Channel news on funaab vc efcc court case

Here are some recent news articles and updates on the FUNAAB VC, Professor Biola Olaniran, and the EFCC court case:

Latest Update:

• The Federal High Court in Lagos has adjourned the trial of Professor Biola Olaniran, the Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), to October 25, 2022. (Source: The Punch, October 2022)
• The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is accusing Professor Olaniran of misappropriating N1.2 billion meant for the university's development. (Source: The Nation, October 2022)

Previous Updates:

• In August 2022, the EFCC re-arraigned Professor Olaniran before the Federal High Court in Lagos, accusing him of laundering N1.2 billion. (Source: Vanguard, August 2022)
• The EFCC alleged that Professor Olaniran used the funds to purchase properties and invest in various businesses. (Source: The Guardian, August 2022)
• In July 2022, the EFCC filed a 14-count charge against Professor Olaniran, alleging that he misappropriated the funds between 2019 and 2021. (Source: Premium Times, July 2022)
• Professor Olaniran has denied the allegations, saying they are baseless and politically motivated. (Source: The Punch, July 2022)

Background:

• Professor Biola Olaniran has been the Vice-Chancellor of FUNAAB since 2019. (Source: FUNAAB website)
• The EFCC launched an investigation into the university's finances in 2021, following allegations of misappropriation of funds. (Source: The Nation, 2021)
• The investigation led to the arrest and charging of Professor Olaniran and several other university officials. (Source: Vanguard, 2021)

Please note that the information provided is based on publicly available news articles and may not reflect the full details of the case.