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Former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), has forcefully rejected the series of allegations levelled against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), denouncing them as a politically motivated smear campaign. The anti-graft agency is currently investigating the former minister for a range of alleged financial offences. As of December 13, 2025, he has spent multiple nights in EFCC custody after being unable to meet stringent bail conditions, which include providing two serving permanent secretaries as sureties and the seizure of his international passport. Details of the EFCC Investigation The investigation centres on several high-profile transactions from Malami's eight-year tenure under former President Muhammadu Buhari. Key allegations under scrutiny include: *   The management and repatriation of funds from the late General Sani Abacha's loot. *   The alleged operation of 46...

A Nigerian man has made serious allegations against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), claiming the agency now demands bail payments in U.S. dollars and that its operatives stole personal belongings during a raid on his apartment. The allegations were made in a social media post where the man stated his brother is currently dealing with the anti-graft agency. He expressed confusion over the alleged shift in currency, questioning when Nigeria "started operating with Dollars, instead of our own local currency." Additional Allegations of Theft Beyond the bail claim, the man further accused EFCC operatives of misconduct during a raid on his home. He alleged that in his absence, agents took several personal items, including: *   Perfumes *   Power banks *   Wristwatches *   Drinks *   Personal hygiene products The man claimed in his post that "If they had seen ringlight, they would have st...