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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has taken former Anambra State Governor and immediate past Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr. Chris Ngige, into custody. The arrest was confirmed on Tuesday by Ngige's former media aide, Mr. Fred Chukwuelobe. In a statement, Chukwuelobe clarified that earlier social media rumors claiming the ex-minister had been kidnapped were false, stating plainly: “Former Governor of Anambra State... Dr. Chris Ngige, is with the EFCC.” Ngige, who served as a minister under former President Muhammadu Buhari, was recently in the news after an armed attack on his convoy in Anambra State, though he was not present during the incident. As of now, the specific reasons for his arrest and the nature of the EFCC's investigation remain unclear. * Source : Politics Nigeria *

ABUJA, Nigeria — In a significant escalation of its probe, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has re-arrested former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), just days after his initial release on bail. The arrest, confirmed by multiple sources late Monday night, is linked to a high-profile investigation into the recovery of $322.5 million in looted funds tied to former military ruler, General Sani Abacha. Malami, a senior advocate and prominent political figure who has declared his intention to run for governor of Kebbi State in 2027, now faces stringent bail conditions. Sources familiar with the matter disclosed that the EFCC is requiring two serving permanent secretaries to stand as sureties for his release, a condition he was reportedly struggling to meet on Monday night. A Case Rooted in the Abacha Loot Recovery The core of the EFCC's investigation centers on allegations of duplicat...

The Abuja residence of former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Timipre Sylva, was sealed on Sunday by officials of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in a move that has been condemned as unlawful and politically motivated by his aides. Chief Julius Bokoru, Special Assistant on Media and Public Affairs to Sylva, issued a forceful statement titled "A Grave Breach of Decency: EFCC’s Attempted Raid and Defacement of Sylva’s Family Home". In it, he detailed the agency's actions, stating that the operation was conducted without prior notice, a formal warrant, or any adherence to established legal procedure. "No courtesy. No procedure. No humanity," Bokoru stated. He described the scene as EFCC officers "spray-paint[ed] his walls in stark red, emblazoning the words 'EFCC — Keep Off'" on the property, which he argued was the treatment of a fugitive rather than the home of a former public official. A "Violat...