Main Local news LOCAL NEWS N3.1m scam: Fashola swindled by internet fraudster 13 hours ago 26658 views by Onyirioha Nnamdi - Ex-Lagos governor and current minister of works and housing, Babatunde Raji Fashola, has been scammed by an internet fraudster - The suspect, Malik Wakili, succeeded in squeezing the sum of N3.1 million from Fashola - However, the EFCC has arrested Wakili and will arraign him in no time The minister of works and housing, Raji Fashola, has been swindled by an internet fraudster, Malik Wakili. However, Wakili has been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) after he squeezed out the sum of N3.1 million from the minister. The suspect is to be arraigned before Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke, PM News reports. Meanwhile, Legit.ng recalls that Fashola made headlines nationwide weeks ago when he said that Nigerian roads were not as bad as most people said they were. According to the minister, the condition of Nigerian roads is merely being exaggerated by the citizens. EFCC reveals why it marked jailed senator's properties for seizure “I know that this is going to be your headline, but the roads are not that bad,” the minister claimed. Fashola stated this when he spoke with journalists after the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting held on Wednesday, November 6, and chaired by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo. According to the minister, the FEC approved the construction of Bida-Sachi-Nupeko road. It also approved the Nupeko-Patigi bridge across River Niger and linking Nupeko and Patigi in Niger and Kwara states. PAY ATTENTION: Get the Latest Nigerian News Anywhere 24/7. Spend less on the Internet! The contract sum is put at N58.488 billion. The minister noted that contract was earlier awarded in 2013 but was terminated for non-performance, re-valuated and awarded again. “It didn’t have a bridge then so we have added the bridge now and approved for N58.488 billion and is expected to take 30 months to complete," Fashola said. List of 9 former governors, ex-ministers, others who have reportedly forfeited over N100bn to FG NAIJ.com (naija.ng) -> Legit.ng: Same great journalism, upgraded for better service! Would you accept money from a Yahoo boy? - Nigerians react | Legit TV Source: Legit Nigeria TAGS: FRAUDEFCC LATEST NEWS HOT: RICHEST NIGERIAN MUSICIAN NASTY C - UNO CEMIX LORI HARVEY BIO RECOMMENDED NEWS Sowore: DSS quizzes activist on alleged links to Boko Haram, Shiite movement, IPOB 16 hours ago 28132 views Tinubu meets Atiku in Abuja, holds brief chat with ex-vice president 17 hours ago 11494 views Emire of Bichi sacks five kingmakers over alleged disloyalty 13 hours ago 11888 views Bribery video allegation: Court frees Ganduje from investigation 4 hours ago 15601 views How a driver nearly got his bosses killed with half information 12 hours ago 2417 views SHOW COMMENTS Go ahead - Nigerian court approves probe of how FG handled $460m Chinese loan MORE ABOUT OUR COMPANY Feedback About Us Advertise with us Categories Contact us Tags Submit your story Privacy Policy Career DMCA Removal SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube News Hausa Latest news in Nigeria READ US Leave your email to receive our newsletter Our applications for phones Naij.com Media Limited, 2019 All rights reserved Read more: https://www.powerreignblog.com
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