In Nigeria news, six officials from the Kwara State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) have been remanded by Ilorin’s Kwara State High Court for a N96 million fraud. Charged by the EFCC, they face a four-count accusation of trust breach and misappropriation, occurring between 2018 and 2020 involving public funds.
Justice Akanbi ordered their custody at the Nigerian Correctional Centre, Ilorin, despite the defendants’ not guilty pleas. Their defence applied for bail, but the trial, set for April 16, 2025, proceeded without it. The case showcases the severe accountability measures in place for public sector misconduct in Abuja news.
Key Takeaways:
- Six Kwara SUBEB officials in custody over N96 million funds misappropriation.
- Proceedings postponed to April 2025; bail applications denied.
- EFCC actively prosecutes corruption in Nigeria.
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