Latest News
BREAKING: EFCC Confirms Detention Of Former Minister (PHOTO)
BREAKING: EFCC Confirms Detention Of Former Minister (PHOTO)
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has officially acknowledged the detention of Olu Agunloye, a former Minister of State for Power.
Agunloye had been declared wanted, and according to a source within the anti-graft agency, he has been in custody since December 13, 2023.
Read Also Wike Vs Fubara: One Day, One Trouble – Reuben Abati Writes On Rivers Crisis
“He has been with the EFCC since December 13th,” the source said. “But it was not made public.”
Approximately a week ago, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) declared Olu Agunloye wanted in connection with an alleged $6 billion fraud linked to the controversial Mambilla hydropower project.
Read Also BREAKING: Reason Why Court Stopped INEC From Conducting By-Elections To Replace 27 Rivers Lawmakers
“The public is hereby notified that Olu Agunloye, whose photograph appears above, is wanted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in an alleged case of corruption and forgery,” the agency wrote on its social media platforms.
It urged anyone “with useful information as to his whereabouts” to contact the agency. The EFCC had in September questioned the former minister over the same issue.
Olu Agunloye served as a minister during President Olusegun Obasanjo’s administration (1999-2003) and has been a focal point of the Mambilla project controversy.
President Obasanjo accused him of fraudulently awarding the contract for the project without the approval of the Federal Executive Council (FEC). In response, Agunloye refuted the allegations, asserting that the former president was distorting facts.
Never Miss Any News, Join Our WhatsApp Group With This Link Below
-
Latest News1 week agoTinubu Announces New Appointment, Sends Nominee To Senate For Confirmation
-
Latest News2 weeks agoShake-Up At CBN: Deputy Governors Redeployed, Full List Released
-
Politics4 days agoBREAKING: Tinubu Inaugurates New Ministers
-
Politics1 week agoJune 12: Tinubu Set For Nationwide Broadcast, NASS Address
-
Politics1 week agoWike Clears Air On Chinda, Says INEC Candidate List Drops In July
-
Latest News4 days agoINEC Drops Final List Of Candidates For June 2026 Bye-Elections
-
Politics2 weeks agoGanduje Fires At Kwankwaso: “He Was Once My Political Boy
-
Latest News1 week agoPolice Provide Fresh Update On Release Of Abducted Oyo Pupils, Teachers
-
Politics2 weeks ago2027: Kwankwaso Breaks Silence After Being Named Peter Obi’s Running Mate
-
Politics2 weeks agoRefund My Presidential Nomination Fee” — DLA Aspirant Demands Payback From Party
-
Politics2 weeks agoKano Lawmaker Dumps NDC, Rejoins APC
-
Latest News1 day agoAbubakar Momoh Engages CCECC President At Global Infrastructure Forum In China