Nigeria, Nov. 29 -- The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Friday granted administrative bail to the immediate past Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, after hours of questioning at the commission's headquarters in Abuja.

Mr Malami, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), confirmed his release in a Facebook post early Saturday, saying he would continue to cooperate with investigators.

"In line with my undertaking to keep Nigerians updated on my invitation by EFCC, I give glory to Allah for his divine intervention," he wrote.

"The engagement was successful and I am eventually released while on an appointment for further engagement as the truth relating to the fabricated allegations ag...