Archive · 7 Jan 2026
Nigerian Court Grants Bail to Ex-Justice Minister Malami
A court in Nigeria has allowed a former top government official named Abubakar Malami to be released on bail.
He was arrested last month and accused of money laundering and misusing his office.
The court decided to postpone his trial until February 17.
Malami used to be the country's top lawyer under the previous president.
He is facing 16 different charges related to these accusations.
A Nigerian court granted bail to former attorney-general Abubakar Malami on January 7.
Malami was arrested in December and charged with 16 counts of money laundering and abuse of office.
The trial was adjourned to February 17.
Malami served as Nigeria's top law officer under former President Muhammadu Buhari.
The case involves allegations of financial misconduct during his tenure.
- Who
- Abubakar Malami, former attorney-general and minister of justice of Nigeria
- What
- Granting of bail and adjournment of trial
- When
- January 7, with trial set for February 17
- Where
- Nigeria
- Why
- Charged with 16 counts of money laundering and abuse of office
- Person Involved
- Abubakar Malami
- Charges
- Money laundering and abuse of office
- Number of Charges
- 16
- Bail Granted
- Yes
- Trial Date
- February 17