Tag: Saleh Mamman

₦33.8bn fraud: “I recv’d more than ₦22bn from Power Ministry” – BDC Operator 

Aminu Imam
BDC Operator on Power Minister

The trial of former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman continued yesterday at the Federal High Court, Abuja, presided over by Justice James Omotosho with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) presenting its 8th witness. The witness, a Bureau de-change (BDC) operator, Abdullahi Suleman, narrated how more than ₦22 billion was allegedly siphoned from the Federal Ministry of Power while Mamman was Minister.  He said the Naira equivalent of the money was exchanged for United States dollars through his  business accounts.  Recall that Mamman is being prosecuted by the EFCC…

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Alleged N33bn fraud: Court remands Buhari’s ex-power minister, Mamman in prison

Aminu Imam
Court remands minister Mamman

…Minister faints outside the courtroom Former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, yesterday collapsed outside the Federal High Court in Abuja.  Recall that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has filed a 12-count charge bordering on money laundering to the tune of N33,804,830,503 against Mamman. Before proceedings, Mamman’s counsel, Femi Ate, informed the presiding judge, James Omotosho, that his client had fainted due to ill health. When hearing resumed, the ex-minister walked into the courtroom and stepped into the dock. However, his clothes were partly drenched. The judge then asked…

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Fresh electricity tariffs: Showdown imminent as consumers, Labour threaten action against DisCos

Aminu Imam

Outrage and angry reactions have continued to trail the unexpected upward review of electricity tariffs by about 100 percent by the 11 Electricity Distribution Companies, (DisCos) operating in the country. Recall that the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), had assuaged the fears of Nigerians after the outcry that trailed an increase in the tariffs in September 2020 and January this year, that the DisCos would not increase tariffs of customers enjoying less than 12 hours of power supply daily. Also, on April 25, the Federal Government apologised to Nigerians over…

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