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A former soldier has leveled serious allegations of systemic corruption within the Nigerian military, claiming that high-ranking generals are misappropriating security funds and soldiers' allowances to finance lavish lifestyles, making them among the country's wealthiest individuals. In a recent interview, the ex-servicemember, who joined the army in 1993, contrasted the past with the present, stating it was once rare to see generals owning vast estates. "You see this estate belongs to this person in Abuja, that estate belongs to this general... Is it his salary he is using to acquire those houses? No. It is the soldiers’ money and security funds they are taking," she alleged. Allegations of Misused Funds and Human Cost The ex-soldier described a direct link between the generals' wealth and the deprivation faced by rank-and-file soldiers and their families. She claimed that funds meant for personnel are diverted, sometimes even after a sold...

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...