The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (@officialEFCC) has traced 41 properties to Abubakar Malami, the former attorney-general of the federation and minister of justice.

TheCable understands that the properties — hotels, residential buildings, lands, schools, and a printing press — are scattered across Kebbi, Kano and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

The properties in Kebbi state are valued at N162,195,950,000, while the assets in Kano state are said to be worth N16,011,800,000, and the value of the FCT properties was put at N34,685,000,000.

The Federal Government is working towards introducing a new emergency passport, the Single Travel Emergency Passport (STEP), to replace the Single Travel Emergency Certificate (STEC) by next year, 2026.

Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Kemi Nandap, made this known at the decoration of the 46 Assistant Comptrollers of Immigration (ACIs) who were promoted to Comptrollers of Immigration (CIs) yesterday in Abuja.

According to the CG, the agency is keen on bringing technological innovations that will enable it to better serve Nigeria and fulfil its constitutional mandate

She said: “I am looking forward to embracing 2026, which will also be part of all the reforms we’re introducing to optimise our services both in terms of our visa, passport production line, contactless solutions and new ones we’re putting in place, like the ENBIC (ECOWAS National Biometric Identity Card), which we just started. We want to ensure that our processes are seamless and the STEP, which is also a new programme we’re going to launch early next year. It is going to be biometric-based, and it is going to be in alternative ways.”

The CG charged the decorated comptrollers to demonstrate heightened vigilance and uncompromising professionalism in the face of security challenges.

Nandap reminded the officers that promotion in a disciplined service is “neither automatic nor solely a function of years in service,” but earned through “sustained dedication, professional competence, integrity and an unwavering commitment to duty.”

She paid tribute to President Bola Tinubu for his “visionary leadership and steadfast commitment to institutional reforms and national security,” noting that ongoing transformation within the service is driven by the administration’s resolve to strengthen security institutions.

Acknowledging the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, for providing “strategic direction, diligent oversight and resolute dedication to strengthening our operational capacities”, the Immigration Chief said the presence of stakeholders showed the collective support that sustains the men and women of this service.

She told the officers that their decoration symbolised the trust reposed in them and signalled an expectation of “enhanced leadership, sound judgment, accountability and exemplary conduct.”

Their roles at senior levels, she noted, require clarity of vision, decisiveness, empathy and the ability to mentor and inspire.

At this advanced stage of your careers, professional competence must be matched with strong leadership attributes.

“Considering the security challenges our nation faces, we must remain vigilant and unrelenting in the fight against multifaceted threats. Your actions will set the tone, and your conduct will continue to reflect the core values and reputation of this service.”

Nandap reaffirmed that the NIS would “not tolerate any form of indolence or unprofessional conduct,” urging officers to embrace innovation, adapt to emerging challenges and always place the interest of the Service above personal considerations.

The CG encouraged those not promoted to remain steadfast, saying, “There is a time for everyone. Keep working hard and your time will come.”

My Marriage Has Ended” — Actress Anita Joseph Confirms Separation From Husband, MC Fish

Nollywood actress Anita Joseph has confirmed that her marriage to entertainer Fisayo Olagunju, popularly known as MC Fish, has come to an end.

The actress made the disclosure in an emotional post shared on her Instagram page, explaining that she felt it was necessary to speak openly about the situation.

Reflecting on the challenges she has faced, Anita described marriage as a journey that can test one’s strength in unexpected ways. She revealed that she has recently been going through a period of deep introspection, pain and healing, adding that while she may not have all the answers, she is choosing to embrace grace, personal growth and faith as she moves forward.

“I may not have all the answers, but I’m choosing grace, growth and faith — one step at a time,” she wrote, before directly stating, “Calling a spade a spade, my marriage is over.”

The actress concluded her message with expressions that signalled acceptance and a desire for peace.

Anita Joseph and MC Fish were married on February 14, 2020, in a widely publicized Valentine’s Day wedding that drew significant attention at the time.