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JUST IN: Ex-Minister Sadiya Umar-Farouk Appears at EFCC for Questioning Over N37 Billion Allegations

Former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Sadiya Umar-Farouk, created a stir today as she arrived at the EFCC headquarters for questioning regarding allegations of laundering a whopping N37 billion during her tenure. The inquiry centers around transactions conducted through a contractor named James Okwete.

The ex-minister’s presence at the EFCC was noted around 10 am on Monday, marking a significant development in the ongoing probe. The investigation focuses on the alleged misuse of funds totaling N37,170,855,753.44 during her term in office. James Okwete, the contractor in question, is believed to have played a key role in the financial irregularities under scrutiny.

While at the EFCC, Sadiya Umar-Farouk took to Twitter at about 10:20 am, announcing her arrival and stating that she is at the anti-graft agency’s headquarters to provide clarifications on the issues under investigation. The situation has raised eyebrows, with the former minister facing a spotlight on her tenure in the Humanitarian Affairs ministry amidst the substantial financial allegations.

Aliyu Mai Kakee

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