Obanikoro news
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Latest News
- Obanikoro's N100m Bribe Trial: A former Minister of State for Defence, Musiliu Obanikoro, is facing trial for allegedly receiving a N100 million bribe from the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) during the Goodluck Jonathan administration. The trial has been ongoing since 2016. (Source: Premium Times)
- EFCC Re-Arrests Obanikoro: In 2020, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) re-arrested Obanikoro, who had been granted bail earlier, over allegations of money laundering and corruption. (Source: The Cable)
- Obanikoro's Son, Babajide, Arrested: In 2020, Babajide Obanikoro, the son of the former minister, was arrested by the EFCC over allegations of fraud and money laundering. (Source: Vanguard)
Background
Musiliu Obanikoro is a Nigerian politician who served as the Minister of State for Defence from 2014 to 2015 during the Goodluck Jonathan administration. He is a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and has been involved in various political controversies over the years.
Other News
- Obanikoro's Alleged Role in 2014 Election Rigging: Obanikoro has been accused of playing a key role in the alleged rigging of the 2015 presidential election in favour of the then-ruling PDP. (Source: Sahara Reporters)
- Obanikoro's Assets Forfeiture: In 2017, the EFCC seized several assets belonging to Obanikoro, including a mansion in Lagos and a plot of land in Abuja, over allegations of corruption. (Source: This Day)
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