Index to Nigerian Newspapers

Former Attorney General Abubakar Malami was taken into custody by the Department of State Services immediately after his release from Kuje Correctional Centre, following the fulfillment of his bail conditions set by the Federal High Court. He was released on bail on January 7, alongside his wife and son, each required to secure N500 million bail with strict conditions. Malami had been detained for money laundering involving N8.7 billion and had previously been in EFCC custody since December 8, 2025. Despite his release, the EFCC clarified that they did not re-arrest him. Court documents revealed allegations against Malami and his family involving the concealment of funds through multiple corporate entities and high-value transactions.