Nigeria — Attorney General of the Federation
Tracked across 41 events · 1130 articles · First seen Dec 01, 2025 · Last active Aug 21, 2026
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Impact: The Nigeria — Attorney General of the Federation's office is the prosecution in the criminal defamation case against Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan and requested the adjournment of the trial.
Dec 01, 2025 · 6 articles
Domestic
Impact: The Nigeria — Attorney General of the Federation is championing the executive bill to amend the law, playing a crucial role in the legislative process to abolish fines for drug traffickers.
Jun 29, 2026 · 6 articles
Domestic
Impact: The Nigeria — Attorney General of the Federation was directed to collaborate with the Ministry of Youth Development to amend the Nigeria — National Youth Service Corps Act and its regulations, providing the necessary legal framework for the approved reforms.
Jun 24, 2026 · 77 articles
Regulatory
Impact: The Nigeria — Attorney General of the Federation is a defendant in the suit and is ordered to maintain status quo. Their lawyer stated that the AGF is not in a position to allocate oil blocks.
Jan 05, 2026 · 6 articles
Domestic
Impact: The Office of the Nigeria — Attorney General of the Federation filed the 12-count criminal charge against Mike Ozekhome and Ponfa Useni.
Feb 27, 2026 · 6 articles
Domestic
Impact: The Nigeria — Attorney General of the Federation was named as a defendant in the suit, which resulted in a court order for the registration of Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities.
Jun 16, 2026 · 6 articles
Domestic
Impact: The Nigeria — Attorney General of the Federation is named as a respondent in the lawsuit, representing the Federal Government of Nigeria in the legal challenge brought by Malabu Oil and Gas regarding OPL 245. The Attorney-General had previously led the team that signed the settlement agreement with Eni and Nigerian_Agip_Exploration_Limited.
May 25, 2026 · 8 articles
Domestic
Impact: The Office of the Nigeria — Attorney General of the Federation is responsible for filing the 13-count charge against the defendants in the alleged coup plot. This office represents the Nigeria in the prosecution.
May 12, 2026 · 15 articles
Domestic
Impact: The AGF defended the Electoral Act, arguing it complements the Constitution. The ruling supports the AGF's position.
Aug 04, 2026 · 20 articles
Domestic
The Nigeria, through the Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation, has filed a fresh 12-count criminal charge against Abuja-based fertility doctor and pastor John Abebe, his clinic Joje Abebe Fertility Centre Limited, and Balkis…
Impact: Took over prosecution; responsible for filing the fresh charge.
Aug 10, 2026 · 6 articles
Domestic
Impact: The Nigeria — Attorney General of the Federation filed the 5-count charge against Stella Oduah, demonstrating the government's legal action against alleged corruption.
Dec 10, 2025 · 6 articles
Domestic
Impact: The Nigeria — Attorney General of the Federation is a member of the Implementation Committee, providing legal oversight for the executive order.
Feb 18, 2026 · 25 articles
Domestic
Impact: The Nigeria — Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, was present at high-level consultative meetings regarding the state police bill.
Jun 04, 2026 · 309 articles
Domestic
Impact: The Nigeria — Attorney General of the Federation>>> was also a defendant in the suit, and was awarded N1 million in costs against the plaintiff.
May 18, 2026 · 41 articles
Domestic
President Bola Tinubu ordered the immediate arrest of George Buchi Nwabueze and the suspension of three Permanent Secretaries—M. S. Danjuma, Nadungu Gagare, and Richard Pheelangwah—after the Nigeria — Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC) uncovered another…
Impact: The Attorney-General's office is part of the investigation and review mechanisms.
Aug 21, 2026 · 26 articles
Domestic
Impact: The Nigeria — Attorney General of the Federation is listed as a respondent in the lawsuit filed by Nasir El-Rufai, due to the involvement of government agencies in the alleged unlawful search.
Feb 19, 2026 · 19 articles
Domestic
Impact: The Nigeria — Attorney General of the Federation took over the prosecution of Mark Chidiebere's case from the United States — United States Department of State.
May 18, 2026 · 7 articles
Domestic
Impact: The Nigeria — Attorney General of the Federation was a respondent in the suit, challenging the court's jurisdiction and his inclusion, but the court declined to compel him to institute criminal proceedings.
Jul 03, 2026 · 8 articles
International
Impact: The Attorney-General cleared Jonah Capital's directors of forgery allegations, supporting the company's legal position.
Jul 09, 2026 · 14 articles
Domestic
Impact: Named as a respondent; role is to represent the government in the suit.
Jul 27, 2026 · 6 articles
Domestic
Impact: Led prosecution for the first time, signaling high-level government interest.
Jul 13, 2026 · 65 articles
Domestic
Impact: The AGF opposed the reinstatement claim but lost; the ruling clarifies the limits of government arguments against pardon effects.
Jul 26, 2026 · 6 articles
Domestic
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) of Nigeria approved an amendment to the Ghana — National Health Insurance Authority to decriminalize attempted suicide. The reform, announced by Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare Mohammed Pate,…
Impact: The Attorney General's Office was involved in drafting the amendment.
Aug 19, 2026 · 7 articles
Domestic
Impact: The Nigeria — Attorney General of the Federation was cited by the Nigeria Labour Congress as the proper authority for prosecution matters, suggesting the United States — United States Department of State usurped its role.
Jun 25, 2026 · 9 articles
Domestic
On August 14, 2026, Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Nigeria — Federal High Court of Nigeria in Abuja ordered the remand of Gabriel Nkup Tsenyen, former Chairman of the Canadian Medical Association (NBA) Shendam branch…
Impact: The office of the Attorney General is involved through the prosecution counsel and the Director of Public Prosecutions.
Aug 14, 2026 · 9 articles
Regulatory
Impact: Nigeria — Attorney General of the Federation has supported Nigeria — Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria's recovery efforts.
Dec 03, 2025 · 6 articles
International
Impact: The office held by Lateef Fagbemi, focused on terrorism prosecutions and religious freedom.
Jul 15, 2026 · 6 articles
Domestic
Impact: The Attorney General is called upon to take note of concerns and ensure due process.
Jul 19, 2026 · 12 articles
Domestic
The Nigeria — Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC) was exposed as a fictitious government agency, allegedly created by Adeyemi Adeniran using forged documents. President Bola Tinubu ordered a 30-day investigation by the Nigeria —…
Impact: Criticized for silence, yet to testify.
Jul 14, 2026 · 219 articles
Domestic
Impact: The Attorney General is a defendant in the suit; the office may be involved in legal proceedings.
Jul 23, 2026 · 6 articles
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