Former Minister Sadiya Umar-Farouq detained in EFCC custody

Sadiya Umar-Farouq, the former minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, has been detained by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).   The former minister was initially scheduled to appear before crack detectives of the EFCC around 10:00am last Wednesday over alleged fraud but was absent, citing health challenges.   Sadiya turned…

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Buhari’s Minister, Sadiya Umar-Farouq Shuns EFCC Invitation Over N37Billion Fraud

A former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management, and Social Development, Sadiya Umar-Farouq has shunned the invitation by the anti-corruption body, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).  The anti-graft body is probing the former minister over alleged N37.1 billion fraud.   Umar-Farouq, who was appointed Minister by former President Muhammadu Buhari is currently under probe…

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