencyNigeria· 2025-05-22
The letter was also copied to Attorney General of the Federation Lateef Fagbemi (SAN).
SERAP demands explanation over missing N500bn oil revenue from NNPCLNigeria· 2025-05-18
The AGF Lateef Fagbemi (SAN) informed that the President has the power to declare a state of emergency.
FG taps ex-AGF, 11 SANs as Supreme Court battle loomsNigeria· 2025-05-12
Lateef Fagbemi is the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice who denied reports of extradition proceedings against Simon Ekpa.
No extradition process against Simon Ekpa – AGFNigeria· 2025-05-09The Attorney General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi, is called upon to issue an advisory on term limits for local government administrations.
Group urges Tinubu, AGF to stop Lagos LG chairmen's third-term agendaNigeria· 2025-05-06
The Ministry of Justice is led by the Attorney General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi from Kwara.
North-Central APC forum backs Shettima for second termNigeria· 2025-04-30
Lateef Fagbemi launched the Joint Case Team on Cybercrime to fight and revolutionise cybercrime in Nigeria.
AGF unveils team to revolutionise, fight cybercrimeNigeria· 2025-04-29
The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, has assured Nigerians that the former Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, Mele Kyari, will be investigated in response to growing public demand.
AGF promises Kyari probe amid rising protestsNigeria· 2025-04-24
Lateef Fagbemi filed a lawsuit on behalf of the Federal Government to grant full autonomy and direct funding to local government councils.
ALGON wants FAAC law amended to include LGsNigeria· 2025-04-23
Lateef Fagbemi is the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice being urged to investigate Mele Kyari.
Protesters storm AGF's office, demand Mele Kyari's probe, prosecutionNigeria· 2025-04-22
Chief Lateef Fagbemi SAN warned against the removal of elected council officials.
Rivers emergency rule: Ibas isn’t a governorNigeria· 2025-04-22
Lateef Fagbemi is the Attorney General of the Federation who is drafting the response to the PDP governors' suit challenging the emergency rule.
Fubara blasts police over protest clampdownNigeria· 2025-04-15
Lateef Fagbemi declared the suspension of elected LG chairmen by Okpebholo illegal.
What’s Ibas’ agenda in Rivers?Nigeria· 2025-04-15
