Mr Yesufu stated, “For a contract that is up to N2.7billion, it will require the bureau to review what the ministry has done and issue a certificate of no objection.’’
Mr Nosakhare was arrested by Homeland Security Investigations after he attempted to flee to Canada.
The defence lawyer argued that the fraud charge arose from the federal government’s determination to intimidate Governor Bala Mohammed to drop his political ambition for 2027.
The anti-graft commission alleged that the former minister awarded various contracts to his younger brother to the tune of about N19.4 billion.
Ms Yusuf said the EFCC was investigating them for the allegations following an intelligence report received by the commission against Mr Orji.
Benin Republic, a major food importer, ranked fifth on the index with a food fraud score of 71.65.
Justice Obiora Egwuatu, in a judgment, held that Mr Garunbaba failed to show the instrument he used to purchase the property.
“During the successful operations, the police detectives apprehended four Yahoo experts, of ages 22, 23, 25, and 26, who were running the notorious school,” said the command.
Mr Orji said NEITI remained committed to exposing hidden ownership structures to combat corruption.
EFCC has declared Mr Sanwo-Olu’s paramour, Aisha Achimugu, wanted for money laundering.
