FEATURED
BREAKING: EFCC Quizzes Lucky Igbinedion Over Alleged N1.6bn Fraud
The former governor of Edo State, Mr Lucky Igbinedion, is currently being grilled by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC) over what a source described as alleged criminal diversion of public funds to the tune of N1.6bn.
The former governor, who arrived at the headquarters of the EFCC, at Jabi, Abuja, around 2pm, on Thursday was still being quizzed as of the time of filing this report.
Shortly after his exit as governor in 2007, Lucky Igbinedion was prosecuted by the EFCC and convicted of corruption.
But the new investigation, according to the source who was not authorised to speak on the matter, was based on fresh evidence against him.
The source said that the former governor diverted a loan obtained by the Edo State Government to finance an investment during his tenure, to settle the financially indebtedness of a company in which he had interest.
Mr Wilson Uwujaren, spokesperson for the Commission, confirmed the invitation of the former governor but declined further comment.
FEATURED2 hours ago
APC Chieftain Hails Tinubu’s Transformative Leadership, Predicts Landslide Victory in 2027
NIGER DELTA13 hours ago
If 70 is Achievable, 80 Plus is Possible (Complete)
COMMUNITY REPORT19 hours ago
Delta: Tsekelewu Bloc Communities Give Chevron 14-Day Ultimatum Over ‘Unfair Treatment, exclusion’
FEATURED1 day ago
N’Delta Monarch Blasts ‘Sinister Plot’ Against Tompolo, PAP Boss Otuaro, Urges FG Not to Succumb to ‘Blackmail’
FEATURED1 day ago
Sen. Nwoko Hails Steps by NSC Boss, Dikko to Revive Sports Broadcasting in Nigeria
OPINION1 day ago
THE IMPACT OF SENATOR NWOKO’s POLICY INITIATIVES IN NATIONAL TRANSFORMATION, BY KENNETH ORUSI
FEATURED2 days ago
Tantita Security’s MD Inaugurates Isoko Youth House, Reaffirms Commitment to Peace and Devt in N’Delta
FEATURED2 days ago
PDP Leaders in Delta Warn Members Against Joining APC, Affirm No Other Party Exists in Ovwian Ward 7
FEATURED3 days ago
Midterm Review: Sen. Nwoko Releases Blow-by-blow Account of People-centered Achievements
FEATURED3 days ago
Robbery Suspects Killed in Gunfight As Delta Police Recovers Firearms, Stolen Motorcycle
FEATURED3 days ago
Two Years in Office: ANRPM Lauds President Tinubu on Sectorial Achievements
FEATURED3 days ago
Gateway Games 2024: Sen. Nwoko Hails Team Delta Over Outstanding Performance
FEATURED4 days ago
EFCC Re-arraigns Bishop, Other Fadama Society Executives for Alleged ₦178m Fraud in Jos
FEATURED4 days ago
Courts Jail 32 Internet Fraudsters In Benin
NEWS4 days ago