Nigeria's former petroleum minister has denied recent allegations of corruption directed towards her in a documentary by Qatar-based broadcaster Al Jazeera.
In the programme it's alleged that Diezani Alison-Madueke had property in Nigeria's capital, Abuja, worth $18m (£13m) and jewellery worth $2m.
Nigeria's Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is said to have seized these as alleged proceeds from corruption.
Mrs Alison-Madueke who says she was "comfortable" before she became a minister and could afford some luxuries, described those making the claims as cold-hearted.
This will not be the first time calculated attempts have been made to demonise and damage my reputation in the public space"
In a statement she released on Monday she said the report by the broadcaster without any evidence was attempting to brandish her as a "common criminal".
When did it become a crime for a woman of my status to have in her possession, jewellery?"
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